19-2072; Rev 0; 1/02
500mA Low-Dropout Linear Regulator in UCSP
The MAX1819 low-dropout linear regulator operates from
a 2.5V to 5.5V supply and delivers a guaranteed 500mA
load current with low 120mV dropout. The high-accuracy
(±1%) output voltage is preset at an internally trimmed
voltage (see the Selector Guide) or can be adjusted from
1.25V to 5V with an external resistive-divider.
An internal PMOS pass transistor allows the low 125µA
supply current to remain independent of load, making
this device ideal for portable battery-operated equipment such as personal digital assistants (PDAs), cellular phones, cordless phones, base stations, and
notebook computers.
Other features include an active-low, open-drain reset
output that indicates when the output is out of regulation, a 0.1µA shutdown, short-circuit protection, and
thermal shutdown protection. The device is available in
a miniature 6-pin UCSP™ package.
Applications
Notebook Computers
Cellular and Cordless Telephones
Features
♦ Guaranteed 500mA Output Current
♦ Low 90mV Dropout at 500mA
♦ ±1% Initial Output Accuracy
♦ Preset Output at 1.5V, 1.8V, 2V, 2.5V, 3.3V, 5V
♦ Adjustable Output from 1.25V to 5V
♦ Power-OK Output
♦ Low 125µA Ground Current
♦ 0.1µA Shutdown Current
♦ Thermal Overload Protection
♦ Output Current Limit
♦ Tiny 840mW 6-Pin UCSP Package
Ordering Information
PART
MAX1819EBL_ _ -T*
TEMP RANGE
PIN-PACKAGE
-40°C to +85°C
6 UCSP
*Insert the desired two-digit suffix (see Selector Guide) into the
blanks to complete the part number.
Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs)
Palmtop Computers
Selector Guide
Base Stations
USB Hubs
PART AND
SUFFIX
Docking Stations
UCSP is a trademark of Maxim Integrated Products, Inc.
VOUT
UCSP MARK
MAX1819EBL 15
1.5V or Adj
AAH
MAX1819EBL 18
1.8V or Adj
AAG
MAX1819EBL 20
2V or Adj
AAC
MAX1819EBL 25
2.5V or Adj
AAD
MAX1819EBL 33
3.3V or Adj
AAE
MAX1819EBL 50
5V or Adj
AAF
Pin Configuration
Typical Operating Circuit
TOP VIEW
(TOP OF PC BOARD/
BALLS SOLDERED DOWN)
A
1
2
3
IN
A1
POK
A2
SHDN
A3
VIN = 2.5V TO 5.5V
IN
NC
COUT
3.3µF
CIN
1µF
MAX1819
B
MAX1819
OUT
C
C1
SET
C2
VOUT
OUT
RPOK
100kΩ
ON
GND
C3
SHDN
POK
SET
GND
OFF
TO
µC
UCSP
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For pricing, delivery, and ordering information, please contact Maxim/Dallas Direct! at
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MAX1819
General Description
MAX1819
500mA Low-Dropout Linear Regulator in UCSP
Linear Regulator in
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
IN, SHDN, POK, SET to GND ...................................-0.3V to +6V
OUT to GND ................................................-0.3V to (VIN + 0.3V)
Output Short-Circuit Duration ...............................................1min
Continuous Power Dissipation (TA = +70°C) (Note 1)
6-Pin UCSP (derate 10.5mW/°C above +70°C) ............840mW
Operating Temperature Range ...........................-40°C to +85°C
Junction Temperature ......................................................+150°C
Storage Temperature Range .............................-65°C to +150°C
Soldering Temperature (10s) ...........................................+300°C
Note 1: Thermal properties are specified with product mounted on PC board with one square-inch of copper area and still air.
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 in the operational sections of the specifications is not implied. Exposure to
absolute maximum rating conditions for extended periods may affect device reliability.
