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μA I Q, 250mA Low-Dropout Linear Regulator
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RT9073A
General Description
The RT9073A is a low-dropout (LDO) voltage regulators
with enable function that operates from 1.2V to 5.5V. It
provides up to 250mA of output current and offers low-
power operation in miniaturized packaging.
The features of low quiescent current as low as 1μ A and
almost zero disable current is ideal for powering the battery
equipment to a longer service life. The RT9073A is stable
with the ceramic output capacitor over its wide input range
from 1.2V to 5.5V and the entire range of output load
current (0mA to 250mA).
Ordering Information
RT9073A-
Package Type
QZ : ZQFN-4L 1x1 (Z-Type)
(ZDFN-4L 1x1)
Y : SC-82
Lead Plating System
G : Green (Halogen Free and Pb Free)
Output Voltage
09 : 0.9V
1K : 1.05V
12 : 1.2V
15 : 1.5V
18 : 1.8V
19 : 1.9V
25 : 2.5V
27 : 2.7V
28 : 2.8V
29 : 2.9V
30 : 3.0V
33 : 3.3V
Special Request: Any Voltage
Between 0.9V and 3.3V under
specific business agreement
Features
μμ
1
μ A Ground Current at no Load
μμ
PSRR = 75dB at 1kHz
±±
±2% Output Accuracy
±±
250mA (V
Low (0.1
1.2V to 5.5V Operating Input Voltage
Dropout Voltage : 0.5V at 250mA when V
Support Fixed Output V oltage 0.9V , 1.05V , 1.2V , 1.5V,
≥≥
≥ 2.3V) Output Current with EN
≥≥
IN
μμ
μA) Disable Current
μμ
OUT
≥≥
≥ 3V
≥≥
1.8V, 1.9V, 2.5V, 2.7V, 2.8V, 2.9V, 3V, 3.3V
Stable with Ceramic or Tantalum Capacitor
Current Limit Protection
Over Temperature Protection
ZQFN-4L 1x1 (ZDFN-4L 1x1), SC-82 Packages
Available
Applications
Portable, Battery Powered Equipment
Ultra Low Power Microcontrollers
Notebook computers
Marking Information
For marking information, contact our sales representative
directly or through a Richtek distributor located in your
area.
Note :
Richtek products are :
RoHS compliant and compatible with the current require-
ments of IPC/JEDEC J-STD-020.
Suitable for use in SnPb or Pb-free soldering processes.
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RT9073A
Pin Configurations
1
VOUT VIN
SGND
GND EN
2
ZQFN-4L 1x1 (ZDFN-4L 1x1)
Functional Pin Description
4
5
3
(TOP VIEW)
VIN
VOUT
4
EN
3
2
GND
SC-82 (SSOT-24)
Pin No.
ZQFN-4L 1x1 (ZDFN-4L 1x1) SC-82 (SSOT-24)
1 3 VOUT Output of the Regulator.
2 2 GND Ground.
3 1 EN Enable Control Input.
4 4 VIN Supply Voltage Input.
5 (Exposed Pad) -- SGND Substrate of Chip. Leave floating or tie to GND.
Pin Name Pin Function
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Function Block Diagram
RT9073A
VIN
GND
EN
Bandgap
Reference
Current/Thermal
Sense
Operation
Basic operation
The RT9073A is a low quiescent current linear regulator
designed especially for low external components system.
The input voltage range is from 1.2V to 5.5V.
Output Tra nsistor
The RT9073A builds in a P-MOSFET output transistor
which provides a low switch-on resistance for low dropout
voltage applications.
Error Amplifier
The Error Amplifier compares the internal reference voltage
with the output feedback voltage from the internal divider,
and controls the Gate voltage of P-MOSFET to support
good line regulation and load regulation at output voltage.
VOUT
+
-
R1
R2
Current Limit Protection
The RT9073A provides current limit function to prevent
the device from damages during over-load or shorted-circuit
condition. This current is detected by an internal sensing
transistor.
Over Temperature Protection
The over temperature protection function will turn off the
P-MOSFET when the junction temperature exceeds 150°C
(typ.), VIN ≥ 1.5V and the output current exceeds 30mA.
Once the junction temperature cools down by
approximately 20° C, the regulator will automatically
resume operation.
Enable
The RT9073A delivers the output power when it is set to
enable state. When it works in disable state, there is no
output power and the operation quiescent current is almost
zero.
