LP38855
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1.5A Fast-Response High-Accuracy LDO Linear Regulator with Enable
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FEATURES
DESCRIPTION
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The LP38855 is a high-current, fast-response
regulator which can maintain output voltage
regulation with an extremely low input to output
voltage drop. Fabricated on a CMOS process, the
device operates from two input voltages: VBIAS
provides power for the internal bias and control
circuits, as well as drive for the gate of the N-MOS
power transistor, while VIN supplies power to the load.
The use of an external bias rail allows the part to
operate from ultra low VIN voltages. Unlike bipolar
regulators, the CMOS architecture consumes
extremely low quiescent current at any output load
current. The use of an N-MOS power transistor
results in wide bandwidth, yet minimum external
capacitance is required to maintain loop stability.
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Standard VOUT Values of 0.8V and 1.2V
Wide VBIAS Supply Operating Range of 3.0V to
5.5V
Stable with 10 µF Ceramic Capacitors
Dropout Voltage of 130 mV (Typical) at 1.5A
Load Current
Precision Output Voltage Across All Line and
Load Conditions:
– ±1.0% for TJ = 25°C
– ±2.0% for 0°C ≤ TJ ≤ +125°C
– ±3.0% for -40°C ≤ TJ ≤ +125°C
Over-Temperature and Over-Current
Protection
Available in 5 Lead TO-220 and DDPAK/TO-263
Packages
Custom VOUT Values between 0.8V and 1.2V
are Available
-40°C to +125°C Operating Temperature Range
The fast transient response of this device makes it
suitable for use in powering DSP, Microcontroller
Core voltages and Switch Mode Power Supply post
regulators. The LP38855 is available in TO-220 and
DDPAK/TO-263 5-Lead packages.
Dropout Voltage: 130 mV (typical) at 1.5A load
current.
APPLICATIONS
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Low Ground Pin Current: 10 mA (typical) at 1.5A
load current.
ASIC Power Supplies In:
– Desktops, Notebooks, and Graphics Cards,
Servers
– Gaming Set Top Boxes, Printers and
Copiers
Server Core and I/O Supplies
DSP and FPGA Power Supplies
SMPS Post-Regulator
Shutdown Current: 1 µA (typical) IIN(GND) when EN
pin is low.
Precision Output Voltage: ±1.0% for TJ = 25°C and
±2.0% for 0°C ≤ TJ ≤ +125°C, across all line and load
conditions
Typical Application Circuit
LP38855-x.x
VIN
VBIAS
IN
VOUT
OUT
CIN
10 PF Ceramic
VEN
BIAS
CBIAS
1 PF
COUT
10 PF
Ceramic
EN
GND
GND
GND
1
2
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Connection Diagrams
Top View
TAB
IS
GND
EN 1
OUT 4
EN 1
LP38855T-x.x
GND 3
LP38855S-x.x
IN 2
Top View
IN 2
GND 3
OUT 4
BIAS 5
TAB
IS
GND
BIAS 5
Figure 1. DDPAK/TO-263 Package
See Package Number KTT0005B
Figure 2. TO-220 Package
See Package Number NDH0005D
PIN DESCRIPTIONS
TO-220–5 and DDPAK/TO-263–5 Packages
Pin #
Pin Symbol
Pin Description
1
EN
The device Enable pin.
2
IN
The unregulated input voltage pin
3
GND
Ground
4
OUT
The regulated output voltage pin
5
BIAS
The supply for the internal control and reference circuitry
TAB
TAB
The TAB is a thermal connection that is physically attached to the backside of the
die, and is used as a thermal heat-sink connection. See the Application Information
section for details
These devices have limited built-in ESD protection. The leads should be shorted together or the device placed in conductive foam
during storage or handling to prevent electrostatic damage to the MOS gates.
Absolute Maximum Ratings (1) (2)
−65°C to +150°C
Storage Temperature Range
Lead Temperature
Soldering, 5 seconds
ESD Rating
Human Body Model (3)
Power Dissipation (4)
260°C
±2 kV
Internally Limited
VIN Supply Voltage (Survival)
−0.3V to +6.0V
VBIAS Supply Voltage (Survival)
−0.3V to +6.0V
VEN Voltage (Survival)
−0.3V to +6.0V
VOUT Voltage (Survival)
−0.3V to +6.0V
IOUT Current (Survival)
Internally Limited
Junction Temperature
−40°C to +150°C
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
2
Absolute maximum ratings indicate limits beyond which damage to the component may occur. Operating ratings indicate conditions for
which the device is intended to be functional, but do not ensure specific performance limits. For ensured specifications, see Electrical
Characteristics. Specifications do not apply when operating the device outside of its rated operating conditions.
If Military/Aerospace specified devices are required, please contact the Texas Instruments Sales Office/Distributors for availability and
specifications.
The Human Body Model (HBM) is a 100 pF capacitor discharged through a 1.5k resistor into each pin. Test method is per JESD22A114. The HBM rating for device pin 1 (EN) is ±1.5 kV.
Device power dissipation must be de-rated based on device power dissipation (TD), ambient temperature (TA), and package junction to
ambient thermal resistance (θJA). Additional heat-sinking may be required to ensure that the device junction temperature (TJ) does not
exceed the maximum operating rating. See the Application Information section for details.
