Sipex Corporation SPX1587AR, SPX1587AR-1.5, SPX1587AR-2.5, SPX1587AR-3.3, SPX1587AT Datasheet

SPX1587

	3A Low Dropout Voltage Regulator
	Adjustable & Fixed Output,
	Fast Response
FEATURES	APPLICATIONS
• Adjustable Output Down To 1.2V	• Powering VGA & Sound Card
• Fixed Output Voltages 1.5, 2.5, 3.3, 5.0V	• Power PC Supplies
• Output Current Of 3A	• SMPS Post-Regulator
• Low Dropout Voltage 1.1V Typ.	• High Efficiency “Green” Computer Systems
• Extremely Tight Load And Line Regulation	• High Efficiency Linear Power Supplies
• Current & Thermal Limiting	• Portable Instrumentation
• Standard 3-Terminal Low Cost TO-220, TO-263 & TO-252	• Constant Current Regulators
• Similar To Industry Standard LT1085/LT1585	• Adjustable Power Supplies
	• Battery charger

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

The SPX1587 is a low power 3A adjustable and fixed voltage regulator that is very easy to use. It requires only 2 external resistors to set the output voltage for adjustable version. The SPX1587 are designed for low voltage applications that offers lower dropout voltage and faster transient response. This device is an excellent choice for use in powering low voltage microprocessor that require a lower dropout, faster transient response to regulate from +2.5V to 3.8V supplies and as a post regulator for switching supplies applications. The SPX1587 features low dropout of a maximum 1.2 volts.

The SPX1587 offers over current limit and full protection against reversed input polarity, reversed load insertion, and positive and negative transient voltage. On-Chip trimming adjusts the reference voltage to 1%. The IQ of this device flows into the load, which increases efficiency.

The SPX1587 are offered in a 3-pin TO-220, TO-263 & TO-252 packages compatible with other 3 terminal regulators. For a 5A low dropout regulator refer to the SPX1585 data sheet.

PIN CONNECTIONS

	TO-263-3 (T)			TO-220-3 (U)			TO-252 (R)
	SPX1587						SPX1587
				SPX1587
	1	2	3				1	2	3
				1	2	3
							ADJ/GND VOUT VIN
	ADJ/GND	VOUT	VIN				Front View

Top View

ADJ/GND VOUT VIN

Front View

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SPX1587

ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS

Lead Temp. (Soldering, 10 Seconds) ..............................	300°C	Maximum Input Voltage ......................................	10V
Storage Temperature Range ............................	-65° to +150°C	Input to Output Voltage Differential Max ...........	8.8V
Operating Junction Temperature Range ......................
SPX1587 Control Section..........................	-45°C +125°C
SPX1587 Power Transistor.........................	-45°C +150°C

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (NOTE 1) at IOUT = 10mA, TA=25°C, unless otherwise specified.

PARAMETER	CONDITIONS		Typ	SPX1587A		SPX1587		Units
				Min	Max	Min	Max
1.5V Version
Output Voltage (Note 2)	SPX1587-1.5V, 0 ≤IOUT≤3A, 2.75V≤VIN ≤10V		1.5	1.485	1.515	1.470	1.530	V
			1.5	1.470	1.530	1.455	1.545
2.5V Version
Output Voltage (Note 2)	SPX1587-2.5V, 0 ≤IOUT≤3A, 4.0V≤VIN ≤10V		2.5	2.475	2.525	2.450	2.550	V
			2.5	2.450	2.550	2.425	2.575
3.3V Version
Output Voltage (Note 2)	SPX1587-3.3V, 0 ≤IOUT≤3A, 4.75V≤VIN ≤10V		3.3	3.270	3.330	3.230	3.370	V
			3.3	3.240	3.360	3.201	3.399
5.0V Version
Output Voltage (Note 2)	SPX1587-5.0V, 0 ≤IOUT≤3A, 6.5V≤VIN ≤10V		5.0	4.95	5.05	4.900	5.100	V
			5.0	4.90	5.10	4.850	5.150
All Voltage Options
Reference Voltage (VREF)	VIN≤ 7V, P≤ PMAX			1.238	1.263	1.225	1.270	V
	1.5V≤ (VIN -VOUT)≤(VIN-VOUT) MAX,		1.250	1.225	1.270	1.212	1.288
	10mA≤IOUT≤3A
Min. Load Current (Note 3)	1.5V≤ (VIN -VOUT)≤ (VIN-VOUT) MAX		5		10		10	mA
Line Regulation (∆VREF (VIN))	2.75V≤VIN ≤7V, IOUT=10mA, TJ=25°C		0.005		0.2		0.2	%
	(Note 3)
	VIN ≤7V, IOUT=0mA, TJ=25°C		0.005		0.2		0.2	%
	(Note 2)
Load Regulation (∆VREF	10mA≤IOUT ≤3A, (VIN-VOUT)=3V, TJ=25°C		0.05		0.3		0.3	%
(IOUT))	(Note 3)
	0≤IOUT ≤3A, VIN=7V, TJ=25°C		0.05		0.3		0.3	%
	(Note 2)
Dropout Voltage	∆VREF=1%	IOUT =3A	1.1		1.2		1.2	V
		IOUT≤3A
Current Limit	VIN=7V							A
IOUT (MAX)	1.4V≤ (VIN- VOUT) (Note3)		4.0	3.2		3.2
Long Term Stability	TA=125°C, 1000 Hrs.		0.3		1		1	%
			(Note 2)
Thermal Regulation	TA=25°C, 20 ms pulse		0.01		0.020		0.020	%/W
(∆VOUT (Pwr))
Temperature Stability			0.25					%
(∆VOUT (T))
Output Noise, RMS	10Hz to 10kHz TA = 25°c		0.003					%V
Thermal Resistance	TO-220	Junction to Tab			3.0		3.0	°C/W
		Junction to Ambient			60		60
	DD Package	Junction to Tab			3.0		3.0
		Junction to Ambient			60		60

