March 2005
LP2952/LP2952A/LP2953/LP2953A
Adjustable Micropower Low-Dropout Voltage Regulators
LP2952/LP2952A/LP2953/LP2953A Adjustable Micropower Low-Dropout Voltage Regulators
General Description
The LP2952 and LP2953 are micropower voltage regulators
with very low quiescent current (130 µA typical at 1 mA load)
and very low dropout voltage (typ. 60 mV at light load and
470 mV at 250 mA load current). They are ideally suited for
battery-powered systems. Furthermore, the quiescent current increases only slightly at dropout, which prolongs battery life.
The LP2952 and LP2953 retain all the desirable characteristics of the LP2951, but offer increased output current,
additional features, and an improved shutdown function.
The internal crowbar pulls the output down quickly when the
shutdown is activated.
The error flag goes low if the output voltage drops out of
regulation.
Reverse battery protection is provided.
The internal voltage reference is made available for external
use, providing a low-T.C. reference with very good line and
load regulation.
The parts are available in DIP and surface mount packages.
Block Diagrams
Features
n Output voltage adjusts from 1.23V to 29V
n Guaranteed 250 mA output current
n Extremely low quiescent current
n Low dropout voltage
n Extremely tight line and load regulation
n Very low temperature coefficient
n Current and thermal limiting
n Reverse battery protection
n 50 mA (typical) output pulldown crowbar
n 5V and 3.3V versions available
LP2953 Versions Only
n Auxiliary comparator included with CMOS/TTL
compatible output levels. Can be used for fault
detection, low input line detection, etc.
Applications
n High-efficiency linear regulator
n Regulator with under-voltage shutdown
n Low dropout battery-powered regulator
n Snap-ON/Snap-OFF regulator
LP2952
LP2953
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Pinout Drawings
LP2952
14-Pin DIP
LP2952/LP2952A/LP2953/LP2953A
LP2953
16-Pin DIP
LP2952
16-Pin SO
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01112713
Ordering Information
LP2952
Order
Number
LP2952IN,
LP2952AIN,
LP2952IN-3.3,
LP2952AIN-3.3
LP2952IM,
LP2952AIM,
LP2952IM-3.3,
LP2952AIM-3.3
Order
Number
LP2953IN,
LP2953AIN,
LP2953IN-3.3,
LP2953AIN-3.3
LP2953IM,
LP2953AIM,
LP2953IM-3.3,
LP2953AIM-3.3
LP2953AMJ/883
5962-9233601MEA
LP2953AMJ-QMLV
5962-9233601VEA
LP2953AMWG/883
5962-9233601QXA
LP2953AMWG-QMLV
5962-9233601VXA
Temp.
Range
)˚C
(T
J
−40 to
+125
−40 to
+125
LP2953
Temp.
Range
)˚C
(T
J
−40 to
+125
−40 to
+125
−55 to
+150
−55 to
+150
Package NSC
Drawing
Number
14-Pin
Molded
DIP
16-Pin
Surface
Mount
Package NSC
Drawing
Number
16-Pin
Molded DIP
16-Pin
Surface
Mount
16-Pin
Ceramic DIP
16-Pin
Ceramic
Surface
WG16A
Mount
N14A
M16A
N16A
M16A
J16A
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LP2953
16-Pin SO
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LP2952/LP2952A/LP2953/LP2953A
Absolute Maximum Ratings (Note 1)
If Military/Aerospace specified devices are required,
please contact the National Semiconductor Sales Office/
Distributors for availability and specifications.
Storage Temperature Range −65˚C ≤ T
Operating Temperature Range
LP2952I, LP2953I, LP2952AI,
LP2953AI, LP2952I-3.3,
LP2953I-3.3, LP2952AI-3.3,
LP2953AI-3.3 −40˚C ≤ T
LP2953AM −55˚C ≤ T
+150˚C
≤ +125˚C
J
+125˚C
A
A
≤
≤
Maximum Junction Temperature
LP2952I, LP2953I, LP2952AI,
LP2953AI, LP2952I-3.3,
LP2953I-3.3, LP2952AI-3.3,
LP2953AI-3.3 +125˚C
LP2953AM +150˚C
Input Supply Voltage −20V to +30V
Feedback Input Voltage (Note 3) −0.3V to +5V
Comparator Input Voltage (Note 4) −0.3V to +30V
Shutdown Input Voltage (Note 4) −0.3V to +30V
Comparator Output Voltage (Note
4) −0.3V to +30V
ESD Rating (Note 15) 2 kV
Lead Temp. (Soldering, 5 seconds) 260˚C
Power Dissipation (Note 2) Internally Limited
Electrical Characteristics Limits in standard typeface are for T
= 25˚C, bold typeface applies over the full
J
operating temperature range. Limits are guaranteed by production testing or correlation techniques using standard Statistical
Quality Control (SQC) methods. Unless otherwise specified: V
(NOM) + 1V, IL= 1 mA, CL= 2.2 µF for 5V parts and
IN=VO
4.7µF for 3.3V parts. Feedback pin is tied to V Tap pin, Output pin is tied to Output Sense pin.
