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LOW INPUT VOLTAGE, 1-A LOW-DROPOUT LINEAR REGULATORS WITH SUPERVISOR
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FEATURES
DESCRIPTION
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The TPS725xx family of 1-A low-dropout (LDO) linear
regulators has fixed voltage options available that are
commonly used to power the latest DSPs, FPGAs,
and microcontrollers. An adjustable option ranging
from 1.22 V to 5.5 V is also available. The integrated
supervisory circuitry provides an active low RESET
signal when the output falls out of regulation. The no
capacitor/any capacitor feature allows the customer
to tailor output transient performance as needed.
Therefore, compared to other regulators capable of
providing the same output current, this family of
regulators can provide a stand-alone power supply
solution or a post regulator for a switch mode power
supply.
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1-A Output Current
Available in 1.5-V, 1.6-V, 1.8-V, 2.5-V
Fixed-Output and Adjustable Versions
(1.2-V to 5.5-V)
Input Voltage Down to 1.8 V
Low 170-mV Dropout Voltage at 1 A
(TPS72525)
Stable With Any Type/Value Output Capacitor
Integrated Supervisor (SVS) With 50-ms
RESET Delay Time
Low 210-µA Ground Current at Full Load
(TPS72525)
Less than 1-µA Standby Current
±2% Output Voltage Tolerance Over Line,
Load, and Temperature (-40°C to 125°C)
Integrated UVLO
Thermal and Overcurrent Protection
5-Lead SOT223-5 or DDPAK and 8-Pin SOP
(TPS72501 only) Surface Mount Package
APPLICATIONS
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PCI Cards
Modem Banks
Telecom Boards
DSP, FPGA, and Microprocessor Power
Supplies
Portable, Battery-Powered Applications
DCQ PACKAGE
SOT223-5
(TOP VIEW)
ENABLE
1
IN
GND
OUT
RESET/FB
2
Ground current is typically 210 µA at full load and
drops to less than 80 µA at no load. Standby current
is less than 1 µA.
Each regulator option is available in either a
SOT223-5, D (TPS72501 only), or DDPAK package.
With a low input voltage and properly heatsinked
package, the regulator dissipates more power and
achieves higher efficiencies than similar regulators
requiring 2.5 V or more minimum input voltage and
higher quiescent currents. These features make it a
viable power supply solution for portable,
battery-powered equipment.
KTT PACKAGE
DDPAK
(TOP VIEW)
3
4
These regulators are ideal for higher current
applications. The family operates over a wide range
of input voltages (1.8 V to 6 V) and has very low
dropout (170 mV at 1-A).
1 2 3 4 5
ENABLE
IN
GND
OUT
RESET/FB
5
D PACKAGE
(TOP VIEW)
OUT
FB
GND
NC
1
8
2
7
3
6
4
5
IN
GND
GND
ENABLE
NC − No internal connection
NOTE: TPS72501 replaces RESET with FB. Tab is GND for the DCK and KTT packages.
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Instruments semiconductor products and disclaimers thereto appears at the end of this data sheet.
PRODUCTION DATA information is current as of publication date.
Products conform to specifications per the terms of the Texas
Instruments standard warranty. Production processing does not
necessarily include testing of all parameters.
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This integrated circuit can be damaged by ESD. Texas Instruments recommends that all integrated circuits be handled with
appropriate precautions. Failure to observe proper handling and installation procedures can cause damage.
ESD damage can range from subtle performance degradation to complete device failure. Precision integrated circuits may be more
susceptible to damage because very small parametric changes could cause the device not to meet its published specifications.
DESCRIPTION (CONTINUED)
Although an output capacitor is not required for stability, transient response and output noise are improved with a
10-µF output capacitor.
Unlike some regulators that have a minimum current requirement, the TPS725 family is stable with no output
load current. The low noise capability of this family, coupled with its high current operation and ease of power
dissipation, make it ideal for telecom boards, modem banks, and other noise-sensitive applications.
ORDERING INFORMATION
VOLTAGE (1)
SOT223-5 (2)
SYMBOL
DDPAK (3)
D (4)
SYMBOL
Adjustable (1.2 V to 5 V)
TPS72501DCQ
PS72501
TPS72501KTT
TPS72501D
TPS72501
1.5 V
TPS72515DCQ
PS72515
TPS72515KTT
—
TPS72515
1.6 V
TPS72516DCQ
PS72516
TPS72516KTT
—
TPS72516
1.8 V
TPS72518DCQ
PS72518
TPS72518KTT
—
TPS72518
2.5 V
TPS72525DCQ
PS72525
TPS72525KTT
—
TPS72525
TJ
-40°C to
125°C
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Other voltage options are available upon request from the manufacturer.
