A4480
Wide Input 5 V, 50 mA, Automotive Regulator
with Output Short-to-Battery Protection and Power OK
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
DESCRIPTION
• Automotive AEC-Q100 qualified
• Wide operating range of 3.5 to 28 V, with 40 V load
dump rating
• Linear regulator output with foldback short-circuit and
short-to-battery protection
• Boost function to maintain output when input is low
• Power OK (POK) flag
• High-voltage logic-level enable input (ENB) for
microprocessor or ignition control
• Pin-to-pin and pin-to-ground tolerant at every pin
The A4480 is a wide input regulator with complete control,
diagnostics, and protection features that address many
requirements of automotive applications. It includes a boost
function to allow operation with input voltages from 3.5 to
28 V, while maintaining a 5 V output voltage. The A4480 is
able to supply up to 50 mA of load current.
An enable pin (ENB) allows control of the regulator output.
This pin is rated to operate at up to 40 V, so it can be connected
directly to a car battery.
Diagnostic output from the A4480 includes an open-drain
Power OK (POK) output to alert the microprocessor that a
fault has occurred.
APPLICATIONS
• Microcontroller power
• Transceivers (CAN, LIN, etc.) power supplies
• Sensors
Protection features include input undervoltage lockout (UVLO),
foldback overcurrent protection, output under/overvoltage
protections (UV/OVP), and thermal shutdown (TSD). In
addition, the output is protected from a short-to-battery event.
PACKAGE
The A4480 device is available in an 8-pin eSOIC package with
exposed pad for enhanced thermal dissipation. It is lead (PB)
free, with 100% matte tin leadframe plating.
8-pin SOIC with exposed thermal pad (suffix LJ)
Not to scale
VIN
CP2
CP1
C2
VREG
VIN
C3
C1
Enable from
µP or VIN
A4480
IO Voltage
or VOUT
ENB
GND
VOUT
VOUT
C4
R1
POK
Figure 1: Typical Application Circuit
A4480-DS, Rev. 4
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Wide Input 5 V, 50 mA, Automotive Regulator
with Output Short-to-Battery Protection and Power OK
A4480
SELECTION GUIDE
Part Number
Temperature Range (°C)
Package
Leadframe
Packing*
A4480KLJTR-T
–40 to 150
8-pin eSOIC with exposed thermal pad
Matte Tin
3000 pieces per 7-in. reel
*Contact Allegro for additional packing options.
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS*
Characteristic
Symbol
VIN, ENB, CP1
VCP2, VREG, VPOK
Notes
VIN, VENB, VCP1
VCP2, VREG, VPOK
VOUT
VOUT
Independent of VIN
Rating
Unit
−0.3 to 40
V
−0.3 to 20
V
−1 to 40
V
Junction Temperature Range
TJ
−40 to 165
°C
Storage Temperature Range
Tstg
−40 to 150
°C
*Stresses beyond those listed in this table may cause permanent damage to the device. The absolute maximum ratings are stress
ratings only, and functional operation of the device at these or any other conditions beyond those indicated in the Electrical Characteristics table is not implied. Exposure to absolute-maximum-rated conditions for extended periods may affect device reliability.
THERMAL CHARACTERISTICS*: May require derating at maximum conditions; see application section for optimization
Characteristic
Package Thermal Resistance
(Junction to Ambient)
Symbol
RθJA
Test Conditions*
Value
Unit
eSOIC-8 with thermal pad (LJ) package on 4-layer PCB based on JEDEC standard
35
°C/W
*Additional thermal information available on the Allegro website.
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VIN
CP2
Wide Input 5 V, 50 mA, Automotive Regulator
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A4480
Charge Pump
FOLDBACK
VREG
Short to VBAT
Protection
5V
LDO
LDO2
VOUT
Vcc
ENB
POK
VOUT UV/OV
OCP
TSD
GND
Figure 2: Functional Block Diagram
Pinout Diagram
Terminal List Table
Number
8 VREG
VIN 1
CP1 2
CP2 3
POK 4
PAD
7 VOUT
6 GND
5 ENB
Name
Function
1
VIN
Connection for input voltage. Connect a 2.2 µF capacitor from this pin
to GND. Keep capacitor close to A4480.
2
CP1
Internal charge pump flying capacitor connection, connect a 0.47 µF
ceramic capacitor from this pin to the CP2 pin. Keep capacitor close
to A4480.
3
CP2
Internal charge pump flying capacitor connection, use a 0.47 µF
capacitor to CP1.
4
POK
Open-drain active-high Power OK signal. Use a 100 kΩ pull-up
resistor to system IO rail or VOUT.
5
ENB
Regulator active high enable input. Can be connected to VIN or logic
level signal.
6
GND
Ground pin.
7
VOUT
Regulated output pin. It is recommended to use a 4.7 µF ceramic
capacitor from this pin to GND. Keep capacitor close to A4480.
8
VREG
Charge pump output which is input to internal linear regulator.
