SC1592M
Low Dropout High Performance
Adjustable Positive Voltage Regulator
HIGH-RELIABILITY PRODUCTS
Features
Description
Wide input range, VIN = 1.25V to 16V
VCNTL = 3V to 16V
3A guaranteed output current
260mV (typ.) @ 3A dropout voltage in dual supply
mode
1% initial accuracy
Adjustable output voltage down to 0.8V
Programmable current limiting with thermal
shutdown
Fast transient response
Excellent line and load regulation
Military temperature range: -55°C to + 125°C
The SC1592 voltage regulator is available in SOIC-8L
EDP package
Pb-free, halogen free, RoHS / WEEE compliant
The SC1592 is a 3A low dropout high performance linear
voltage regulator that provides a low voltage, high current
output with a minimum of external components, utilizing
dual supply configuration.
The SC1592 offers a wide input voltage range from 1.25V to
16V and is ideal for applications that need to convert down
to 0.8V.
Additionally, the SC1592 is fully protected with an
externally programmable current limit, and thermal
shutdown. Also, there is an EN input which enables or shuts
down the device.
Applications
Low voltage logic supplies
Microcontroller supplies
Post regulation
Typical Application Circuit
+3.3V VCNTL
CNTL
C1
1µF
+2.5V VIN
C3
47µF
SENSE
EN
GND
ILIM
C2
10µF
R1
100
TTL
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IN
+1.8V VOUT
OUT
1
R3
53
R2
V OUT = 1 +
• V REF
R3
V REF = 0 . 8 V typ .
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Absolute Maximum Ratings
Exceeding the specifications below may result in permanent damage to the device, or device malfunction. Operation outside of the parameters specified in the
Electrical Characteristics section is not implied.
Parameter
Symbol
Maximum
Units
Power Input Voltage
VIN
18
V
Control Input Voltage
VCNTL
18
V
Output Current
IOUT
5
A
Power Dissipation
PD
Internally limited
W
Thermal Resistance Junction to Ambient
ƟJA
36.5
°C/W
Thermal Resistance Junction to Case
ƟJC
5.5
°C/W
Junction Temperature Range
TJ
-55 to +125
°C
Storage Temperature Range
TSTG
-65 to +150
°C
Lead Temperature (Soldering) 10 sec.
TLEAD
300
°C
ESD Rating (Human Body Model)
ESD
2
kV
Electrical Characteristics
Unless otherwise specified: VIN = 2.5V, VEN = VCNTL = 3.3V, VOUT = 1.8V, IOUT = 10mA, RLIM = 100Ω, TJ = TA = 25°C
Values in bold indicate -55°C < TJ < +125°C
Parameter
Symbol
Test Conditions
Min
Control Voltage
VCNTL
VOUT = VREF
3
Reference Voltage
VREF
VOUT = VREF
792
VCNTL = VIN = VEN = 16
Control Pin Current
ICNTL_EN
VOUT = VREF; IOUT = 0A
VCNTL = VIN = VEN = 16
VOUT = VREF; IOUT = 3A
Control Pin Current in
Shutdown
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Typ
Max
Units
16
V
800
808
mV
3
8
mA
24
VCNTL = VIN = 16,
ICNTL_DIS
1
VEN = 0V
2
5
μA
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Parameter
Symbol
VIN Line Regulation
REG(LINE)
VCNTL Line Regulation
Load Regulation
(1)
REG(CNTL)
REG(LOAD)
Dropout Voltage
VDD
Thermal Shutdown
TSHUT
Test Conditions
Min
Typ
Max
Units
0.01
0.1
%/V
0.1
0.4
%/V
10mA ≤ IOUT ≤ 2A, TJ = 25°C
0.8
1.5
10mA ≤ IOUT ≤ 3A, -55°C ≤ TJ ≤ +125°C
1.4
3
IOUT = 2A; VOUT = 0.98Vnom
160
320
IOUT = 3A; VOUT = 0.98Vnom
260
2.5V ≤ VIN ≤ 16V
3.3V ≤ VCNTL ≤ 16V
VOUT = VREF
520
%
mV
150
°C
Thermal Shutdown Hyst.