To order a taped and reeled part, add the suffix R to the part number (e.g., TPS72501DCQR).
To order a 50-piece reel, add the suffix T (e.g., TPS72501KTTT); to order a 500-piece reel, add the suffix R (e.g., TPS72501KTTR).
To order a taped and reeled part, add the suffix R or T (2500 or 500) to the part number (e.g. TPS72501DR)
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
over operating free-air temperature range unless otherwise noted (1)
UNIT
Input voltage, VI
(2)
-0.3 to 7
V
Voltage range at EN, FB
-0.3 to VI + 0.3
V
Voltage on OUT, RESET
6
V
ESD rating, HBM
2
kV
Continuous total power dissipation
See Dissipation Ratings Table
Operating junction temperature range, TJ
-50 to 150
°C
Maximum junction temperature range, TJ
150
°C
-65 to 150
°C
Storage temperature, Tstg
(1)
(2)
Stresses beyond those listed under 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 under recommended operating
conditions is not implied. Exposure to absolute-maximum-rated conditions for extended periods may affect device reliability.
All voltage values are with respect to network ground terminal.
RECOMMENDED OPERATING CONDITIONS
MIN NOM MAX UNIT
Input voltage, VI
(1)
Continuous output current, IO
Operating junction temperature, TJ
(1)
2
1.8
6
0
1
V
A
-40
125
°C
Minimum VI = VO (nom) + VDO.
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PACKAGE DISSIPATION RATINGS
PACKAGE
BOARD
RqJC
RqJA
DDPAK
High K (1)
2 °C/W
23 °C/W
SOT223
Low K (2)
15 °C/W
53 °C/W
39.4 °C/W
55 °C/W
D-8
(1)
(2)
High K
(1)
The JEDEC high-K (2s2p) board design used to derive this data was a 3-inch x 3-inch (7.5-cm x 7.5-cm), multilayer board with 1 ounce
internal power and ground planes and 2 ounce copper traces on top and bottom of the board.
The JEDEC low-K (1s) board design used to derive this data was a 3-inch x 3-inch (7.5-cm x 7.5-cm), two-layer board with 2 ounce
copper traces on top of the board.
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
over recommended operating free-air temperature range VI = VO(typ) + 1 V, IO= 1 mA, EN = IN, Co = 1 µF, Ci = 1 µF (unless
otherwise noted)
PARAMETER
TEST CONDITIONS
Bandgap voltage reference
TPS72501
Adjustable
0 µA < IO < 1 A (1)
1.8 V ≤ VI ≤ 5.5 V
V
0.965 VO
1.47
2.6 V ≤ VI ≤ 5.5 V
2.8 V ≤ VI ≤ 5.5 V
1.764
TJ = 25°C
3.5 V ≤ VI ≤ 5.5 V
0 µA < IO < 1 A
1.836
2.45
2.55
IO = 0 µA
75
120
IO = 1 A
210
300
EN < 0.4 V
TJ = 25°C
0.2
EN < 0.4 V
1
Output noise voltage
BW = 200 Hz to 100 kHz,
TJ = 25°C
Co = 10 µF, IO = 1
mA
PSRR
Ripple rejection
f = 1 kHz, Co = 10 µF
TJ = 25°C
(2)
Output voltage line regulation
(ΔVO/VO) (3)
Output voltage load regulation
V
2.5
Vn
µA
µA
150
µV
60
dB
1.1
1.6
2.3
A
VO + 1 V < VI≤ 5.5 V
-0.15
0.02
0.15
%/V
0 µA < IO < 1 A
-0.25
0.05
0.25
%/A
VIH
EN high level input (2)
1.3
VIL
EN low level input (2)
-0.2
II
EN input current
EN = 0 V or VI
I(FB)
Feedback current
TPS72501
UVLO threshold
VCC rising
UVLO hysteresis
TJ = 25°C, VCC rising
UVLO deglitch
UVLO delay
(1)
(2)
(3)
1.632
1.8
0 µA < IO < 1 A
Standby current
1.53
1.568
TJ = 25°C
Ground current
1.035 VO
1.6
0 µA < IO < 1 A
TPS72525
Current limit
UNIT
TJ = 25°C
TPS72518
I
MAX
1.263
1.5
0 µA< IO < 1 A
TPS72516
Output voltage
TYP
1.220
TJ = 25°C
TPS72515
VO
1.22 V ≤ VO ≤ 5.5 V
MIN
1.177
V(FB) = 1.22
0.4
0.01
100
nA
100
nA
1.57
1.70
-100
1.45
V
V
50
mV
TJ = 25°C, VCC rising
10
µs
TJ = 25°C, VCC rising
100
µs
Minimum IN operating voltage used for testing is VO(typ) + 1 V.