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
(VIN = (VOUT + 500mV) or VIN = 2.5V, whichever is greater; SHDN = IN, TA = -40°C to +85°C, unless otherwise noted. Typical values
are at TA = +25°C.) (Note 2)
PARAMETER
Input Voltage
Input Undervoltage Lockout
Output Voltage Accuracy
(Preset Mode)
SYMBOL
CONDITIONS
VIN
VUVLO
VOUT
MIN
TYP
2.5
+1
IOUT = 100mA, TA = +25°C, VOUT < 2V
-1.5
+1.5
IOUT = 100mA, TA = -40°C to +85°C
-2.5
+2.5
-3
+3
1.25
5.00
VIN = 2.7V,
IOUT = 100mA,
VOUT set to 2V
TA = 0°C to +85°C
1.225
TA = -40°C to +85°C
1.213
1.250
Guaranteed Output Current
(RMS)
IOUT
VIN ≥ 2.7V
500
Short-Circuit Current Limit
ILIM
VOUT = 0, VIN ≥ 2.7V
0.55
1.39
50
100
VOUT > 96% of nominal value, VIN ≥ 2.7V
Dropout Voltage (Note 3)
Line Regulation
IQ
VIN - VOUT
∆VLNR
VSET = 1.25V
1.275
mA
2.50
A
150
mV
+100
nA
2
-100
125
IOUT = 500mA
150
A
250
VOUT = 5V
125
220
VOUT = 3.3V
133
232
VOUT = 2.5V
165
280
0
+0.15
VIN from (VOUT + 100mV) to 5.5V,
ILOAD = 5mA
-0.15
Dual Mode is a trademark of Maxim Integrated Products, Inc.
2
V
1.288
IOUT = 100µA
IOUT = 500mA
%
V
SET Dual Mode™ Threshold
Ground-Pin Current
V
-1
VSET
ISET
2.3
2.0
SET Voltage Threshold
(Adjustable Mode)
SET Input Bias Current
V
IOUT = 100mA, TA = +25°C, VOUT ≥ 2V
Adjustable Output
Voltage Range
In-Regulation Current Limit
UNITS
5.5
Rising, 75mV hysteresis
IOUT = 1mA to 500mA, VIN > VOUT + 0.5V,
TA = -40°C to +85°C
2.15
MAX
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µA
mV
%/V
500mA Low-Dropout Linear Regulator in UCSP
(VIN = (VOUT + 500mV) or VIN = 2.5V, whichever is greater; SHDN = IN, TA = -40°C to +85°C, unless otherwise noted. Typical values
are at TA = +25°C.) (Note 2)
PARAMETER
SYMBOL
TYP
MAX
UNITS
IOUT = 1mA to 500mA
0.4
1.0
%
10Hz to 1MHz, COUT = 3.3µF (ESR < 0.1Ω)
115
IOFF
SHDN = GND, VIN = 5.5V
0.1
VIH
2.5V < VIN < 5.5V
VIL
2.5V < VIN < 5.5V
∆VLDR
Load Regulation
Output Voltage Noise
CONDITIONS
MIN
µVRMS
SHUTDOWN
Shutdown Supply Current
SHDN Input Threshold
SHDN Input Bias Current
I SHDN
15
µA
1.6
V
0.6
SHDN = IN or GND, TA = +25°C
1
TA = +85°C
5
70
nA
POK OUTPUT
POK Output Low Voltage
VOL
POK sinking 1mA
Operating Voltage Range for
Valid POK
0.01
POK sinking 100µA
1.0
POK Output High
Leakage Current
POK = 5.5V, TA = +25°C
1
TA = +85°C
5
POK Threshold
Rising edge, referred to VOUT(NOMINAL)
90
0.1
V
5.5
V
30
93
nA
96
%
THERMAL PROTECTION
Thermal Shutdown Temperature
Thermal Shutdown Hysteresis
TSHDN
170
°C
∆TSHDN
20
°C
Note 2: All devices are 100% production tested at TA = +25°C and up to 100mA. Limits over the operating temperature range and
above 100mA are guaranteed by design.
Note 3: The dropout voltage is defined as VIN - VOUT, when VOUT is 100mV below the value of VOUT measured for VIN = VOUT(NOM)
+ 500mV. Since the minimum input voltage is 2.5V, this specification is only meaningful when VOUT(NOM) > 2.5V. For
VOUT(NOM) between 2.5V and 3.5V, use the following equations: Typical Dropout = -40mV/V ✕ VOUT(NOM) + 265mV;
Guaranteed Maximum Dropout = -60mV/V ✕ VOUT(NOM) + 430mV. For VOUT(NOM) > 3.5V, Typical Dropout = 125mV;
Maximum Dropout = 220mV.
Typical Operating Characteristics
(VIN = (VOUT + 500mV) or 2.5V, whichever is greater; SHDN = IN, CIN = 3.3µF, COUT = 3.3µF, TA = +25°C, unless otherwise noted.)