10
°C
SENSE Input Current
1
μA
0.8
Low Level EN
High Level EN
2
EN Input Current
VEN = VCNTL = 5V
Current Limit Accuracy (2)
100
65
ILIM
-20
Notes:
(1) For load regulation use a 1ms current pulse width, d.c. ≤ 10% when measuring VOUT
(2) Current limit is programmable, see page 4
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55
EN Impedance
3
V
μA
kΩ
+20
%
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Pin Configuration
Ordering Information
Part Number
Package
Temp. Range (TJ)
SC1592MSTRT
SOIC-8L EDP
-55°C to +125°C
(1) Available in tape and reel only. A reel contains 2,500 devices. Contact factory for smaller quantities.
(2) Pb-free, halogen free, RoHS / WEEE compliant.
Device Marking
SC1592M
Marking for the SOIC EP 8 package:
(1)SC1592M: part number;
(2 )xxxxxxx: Semtech lot number;
(3) yyww: date code
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Pin Description
Pin #
1
2, 3
Pin Name
Pin Function
ILIM
Externally programmable current limit should be set at < 5A.
IN
This is the collector input to the power device. The output load current is supplied through this
pin.
4
CNTL
This pin is the bias supply for the control circuitry. The current flow into this pin will be
approximately 1% of the output current. For the device to regulate, the voltage on this pin must
be at least 1.5V greater than the output voltage, but no less than VCNTL_MIN.
5,6
OUT
This is the power output of the device.
7
SENSE
This is a feedback input.
8
EN
Enable input. When high, should be less than or equal to VCNTL.
GND
Ground.
PAD
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Block Diagram
CNTL
IN
+
Thermal
Shutdown
Amp
-
*
EN
OUT
Bandgap
Reference
SENSE
-
Current
Limit
ILIM
+
RILIM
GND
Figure 1
V
RLIM ≈ 240 × OUT
I LIM
ILIM = Selected current limit value
VOUT = Regulated output voltage
RLIM = Externally programmable current limit resistor
Accuracy of the current limit setting is better than 20% over full operating temperature range.
* Internal ESD structure. In cases where EN is permanently tied to VIN, it’s recommended that a 10-20k resistor should be
inserted in the link between EN and VIN.
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Description
+3.3V VCNTL
The SC1592 is a 3A low dropout high performance linear
voltage regulator. The SC1592 can be used for voltage
applications as low as 0.8V and is ideal for down conversion
utilizing dual supply configuration. This allows for
extremely low dropout voltages with excellent load and
line regulation. The SC1592 can be utilized in high voltage
applications, with VIN and VCNTL up to 16V, providing there is
adequate thermal management.
CNTL
C1
2.2μF
+2.5V VIN
C2
22μF
SC1592 is designed to meet stringent requirements of
current generation microcontrollers and other sensitive
electronic devices. This is possible by employing an
additional bias source, VCNTL. The voltage of this supply
needs to be at least 1.5V greater than the output voltage in
order to achieve low dropout, typically less than 300mV.
R2
66.5
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IN
10k
+1.8V VOUT
OUT
C3
100μF
SENSE
EN
GND
ILIM
R1
100
R3
53
R2
VOUT = 1 +
• VREF
R3
VREF = 0.8V typ .
Figure 2
The circuit in Figure 2 shows a typical application of 2.5V to
Unlike most of the other high current linear regulators, the
1.8V conversion with a 3.3V control supply and the load
SC1592 provides a programmable current limit which can
range of up to 3A steady state. Considering the approximate
be set with a single resistor. The value of the programming
2W power being dissipated by the pass element of the
resistor is:
SC1592, we are still able to choose an SO-8 EDP package
VOUT
with TJA = 36.5°C/W mounted on a 1sq. in. copper pad
RLIM ≈ 240 ×
I
allocated for adequate heat transfer. The ambient
LIM
temperature in this case should not exceed 50°C.
where ILIM = selected current limit value
VOUT = regulated output voltage
RLIM = programmable current limit resistor
Input capacitor: A minimum of 10μF ceramic capacitor is
recommended to be placed directly next to the Vin pin. This
allows for the device being some distance from any bulk
capacitance on the rail. Additionally, bulk capacitance may
be added close to the input supply pin of the SC1592 to
ensure that Vin does not sag, improving load transient
response.