3.3V Versions
Symbol Parameter Conditions Typical LP2952AI-3.3, LP2953AI-3.3 LP2952I-3.3, LP2953I-3.3 Units
Min Max Min Max
V
O
Output Voltage 3.3 3.284 3.317 3.267 3.333 V
3.260 3.340 3.234 3.366
1mA≤ I
≤ 250 mA 3.3 3.254 3.346 3.221 3.379
L
5V Versions
Symbol Parameter Conditions Typical LP2952AI, LP2953AI, LP2952I, LP2953I Units
LP2953AM (Note 17)
Min Max Min Max
V
O
Output Voltage 5.0 4.975 5.025 4.950 5.050 V
4.940 5.060 4.900 5.100
1mA≤ I
≤ 250 mA 5.0 4.930 5.070 4.880 5.120
L
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Electrical Characteristics
Limits in standard typeface are for TJ= 25˚C, bold typeface applies over the full operating temperature range. Limits are guaranteed by production testing or correlation techniques using standard Statistical Quality Control (SQC) methods. Unless otherwise specified: V
Tap pin, Output pin is tied to Output Sense pin.
Symbol Parameter Conditions Typical LP2952AI, LP2953AI,
REGULATOR
Output Voltage Temp.
Coefficient
(NOM) + 1V, IL= 1 mA, CL= 2.2 µF for 5V parts and 4.7µF for 3.3V parts. Feedback pin is tied to V
IN=VO
LP2952I, LP2953I,
LP2952AI-3.3,
LP2953AI-3.3,
LP2952I-3.3,
LP2953I-3.3
LP2953AM
(Notes 16, 17)
Min Max Min Max
(Note 5) 20 100 150 ppm/˚C
Units
Output Voltage Line
Regulation
VIN=VO(NOM) + 1V to 30V 0.03 0.1 0.2 %
0.2 0.4
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Electrical Characteristics (Continued)
Limits in standard typeface are for TJ= 25˚C, bold typeface applies over the full operating temperature range. Limits are guaranteed by production testing or correlation techniques using standard Statistical Quality Control (SQC) methods. Unless otherwise specified: V
Tap pin, Output pin is tied to Output Sense pin.
Symbol Parameter Conditions Typical LP2952AI, LP2953AI,
LP2952/LP2952A/LP2953/LP2953A
Output Voltage Load
Regulation (Note 6)
V
IN–VO
Dropout Voltage
(Note 7)
I
GND
Ground Pin Current
(Note 8)
I
GND
Ground Pin Current at
Dropout
I
GND
Ground Pin Current at
Shutdown (Note 8)
I
LIMIT
Current Limit V
Thermal Regulation (Note 10) 0.05 0.2 0.2 %/W
(NOM) + 1V, IL= 1 mA, CL= 2.2 µF for 5V parts and 4.7µF for 3.3V parts. Feedback pin is tied to V
IN=VO
LP2952I, LP2953I,
LP2952AI-3.3,
LP2953AI-3.3,
LP2952I-3.3,
LP2953I-3.3
LP2953AM
(Notes 16, 17)
Min Max Min Max
IL= 1 mA to 250 mA 0.04 0.16 0.20 %
= 0.1 mA to 1 mA 0.20 0.30
I
L
IL= 1 mA 60 100 100 mV
150 150
I
= 50 mA 240 300 300
L
420 420
I
= 100 mA 310 400 400
L
520 520
I
= 250 mA 470 600 600
L
800 800
IL= 1 mA 130 170 170 µA
200 200
I
= 50 mA 1.1 2 2 mA
L
2.5 2.5
I
= 100 mA 4.5 6 6
L
88
I
= 250 mA 21 28 28
L
33 33
VIN=VO(NOM) −0.5V 165 210 210 µA
I
= 100 µA 240 240
L
V
SHUTDOWN
OUT
≤ 1.1V 105 140 140 µA
= 0 380 500 500 mA
530 530
Units
e
n
V
REF
Output Noise Voltage
(10 Hz to 100 kHz)
= 100 mA
I
L