Connect a 2.2 µF ceramic capacitor from this pin to GND. Keep
capacitor close to A4480.
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ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS [1]: Valid at 3.5 V ≤ VIN ≤ 28 V, −40°C ≤ TJ ≤ 150°C, unless otherwise specified
Characteristics
Symbol
Test Conditions
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Units
INPUT VOLTAGE
Operating Input Voltage
VIN
ENB high and after VIN > 6.0 V
3.5
13.5
28
V
VIN UVLO Start Voltage
VIN(START)
VIN rising, ENB high
3.1
–
3.45
V
VIN UVLO Stop Voltage
VIN(STOP)
VIN falling, ENB high
2.6
–
2.9
V
VIN UVLO Hysteresis
VIN(HYS)
VIN(START) – VIN(STOP)
–
0.6
–
V
IQ
VIN = 13.5 V, ENB high
–
4
–
mA
IQ(SLEEP)
VIN = 13.5 V, ENB low
–
1
10
µA
ENB high, 5 mA ≤ IOUT ≤ 50 mA, VIN = 3.95 V
5.25
–
7
V
ENB high, 5 mA ≤ IOUT ≤ 33 mA, VIN = 3.5 V
5.25
–
7
V
–
325
–
kHz
INPUT CURRENT
Input Quiescent Current [1]
Input Sleep Supply Current [1]
CHARGE PUMP
Output Voltage
VREG
Switching Frequency
fSW
Doubler to Pass Through Switchover
VDOUBLER(H)
VIN rising
7.8
–
8.65
V
Pass Through to Step Down Switchover
VSTEPDOWN(H)
VIN rising
11.5
–
12.45
V
Step Down to Pass Through Switchover
VSTEPDOWN(L)
VIN falling
10.5
–
11.7
V
Pass Through to Doubler Switchover
VDOUBLER(L)
VIN falling
6.9
–
7.5
V
5 mA ≤ IOUT ≤ 50 mA, 3.95 V ≤ VIN ≤ 28 V
4.9
5.0
5.1
V
5 mA ≤ IOUT ≤ 33 mA, 3.5 V ≤ VIN < 3.95 V
4.9
5.0
5.1
V
3
–
10
µF
tSTART
COUT ≤ 4.7 µF, Load = 125 Ω ±5% (50 mA)
1.4
2.2
3.0
ms
VENB(H)
VENB rising
–
–
2.0
V
VENB(L)
VENB falling
5 V LINEAR REGULATOR
Accuracy and Load Regulation
Output Capacitance
Range [2]
Startup Time [2]
VOUT
COUT
LOGIN ENABLE (ENB) INPUT
ENB Threshold
ENB Resistance
ENB Filter/Deglitch Time
0.8
–
–
V
RENB
–
100
–
kΩ
td(EN,FILT)
10
15
20
µs
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ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (continued) [1]: Valid at 3.5 V ≤ VIN ≤ 28 V, −40°C ≤ TJ ≤ 150°C,
unless otherwise specified
OVERCURRENT PROTECTION (OCP)
Current Limit [1]
ILIM
VOUT = 5 V
−60
−100
–140
mA
IFBK
VOUT = 0 V
−15
−30
−45
mA
Thermal Shutdown Threshold [2]
TTSD
TJ rising
165
−
−
°C
Thermal Shutdown Hysteresis [2]
THYS
−
15
−
°C
5.15
5.33
5.50
V
Foldback
Current [1]
THERMAL PROTECTION (TSD)
VOUT OV/UV PROTECTIONS
VOUT OV Thresholds
VOUT OV Hysteresis
VOV(H)
VOUT rising, VIN = 13.5 V
VOV(L)
VOUT falling, VIN = 13.5 V
–
5.30
–
V
VOV(H) – VOV(L), VIN = 13.5 V
15
–
50
mV
V
VOV(HYS)
VOUT UV Thresholds
VOUT UV Hysteresis
VUV(H)
VOUT rising, VIN = 13.5 V
–
4.71
–
VUV(L)
VOUT falling, VIN = 13.5 V
4.50
4.68
4.85
V
VUV(H) – VUV(L), VIN = 13.5 V
15
–
50
mV
VOUT rising, VIN = 13.5 V
–
7.2
–
V
ENB high, VIN ≥ 3.5 V, IPOK = 1 mA
–
150
400
mV
VPOK = 3.3 V
–
–
35
µA
Applies to undervoltage of the VOUT voltages
10
15
20
µs
VUV(HYS)
VOUT Output Disconnect Threshold
VDISC
POK OUTPUTS
POK Output Low Voltage
VPOK(L)
POK Leakage Current [1]
IPOK(LKG)
OV and UV Filter/Deglitch
[1]
[2]
Times [2]
td(FILT)
For input and output current specifications, negative current is defined as coming out of the node or pin (sourcing), positive current is defined as going into the node or pin
(sinking).
Ensured by design and characterization, not production tested.