The SC1592 has a fast transient response that allows it to
handle large load changes associated with high current
applications. Proper selection of the output capacitor and
its ESR value determines stable operation and optimizes
performance.
Output capacitor: A minimum bulk capacitance of 33μF,
along with a 0.1μF ceramic decoupling capacitor is
recommended. Increasing the bulk capacitance will improve
the overall transient response. The use of multiple lower
value ceramic capacitors in parallel to achieve the desired
bulk capacitance will not cause stability issues. Although
designed for use with ceramic output capacitors, the SC1592
is extremely tolerant of output capacitor ESR values and
thus will also work comfortably with electrolytic output
capacitors.
The typical application shown in Figure 2 was tested with a
wide range of different capacitors. The circuit was found to
be unconditionally stable with capacitor values from 47μF
to 330μF and ESR ranging from 0.5mΩ to greater than
75mΩ.
It’s recommended to maintain 5-10mA through the output
divider network in order to have a tight load and line
regulation. Initial accuracy of the internal voltage reference
VREF = 0.8V ±1% over full temperature range. This
commands the use of 0.5% or better accuracy resistors to
build a precision power supply.
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Typical Characteristics
Load Transient Response
Load Transient Response
VIN = 2.5V; VOUT = 1.8V; VCNTL = 3.3V; CIN = 22μF; COUT = 100μF
VIN = 2.5V; VOUT = 1.8V; VCNTL = 3.3V; CIN = 22μF; COUT = 100μF
Load Regulation
Dropout Voltage (Control Supply)
Droput Voltage (Input Supply)
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Typical Characteristics (Cont.)
Output Voltage vs Temperature
Enable Threshold vs Temperature
2
2
1.95
1.8
VCNTL = 3.3V
VIN = 2.5V
IOUT = 10mA
1.9
Enable Threshold [V]
Output Voltage [V]
1.85
VCNTL = 3.3V
VIN = 2.5V
VOUT = 1.8V
IOUT = 10mA
1.6
1.8
1.75
1.7
1.65
1.4
1.2
1
0.8
1.6
0.6
1.55
0.4
1.5
-55
-35
-15
5
25
45
65
Ambient Temperature [°C]
85
105
-55
125
-35
-15
5
25
45
65
85
105
125
Ambient Temperature [°C]
Control Current vs Temperature (In Regulation)
Control Current vs Temperature (In Shutdown)
100
10000
VCNTL = 3.3V
VIN = 2.5V
VEN = 0V
Control Current [nA]
Control Current [mA]
1000
IOUT = 3A
IOUT = 2A
10
IOUT = 1A
100
10
VCNTL = 3.3V
VIN = 2.5V
1
-55
-35
-15
5
25
45
65
Ambient Temperature [°C]
85
105
1
125
-55
Droput Voltage vs Temperature (VCNTL - VOUT)
-15
5
25
45
65
Ambient Temperature [°C]
85
105
125
105
125
Droput Voltage vs Temperature (VIN - VOUT)
500
1500
1400
450
INITIAL VCNTL = 3.3V
VIN = 2.5V
VOUT = 1.8V
IOUT = 3A
1300
400
IOUT = 3A
350
Dropout Voltage [mV]
1200
Dropout Voltage [mV]
-35
1100
1000
900
300
250
200
800
150
700
100
600
50
IOUT = 2A
VCNTL = 3.3V
INITIAL VIN = 2.5V
VOUT = 1.8V
0
500
-55
-35
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-15
5
25
45
65
Ambient Temperature [°C]
85
105
-55
125
9
-35
-15
5
25
45
65
Ambient Temperature [°C]
85
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Typical Characteristics (Cont.)
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Outline Drawing – SOIC-8L EDP
Landing Pattern – SOIC-8L EDP
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