= 4.7 µF 400 µV
C
L
=33µF 260
C
L
C
= 33 µF (Note 11) 80
L
Reference Voltage (Note 12) 1.230 1.215 1.245 1.205 1.255 V
Reference Voltage Line
Regulation
VIN= 2.5V to VO(NOM) + 1V 0.03 0.1 0.2 %
V
(NOM) + 1V to 30V
IN=VO
(Note 13)
Reference Voltage Load
I
= 0 to 200 µA 0.25 0.4 0.8 %
REF
Regulation
Reference Voltage
(Note 5) 20 ppm/˚C
Temp. Coefficient
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RMS
1.205 1.255 1.190 1.270
0.2 0.4
0.6 1.0
All Voltage Options (Continued)
Electrical Characteristics (Continued)
Limits in standard typeface are for TJ= 25˚C, bold typeface applies over the full operating temperature range. Limits are guaranteed by production testing or correlation techniques using standard Statistical Quality Control (SQC) methods. Unless otherwise specified: V
Tap pin, Output pin is tied to Output Sense pin.
Symbol Parameter Conditions Typical LP2952AI, LP2953AI,
(FB) Feedback Pin Bias
I
B
Current
I
(SINK) Output “OFF” Pulldown
O
Current
DROPOUT DETECTION COMPARATOR
I
OH
V
OL
V
THR
(MAX)
V
THR
(MIN)
Output “HIGH” Leakage VOH= 30V 0.01 1 1 µA
Output “LOW” Voltage VIN=VO(NOM) − 0.5V
Upper Threshold
Voltage
Lower Threshold
Voltage
HYST Hysteresis (Note 14) 15 mV
SHUTDOWN INPUT (Note 15)
V
OS
Input Offset (Referred to V
Voltage −10 10 −10 10
HYST Hysteresis 6 mV
I
B
Input Bias VIN(S/D) = 0V to 5V 10 −30 30 −30
Current −50 50
AUXILIARY COMPARATOR (LP2953 Only)
V
OS
Input Offset Voltage (Referred to V
HYST Hysteresis 6 mV
I
B
I
OH
V
OL
Input Bias Current VIN(COMP) = 0V to 5V 10 −30 30 −30
Output “HIGH” Leakage VOH= 30V 0.01 1 1
Output “LOW” Voltage VIN(COMP) = 1.1V 150 250 250
(NOM) + 1V, IL= 1 mA, CL= 2.2 µF for 5V parts and 4.7µF for 3.3V parts. Feedback pin is tied to V
IN=VO
LP2952I, LP2953I,
LP2952AI-3.3,
LP2953AI-3.3,
LP2952I-3.3,
LP2953I-3.3
LP2953AM
(Notes 16, 17)
Min Max Min Max
20 40 40 nA
60 60
(Note 9) 30 30 mA
20 20
22
150 250 250 mV
(COMP) = 400 µA
I
O
400 400
(Note 14) −60 −80 −35 −80 −35 mV
−95 −25 −95 −25
(Note 14) −85 −110 −55 −110 −55 mV
−160 −40 −160 −40
REF
)
±
3 −7.5 7.5 −7.5 7.5 mV
−50
LP2953AM 10 −30 30
−75 75
REF
)
LP2953AM
±
3 −7.5 7.5 −7.5
−10 10
±
3 −7.5 7.5
−10
−12 12
−50 50
−50
LP2953AM 10 −30 30
−75 75
V
(COMP) = 1.3V 2
IN
LP2953AM 0.01 1
2.2
I
(COMP) = 400 µA 400
O
LP2953AM 150 250
420
−30
50
7.5
10
30
50
2
400
Units
nA
mV
nA
µA
mV
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All Voltage Options (Continued)
Electrical Characteristics (Continued)
Note 1: Absolute maximum ratings indicate limits beyond which damage to the component may occur. Electrical specifications do not apply when operating the
device outside of its rated operating conditions.
Note 2: The maximum allowable power dissipation is a function of the maximum junction temperature, T
and the ambient temperature, T
.