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Figure 3: Output Current Derating versus Input Voltage
VIN
ENB
VIN(STOP)
VENB(H)
VIN(START)
td(EN,FILT)
VENB(L)
VDISC
VOV(H)
VUV(H)
VOV(L)
VUV(L)
VOUT
POK
td(filt)
td(filt)
Figure 4: Timing Diagram (not to scale)
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D1
U1
1
VIN
C1
2.2 µF
GND
2
SW1
C2
0.47 µF 3
4
Optional*
D2
BZX 84-C24
BAS 16
VIN
VREG 8
CP1
VOUT
CP2
POK
A4480
PAD
GND
ENB
C3
2.2 µF
7
VOUT
6
C4
4.7 µF
5
R1
100 kΩ
GND
POK
ENB
* Diodes D1 and D2 are only required if A4480 must be enabled when VIN is greater than 28 V.
If A4480 is already enabled before VIN is greater than 28 V or if A4480 is off then operation to 40 V
is possible without D1 and D2 diodes.
Figure 5: Typical Application Schematic
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PERFORMANCE DATA
5.10
5.06
5.08
5.05
5.04
Output Voltage (V)
Output Voltage (V)
5.06
5.04
5.02
5.00
4.98
4.96
5.03
5.02
5.01
5
4.94
Vin = 3.5V
4.99
Vin = 13V
4.92
4.90
3
8
13
18
23
28
4.98
0.00
Vin = 28V
0.01
Input Voltage (V)
80%
18
70%
16
60%
14
50%
40%
30%
20%
0%
0.00
Vin = 13V
0.01
0.02
0.03
Output Current (A)
Typical Efficiency
0.04
0.05
0.04
12
10
8
6
4
Vin = 3.5V
10%
0.03
Load Regulation
Temperature Rise (°C)
Efficicency
Line Regulation at 50 mA
0.02
Output Current (A)
2
0.05
0
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
Input Voltage (V)
Estimated Temperature Rise
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PCB LAYOUT GUIDELINES
The A4480 contains a switching charge pump circuit, so care
must be taken when placing this part on the system PCB. The four
decoupling capacitors (C1, C2, C3, and C4) must be placed as
close to the A4480 as possible. Figure 6 below shows the recommend layout. The input capacitor C1 is placed next to pin 1 of
the A4480 (U1). It connects directly to the pin 6 using copper on
the top side of the PCB. The charge pump flying capacitor (C2)
connects directly to pins 2 and 3 of A4480. The VREG capacitor
connects to pins 8 and 6; top-side copper should only be used for
this connection. The output capacitor (C4) connects to pins 7 and 8.
Figure 6: Typical Layout of the A4480
The vias under the A4480 are recommended for improved thermal performance. The ground copper plane should be a large as
possible to reduce the junction to ambient thermal impedance of
the A4480.
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PACKAGE OUTLINE DRAWING
For Reference Only – Not for Tooling Use
(Reference Allegro DWG-0000380, Rev. 2 and JEDEC MS-012BA)
Dimensions in millimeters – NOT TO SCALE
Dimensions exclusive of mold flash, gate burrs, and dambar protrusions
Exact case and lead configuration at supplier discretion within limits shown
4.90 ±0.10
8°
0°
8
0.25
0.17
B
3.90 ±0.10
2.41 NOM
6.00 ±0.20
A
1.04 REF
1
2
1.27
0.40
3.30 NOM
0.25 BSC
Branded Face
SEATING PLANE
GAUGE PLANE
C
8×
0.10
1.73 MAX
C
0.51
0.31
SEATING
PLANE
XXXXXXXX
Date Code
Lot Number
0.15
0.00
1.27 BSC
1.27
0.65
D
8
Lines 1, 2 = 8 characters.
Line 3 = 6 characters.
1.75
2.41
1
2
3.30
C
Standard Branding Reference View
Line 1: Part Number
Line 2: Logo A, 4 digit Date Code
Line 3: Characters 5, 6, 7, 8 of
Assembly Lot Number
5.60
A
Terminal #1 mark area
B
Exposed thermal pad (bottom surface)
C
Reference land pattern layout (reference IPC7351 SOIC127P600X175-9AM);
all pads a minimum of 0.20 mm from all adjacent pads; adjust as necessary
to meet application process requirements and PCB layout tolerances; when
mounting on a multilayer PCB, thermal vias at the exposed thermal pad land
can improve thermal dissipation (reference EIA/JEDEC Standard JESD51-5)
D
Branding scale and appearance at supplier discretion
PCB Layout Reference View
Figure 7: Package LJ, 8-Pin eSOIC
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Revision History
Number
Date
Description
–
June 1, 2017
Initial release
1
July 10, 2017
Updated Charge Pump Output Voltage test conditions (page 4), Accuracy and Load Regulation test
conditions (page 4), and Figure 3 (page 6).
2
July 5, 2018
Minor editorial updates
3
July 12, 2019
Minor editorial updates
4
July 21, 2021
Updated Package Outline Drawing (page 10)
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