• Choice of 50 mA (TC1014), 100 mA (TC1015)
and 150 mA (TC1185) Output
• High Output Voltage Accuracy
• Standard or Custom Output Voltages
• Power-Saving Shutdown Mode
• Reference Bypass Input for Ultra Low-Noise
Operation
• Overcurrent and Overtemperature Protection
• Space-Saving 5-Pin SOT-23 Package
• Pin-Compatible Upgrades for Bipolar Regulators
• Standard Output Voltage Options:
- 1.8V, 2.5V, 2.6V, 2.7V, 2.8V, 2.85V, 3.0V,
3.3V, 3.6V, 4.0V, 5.0V
Applications:
• Battery-Operated Systems
• Portable Computers
• Medical Instruments
• Instrumentation
• Cellular/GSM/PHS Phones
• Linear Post-Regulator for SMPS
• Pagers
The TC1014/TC1015/TC1185 are high accuracy
(typically ±0.5%) CMOS upgrades for older (bipolar)
Low Dropout Regulators (LDOs) such as the LP2980.
Designed specifically for battery-operated systems, the
devices’ CMOS construction eliminates wasted ground
current, significantly extending battery life. Total supply
current is typically 50 µA at full load (20 to 60 times
lower than in bipolar regulators).
The devices’ key features include ultra low-noise
operation (plus optional Bypass input), fast response to
step changes in load, and very low dropout voltage,
typically 85 mV (TC1014), 180 mV (TC1015), and
270 mV (TC1185) at full-load. Supply current is
reduced to 0.5 µA (max) and V
the shutdown input is low. The devices incorporate both
overtemperature and overcurrent protection.
The TC1014/TC1015/TC1185 are stable with an output
capacitor of only 1 µF and have a maximum output
current of 50 mA, 100 mA and 150 mA, respectively.
For higher output current regulators, please see the
TC1107 (DS21356), TC1108 (DS21357), TC1173
(DS21362) (I
† Notice: Stresses above those listed under "Absolute
Maximum Ratings" may cause permanent damage to
the device. These are stress ratings only and functional
operation of the device at these or any other conditions
Absolute Maximum Ratings†
Input Voltage .........................................................6.5V
Output Voltage...........................(-0.3V) to (V
+ 0.3V)
IN
above those indicated in the operation sections of the
specifications is not implied. Exposure to Absolute
Maximum Rating conditions for extended periods may
affect device reliability.
Power Dissipation................Internally Limited (Note 7)
Maximum Voltage on Any Pin ........ V
Operating Temperature Range...... -40°C < T
+0.3V to -0.3V
IN
< 125°C
J
Storage Temperature..........................-65°C to +150°C
IL = 100 µA
IL = 20 mA
IL = 50 mA
IL = 100 mA
IL = 150 mA (Note 5)
≤ 1kHz
RE
OUT
OUTMAX
OUTMAX
= 0V
4:Regulation is measured at a constant junction temperature using low duty cycle pulse testing. Load regulation is tested over a load range
from 1.0 mA to the maximum specified output current. Changes in output voltage due to heating effects are covered by the thermal
regulation specification.
5:Dropout voltage is defined as the input to output differential at which the output voltage drops 2% below its nominal value at a 1V
differential.
6:Thermal Regulation is defined as the change in output voltage at a time T after a change in power dissipation is applied, excluding load
or line regulation effects. Specifications are for a current pulse equal to I
7:The maximum allowable power dissipation is a function of ambient temperature, the maximum allowable junction temperature and the
thermal resistance from junction-to-air (i.e., T
initiate thermal shutdown. Please see Section 5.0 “Thermal Considerations” for more details.
8:Apply for Junction Temperatures of -40°C to +85°C.
, TJ, θJA). Exceeding the maximum allowable power dissipation causes the device to
SHDN Input High Threshold
SHDN Input Low Threshold
Note 1:The minimum VIN has to meet two conditions: VIN ≥ 2.7V and VIN ≥ VR + V
2:V
is the regulator output voltage setting. For example: VR = 1.8V, 2.5V, 2.6V, 2.7V, 2.8V, 2.85V, 3.0V, 3.3V, 3.6V, 4.0V, 5.0V.
R
3:
4:Regulation is measured at a constant junction temperature using low duty cycle pulse testing. Load regulation is tested over a load range
from 1.0 mA to the maximum specified output current. Changes in output voltage due to heating effects are covered by the thermal
regulation specification.