175
150
125
100
2.5V OUTPUT
1.8V OUTPUT
75
50
3.3V OUTPUT
175
165
2.5V OUTPUT
155
145
1.8V OUTPUT
135
0
0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.5 6.0
INPUT VOLTAGE (V)
ILOAD = 150mA
170
5V OUTPUT
160
150
1.5V OUTPUT
140
125
25
180
GROUND-PIN CURRENT (µA)
3.3V OUTPUT
200
MAX1819 toc02
IOUT = 150mA
GROUND-PIN CURRENT (µA)
GROUND-PIN CURRENT (µA)
225
MAX1819 toc01
250
GROUND-PIN CURRENT
vs. TEMPERATURE
GROUND-PIN CURRENT
vs. LOAD CURRENT
MAX1819 toc03
GROUND-PIN CURRENT
vs. INPUT VOLTAGE
115
130
0
0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 1.0
LOAD CURRENT (A)
-40
-15
10
35
60
85
TEMPERATURE (°C)
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MAX1819
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (continued)
Typical Operating Characteristics (continued)
(VIN = (VOUT + 500mV) or 2.5V, whichever is greater; SHDN = IN, CIN = 3.3µF, COUT = 3.3µF, TA = +25°C, unless otherwise noted)
TA = +85°C
TA = +25°C
TA = -40°C
60
40
20
0
0.6
0.4
0.2
0
VOUT = 1.8V
-0.2
-0.4
VOUT = 3.3V
-0.6
-0.8
0.5
0.4
COUT = 3.3µF
60
0
-0.1
-0.2
-0.3
-40
-15
10
35
60
LINE TRANSIENT
LOAD TRANSIENT RESPONSE
MAX1819 toc08
MAX1819 toc09
VOUT = 2.5V
IOUT = 5mA
VIN = 3.8V
VOUT = 3.3V
VOUT
10mV/div
VOUT = 3.3V
IOUT
380mA
50mA
RLOAD = 100Ω
50
40
3.5V
30
3V
VIN
20
VOUT
20mV/div
10
0
0.01
0.1
1
10
100
100µs/div
1000
40µs/div
FREQUENCY (kHz)
LOAD TRANSIENT RESPONSE
NEAR DROPOUT
POWER-ON RESET
MAX1819 toc10
MAX1819 toc11
VPOK
VIN = 3.35V
VOUT = 3.5V
50mV/div
VOUT
0
VOUT
IOUT
200mA
2V/div
0
VIN
20mA
0
40µs/div
4
85
TEMPERATURE (°C)
LOAD CURRENT (A)
MAX1819 toc07
70
0.1
0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 1.0
POWER-SUPPLY REJECTION RATIO
vs. FREQUENCY
80
0.2
-0.5
0
100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800
LOAD CURRENT (A)
ILOAD = 150mA
0.3
-0.4
VOUT = 0.5V
-1.0
0
MAX1819 toc06
1.0
0.8
OUTPUT VOLTAGE ACCURACY (%)
VOUT = 3.3V
MAX1819 toc05
MAX1819 toc04
260
240
220
200
180
160
140
120
100
80
OUTPUT VOLTAGE ACCURACY
vs. TEMPERATURE
OUTPUT VOLTAGE ACCURACY
vs. LOAD CURRENT
OUTPUT VOLTAGE ACCURACY (%)
DROPOUT VOLTAGE (mV)
DROPOUT VOLTAGE
vs. LOAD CURRENT
PSRR (dB)
MAX1819
500mA Low-Dropout Linear Regulator in UCSP
10ms/div
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500mA Low-Dropout Linear Regulator in UCSP
(VIN = (VOUT + 500mV) or 2.5V, whichever is greater; SHDN = IN, CIN = 3.3µF, COUT = 3.3µF, TA = +25°C, unless otherwise noted)
SHORT-CIRCUIT CURRENT LIMIT
vs. SUPPLY VOLTAGE
SHUTDOWN WAVEFORM
MAX1819 toc12
MAX1819 toc13
1.40
SHUTDOWN
VOLTAGE
0
2V/div
VOUT
0
POK
SHORT-CIRCUIT CURRENT LIMIT (A)
VOUT(NOM) = 2V
1.39
1.38
1.37
1.36
0
1.35
200µs/div
2.5
3.0
3.5
4.0
4.5
5.0
5.5
SUPPLY VOLTAGE (V)
Pin Description
PIN
NAME
FUNCTION
A1
IN
A2
POK
Open-Drain POK Output. POK remains low while the output voltage (VOUT) is below the POK threshold.
Connect a 100kΩ pullup resistor from POK to OUT to obtain an output voltage.
A3
SHDN
Active-Low Shutdown Input. A logic low reduces supply current below 15µA. In shutdown, the POK and
OUT are low. Connect to IN for normal operation.
C1
OUT
Regulator Output. Sources up to 500mA. Bypass with a 3.3µF low-ESR capacitor to GND. Use a 4.7µF
capacitor for output voltages below 2V.