Test condition includes output voltage VO = VO - 15% and pulse duration = 10 ms.
VImin = (VO + 1) or 1.8 V whichever is greater.
Line regulation (mV) + ǒ%ńVǓ
V
ǒ5.5 V * V IminǓ
O
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1000
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ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (continued)
over recommended operating free-air temperature range VI = VO(typ) + 1 V, IO= 1 mA, EN = IN, Co = 1 µF, Ci = 1 µF (unless
otherwise noted)
PARAMETER
TEST CONDITIONS
TPS72525
VDO
(4)
TJ = 25°C
170
(5)
IO = 1 A
TJ = 25°C
210
IO = 1 A
Minimum input voltage for valid
RESET
1.3
Trip threshold voltage
90
25
Output low voltage (at 700 µA)
4
93
96
50
-0.3
%VO
mV
75
10
Leakage current
(5)
mV
V
10
t(RESET) delay time
UNIT
320
Rising edge deglitch
(4)
MAX
280
Hysteresis voltage
RESET
TYP
IO = 1 A
Dropout voltage
TPS72518
IO = 1 A
MIN
ms
µs
0.4
V
100
nA
Dropout voltage is defined as the differential voltage between VO and VI when VO drops 100 mV below the value measured with
VI = VO + 1 V.
Dropout voltage is defined as the differential voltage between VO and VI when VO drops 100 mV below the value measured with
VI = VO + 1 V.
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FUNCTIONAL BLOCK DIAGRAM—ADJUSTABLE VERSION
TPS72501
IN
OUT
EN
Current
Limit/Thermal
Protection
1.220
Vref
FB
GND
FUNCTIONAL BLOCK DIAGRAM—FIXED VERSION
TPS72515/16/18/25
IN
OUT
EN
Current
Limit/Thermal
Protection
1.220
Vref
GND
Deglitch
and
Delay
RESET
0.93 × Vref
TERMINAL FUNCTIONS
TERMINAL
NAME
NO.
D
NO.D
CQ &
KTT
I/O
ENABLE
5
1
I
FB
2
GND
3, 6, 7
3
IN
8
2
I
RESET/FB
—
5
O/I
NC
4
—
OUT
1
4
DESCRIPTION
Enable input
Feedback
Ground
Input supply voltage
This terminal is the feedback point for the adjustable option TPS72501. For all other options, this
terminal is the RESET output terminal. When used with a pullup resistor, this open-drain output
provides the active low RESET signal when the regulator output voltage drops more than 5% below
its nominal output voltage. The RESET delay time is typically 50 ms.
No connection
O
Regulated output voltage
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RESET TIMING DIAGRAM
IN
VRES
(see Note A)
VRES
t
OUT
VIT+(see Note B)
VIT+(see Note B)
Threshold
Voltage
VIT–
(see Note B)
ÎÎ
ÎÎ
ÎÎ
ÎÎ
ÎÎ
ÎÎ
ÎÎ
ÎÎ
ÎÎ
ÎÎ
ÎÎ
ÎÎ
t
RESET
Output
Output
Undefined
VIT–
(see Note B)
50 ms
Delay
50 ms
Delay
Output
Undefined
t
NOTES:A. VRES is the minimum input voltage for a valid RESET. The symbol VRES is not currently listed within EIA or JEDEC standards for
semiconductor symbology.
B. VIT –Trip voltage is typically 7% lower than the output voltage (93%VO) VIT– to VIT+ is the hysteresis voltage.
TYPICAL CHARACTERISTICS
TPS72518
OUTPUT VOLTAGE
vs
OUTPUT CURRENT
TPS72518
OUTPUT VOLTAGE
vs
JUNCTION TEMPERATURE
250
1.805
1.8015
V O − Output Voltage − V
1.8005
1.8
1.7995
Ground Current − µ A
VI = 2.8 V
Co = 1 µF
VI = 2.8 V
Co = 1 µF
TJ = 25° C
1.801
V O − Output Voltage − V
TPS72518
GROUND CURRENT
vs
JUNCTION TEMPERATURE
1.800
IO = 0 mA
1.795
IO = 1 A
1.790
IO = 1 A
150
IO = 0 mA
100
50
1.799
1.7985
0
0.2
0.4
0.6
0.8
IO − Output Current − A
Figure 1.