Exceeding the maximum allowable power dissipation will cause excessive die temperature, and the regulator will go into thermal shutdown. See APPLICATION
HINTS for additional information on heatsinking and thermal resistance.
Note 3: When used in dual-supply systems where the regulator load is returned to a negative supply, the output voltage must be diode-clamped to ground.
LP2952/LP2952A/LP2953/LP2953A
Note 4: May exceed the input supply voltage.
Note 5: Output or reference voltage temperature coefficient is defined as the worst case voltage change divided by the total temperature range.
Note 6: Load regulation is measured at constant junction temperature using low duty cycle pulse testing. Two separate tests are performed, one for the range of
100 µA to 1 mA and one for the 1 mA to 250 mA range. Changes in output voltage due to heating effects are covered by the thermal regulation specification.
Note 7: Dropout voltage is defined as the input to output differential at which the output voltage drops 100 mV below the value measured with a 1V differential. At
very low values of programmed output voltage, the input voltage minimum of 2V (2.3V over temperature) must be observed.
Note 8: Ground pin current is the regulator quiescent current. The total current drawn from the source is the sum of the ground pin current, output load current, and
current through the external resistive divider (if used).
≤ V
≤ 1.1V, V
OUT
Note 9: V
Note 10: Thermal regulation is the change in output voltage at a time T after a change in power dissipation, excluding load or line regulation effects. Specifications
are for a 200 mA load pulse at V
Note 11: Connect a 0.1 µF capacitor from the output to the feedback pin.
Note 12: V
Note 13: Two separate tests are performed, one covering 2.5V ≤ V
Note 14: Comparator thresholds are expressed in terms of a voltage differential at the Feedback terminal below the nominal reference voltage measured atV
V
Figure 4).
Note 15: Human body model, 200 pF discharged through 1.5 kΩ.
Note 16: Drive Shutdown pin with TTL or CMOS-low level to shut regulator OFF, high level to turn regulator ON.
Note 17: A military RETS specification is available upon request. For more information on military products, please refer to the Mil-Aero web page at
http://www.national.com/appinfo/milaero/index.html.
SHUTDOWN
REF
(NOM) + 1V. To express these thresholds in terms of output voltage change, multiply by the Error amplifier gain, which is V
O
. The maximum allowable power dissipation at any ambient temperature is calculated using the equation for P(MAX),
A
(NOM).
OUT=VO
(NOM)+15V (3W pulse) for T = 10 ms.
IN=VO
≤ (VIN− 1V), 2.3V ≤ VIN≤ 30V, 100 µA ≤ IL≤ 250 mA.
≤ VO(NOM)+1V and the other test for VO(NOM)+1V ≤ VIN≤ 30V.
IN
(MAX), the junction-to-ambient thermal resistance, θ
J
OUT/VREF
= (R1 + R2)/R2(refer to
J–A
IN
,
=
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Typical Performance Characteristics
Unless otherwise specified: VIN= 6V, IL= 1 mA, CL= 2.2
µF, V
= 3V, TA= 25˚C, V
SD
Quiescent Current Quiescent Current
OUT
= 5V.
LP2952/LP2952A/LP2953/LP2953A
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Ground Pin Current vs Load Ground Pin Current
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Ground Pin Current Output Noise Voltage
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Typical Performance Characteristics Unless otherwise specified: V
= 3V, TA= 25˚C, V
V
SD
LP2952/LP2952A/LP2953/LP2953A
= 5V. (Continued)
OUT
Ripple Rejection Ripple Rejection
01112733 01112734
Ripple Rejection Line Transient Response
= 6V, IL= 1 mA, CL= 2.2 µF,
IN
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Line Transient Response Output Impedance
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LP2952/LP2952A/LP2953/LP2953A
Typical Performance Characteristics Unless otherwise specified: V
= 3V, TA= 25˚C, V
V
SD
Load Transient Response Load Transient Response
Dropout Characteristics Enable Transient
= 5V. (Continued)
OUT
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= 6V, IL= 1 mA, CL= 2.2 µF,
IN
01112740
Enable Transient
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01112743
01112742
Short-Circuit Output Current
and Maximum Output Current
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Typical Performance Characteristics Unless otherwise specified: V
= 3V, TA= 25˚C, V
V
SD
Feedback Bias Current Feedback Pin Current
LP2952/LP2952A/LP2953/LP2953A
= 5V. (Continued)
OUT
= 6V, IL= 1 mA, CL= 2.2 µF,
IN
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Error Output Comparator Sink Current
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Dropout Detection
Comparator Threshold
Divider Resistance
Voltages
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LP2952/LP2952A/LP2953/LP2953A
Typical Performance Characteristics Unless otherwise specified: V
= 3V, TA= 25˚C, V
V
SD
= 5V. (Continued)
OUT
Thermal Regulation Minimum Operating Voltage
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Dropout Voltage
= 6V, IL= 1 mA, CL= 2.2 µF,
IN
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Schematic Diagram
LP2952/LP2952A/LP2953/LP2953A
Application Hints
HEATSINK REQUIREMENTS (Industrial Temperature Range Devices)
The maximum allowable power dissipation for the LP2952/
LP2953 is limited by the maximum junction temperature
(+125˚C) and the external factors that determine how quickly
heat flows away from the part: the ambient temperature and
the junction-to-ambient thermal resistance for the specific
application.