C2
SET
Voltage-Setting Input. Connect to GND for preset output. Connect to a resistive voltage-divider between
OUT and GND to set the output voltage between 1.25V and 5V.
C3
GND
Ground
Regulator Input. Supply voltage can range from 2.5V to 5.5V. Bypass with a 1µF capacitor to GND (see the
Capacitor Selection and Regulator Stability section).
Detailed Description
The MAX1819 is a low-dropout, low-quiescent-current
linear regulator designed primarily for battery-powered
applications. The device supplies loads up to 500mA
and is available with preset output voltages. As illustrated in Figure 1, the MAX1819 consists of a 1.25V reference, error amplifier, P-channel pass transistor, and
internal feedback voltage-divider.
The 1.25V reference is connected to the error amplifier,
which compares this reference with the feedback voltage and amplifies the difference. If the feedback voltage
is lower than the reference voltage, the pass-transistor
gate is pulled lower, which allows more current to pass
to the output and increases the output voltage. If the
feedback voltage is too high, the pass-transistor gate is
pulled up, allowing less current to pass to the output.
The output voltage is fed back through either an internal resistive-divider connected to OUT or an external
resistor network connected to SET. The Dual Mode
comparator examines VSET and selects the feedback
path. If VSET is below 50mV, the internal feedback path
is used and the output is regulated to the factory-preset
voltage.
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MAX1819
Typical Operating Characteristics (continued)
MAX1819
500mA Low-Dropout Linear Regulator in UCSP
VIN = 2.5V TO 5.5V
IN
CIN
1µF
THERMAL
SENSOR
MOSFET
DRIVER WITH
I LIM
OUT
ON
VOUT = 1.25V TO 5V
SHDN
OFF
COUT
3.3µF
SHUTDOWN
LOGIC
5kΩ
VREF
1.25V
ERROR
AMPLIFIER
LOGIC SUPPLY
VOLTAGE (VOUT)
RPOK
100kΩ
R1
MAX1819
POK
TO
µC
SET
R2
93% VREF
100mV
GND
Figure 1. Functional Diagram
Additional blocks include an output current limiter, thermal sensor, and shutdown logic.
Internal P-Channel Pass Transistor
The MAX1819 features a 0.25Ω P-channel MOSFET
pass transistor. Unlike similar designs using PNP pass
transistors, P-channel MOSFETs require no base drive,
which reduces quiescent current. PNP-based regulators also waste considerable current in dropout when
the pass transistor saturates and use high base-drive
currents under large loads. The MAX1819 does not suffer from these problems and consumes only 125µA of
quiescent current under heavy loads as well as in
dropout.
Output Voltage Selection
The MAX1819’s Dual Mode allows operation in either a
preset voltage mode or an adjustable mode. Connect
SET to GND to select the preset output voltage. The
two-digit part number suffix identifies the output voltage
6
(see the Selector Guide). For example, the
MAX1819EBL33 has a preset 3.3V output voltage.
The output voltage may also be adjusted by connecting
a voltage-divider from OUT to SET to GND (Figure 2).
Select R2 in the 25kΩ to 100kΩ range. Calculate R1
with the following equation:
R1 = R2 [(VOUT / VSET) - 1]
where VSET = 1.25V, and VOUT may range from 1.25V
to 5V.
Shutdown
Pull SHDN low to enter shutdown. During shutdown, the
output is disconnected from the input and supply current drops to 0.1µA. When in shutdown, POK and OUT
pull low. SHDN can be pulled as high as 6V, regardless
of the input and output voltage.
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500mA Low-Dropout Linear Regulator in UCSP
COUT
3.3µF
MAX1819
R1
ON
SHDN
SET
OFF
R2
POK
MAXIMUM OUTPUT CURRENT (mA)
CIN
1µF
600
OUT
TA = +85°C
TA = +70°C
MAXIMUM RECOMMENDED
OUTPUT CURRENT
MAX1819 fig03
IN
MAXIMUM OUTPUT CURRENT
vs. INPUT VOLTAGE
(POWER DISSIPATION LIMIT)
VOUT
-1
1.25V
VOUT
400
VOUT = 1.8V
200
VOUT = 2.5V
VOUT = 3.3V
MAXIMUM INPUT VOLTAGE
V IN = 2.5V TO 5.5V
MAX1819
R1 = R2
0
GND
2.5
3.0
3.5
4.0
4.5
5.0
5.5
6.0
INPUT VOLTAGE (V)
Figure 2. Adjustable Output Using External Feedback
Resistors
Figure 3. Power Operating Regions—Maximum Output vs.