6
200
VI = 2.8 V
Co = 1 µF
TJ = 25° C
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1.785
−40−25 −10 5 20 35 50 65 80 95 110 125
TJ − Junction Temperature − °C
0
−40 −25 −10 5
20 35 50 65 80 95 110 125
TJ − Junction Temperature − °C
Figure 2.
Figure 3.
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TYPICAL CHARACTERISTICS (continued)
TPS72518
GROUND CURRENT
vs
OUTPUT CURRENT
TPS72525
DC DROPOUT VOLTAGE
vs
OUTPUT CURRENT
300
200
150
125
100
75
50
25
VO = 1.7 V
Co = 1 µF
TJ = 125°C
200
TJ = 25°C
150
100
TJ = −40°C
50
250
150
100
50
0
0.1
1
10
100
0
1000
IO − Output Current − mA
0.2
0.4
0.6
0.8
IO − Output Current − A
IO = 1 A
200
IO = 10 mA
0
−40 −25 −10 5
1
20 35 50 65 80 95 110 125
TJ − Junction Temperature − °C
Figure 4.
Figure 5.
Figure 6.
MINIMUM REQUIRED
INPUT VOLTAGE
vs
OUTPUT VOLTAGE
TPS72518
LINE TRANSIENT RESPONSE
TPS72518
LOAD TRANSIENT RESPONSE
4
VI − Input Voltage − V
4.5
TJ = 125°C
3.5
TJ = 25°C
IO = 1 A
Co = 10 µF
3.8
2.8
∆VO − Change in
Output Voltage − mV
0
0.01
V DO − Dropout Voltage − mV
250
V DO − Dropout Voltage − mV
VO = 2.8 V
Co = 10 µF
Ci = 1 µF
100
0
−100
2.5
TJ = −40°C
2
1.5
1.5
2
2.5
3
3.5
VO − Output Voltage − V
4
4.5
VO − Output Voltage − mV
3
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100
0
−100
0
50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 500
t − Time − µs
I O − Output Current − A
Ground Current − µ A
300
VO = 2.5 V (nom)
175
V I − Minimum Required Input Voltage − V
TPS72518
DROPOUT VOLTAGE
vs
JUNCTION TEMPERATURE
1
0.5
0
0
5
Figure 8.
10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50
t − Time − µs
Figure 9.
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TYPICAL CHARACTERISTICS (continued)
TPS72518 OUTPUT VOLTAGE,
ENABLE VOLTAGE
vs
TIME (START-UP)
1
0.5
0
0
5
10
15 20 25 30 35 40
t − Time − µs
45 50
1
0
2
1.5
1
0.5
0
0
20 40 60
80 100 120 140 160 180 200
t − Time − µs
4
3
VI
2
1
0
VO
0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000
t − Time − µs
Figure 12.
TPS72518 OUTPUT SPECTRAL
NOISE DENSITY
vs
FREQUENCY
TPS72518
RIPPLE REJECTION
vs
FREQUENCY
CURRENT LIMIT
vs
INPUT VOLTAGE
100
2000
VI= 2.8 V,
VO = 1.8 V,
CO = 10 µF
90
2
IO = 1 A
1.5
1
80
60
10 µF / 1mA
50
IO = 1 mA
40
30
10 µF / 1 A
100
1k
10 k
f − Frequency − Hz
1500
TJ = 25°C
1400
TJ = −40°C
1300
1100
10
Figure 13.
100
1k
10 k
100 k
1M
2
2.5
3
3.5
4
4.5
f − Frequency − Hz
VI − Input voltage − V
Figure 14.
Figure 15.
TPS72515 GROUND CURRENT
vs
INPUT VOLTAGE
5
5.5
DROPOUT VOLTAGE
vs
INPUT VOLTAGE
600
300
500
250
V DO − Dropout Voltage − mV
Ground Current − µ A
1600
1000
1.5
0
100 k
1700
1200
10
0
TJ = 125°C
1800
70
20
0.5
1900
Current Limit − A
VI = 2.8 V
Co = 10 µF
10
400
300
I=1A
200
I=0A
100
0
TJ = 125°C
TJ = 25°C
200
150
100
TJ = −40°C
50
0
0
1
2
3
4
VI − Input Voltage − V
Figure 16.
