MIC37300/01/02/03
3.0A, Low Voltage μCap LDO Regulator
Features
General Description
• 3A Minimum Output Current
• 500 mV Maximum Dropout Voltage over
Temperature
- Recommended for 3.0V to 2.5V Conversion
- Recommended for 2.5V to 1.8V, 1.65V,
or 1.5V
Conversion
• Stable with Ceramic or Tantalum Capacitors
• Wide Input Voltage Range
- VIN: 2.25V to 6.0V
• +1.0% Initial Output Tolerance
• Fixed and Adjustable Output Voltages:
- MIC37300: 3-pin S-PAK Fixed Voltages
- MIC37301: 5-pin S-PAK or 8-pin ePad SOIC
Fixed Voltages with Flag
- MIC37302: 5-pin Adjustable Voltage
- MIC37303: 8-pin ePad SOIC, DFN
Adjustable Voltage with Flag
• Excellent Line and Load Regulation Specifications
• Thermal Shutdown and Current Limit Protection
• Reverse-Leakage Protection
• Low Profile S-PAK Package
The MIC37300/01/02/03 is a 3.0A low-dropout linear
voltage regulator that provides a low voltage, high
current output with a minimum number of external
components. It offers high precision, ultra-low dropout
(500 mV over temperature), and low ground current.
The MIC37300/01/02/03 operates from an input of
2.25V to 6.0V. It is designed to drive digital circuits
requiring low-voltage at high currents (i.e., PLDs, DSP,
microcontroller, etc.). It is available in fixed and
adjustable output voltages. Fixed voltages include
1.5V, 1.8V, 2.5V, and 3.3V. The adjustable version is
capable of 1.24V to 5.5V.
Features of the MIC37300/01/02/03 LDO include
thermal and current limit protection, and reverse
current protection. Logic enable and error flag pins are
available on the 5-pin version.
Junction temperature range of the MIC37300/01/02/03
is from –40°C to +125°C.
For applications requiring input voltage greater than
6.0V, see the MIC3910x, MIC3915x, MIC3930x, and
MIC3950x LDOs.
Applications
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•
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•
•
•
•
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LDO Linear Regulator for Low Voltage Digital IC
PC Add-In Cards
PowerPC Power Supplies
High Efficiency Linear Power Supplies
SMPS Post Regulator
Multimedia and PC Processor Supplies
Battery Chargers
Low Voltage Microcontrollers and Digital Logic
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Typical Application Circuits
2.5V Regulator
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Adjustable Regulator
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Package Types
S-PAK-5 (R)
(Top View)
TO-263-5 (U)
(Top View)
S-PAK-3 (R)
(Top View)
ePad SOIC-8 (ME)
(Top View)
3 mm x 3 mm (DFN)
(Top View)
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ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Absolute Maximum Ratings †
Supply Voltage (VIN)................................................................................................................................................ +6.5V
Enable Input Voltage (VEN) ..................................................................................................................................... +6.5V
Power Dissipation (PD) (Note 1).............................................................................................................Internally Limited
Junction Temperature (TJ)............................................................................................................... –40°C ≤ TJ ≤ +125°C
Storage Temperature (TS) ............................................................................................................... –65°C ≤ TJ ≤ +150°C
Lead Temperature (Soldering, 10s).........................................................................................................................260°C
ESD Rating (Note 2)...................................................................................................................................................2 kV
Operating Ratings ‡
Supply Voltage (VIN)................................................................................................................................+2.25V to +6.0V
Enable Voltage (VEN) ..................................................................................................................................... 0V to +6.0V
Junction Temperature (TJ)............................................................................................................... –40°C ≤ TJ ≤ +125°C
Package Thermal Resistance
S-PAK (θJA) ......................................................................................................................................................... 5.5°C/W
TO-263-5 (θJC) .................................................................................................................................................... 6.3°C/W
ePad SOIC-8 (θJC) ............................................................................................................................................... 16°C/W
3 mm x 3 mm DFN (θJC) ...................................................................................................................................... 29°C/W
† Notice: Stresses above those listed under “Absolute Maximum Ratings” may cause permanent damage to the device.
This is a stress rating only and functional operation of the device at those or any other conditions above those indicated
in the operational sections of this specification is not intended. Exposure to maximum rating conditions for extended
periods may affect device reliability. Specifications are for packaged product only.
‡ Notice: The device is not guaranteed to function outside its operating ratings.
Note 1: PD(max) = (TJ(max) – TA) ÷ θJA, where θJA depends upon the printed circuit layout. See “Section 4.0 “Application Information” section.
2: Devices are ESD sensitive. Handling precautions are recommended.