The industrial temperature range (−40˚C ≤ T
parts are manufactured in plastic DIP and surface mount
packages which contain a copper lead frame that allows
heat to be effectively conducted away from the die, through
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≤ +125˚C)
J
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the ground pins of the IC, and into the copper of the PC
board. Details on heatsinking using PC board copper are
covered later.
To determine if a heatsink is required, the maximum power
dissipated by the regulator, P(max), must be calculated. It is
important to remember that if the regulator is powered from
a transformer connected to the AC line, the maximum
specified AC input voltage must be used (since this produces the maximum DC input voltage to the regulator).
Figure 1 shows the voltages and currents which are present
in the circuit. The formula for calculating the power dissipated in the regulator is also shown in Figure 1:
Application Hints (Continued)
LP2952/LP2952A/LP2953/LP2953A
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FIGURE 1. P
TOTAL
=(VIN−V
OUT)IL
+(VIN)I
G
Current/Voltage Diagram
The next parameter which must be calculated is the maximum allowable temperature rise, T
(max). This is calculated
R
by using the formula:
(max) = TJ(max) − TA(max)θ
T
R
where: T
(max) is the maximum allowable junction
J
(J–A)=TR
(max)/P(max)
temperature
(max) is the maximum ambient temperature
T
A
Using the calculated values for T
(max) and P(max), the
R
required value for junction-to-ambient thermal resistance,
, can now be found:
θ
(J–A)
The heatsink is made using the PC board copper. The heat
is conducted from the die, through the lead frame (inside the
part), and out the pins which are soldered to the PC board.
The pins used for heat conduction are given in Table 1.
TABLE 1. Heat Conducting Pins
Part Package Pins
LP2952IN, LP2952AIN, 14-Pin DIP 3, 4, 5,
LP2952IN-3.3,
10, 11, 12
LP2952AIN-3.3
LP2953IN, LP2953AIN, 16-Pin DIP 4, 5, 12, 13
LP2953IN-3.3,
LP2953AIN-3.3
LP2952IM, LP2952AIM, 16-Pin Surface
LP2952IM-3.3,
Mount
1, 8, 9, 16
LP2952AIM-3.3,
LP2953IM, LP2953AIM,
LP2953IM-3.3,
LP2953AIM-3.3
Figure 2 shows copper patterns which may be used to
dissipate heat from the LP2952 and LP2953. Table 2 shows
some values of junction-to-ambient thermal resistance (θ
J–A
for values of L and W for 1 oz. copper.
* For best results, useL=2H
** 14-Pin DIP is similar, refer to Table 1 for pins designated for
heatsinking.
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FIGURE 2. Copper Heatsink Patterns
TABLE 2. Thermal Resistance for Various Copper
Heatsink Patterns
Package L (in.) H (in.) θ
J–A
(˚C/W)
16-Pin DIP 1 0.5 70
21 60
3 1.5 58
4 0.19 66
6 0.19 66
14-Pin DIP 1 0.5 65
21 51
3 1.5 49
Surface Mount 1 0.5 83
21 70
)
3 1.5 67
6 0.19 69
4 0.19 71
2 0.19 73
HEATSINK REQUIREMENTS (Military Temperature Range Devices)
The maximum allowable power dissipation for the
LP2953AMJ is limited by the maximum junction temperature
(+150˚C) and the two parameters that determine how quickly
heat flows away from the die: the ambient temperature and
the junction-to-ambient thermal resistance of the part.