The Bold specifications apply to the full operating temperature range.

Note 1: Changes in output voltage due to heating effects are covered under the specification for thermal regulation.

Note 2: Fixed Version Only

Note 3: Adjustable Version Only

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SPX1587

APPLICATION HINTS

The SPX1587 incorporates protection against over-current faults, reversed load insertion, over temperature operation, and positive and negative transient voltage. However, the use of an output capacitor is required in order to improve the stability and the performances.

Stability

The output capacitor is part of the regulator’s frequency compensation system. Either a 22µF aluminum electrolytic capacitor or a 10µF solid tantalum capacitor between the output terminal and ground guarantees stable operation for all operating conditions.

However, in order to minimize overshoot and undershoot, and therefore optimize the design, please refer to the section ‘Ripple Rejection’.

Ripple Rejection

Ripple rejection can be improved by adding a capacitor between the ADJ pin and ground as shown in figure 6. When ADJ pin bypassing is used, the value of the output capacitor required increases to its maximum (22µF for an aluminum electrolytic capacitor, or 10µF for a solid tantalum capacitor). If the ADJ pin is not bypass, the value of the output capacitor can be lowered to 10µF for an electrolytic aluminum capacitor or 4.7µF for a solid tantalum capacitor.

However the value of the ADJ-bypass capacitor should be chosen with respect to the following equation:

C = 1 / (6.28 * FR * R1)

Where C	= value of the capacitor in Farads (select an
equal or larger standard value),
FR	= ripple frequency in Hz,
R1	= value of resistor R1 in Ohms.

If an ADJ-bypass capacitor is use, the amplitude of the output ripple will be independent of the output voltage. If an ADJbypass capacitor is not used, the output ripple will be proportional to the ratio of the output voltage to the reference voltage:

M = VOUT / VREF

Where M = multiplier for the ripple seen when the ADJ pin is optimally bypassed.

VREF = Reference Voltage

Reducing parasitic resistance and inductance

One solution to minimize parasitic resistance and inductance is to connect in parallel capacitors. This arrangement will improve the transient response of the power supply if your system requires rapidly changing current load condition.

Thermal Consideration

Although the SPX1587 offers some limiting circuitry for overload conditions, it is necessary not to exceed the maximum junction temperature, and therefore to be careful about thermal resistance. The heat flow will follow the lowest resistance path, which is the Junction-to-case thermal resistance. In order to insure the best thermal flow of the component, a proper mounting is required. Note that the case of the device is electrically connected to the output. In case the case has to be electrically isolated, a thermally conductive spacer can be used. However do not forget to consider its contribution to thermal resistance.

Assuming:

VIN = 10V, VOUT = 5V, IOUT = 1.5A, TA = 50°C/W,

θ Heatsink Case = 6°C/W, θ Heatsink Case = 0.5°C/W, θ JC = 3°C/W

Power dissipation under this condition

PD = (VIN – VOUT) * IOUT = 7.5W

Junction Temperature

TJ = TA + PD * (θ Case - HS+ θ HS + θ JC)

For the Control Sections

TJ = 50 + 7.5*(0.5 +6=3) = 121.25°C

121.25°C < TJ (max) for the Control & Power Sections.

In both case reliable operation is insured by adequate junction temperature.

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