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (Note 1)
Electrical Characteristics: VIN = VOUT + 1V; VEN = VIN; IL = 10 mA; TA = 25°C, Bold values indicate –40°C < TJ <
+125°C; unless otherwise specified.
Parameter
Output Voltage Accuracy
Symbol
VOUT
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Units Conditions
–1
—
+1
%
IL = 10 mA
–2
—
+2
%
10 mA ≤ IOUT ≤ IL(MAX), VOUT + 1V ≤ VIN
≤ 6V
Output Voltage Line
Regulation
ΔVOUT/ΔVIN
—
0.02
0.5
%
VIN = VOUT + 1.0V to 6.0V; IL = 10 mA
Output Voltage Load
Regulation
ΔVOUT/VOUT
—
0.2
1
%
IL = 10 mA to 3A
—
VIN - VOUT Dropout
Voltage (Note 2), (Note 5)
VDO
—
—
—
Ground Pin Current
(Note 3)
175
300
350
400
500
550
mV
mV
IL = 1.5A (For S-PAK-5, TO-263-5)
IL = 1.5A (For e-Pad SOIC-8, DFN)
IL = 3.0A (For S-PAK-5, TO-263-5)
IL = 3.0A (For e-Pad SOIC-8, DFN)
IGND
—
27
40
50
IGND-SHDN
—
1.0
5
Current Limit
ILIM
—
4.75
6.5
A
VOUT = 0V
Start-Up Time
tSTART
—
170
500
μs
VEN = VIN, IOUT = 10 mA, COUT = 47 μF
Ground Pin Current In
Shutdown
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mA
IL = 3A
μA
VIL ≤ 0.5V, VIN = VOUT +1V
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ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (Note 1) (CONTINUED)
Electrical Characteristics: VIN = VOUT + 1V; VEN = VIN; IL = 10 mA; TA = 25°C, Bold values indicate –40°C < TJ <
+125°C; unless otherwise specified.
Parameter
Symbol
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Units Conditions
2.25
—
—
—
—
0.8
—
—
2
4
μA
VIL ≤ 0.8V (Regulator Shutdown)
1
15
30
75
μA
VIH ≥ 2.25V (Regulator Enable)
—
—
1
—
—
2
μA
VOH = 6V
—
210
400
500
mV
VIN = 2.25V, IOL = 250 μA
93
—
—
—
—
99.2
—
2
—
Enable Input
Enable Input Threshold
VEN
Enable Pin Input Current
IEN
V
Regulator Enable
Regulator Shutdown
Flag Output
Output Leakage Current
IFLG(LEAK)
Output Low Voltage
(Note 4)
VFLG(LO)
Low Threshold
High Threshold
VFLG
Hysteresis
% of VOUT Below Nominal
%
% of VOUT Below Nominal
—
MIC37302 Only
Reference Voltage
VREF
Adjust Pin Bias Current
IADJ
1:
2:
3:
4:
5:
1.228
1.215
—
1.240
40
1.252
1.265
80
120
V
—
nA
—
Specification for packaged product only.
VDO = VIN – VOUT when VOUT decreases to 98% of its nominal output voltage with VIN = VOUT + 1V. For
output voltages below 1.75V, dropout voltage specification does not apply due to a minimum input
operating voltage of 2.25V.
IGND is the ground current. IIN = IGND + IOUT.
For a 2.5V device, VIN = 2.250V (device is in dropout).
Limits specified down to:
VIN = 2.25V for 0°C ≤ TA ≤ +125°C
VIN = 2.35V for 0°C > TA ≥ –40°C
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TEMPERATURE SPECIFICATIONS (Note 1)
Parameters
Sym.
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Units
Conditions
—
—
—
260
°C
(soldering, 10 sec.)
Junction Temperature
TJ
–40
—
+125
°C
—
Storage Temperature Range
TS
–65
—
+150
°C
—
Thermal Resistance SPAK-5
JC
—
5.5
—
°C/W
—
Thermal Resistance TO-263-5
JC
—
6.3
—
°C/W
—
Thermal Resistance ePad SOIC-8
JC
—
16
—
°C/W
—
Thermal Resistance 3 mm x 3 mm DFN
JC
—
29
—
°C/W
—
Temperature Ranges
Lead Temperature
Package Thermal Resistances
Note 1:
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., TA, TJ, JA). Exceeding the
maximum allowable power dissipation will cause the device operating junction temperature to exceed the
maximum +125°C rating. Sustained junction temperatures above +125°C can impact the device reliability.
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Note:
TYPICAL PERFORMANCE CURVES
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.
FIGURE 2-1:
Ratio.