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RT9073A
Absolute Maximum Ratings (Note 1)
VIN, VOUT, EN to GND--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- − 0.3V to 6.5V
VOUT to VIN ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- − 6.5V to 0.3V
Power Dissipation, P
ZQFN-4L 1x1 (ZDFN-4L 1x1) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1.07W
SC-82 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 0.28W
Package Thermal Resistance (Note 2)
ZQFN-4L 1x1 (ZDFN-4L 1x1), θ JA-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 92.7° C/W
ZQFN-4L 1x1 (ZDFN-4L 1x1), θ JC------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 62.3° C/W
SC-82, θ JA------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 345.6° C/W
Lead Temperature (Soldering, 10 sec.)------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 260°C
Junction Temperature ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 150°C
Storage Temperature Range -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- − 65° C to 150°C
ESD Susceptibility (Note 3)
HBM (Human Body Model)---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2kV
MM (Machine Model) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 200V
@ TA = 25°C
D
Recommended Operating Conditions
Input Voltage, VIN --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1.2V to 5.5V
Junction Temperature Range -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- − 40° C to 125°C
Ambient Temperature Range -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- − 40° C to 85°C
(Note 4)
Electrical Characteristics
(V
+ 1 < VIN < 5.5V, TA = 25° C, unless otherwise specified)
OUT
Parameter Symbol Test Conditions Min Typ Max Unit
Output Voltage Range V
DC Output Accuracy I
Dropout Voltage (I
= 50mA)
LOAD
(Note 5)
Dropout Voltage (I
LOAD
=
250mA) (Note 5)
VCC Consumption Current IQ I
0.9 -- 3.3 V
OUT
= 1mA 2 -- 2 %
LOAD
1.2V -- 0.5 0.65
OUT
1.5V -- 0.3 0.4
OUT
1.8V -- 0.2 0.24
OUT
2.5V -- 0.15 0.18
OUT
3V -- 0.1 0.15
OUT
-- 0.08 0.12
OUT
1.2V -- 1.25 1.45
OUT
1.5V -- 1 1.2
OUT
1.8V -- 0.81 0.9
OUT
2.5V -- 0.68 0.8
OUT
3V -- 0.51 0.6
OUT
-- 0.45 0.6
OUT
≦ 5.5V -- 1 3 A
OUT
V
DROP
V
DROP
0.9V V
1.2V V
1.5V V
1.8V V
2.5V V
3V V
0.9V V
1.2V V
1.5V V
1.8V V
2.5V V
3V V
= 0mA, V
LOAD
V
V
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RT9073A
Parameter Symbol Test Conditions Min Typ Max Unit
Shutdown GND Current
Shutdown Leakage
Current
V
EN Input Current IEN V
Line Regulation LINE I
VEN = 0V -- 0.1 0.5 A
= 0V, V
EN
= 5.5V -- -- 0.1 A
EN
= 10mA
LOAD
Load Regulation LOAD 1mA < I
Power Supply Rejection
Ratio
Output Voltage Noise
PSRR
VIN = 3V, I
= 1 F, V
C
OUT
= 1F,
C
OUT
I
= 30mA,
LOAD
BW = 10Hz to
100kHz,
V
= V
IN
OUT
Output Current Limit I
Fold-Back Current Limit V
Enable Input
Voltage
Logic-High V
Logic-Low VIL V
Thermal Shutdown
Temperature
Thermal Shutdown
Hysteresis
Peak output current 260 350 500 mA
LIM
= 0.5 x V
OUT
V
IH
T
I
SD
-- 20 -- C
T
SD
= 5V 1.2 -- --
IN
= 5V -- -- 0.4
IN
= 30mA, VIN 1.5V -- 150 -- C
LOAD
= 0V -- 0.1 0.5 A
OUT
1.2V V
1.5V -- -- 0.6
IN
1.5V VIN 1.8V -- -- 0.3
1.8V VIN 2.1V -- -- 0.1
2.1V VIN 5.5V -- -- 0.15
< 200mA -- -- 1 %
LOAD
= 50mA,
LOAD
+ 2V
= 2.5V, f = 1kHz
OUT
= 0.9V -- 39 --
V
OUT
V
= 1.2V -- 46 --
OUT
V
= 1.8V -- 48 --
OUT
V
= 3.3V -- 58 --
OUT
OUT(normal)
190 270 350 mA
-- 75 -- dB
V
%
RMS
V
Note 1. Stresses beyond those listed “ 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 beyond those indicated in
the operational sections of the specifications is not implied. Exposure to absolute maximum rating conditions may
affect device reliability.
Note 2. θ
Note 3. Devices are ESD sensitive. Handling precaution is recommended.
Note 4. The device is not guaranteed to function outside its operating conditions.
Note 5. The dropout voltage is defined as V
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is measured at T
JA
measured at the exposed pad of the package.
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= 25° C on a high effective thermal conductivity four-layer test board per JEDEC 51-7. θ JC is
A
IN
− V
, when V
OUT
is 98% of the normal value of V
OUT
OUT
.
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