8
RL = 1.8 Ω
Co = 1 µF
Ci = 1 µF
5
Figure 11.
Ripple Rejection − dB
µ V/
2.5
VI = 2.8 V
IO = 1 A
Co = 10 µF
2
Figure 10.
3.5
3
3
VI − Input Voltage − V
VI = 2.8 V
Co = 1 µF
CI = 1 µF
TPS72518
POWER UP/POWER DOWN
VO − Output Voltage − V
−100
Output Spectral Noise Density −
Hz
Enable Voltage − V
0
V − Output Voltage − V
O
100
IO
− Output Current − A
∆VO − Change in
Output Voltage − mV
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6
1.5
2
2.5 3
3.5 4
4.5
VI − Input Voltage − V
5
5.5
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APPLICATION INFORMATION
The TPS725xx family of low-dropout (LDO) regulators has numerous features that make it applicable to a wide
range of applications. The family operates with very low input voltage (≥1.8 V) and low dropout voltage (typically
200 mV at full load), making it an efficient stand-alone power supply or post regulator for battery or switch mode
power supplies. Both the active low RESET and 1-A output current make the TPS725xx family ideal for powering
processor and FPGA supplies. The TPS725xx family also has low output noise (typically 150 µVRMS with 10-µF
output capacitor), making it ideal for use in telecom equipment.
External Capacitor Requirements
A 1-µF or larger ceramic input bypass capacitor, connected between IN and GND and located close to the
TPS725xx, is required for stability. To improve transient response, noise rejection, and ripple rejection, an
additional 10-µF or larger, low ESR capacitor is recommended. A higher-value, low ESR input capacitor may be
necessary if large, fast-rise-time load transients are anticipated and the device is located several inches from the
power source, especially if the minimum input voltage of 1.8 V is used.
Although an output capacitor is not required for stability, transient response and output noise are improved with a
10-µF output capacitor.
Programming the TPS72501 Adjustable LDO Regulator
The output voltage of the TPS72501 adjustable regulator is programmed using an external resistor divider as
shown in Figure 18. The output voltage is calculated using:
V
O
+V
ref
Ǔ
ǒ1 ) R1
R2
(1)
Where:
• VFB = VREF = 1.22 V typical (see the electrical characteristics for VREF range)
Resistors R1 and R2 should be chosen for approximately 10-µA divider current. Lower value resistors offer no
inherent advantage and waste more power. Higher values should be avoided as leakage currents at FB increase
the output voltage error. The recommended design procedure is to choose R2 = 120 kΩ to set the divider current
at 10 µA and then calculate R1 using:
R1 +
ǒ
V
V
Ǔ
O *1
ref
R2
(2)
TPS72501
VI
IN
OUT
EN
FB
VO
1 mF
R1
GND
VO = 1.22 V ´ 1 +
CO
R2
R1
R2
Figure 18. TPS72501 Adjustable Typical Application Diagram
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TPS725xx
VI
IN
VO
OUT
1 mF
10 kW
EN
CO
RESET
GND
Figure 19. TPS72501 Fixed Output Typical Application Diagram
Table 1. Output Voltage Programming Guide (Standard 1% Resistor Values)
PROGRAM VOLTAGE
R1 (kΩ)
R2 (kΩ)
ACTUAL VOLTAGE
1.8 V
56.2
118
1.801
2.5 V
127
121
2.5
3.3 V
196
115
3.299
3.6 V
205
105
3.602
Regulator Protection
The TPS725xx pass element has a built-in back diode that safely conducts reverse current when the input
voltage drops below the output voltage (e.g., during power down). Current is conducted from the output to the
input and is not internally limited. If extended reverse voltage is anticipated, external limiting might be
appropriate.
The TPS725xx also features internal current limiting and thermal protection. During normal operation, the
TPS725xx limits output current to approximately 1.6 A. When current limiting engages, the output voltage scales
back linearly until the overcurrent condition ends. While current limiting is designed to prevent gross device
failure, care should be taken not to exceed the power dissipation ratings of the package. If the temperature of the
device exceeds 165°C, thermal-protection circuitry shuts it down. Once the device has cooled down to below
145°C, regulator operation resumes.