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Application Hints (Continued)
The military temperature range (−55˚C ≤ T
are manufactured in ceramic DIP packages which contain a
KOVAR lead frame (unlike the industrial parts, which have a
copper lead frame). The KOVAR material is necessary to
attain the hermetic seal required in military applications.
The KOVAR lead frame does not conduct heat as well as
copper, which means that the PC board copper can not be
used to significantly reduce the overall junction-to-ambient
thermal resistance in applications using the LP2953AMJ
part.
The power dissipation calculations for military applications
are done exactly the same as was detailed in the previous
section, with one important exception: the value for θ
LP2952/LP2952A/LP2953/LP2953A
the junction-to-ambient thermal resistance, is fixed at
95˚C/W and can not be changed by adding copper foil
patterns to the PC board. This leads to an important fact:
The maximum allowable power dissipation in any application
using the LP2953AMJ is dependent only on the ambient
temperature:
≤+150˚C) parts
J
(J–A)
100 pF capacitor between the Output and Feedback pins
and increasing the output capacitance to 6.8 µF (or greater)
will cure the problem.
MINIMUM LOAD
When setting the output voltage using an external resistive
divider, a minimum current of 1 µA is recommended through
the resistors to provide a minimum load.
It should be noted that a minimum load current is specified in
several of the electrical characteristic test conditions, so this
value must be used to obtain correlation on these tested
limits.
,
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Figure 3 shows a graph of maximum allowable power dissipation vs. ambient temperature for the LP2953AMJ, made
using the 95˚C/W value for θ
and assuming a maximum
(J–A)
junction temperature of 150˚C (caution: the maximum ambient temperature which will be reached in a given application
must always be used to calculate maximum allowable power
dissipation).
EXTERNAL CAPACITORS
A 2.2 µF (or greater) capacitor is required between the
output pin and ground to assure stability when the output is
set to 5V. Without this capacitor, the part will oscillate. Most
type of tantalum or aluminum electrolytics will work here.
Film types will work, but are more expensive. Many aluminum electrolytics contain electrolytes which freeze at −30˚C,
which requires the use of solid tantalums below −25˚C. The
important parameters of the capacitor are an ESR of about
5Ω or less and a resonant frequency above 500 kHz (the
ESR may increase by a factor of 20 or 30 as the temperature
is reduced from 25˚C to −30˚C). The value of this capacitor
may be increased without limit.
At lower values of output current, less output capacitance is
required for stability. The capacitor can be reduced to
0.68 µF for currents below 10 mA or 0.22 µF for currents
below 1 mA.
Programming the output for voltages below 5V runs the error
amplifier at lower gains requiring more output capacitance
for stability. At 3.3V output, a minimum of 4.7 µF is required.
For the worst-case condition of 1.23V output and 250 mA of
load current, a 6.8 µF (or larger) capacitor should be used.
A 1 µF capacitor should be placed from the input pin to
ground if there is more than 10 inches of wire between the
input and the AC filter capacitor or if a battery input is used.
Stray capacitance to the Feedback terminal can cause instability. This problem is most likely to appear when using high
value external resistors to set the output voltage. Adding a
FIGURE 3. Power Derating Curve for LP2953AMJ
PROGRAMMING THE OUTPUT VOLTAGE
The regulator may be pin-strapped for 5V operation using its
internal resistive divider by tying the Output and Sense pins
together and also tying the Feedback and 5V Tap pins
together.
Alternatively, it may be programmed for any voltage between
the 1.23V reference and the 30V maximum rating using an
external pair of resistors (see Figure 4). The complete equation for the output voltage is:
where V
is the 1.23V reference and IFBis the Feedback
REF
pin bias current (−20 nA typical). The minimum recommended load current of 1 µA sets an upper limit of 1.2 MΩ on
the value of R2 in cases where the regulator must work with
no load (see MINIMUM LOAD ). I
error in V
which can be eliminated at room temperature
OUT
will produce a typical 2%
FB
by trimming R1. For better accuracy, choosing R2 = 100 kΩ
will reduce this error to 0.17% while increasing the resistor
program current to 12 µA. Since the typical quiescent current
is 120 µA, this added current is negligible.
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LP2952/LP2952A/LP2953/LP2953A
down the error flag voltage using equal-value resistors
(10 kΩ suggested) to ensure a low-level logic signal during
any fault condition, while still allowing a valid high logic level
during normal operation.
