The LX8221 family of dual output
linear regulators provide for the
selection of either fixed or adjustable
output voltages, and combine low
dropout operation, fast transient
performance, tight output voltage
accuracy, and ultra-low ground current
within a very small package footprint.
The PMOS output transistor allows
for an ultra-low dropout characteristic
(e.g., typically less than 175mV at
100mA). The individual regulators can
be powered from either separate supply
voltages or the same supply voltage
between 2.8V to 6V allowing for
maximum system flexibility.
An optional ceramic or tantalum type
capacitor may be connected to each
Bypass pin separately to improve
performance in critical low-noise
applications.
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5.0V
3.3V
VIN2
VIN1
CB1
DESCRIPTION
Overall regulator efficiency has been
improved with a minimized operating
ground current (typ < 140µA per
regulator). Further, this ground current
is virtually eliminated in shutdown mode
(typ < 1µA).
Other safety features include channel
independent Thermal and Short Circuit
Current protection.
Separate Enable pins allow each
regulator to be switched on and off
independently by applying a TTL logic
level control signal to the Enable pin
further enhancing system level power
management.
These features combined with a small
footprint (i.e., 10-pin MSOP package)
make the LX8221 especially useful for
battery-operated equipment such as
cellular telephones, laptop computers
and PDA equipment.
PRODUCT HIGHLIGHT
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EN2
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LX8221
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Dual 150mA CMOS Low Dropout Regulator
KEY FEATURES
Compact regulators with
two 150 mA outputs
Dropout Voltage typically
175mV @ 100mA
Ultra low shutdown Current
typically less than 1µA
Output trimmed to 0.5%
Small MSOP-10 package
Over Current &
Temperature protection
Stable with ceramic or
tantalum capacitors
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APPLICATIONS
Battery Operated Systems
Laptop, Notebook and PDA’s
Cellular Telephones/pagers
Instrumentation
Linear post regulators for
Note: Exceeding these ratings could cause damage to the device. All voltages are with respect to
Ground. Currents are positive into, negative out of specified terminal.
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Dual 150mA CMOS Low Dropout Regulator
BLOCK DIAGRAM
VIN1
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EN2
VIN2
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THERMAL
SENSOR
CONTROL
LOGIC
Parameter Symbol
Input Operating Voltage Range (Note 1) VIN1, VIN2 2.5 6 V
Enable Input Voltage Range EN1/2 VIN + 0.3VV
Continuous Output Current Range I
Input Capacitor (VIN to GND) CIN 1.0* µF
Output Capacitor (V
Note 1: The minimum VIN has to meet two conditions V
* Size your output capacitor to meet the transient loading requirement. If you have a very dynamic load, a lower ESR and larger value capacitor will improve the response to
these load steps.
OUT
RECOMMENDED OPERATING CONDITIONS
OUT1, IOUT
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> 2.5V and V
IN
> V
+ V
IN
OUT
DROPOUT
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LX8221
Min Typ Max
150 mA
1
1.0* 2.2 µF
Unless otherwise specified, the following specifications apply over the operating ambient temperature -40°C≤ T
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Adjust Input Bias Current I
Enable Pin Current IEN V
Enable Threshold
Short Circuit Current Limit I
Power Supply Rejection Ratio
Output Noise eN TJ = 25°C, C
Thermal Shutdown Temperature TSD 170 °C
Note 2: Dropout voltage is defined as the input to output differential at which the output voltage drops 1% below the nominal value. Dropout voltage specification
applies only to output voltages greater than 2.8 V. For output voltages below 2.8 V, the dropout voltage is nothing but the input to output differential, since the
minimum input voltage is 2.8 V.
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ADJ
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VOUT1 = 0V, VOUT2 = 0V 400 mA
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Dual 150mA CMOS Low Dropout Regulator
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BYPASS
Description
The LX8221 family of LDO linear regulators is available
in a 10-pin MSOP Package and provides a cost effective
power management solution for battery driven applications.
The regulator family includes both fixed/adjustable and
adjustable/adjustable output voltage versions. The internal
PMOS power device provides low dropout regulation with
a fast line and load transient response. It also includes
internal current limiting and thermal shutdown circuitry. In
this section you will find information about capacitor,
thermal, and layout design considerations.
Input Capacitor
To improve load transient response and noise rejection a
bypass capacitor is recommended (but it is not required for
stability). There are no requirements for the ESR
(Equivalent Series Resistor) on the input capacitor, but
tolerance and temperature coefficient must be considered
when selecting this capacitor to ensure that the capacitor’s
value will be around 1
µ
F over the entire operating
temperature range. For the LX8221, a 1
capacitor may be connected between both VIN1/2 and
ground.