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THERMAL INFORMATION
The amount of heat that an LDO linear regulator generates is directly proportional to the amount of power it
dissipates during operation. All integrated circuits have a maximum allowable junction temperature (TJmax)
above which normal operation is not assured. A system designer must design the operating environment so that
the operating junction temperature (TJ) does not exceed the maximum junction temperature (TJmax). The two
main environmental variables that a designer can use to improve thermal performance are air flow and external
heatsinks. The purpose of this information is to aid the designer in determining the proper operating environment
for a linear regulator that is operating at a specific power level.
In general, the maximum expected power (PD(max)) consumed by a linear regulator is computed as:
ǒ
P max + V
*V
D
I(avg)
O(avg)
Ǔ
I
) V
O(avg)
I(avg)
xI
(Q)
(3)
Where:
• VI(avg) is the average input voltage.
• VO(avg) is the average output voltage.
• IO(avg) is the average output current.
• I(Q) is the quiescent current.
For most TI LDO regulators, the quiescent current is insignificant compared to the average output current;
therefore, the term VI(avg) x I(Q) can be neglected. The operating junction temperature is computed by adding the
ambient temperature (TA) and the increase in temperature due to the regulator's power dissipation. The
temperature rise is computed by multiplying the maximum expected power dissipation by the sum of the thermal
resistances between the junction and the case (RqJC), the case to heatsink (RqCS), and the heatsink to ambient
(RqSA). Thermal resistances are measures of how effectively an object dissipates heat. Typically, the larger the
device, the more surface area available for power dissipation and the lower the object's thermal resistance.
Figure 20 illustrates these thermal resistances for (a) a SOT223 package mounted in a JEDEC low-K board, and
(b) a DDPAK package mounted on a JEDEC high-K board.
A
TJ
RθJC
CIRCUIT BOARD COPPER AREA
C
B
B
A
B
TC
RθCS
A
C
RθSA
SOT223 Package
(a)
TA
DDPAK Package
(b)
C
Figure 20. Thermal Resistances
Equation 4 summarizes the computation:
T
J
ǒ
+ T ) PDmax x R
) R
) R
A
θJC
θCS
θSA
Ǔ
(4)
The RqJC is specific to each regulator as determined by its package, lead frame, and die size provided in the
regulator's data sheet. The RqSA is a function of the type and size of heatsink. For example, black body radiator
type heatsinks can have RqCS values ranging from 5°C/W for very large heatsinks to 50°C/W for very small
heatsinks. The RqCS is a function of how the package is attached to the heatsink. For example, if a thermal
compound is used to attach a heatsink to a SOT223 package, RqCSof 1°C/W is reasonable.
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Even if no external black body radiator type heatsink is attached to the package, the board on which the
regulator is mounted provides some heatsinking through the pin solder connections. Some packages, like the
DDPAK and SOT223 packages, use a copper plane underneath the package or the circuit board's ground plane
for additional heatsinking to improve their thermal performance. Computer-aided thermal modeling can be used
to compute very accurate approximations of an integrated circuit's thermal performance in different operating
environments (e.g., different types of circuit boards, different types and sizes of heatsinks, different air flows,
etc.). Using these models, the three thermal resistances can be combined into one thermal resistance between
junction and ambient (RqJA). This RqJAis valid only for the specific operating environment used in the computer
model.
Equation 4 simplifies into Equation 5:
T + T ) PDmax x R
J
A
θJA
(5)
Rearranging Equation 5 gives Equation 6:
T –T
R
+ J A
θJA
P max
D
(6)
Using Equation 5 and the computer model generated curves shown in Figure 21 and Figure 24, a designer can
quickly compute the required heatsink thermal resistance/board area for a given ambient temperature, power
dissipation, and operating environment.
DDPAK Power Dissipation
The DDPAK package provides an effective means of managing power dissipation in surface mount applications.
The DDPAK package dimensions are provided in the Mechanical Data section at the end of the data sheet. The
addition of a copper plane directly underneath the DDPAK package enhances the thermal performance of the
package.
To illustrate, the TPS72525 in a DDPAK package was chosen. For this example, the average input voltage is 5
V, the output voltage is 2.5 V, the average output current is 1 A, the ambient temperature 55°C, the air flow is
150 LFM, and the operating environment is the same as documented below. Neglecting the quiescent current,
the maximum average power is:
P Dmax + (5 * 2.5) V x 1 A + 2.5 W
(7)
Substituting TJmax for TJ into Equation 6 gives Equation 8:
R
max + (125 * 55)°Cń2.5 W + 28°CńW
θJA
(8)
From Figure 21, DDPAK Thermal Resistance vs Copper Heatsink Area, the ground plane needs to be 1 cm2 for
the part to dissipate 2.5 W. The operating environment used in the computer model to construct Figure 21
consisted of a standard JEDEC High-K board (2S2P) with a 1 oz. internal copper plane and ground plane. The
package is soldered to a 2 oz. copper pad. The pad is tied through thermal vias to the 1 oz. ground plane.