* See Application Hints
** Drive with TTL-low to shut down
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FIGURE 4. Adjustable Regulator
DROPOUT VOLTAGE
The dropout voltage of the regulator is defined as the minimum input-to-output voltage differential required for the output voltage to stay within 100 mV of the output voltage
measured with a 1V differential. The dropout voltage is independent of the programmed output voltage.
DROPOUT DETECTION COMPARATOR
This comparator produces a logic “LOW” whenever the output falls out of regulation by more than about 5%. This figure
results from the comparator’s built-in offset of 60 mV divided
by the 1.23V reference (refer to block diagrams on page 1).
The 5% low trip level remains constant regardless of the
programmed output voltage. An out-of-regulation condition
can result from low input voltage, current limiting, or thermal
limiting.
Figure 5 gives a timing diagram showing the relationship
between the output voltage, the ERROR output, and input
voltage as the input voltage is ramped up and down to a
regulator programmed for 5V output. The ERROR signal
becomes low at about 1.3V input. It goes high at about 5V
input, where the output equals 4.75V. Since the dropout
voltage is load dependent, the input voltage trip points will
vary with load current. The output voltage trip point does not
vary.
The comparator has an open-collector output which requires
an external pull-up resistor. This resistor may be connected
to the regulator output or some other supply voltage. Using
the regulator output prevents an invalid “HIGH” on the comparator output which occurs if it is pulled up to an external
voltage while the regulator input voltage is reduced below
1.3V. In selecting a value for the pull-up resistor, note that
while the output can sink 400 µA, this current adds to battery
drain. Suggested values range from 100 kΩ to 1 MΩ. This
resistor is not required if the output is unused.
When V
≤ 1.3V, the error flag pin becomes a high imped-
IN
ance, allowing the error flag voltage to rise to its pull-up
voltage. Using V
as the pull-up voltage (rather than an
OUT
external 5V source) will keep the error flag voltage below
1.2V (typical) in this condition. The user may wish to divide
* In shutdown mode, ERROR will go high if it has been pulled up to an
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external supply. To avoid this invalid response, pull up to regulator output.
** Exact value depends on dropout voltage. (See Application Hints)
FIGURE 5. ERROR Output Timing
OUTPUT ISOLATION
The regulator output can be left connected to an active
voltage source (such as a battery) with the regulator input
power shut off, as long as the regulator ground pin is
connected to ground. If the ground pin is left floating,
damage to the regulator can occur if the output is pulled
up by an external voltage source.
REDUCING OUTPUT NOISE
In reference applications it may be advantageous to reduce
the AC noise present on the output. One method is to reduce
regulator bandwidth by increasing output capacitance. This
is relatively inefficient, since large increases in capacitance
are required to get significant improvement.
Noise can be reduced more effectively by a bypass capacitor
placed across R1 (refer to Figure 4). The formula for selecting the capacitor to be used is:
This gives a value of about 0.1 µF. When this is used, the
output capacitor must be 6.8 µF (or greater) to maintain
stability. The 0.1 µF capacitor reduces the high frequency
gain of the circuit to unity, lowering the output noise from 260
µV to 80 µV using a 10 Hz to 100 kHz bandwidth. Also, noise
is no longer proportional to the output voltage, so improvements are more pronounced at high output voltages.
AUXILIARY COMPARATOR (LP2953 only) The LP2953 contains an auxiliary comparator whose invert-
ing input is connected to the 1.23V reference. The auxiliary
comparator has an open-collector output whose electrical
characteristics are similar to the dropout detection comparator. The non-inverting input and output are brought out for
external connections.
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SHUTDOWN INPUT
A logic-level signal will shut off the regulator output when a
“LOW” (
<
1.2V) is applied to the Shutdown input.
To prevent possible mis-operation, the Shutdown input must
be actively terminated. If the input is driven from opencollector logic, a pull-up resistor (20 kΩ to 100 kΩ recommended) should be connected from the Shutdown input to
the regulator input.
If the Shutdown input is driven from a source that actively
pulls high and low (like an op-amp), the pull-up resistor is not
required, but may be used.
If the shutdown function is not to be used, the cost of the
LP2952/LP2952A/LP2953/LP2953A
pull-up resistor can be saved by simply tying the Shutdown
input directly to the regulator input.