Power Supply Rejection
FIGURE 2-4:
Dropout vs. Temperature.
FIGURE 2-2:
Ratio.
Power Supply Rejection
FIGURE 2-5:
(1.5V).
Dropout Characteristics
FIGURE 2-3:
Dropout vs. Output Current.
FIGURE 2-6:
(2.5V).
Dropout Characteristics
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FIGURE 2-7:
(3.3V).
Dropout Characteristics
FIGURE 2-10:
Voltage (1.5V).
Ground Current vs. Supply
FIGURE 2-8:
Current.
Ground Current vs. Output
FIGURE 2-11:
Voltage (2.5V).
Ground Current vs. Supply
FIGURE 2-9:
Voltage (1.5V).
Ground Current vs. Supply
FIGURE 2-12:
Voltage (2.5V).
Ground Current vs. Supply
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FIGURE 2-13:
Voltage (3.3V).
Ground Current vs. Supply
FIGURE 2-16:
Temperature.
Ground Current vs.
FIGURE 2-14:
Voltage (3.3V).
Ground Current vs. Supply
FIGURE 2-17:
Temperature.
Ground Current vs.
FIGURE 2-15:
Temperature.
Ground Current vs.
FIGURE 2-18:
Temperature.
Output Voltage vs.
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FIGURE 2-19:
Supply Voltage.
Short-Circuit Current vs.
FIGURE 2-22:
Temperature.
Flag Low-Voltage vs.
FIGURE 2-20:
Temperature.
Short-Circuit Current vs.
FIGURE 2-23:
Error Flag Pull-Up Resistor.
FIGURE 2-21:
Current.
Flag Voltage vs. Flag
FIGURE 2-24:
Temperature.
Enable Current vs.
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FIGURE 2-25:
Load Transient Response.
FIGURE 2-26:
Line Transient Response.
FIGURE 2-27:
Enable Transient Response.
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PIN DESCRIPTIONS
The descriptions of the pins are listed in Table 3-1.
TABLE 3-1:
PIN FUNCTION TABLE
S-PAK-5
TO-263-5
S-PAK-3
ePAD SOIC-8
DFN
Pin
Name
Description
1
—
2
EN
Enable (Input): CMOS compatible control input.
Logic high = enable, Logic low = shutdown. Do not leave floating.
2
1
3, 4
VIN
Input voltage that supplies current to the output power device.
3
2
1
GND
Ground: TAB is connected to ground.
VOUT
Regulator output.
5, 6, 7 (Fixed)
4
3
5 (Fixed)
—
8
FLG
Flag (Output): Open collector output. Active LOW indicates an
output fault condition.
5 (Adj)
—
7 (Adj.)
ADJ
Adjustable regulator feedback input: Connect to resistor voltage
driver.
—
—
EP
ePad
Connect to GND for best thermal performance.
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5, 6, (Adj.)
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APPLICATION INFORMATION
The MIC37300/01/02/03 is a high-performance low
dropout voltage regulator suitable for moderate to high
current regulator applications. The 500 mV dropout
voltage at full load and over temperature makes it
especially valuable in battery-powered systems and as
high-efficiency noise filters in post regulator
applications. Unlike older NPN-pass transistor designs,
where the minimum dropout voltage is limited by the
based-to-emitter voltage drop and collector-to-emitter
saturation voltage, dropout performance of the PNP
output of these devices is limited only by the low VCE
saturation voltage.
A trade-off for the low dropout voltage is a varying base
drive requirement. Microchip’s Super βeta PNP
process reduces this drive requirement to only 2% to
5% of the load current.
The MIC37100/01/02 regulator is fully protected from
damage due to fault conditions. Linear current limiting
is provided. Output current during overload conditions
is constant. Thermal shutdown disables the device
when the die temperature exceeds the maximum safe
operating temperature. The output structure of these
regulators allows voltages in excess of the desired
output voltage to be applied without reverse current
flow.
4.1
Thermal Design
Linear regulators are simple to use. The most
complicated design parameters to consider are thermal
characteristics. Thermal design requires the following
application specific parameters:
•
•
•
•
•
Maximum ambient temperature (TA)
Output current (IOUT)
Output voltage (VOUT)
Input voltage (VIN)
Ground current (IGND)
First, calculate the power dissipation of the regulator
and the device parameters from Electrical
Characteristics section or the Typical Performance
Curves section.
EQUATION 4-1:
P D = V IN – V OUT I OUT + V IN I GND
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Then the heat sink thermal resistance is determined
with Equation 4-2:
EQUATION 4-2:
SA = T J MAX – T A /P D – JC + CS
Where:
TJ(MAX) =