Figure 22 shows the side view of the operating environment used in the computer model.
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Rθ JA − Thermal Resistance −
° C/W
No Air Flow
35
150 LFM
30
250 LFM
25
20
15
0.1
1
10
Copper Heatsink Area − cm2
100
Figure 21. DDPAK Thermal Resistance vs Copper Heatsink Area
2 oz. Copper Solder Pad
with 25 Thermal Vias
1 oz. Copper
Power Plane
1 oz. Copper
Ground Plane
Thermal Vias, 0.3 mm
Diameter, 1,5 mm Pitch
Figure 22. DDPAK Thermal Resistance
From the data in Figure 23 and rearranging Equation 6, the maximum power dissipation for a different ground
plane area and a specific ambient temperature can be computed.
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TJM − Maximum Junction Temperature − 125 °C
5
PD − Maximum Power Dissipation − W
TA = 55°C
4
250 LFM
150 LFM
3
No Air Flow
2
1
0.1
1
10
Copper Heatsink Area − cm2
100
Figure 23. Maximum Power Dissipation vs Copper Heatsink Area
SOT223 Power Dissipation
The SOT223 package provides an effective means of managing power dissipation in surface mount applications.
The SOT223 package dimensions are provided in the Mechanical Data section at the end of the data sheet. The
addition of a copper plane directly underneath the SOT223 package enhances the thermal performance of the
package.
To illustrate, the TPS72525 in a SOT223 package was chosen. For this example, the average input voltage is
3.3 V, the output voltage is 2.5 V, the average output current is 1 A, the ambient temperature 55°C, no air flow is
present, and the operating environment is the same as documented below. Neglecting the quiescent current, the
maximum average power is:
P Dmax + (3.3 * 2.5) V x 1 A + 800 mW
(9)
Substituting TJmax for TJ into Equation 6 gives Equation 10:
R
max + (125 * 55)°Cń800 mW + 87.5°CńW
θJA
(10)
2
From Figure 24, RΘJA vs PCB Copper Area, the ground plane needs to be 0.55 in for the part to dissipate 800
mW. The operating environment used to construct Figure 24 consisted of a board with 1 oz. copper planes. The
package is soldered to a 1 oz. copper pad on the top of the board. The pad is tied through thermal vias to the 1
oz. ground plane.
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Rθ JA − Thermal Resistance −
° C/W
180
No Air Flow
160
140
120
100
80
60
40
20
0
0.1
1
PCB Copper Area − in2
10
Figure 24. SOT223 Thermal Resistance vs PCB AREA
From the data in Figure 24 and rearranging Equation 6, the maximum power dissipation for a different ground
plane area and a specific ambient temperature can be computed (as shown in Figure 25).
6
PD − Maximum Power Dissipation − W
TA = 25°C
5
4
4 in2 PCB Area
3
0.5 in2 PCB Area
2
1
0
0
25
50
75
100
125
150
TA − Ambient Temperature − °C
Figure 25. SOT223 Power Dissipation
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REVISION HISTORY
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Changes from Revision D (March 2004) to Revision E
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•
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•
Updated Figure 18 ................................................................................................................................................................ 9
•
Added Figure 19 ................................................................................................................................................................. 10
•
Added Table 1, Output Voltage Programming Guide ......................................................................................................... 10
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Status
(1)
Package Type Package Pins Package
Drawing
Qty
Eco Plan
(2)
Lead finish/
Ball material
MSL Peak Temp
Op Temp (°C)
Device Marking
(3)
Samples
(4/5)
(6)
TPS72501DCQ
ACTIVE
SOT-223