IMPORTANT: Since the Absolute Maximum Ratings state
that the Shutdown input can not go more than 0.3V below
ground, the reverse-battery protection feature which protects
the regulator input is sacrificed if the Shutdown input is tied
directly to the regulator input.
If reverse-battery protection is required in an application, the
pull-up resistor between the Shutdown input and the regulator input must be used.
Typical Applications
Basic 5V Regulator
5V Current Limiter with Load Fault Indicator
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* Output voltage equals +VINminum dropout voltage, which varies with
output current. Current limits at a maximum of 380 mA (typical).
** Select R1 so that the comparator input voltage is 1.23V at the output
voltage which corresponds to the desired fault current value.
Low T.C. Current Sink
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Typical Applications (Continued)
5V Regulator with Error Flags for
LOW BATTERY and OUT OF REGULATION
LP2952/LP2952A/LP2953/LP2953A
* Connect to Logic or µP control inputs.
LOW BATT flag warns the user that the battery has discharged down to about 5.8V, giving the user time to recharge the battery or power down some hardware
with high power requirements. The output is still in regulation at this time.
OUT OF REGULATION flag indicates when the battery is almost completely discharged, and can be used to initiate a power-down sequence.
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5V Battery Powered Supply with Backup and Low Battery Flag
The circuit switches to the NI-CAD backup battery when the main battery voltage drops below about 5.6V, and returns to the main battery when its voltage is
recharged to about 6V.
The 5V MAIN output powers circuitry which requires no backup, and the 5V MEMORY output powers critical circuitry which can not be allowed to lose power.
* The BATTERY LOW flag goes low whenever the circuit switches to the NI-CAD backup battery.
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Typical Applications (Continued)
5V Regulator with Timed Power-On Reset
LP2952/LP2952A/LP2953/LP2953A
5V Regulator with Error Flags for
LOW BATTERY and OUT OF REGULATION
with SNAP-ON/SNAP-OFF Output
Timing Diagram for Timed Power-On Reset
*RT= 1 MEG, CT= 0.1 µF
5V Regulator with Snap-On/Snap-Off
Feature and Hysteresis
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* Connect to Logic or µP control inputs.
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OUTPUT has SNAP-ON/SNAP-OFF feature.
LOW BATT flag warns the user that the battery has discharged down to
about 5.8V, giving the user time to recharge the battery or shut down
hardware with high power requirements. The output is still in regulation at
this time.
OUT OF REGULATION flag goes low if the output goes below about 4.7V,
which could occur from a load fault.
OUTPUT has SNAP-ON/SNAP-OFF feature. Regulator snaps ON at about
5.7V input, and OFF at about 5.6V.
* Turns ON at VIN= 5.87V
Turns OFF at V
(for component values shown)
IN
= 5.64V
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Typical Applications (Continued)
5V Regulator with Timed Power-On Reset, Snap-On/Snap-Off Feature and Hysteresis
LP2952/LP2952A/LP2953/LP2953A
Timing Diagram
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Td = (0.28) RC = 28 ms for components shown.
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FIGURE 6.
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Physical Dimensions inches (millimeters)
unless otherwise noted
LP2952/LP2952A/LP2953/LP2953A
Order Number LP2953AMJ/883, 5962-9233601MEA, LP2953AMJ-QMLV, 5962-9233601VEA
16-Pin Ceramic DIP
NS Package Number J16A
16-Pin Surface Mount
Order Number LP2952IM, LP2952AIM, LP2952IM-3.3, LP2952AIM-3.3,
LP2953IM, LP2953AIM, LP2953IM-3.3 or LP2953AIM-3.3
NS Package Number M16A
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Physical Dimensions inches (millimeters) unless otherwise noted (Continued)
LP2952/LP2952A/LP2953/LP2953A
14-Pin Molded DIP
Order Number LP2952IN, LP2952AIN, LP2952IN-3.3 or LP2952AIN-3.3
NS Package Number N14A
16-Pin Molded DIP
Order Number LP2953IN, LP2953AIN, LP2953IN-3.3 or LP2953AIN-3.3
NS Package Number N16A
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Physical Dimensions inches (millimeters) unless otherwise noted (Continued)
16-Pin Ceramic Surface-Mount
Order Number LP2953AMWG/883, 5962-9233601QXA, LP2953AMWG-QMLV, 5962-9233601VXA
NS Package Number WG16A
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