5:Dropout voltage is defined as the input to output differential at which the output voltage drops 2% below its nominal value at a 1V
differential.
6:Thermal Regulation is defined as the change in output voltage at a time T after a change in power dissipation is applied, excluding load
or line regulation effects. Specifications are for a current pulse equal to I
7:The maximum allowable power dissipation is a function of ambient temperature, the maximum allowable junction temperature and the
thermal resistance from junction-to-air (i.e., T
initiate thermal shutdown. Please see Section 5.0 “Thermal Considerations” for more details.
8:Apply for Junction Temperatures of -40°C to +85°C.
eN
V
V
—600—nV/√Hz—I
= I
L
OUTMAX
F = 10 kHz
470 pF from Bypass
to GND
IH
IL
45——%V
——15%VIN—V
LMAX
, TJ, θJA). Exceeding the maximum allowable power dissipation causes the device to
Note:The graphs and tables provided following this note are a statistical summary based on a limited number of
samples and are provided for informational purposes only. The performance characteristics listed herein
are not tested or guaranteed. In some graphs or tables, the data presented may be outside the specified
operating range (e.g., outside specified power supply range) and therefore outside the warranted range.
Note: Unless otherwise specified, all parts are measured at temperature = +25°C.
Note: Unless otherwise specified, all parts are measured at temperature = +25°C.
Thermal Shutdown Response of 5.0V LDO
Conditions: VIN = 6V, CIN = 0μF, C
V
OUT
I
was increased until temperature of die reached about 160°C, at
LOAD
which time integrated thermal protection circuitry shuts the regulator
off when die temperature exceeds approximately 160
remains off until die temperature drops to approximately 150
= 1μF
OUT
°C. The regulator
°C.
FIGURE 2-29:Line Regulation of 5.0V
LDO.
FIGURE 2-30:Thermal Shutdown
Response of 5.0V LDO.
The descriptions of the pins are listed in Table 3-1.
TABLE 3-1:PIN FUNCTION TABLE
TC1014/TC1015/TC1185
Pin No.
(5-Pin SOT-23)
1V
2GNDGround terminal.
3SHDN
4BypassReference bypass input. Connecting a 470 pF to this input further reduces output
5V
SymbolDescription
Unregulated supply input.
IN
Shutdown control input. The regulator is fully enabled when a logic high is applied to
this input. The regulator enters shutdown when a logic low is applied to this input.
During shutdown, output voltage falls to zero and supply current is reduced to
0.5 µA (maximum).
noise.
OUT
Regulated voltage output.
3.1Input Voltage (VIN)
Connect the VIN pin to the unregulated source
voltage. Like all low dropout linear regulators, low
source impedance is necessary for the stable
operation of the LDO. The amount of capacitance
required to ensure low source impedance will
depend on the proximity of the input source
capacitors or battery type. For most applications,
1.0 µF of capacitance will ensure stable operation
of the LDO circuit. The type of capacitor used can
be ceramic, tantalum or aluminum electrolytic.
The low Effective Series Resistance (ESR) characteristics of the ceramic will yield better noise
and Power Supply Ripple Rejection (PSRR)
performance at high frequency.
3.2Ground Terminal (GND)
Connect the ground pin to the input voltage
return. For the optimal noise and PSRR
performance, the GND pin of the LDO should be
tied to a quiet circuit ground. For applications
have switching or noisy inputs tie the GND pin to
the return of the output capacitor. Ground planes
help lower inductance and voltage spikes caused
by fast transient load currents and are
recommended for applications that are subjected
to fast load transients.
3.3Shutdown (SHDN)
The Shutdown input is used to turn the LDO on
and off. When the SHDN
pin is at a logic high
level, the LDO output is enabled. When the
SHDN
pin is pulled to a logic low, the LDO output
is disabled. When disabled, the quiescent current
used by the LDO is less than 0.5 µA max.
3.4Bypass
Connecting a low-value ceramic capacitor to the
Bypass pin will further reduce output voltage
noise and improve the PSRR performance of the
LDO. While smaller and larger values can be
used, these affect the speed at which the LDO
output voltage rises when the input power is
applied. The larger the bypass capacitor, the
slower the output voltage will rise.