DCQ
6
78
RoHS & Green
NIPDAU
Level-2-260C-1 YEAR
-40 to 125
PS72501
Samples
TPS72501DCQR
ACTIVE
SOT-223
DCQ
6
2500
RoHS & Green
NIPDAU
Level-2-260C-1 YEAR
-40 to 125
PS72501
Samples
TPS72501DCQRG4
ACTIVE
SOT-223
DCQ
6
2500
RoHS & Green
NIPDAU
Level-2-260C-1 YEAR
-40 to 125
PS72501
Samples
TPS72501KTTR
ACTIVE
DDPAK/
TO-263
KTT
5
500
RoHS & Green
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Level-2-260C-1 YEAR
-40 to 125
TPS
72501
Samples
TPS72501KTTRG3
ACTIVE
DDPAK/
TO-263
KTT
5
500
RoHS & Green
SN
Level-2-260C-1 YEAR
-40 to 125
TPS
72501
Samples
TPS72515DCQ
ACTIVE
SOT-223
DCQ
6
78
RoHS & Green
NIPDAU
Level-2-260C-1 YEAR
-40 to 125
PS72515
Samples
TPS72515DCQG4
ACTIVE
SOT-223
DCQ
6
78
RoHS & Green
NIPDAU
Level-2-260C-1 YEAR
-40 to 125
PS72515
Samples
TPS72515DCQR
ACTIVE
SOT-223
DCQ
6
2500
RoHS & Green
NIPDAU
Level-2-260C-1 YEAR
-40 to 125
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Samples
TPS72515KTTR
ACTIVE
DDPAK/
TO-263
KTT
5
500
RoHS & Green
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-40 to 125
TPS
72515
Samples
TPS72516DCQ
ACTIVE
SOT-223
DCQ
6
78
RoHS & Green
NIPDAU
Level-2-260C-1 YEAR
-40 to 125
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Samples
TPS72516DCQR
ACTIVE
SOT-223
DCQ
6
2500
RoHS & Green
NIPDAU
Level-2-260C-1 YEAR
-40 to 125
PS72516
Samples
TPS72516KTTT
ACTIVE
DDPAK/
TO-263
KTT
5
50
RoHS & Green
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-40 to 125
TPS
72516
Samples
TPS72518DCQ
ACTIVE
SOT-223
DCQ
6
78
RoHS & Green
NIPDAU
Level-2-260C-1 YEAR
-40 to 125
PS72518
Samples
TPS72518DCQR
ACTIVE
SOT-223
DCQ
6
2500
RoHS & Green
NIPDAU
Level-2-260C-1 YEAR
-40 to 125
PS72518
Samples
TPS72518KTTR
ACTIVE
DDPAK/
TO-263
KTT
5
500
RoHS & Green
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Level-2-260C-1 YEAR
-40 to 125
TPS
72518
Samples
TPS72525DCQ
ACTIVE
SOT-223
DCQ
6
78
RoHS & Green
NIPDAU
Level-2-260C-1 YEAR
-40 to 125
PS72525
Samples
TPS72525DCQR
ACTIVE
SOT-223
DCQ
6
2500
RoHS & Green
NIPDAU
Level-2-260C-1 YEAR
-40 to 125
PS72525
Samples
TPS72525DCQRG4
ACTIVE
SOT-223
DCQ
6
2500
RoHS & Green
NIPDAU
Level-2-260C-1 YEAR
-40 to 125
PS72525
Samples
TPS72525KTTR
ACTIVE
DDPAK/
TO-263
KTT
5
500
RoHS & Green
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Level-2-260C-1 YEAR
-40 to 125
TPS
72525
Samples
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(2)
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SN
MSL Peak Temp
Op Temp (°C)
Device Marking
(3)
Samples
(4/5)
(6)
TPS72525KTTRG3
ACTIVE
DDPAK/
TO-263
KTT
5
500
Level-2-260C-1 YEAR
-40 to 125
TPS
72525
(1)
The marketing status values are defined as follows:
ACTIVE: Product device recommended for new designs.
LIFEBUY: TI has announced that the device will be discontinued, and a lifetime-buy period is in effect.
NRND: Not recommended for new designs. Device is in production to support existing customers, but TI does not recommend using this part in a new design.
PREVIEW: Device has been announced but is not in production. Samples may or may not be available.
OBSOLETE: TI has discontinued the production of the device.
(2)
RoHS: TI defines "RoHS" to mean semiconductor products that are compliant with the current EU RoHS requirements for all 10 RoHS substances, including the requirement that RoHS substance
do not exceed 0.1% by weight in homogeneous materials. Where designed to be soldered at high temperatures, "RoHS" products are suitable for use in specified lead-free processes. TI may
reference these types of products as "Pb-Free".
RoHS Exempt: TI defines "RoHS Exempt" to mean products that contain lead but are compliant with EU RoHS pursuant to a specific EU RoHS exemption.
Green: TI defines "Green" to mean the content of Chlorine (Cl) and Bromine (Br) based flame retardants meet JS709B low halogen requirements of