Output Capacitor
The LX8221 uses an internal feedback loop to maintain a
constant output voltage. This feedback loop induces a
natural phase shift and the amount of phase shift
determines the loop’s stability. Therefore, like any lowdropout regulator, an output capacitor with low ESR
(Equivalent Series Resistance) is required between VOUT
and GND to stabilize the internal control loop. A ceramic,
APPLICATIONS
µ
F ceramic type
LDO’s stability. The LX8221-x adjustable regulator’s
output voltage can be externally set by connecting the ADJ
pin/s to an external resistor divider (See Figure 1 and 2).
The output voltage can be calculated using the formula:
OUT
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ADJ
Enable
The Enable pin allows the LX8221 to be independently
turned on and off. The Enable pins are compatible with
standard TTL-CMOS levels. A logic zero (0.4V) on the En
En
pins shuts the LX8221 off and reduces the supply
2
current to less than 1µA (typ). Pulling the Enable inputs high
(2.0V) causes normal operation to resume. If the Enable
feature is not used, this pin can be connected to V
Minimum Load Requirement
Although line regulation is improved with a minimum load
of 100µA, the LX8221 does not have a minimum load
current in order to maintain stability. This is an especially
important feature in certain applications.
Temperature Protection
The thermal protection shuts the LX8221 down when the
junction temperature exceeds approximately 150
no appreciable thermal hysteresis.
Short Circuit Current Protection
The LX8221 includes over-current protection, when the
output load current exceeds about 400mA. When this
occurs, the protection circuit forces the regulator to decrease
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tantalum or electrolytic capacitor with a minimum
recommended capacitance value of 1.0
µ
F and ESR
between 5mΩ and 1Ω will satisfy the stability for the entire
operating range.
Optional Bypass Capacitor
The fixed/adjustable voltage version of the LX8221
includes a separate Bypass pin (CB1) for the fixed
regulator that allows for further reduction of output noise.
If the regulator’s output noise performance meets system
design specifications without the capacitor, omit it. The
bypass capacitor impacts the start up time, which is
inversely proportional to the size of bypass capacitor.
Further, the bypass capacitor reduces the regulator phase
margin. Hence, implementing the bypass capacitor will
require the use of a larger output capacitor to maintain the
be calculated using the following equation:
IVVP×−=
)()()(MAXOUTMINOUTMAXIND
(Note: power dissipation resulting from quiescent current
is negligible)
For the MSOP package, thermal resistance,
θ
is 2200C/W
JA
when mounted on a FR4 copper clad PCB. Junction
temperature of the integrated circuit can be calculated
using:
TTT+=
RISEAJ
Where:
()
PTΘ×=
JADRISE
Example: Given the following conditions:
T
= 60°C
A
V
= 4.2V
IN
V
= 2.7V
OUT
I
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Dual 150mA CMOS Low Dropout Regulator
its output current.
Thermal Consideration
Thermal shutdown protects the integrated circuit from
thermal overload caused from a rise in junction temperature
during power dissipation. This type of protection is intended
for fault protection only and not as a means of current (or,
power) limiting during normal application usage. Proper
thermal evaluation should be done to ensure that the junction
temperature dose not exceed it’s maximum rating. Operating
at the maximum T
variation in individual device electrical characteristics and
thermal resistance, the built in thermal overload protection
may be activated at power levels slightly above or below the
rated dissipation. Power dissipation for each regulator can
APPLICATIONS
calculate the total power dissipation and junction
temperature:
Total Power Dissipation:
Junction Temperature:
Layout Consideration:
The layout must be implemented with low impedance paths
IN
, V
for V
traces to avoid voltage drops and pick up noise. Adding an
area of PCB copper to the GND pin (pin 8) will reduce the
overall
θ
JA
substrate. This will lower the device junction temperature
improving overall output voltage accuracy. The input/output
capacitors must be placed as close as possible to each
voltage regulator output pin.
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Frequency (kHz)
= 2.5V, TA = 25°C, ENABLE is tied to V
OUT
IN.
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PACKAGE DIMENSIONS
Dual 150mA CMOS Low Dropout Regulator
Dim
A 2.85 3.05 0.112 0.120
B 2.90 3.10 0.114 0.122
C - 1.10 - 0.043
D 0.16 0.31 0.006 0.0124
F 0.40 0.60 0.015 0.023
G 0.50 BSC 0.019 BSC
H 0.050 0.150 0.002 0.006
J 0.10 - 0.004 -
P 4.75 5.05 0.187 0.198
*LC - 0.10 - 0.004
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Note: Dimensions do not include mold flash or protrusions; these shall not exceed 0.155mm(.006”) on any side. Lead dimension shall not
include solder coverage.
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