3.5Output Voltage (V
Connect the output load to V
connect one side of the LDO output capacitor as
close as possible to the V
The TC1014, TC1015 and TC1185 are precision fixed
output voltage regulators (if an adjustable version is
needed, see the TC1070, TC1071 and TC1187 data
sheet (DS21353). Unlike bipolar regulators, the
TC1014, TC1015 and TC1185 supply current does not
increase with load current. In addition, the LDOs’ output voltage is stable using 1 µF of capacitance over the
entire specified input voltage range and output current
range.
Figure 4-1 shows a typical application circuit. The
regulator is enabled anytime the shutdown input
) is at or above VIH, and disabled when SHDN is
(SHDN
at or below VIL. SHDN may be controlled by a CMOS
logic gate or I/O port of a microcontroller. If the SHDN
input is not required, it should be connected directly to
the input supply. While in shutdown, the supply current
decreases to 0.05 µA (typical) and V
volts.
falls to zero
OUT
4.1Bypass Input
A 470 pF capacitor connected from the Bypass input to
ground reduces noise present on the internal
reference, which in turn, significantly reduces output
noise. If output noise is not a concern, this input may be
left unconnected. Larger capacitor values may be
used, but results in a longer time period to rated output
voltage when power is initially applied.
4.2Output Capacitor
A 1 µF (min) capacitor from V
The output capacitor should have an effective series
resistance greater than 0.1Ω and less than 5Ω. A 1 µF
capacitor should be connected from V
is more than 10 inches of wire between the regulator
and the AC filter capacitor, or if a battery is used as the
power source. Aluminum electrolytic or tantalum
capacitor types can be used. (Since many aluminum
electrolytic capacitors freeze at approximately -30°C,
solid tantalums are recommended for applications
operating below -25°C.) When operating from sources
other than batteries, supply-noise rejection and
transient response can be improved by increasing the
value of the input and output capacitors and employing
passive filtering techniques.
to ground is required.
OUT
to GND if there
IN
FIGURE 4-1:Typical Application Circuit.
4.3Input Capacitor
A 1 µF capacitor should be connected from VIN to GND
if there is more than 10 inches of wire between the
regulator and this AC filter capacitor, or if a battery is
used as the power source. Aluminum electrolytic or
tantalum capacitors can be used (since many
aluminum electrolytic capacitors freeze at
approximately -30°C, solid tantalum is recommended
for applications operating below -25°C). When
operating from sources other than batteries, supplynoise rejection and transient response can be
improved by increasing the value of the input and
output capacitors and employing passive filtering
techniques.
Integrated thermal protection circuitry shuts the
regulator off when die temperature exceeds 160°C.
The regulator remains off until the die temperature
drops to approximately 150°C.
5.2Power Dissipation
The amount of power the regulator dissipates is
primarily a function of input and output voltage, and
output current. The following equation is used to
calculate worst-case actual power dissipation:
EQUATION 5-1:
Equation 5-1 can be used in conjunction with
Equation 5-2 to ensure regulator thermal operation is
within limits. For example:
Given:
V
INMAX
V
OUTMIN
I
LOADMAX
T
T
=3.0V +10%
=2.7V – 2.5%
=40mA
=125°C
JMAX
=55°C
AMAX
Find:
1.Actual power dissipation
2.Maximum allowable dissipation
Actual power dissipation:
≈ (V
P
D
= [(3.0 x 1.1) – (2.7 x .975)]40 x 10
INMAX
– V
OUTMIN)ILOADMAX
–3
= 26.7 mW
Maximum allowable power dissipation:
The maximum allowable power dissipation
(Equation 5-2) is a function of the maximum ambient
temperature (T
temperature (T
junction-to-air (θ
), the maximum allowable die
A
MAX
) and the thermal resistance from
JMAX
). The 5-pin SOT-23 package has a
JA
θJA of approximately 220°C/Watt.
EQUATION 5-2:
In this example, the TC1014 dissipates a maximum of
26.7 mW below the allowable limit of 318 mW. In a
similar manner, Equation 5-1 and Equation 5-2 can be
used to calculate maximum current and/or input
voltage limits.
5.3Layout Considerations
The primary path of heat conduction out of the package
is via the package leads. Therefore, layouts having a
ground plane, wide traces at the pads, and wide power
supply bus lines combine to lower θ
increase the maximum allowable power dissipation
limit.
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