Supply Voltage
POK Output
Operating Region and Power Dissipation
The power-OK (POK) output pulls low when OUT is less
than 93% of the nominal regulation voltage. Once OUT
exceeds 93% of the nominal voltage, POK goes high
impedance. POK is an open-drain N-channel output. To
obtain a voltage signal, connect a pullup resistor from
POK to OUT. A 100kΩ resistor works well for most applications. POK can be used as a power-OK signal to a
microcontroller (µC), or drive an external LED to indicate
power failure. When the MAX1819 is shut down, POK is
held low independent of the output voltage. If unused,
leave POK grounded or unconnected.
The MAX1819’s maximum power dissipation depends
on the thermal resistance of the IC package and circuit
board, the temperature difference between the die
junction and ambient air, and the rate of air flow. The
power dissipated in the device is P = I OUT × (VIN V OUT ). The maximum allowed power dissipation is
840mW at TA = +70°C or:
Current Limit
The MAX1819 monitors and controls the pass transistor’s gate voltage, limiting the output current to 1.0A
(typ). This current limit doubles when the output voltage
is within 4% of the nominal value to improve performance with large load transients.
Thermal Overload Protection
Thermal overload protection limits total power dissipation in the MAX1819. When the junction temperature
exceeds TJ = +170°C, a thermal sensor turns off the
pass transistor, allowing the IC to cool. The thermal
sensor turns the pass transistor on again after the junction temperature cools by 20°C, resulting in a pulsed
output during continuous thermal overload conditions.
Thermal overload protection protects the MAX1819 in
the event of fault conditions. For continuous operation,
do not exceed the absolute maximum junction-temperature rating of TJ = +150°C.
PMAX = (TJ(MAX) - TA) / ( θJB + θBA)
where TJ - TA is the temperature difference between
the MAX1819 die junction and the surrounding air, θJB
is the thermal resistance of the junction to the base,
and θ BA is the thermal resistance through the PC
board, copper traces, and other materials to the surrounding air. For best heatsinking, the copper area
should be equally shared between the IN, OUT, and
GND pins.
The MAX1819 delivers up to 0.5A RMS and operates
with input voltages up to 5.5V, but not simultaneously.
High output currents can only be sustained when inputoutput differential voltages are low, as shown in Figure 3.
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MAX1819
500mA Low-Dropout Linear Regulator in UCSP
Applications Information
Capacitor Selection and
Regulator Stability
Capacitors are required at the MAX1819’s input and
output for stable operation over the full temperature
range and with load currents up to 500mA. Connect a
1µF capacitor between IN and ground and a 3.3µF lowESR capacitor between OUT and ground. For output
voltages less than 2V, use a 4.7µF low-ESR output
capacitor. The input capacitor (CIN) lowers the source
impedance of the input supply. Reduce noise and
improve load-transient response, stability, and powersupply rejection by using larger output capacitors, such
as 10µF.
The output capacitor’s (COUT) equivalent series resistance (ESR) affects stability and output noise. Use output capacitors with an ESR of 0.1Ω or less to ensure
stability and optimum transient response. Surfacemount ceramic capacitors have very low ESR and are
commonly available in values up to 10µF. C IN and
COUT use short traces to connect to the MAX1819.
The MAX1819 load-transient response (see the Typical
Operating Characteristics) shows two components of
the output response: a DC shift from the output impedance due to the load current change, and the transient
response. Increasing the output capacitor’s value and
decreasing the ESR attenuates the overshoot.
Input-Output (Dropout) Voltage
A regulator’s minimum input-to-output voltage differential
(dropout voltage) determines the lowest usable supply
voltage. In battery-powered systems, this determines the
useful end-of-life battery voltage. Because the MAX1819
uses a P-channel MOSFET pass transistor, its dropout
voltage is a function of drain-to-source on-resistance
(RDS(ON)) multiplied by the load current (see the Typical
Operating Characteristics).
VDROPOUT = VIN - VOUT = RDS(ON) × IOUT
The MAX1819 ground current remains at approximately
150µA in dropout.
Chip Information
TRANSISTOR COUNT: 845
Noise, PSRR, and Transient Response
The MAX1819 is designed to operate with low dropout
voltages and low quiescent currents in battery-powered
systems while still maintaining good noise, transient
response, and AC rejection. See the Typical Operating
Characteristics for a plot of Power-Supply Rejection
Ratio (PSRR) vs. Frequency. When operating from noisy
sources, improved supply-noise rejection and transient
response can be achieved by increasing the values of
the input and output bypass capacitors and through
passive filtering techniques.
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500mA Low-Dropout Linear Regulator in UCSP
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MAX1819
Package Information
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