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Operating Ratings (1)
VIN Supply Voltage
(VOUT + VDO) to VBIAS
VBIAS Supply Voltage
3.0V to 5.5V
VEN Enable Input Voltage
0.0V to VBIAS
IOUT
0 mA to 1.5A
Junction Temperature Range
(1)
(2)
−40°C to +125°C
Absolute maximum ratings indicate limits beyond which damage to the component may occur. Operating ratings indicate conditions for
which the device is intended to be functional, but do not ensure specific performance limits. For ensured specifications, see Electrical
Characteristics. Specifications do not apply when operating the device outside of its rated operating conditions.
Device power dissipation must be de-rated based on device power dissipation (TD), ambient temperature (TA), and package junction to
ambient thermal resistance (θJA). Additional heat-sinking may be required to ensure that the device junction temperature (TJ) does not
exceed the maximum operating rating. See the Application Information section for details.
(2)
Electrical Characteristics
Unless otherwise specified: VIN = VOUT(NOM) + 1V, VBIAS = 3.0V, IOUT = 10 mA, CIN = COUT = 10 µF, CBIAS = 1µF, VEN = VBIAS.
Limits in standard type are for TJ = 25°C only; limits in boldface type apply over the junction temperature (TJ) range of -40°C
to +125°C. Minimum and Maximum limits are ensured through test, design, or statistical correlation. Typical values represent
the most likely parametric norm at TJ = 25°C, and are provided for reference purposes only.
Symbol
Parameter
Conditions
VOUT(NOM) + 1V ≤ VIN ≤ VBIAS,
3.0V ≤ VBIAS ≤ 5.5V,
10 mA ≤ IOUT ≤ 1.5A
VOUT
ΔVOUT/ΔVIN
Output Voltage Tolerance
Line Regulation, VIN (1)
(1)
ΔVOUT/ΔVBIAS
Line Regulation, VBIAS
ΔVOUT/ΔIOUT
Output Voltage Load Regulation (2)
IGND(IN)
IGND(BIAS)
-1.0
-3.0
0
+1.0
+3.0
Units
%
-2.0
0
+2.0
VOUT(NOM) + 1V ≤ VIN ≤ VBIAS
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0.04
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%/V
3.0V ≤ VBIAS ≤ 5.5V
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0.10
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%/V
10 mA ≤ IOUT ≤ 1.5A
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0.2
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%/A
mV
IOUT = 1.5A
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130
LP38855-0.8
10 mA ≤ IOUT ≤ 1.5A
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7.0
8.5
9.0
Ground Pin Current Drawn from VIN LP38855-1.2
Supply
10 mA ≤ IOUT ≤ 1.5A
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11
12
15
VEN ≤ 0.5V
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1.0
10
300
µA
10 mA ≤ IOUT ≤ 1.5A
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3.0
3.8
4.5
mA
VEN ≤ 0.5V
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100
170
200
µA
2.20
2.00
2.45
2.70
2.90
V
60
50
150
300
350
mV
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4.5
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A
(3)
Ground Pin Current Drawn from
VBIAS Supply
Under-Voltage Lock-Out Threshold
VBIAS rising until device is
functional
UVLO(HYS)
Under-Voltage Lock-Out Hysteresis
VBIAS falling from UVLO threshold
until device is non-functional
ISC
Output Short-Circuit Current
VIN = VOUT(NOM) + 1V,
VBIAS = 3.0V, VOUT = 0.0V
(3)
Max
VOUT(NOM) + 1V ≤ VIN ≤ VBIAS,
3.0V ≤ VBIAS ≤ 5.5V,
10 mA ≤ IOUT ≤ 1.5A,
0°C ≤ TJ ≤ 125°C
UVLO
(1)
(2)
Typ
165
180
Dropout Voltage, VIN − VOUT
VDO
Min
mA
Output voltage line regulation is defined as the change in output voltage from nominal value resulting from a change in input voltage.
Output voltage load regulation is defined as the change in output voltage from nominal value as the load current increases from no load
to full load.
Dropout voltage is defined the as input to output voltage differential (VIN - VOUT) where the input voltage is low enough to cause the
output voltage to drop 2% from the nominal value.
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Electrical Characteristics (continued)
Unless otherwise specified: VIN = VOUT(NOM) + 1V, VBIAS = 3.0V, IOUT = 10 mA, CIN = COUT = 10 µF, CBIAS = 1µF, VEN = VBIAS.
Limits in standard type are for TJ = 25°C only; limits in boldface type apply over the junction temperature (TJ) range of -40°C
to +125°C. Minimum and Maximum limits are ensured through test, design, or statistical correlation. Typical values represent
the most likely parametric norm at TJ = 25°C, and are provided for reference purposes only.
Symbol
Parameter
Conditions
Min
Typ
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Max
Units
ENABLE Pin
VEN = VBIAS
0.01
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VEN = 0.0V, VBIAS = 5.5V
-19
-13
-30
-40
-51
Enable Voltage Threshold
VEN rising until Output = ON
1.00
0.90
1.25
1.50
1.55
V
VEN(HYS)
Enable Voltage Hysteresis
VEN falling from VEN(ON) until
Output = OFF
50
30
100
150
200
mV
tOFF
Turn-OFF Delay Time
RLOAD × COUT