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RT9020
500mA, Low Dropout, Low Noise Ultra-Fast With Soft Start
CMOS LDO Regulator
General Description
Features
The RT9020 is a high-performance, 500mA LDO regulator,
offering extremely high PSRR and ultra-low dropout, ideal
for portable RF and wireless applications with demanding
performance and space requirements.
The RT9020 quiescent current is as low as 25μA, further
prolonging the battery life. The RT9020 also works with
low-ESR ceramic capacitors, reducing the amount of board
space necessary for power applications, critical in handheld wireless devices.
The RT9020 consumes typical 0.7μA in shutdown mode
and has fast turn-on time less than 70μs (without CSS).
The other features include ultra-low dropout voltage, high
output accuracy, current limiting protection, and high ripple
rejection ratio. Tiny packages SOT-23-5 and SC-70-5 are
available.
Ordering Information
RT9020 -
Package Type
B : SOT-23-5
U5 : SC-70-5
Lead Plating System
P : Pb Free
G : Green (Halogen Free and Pb Free)
Fixed Output Voltage
12 : 1.2V
15 : 1.5V
16 : 1.6V
:
32 : 3.2V
33 : 3.3V
1B : 1.25V
1H : 1.85V
2H : 2.85V
Note :
Wide Operating Voltage Ranges : 2.2V to 5.5V
Low Dropout : 250mV at 500mA
5mA Discharge Current of VOUT when IC Shutdown
Ultra-Low-Noise for DSC Application
Ultra-Fast Response in Line/Load Transient
Current Limiting Protection
Thermal Shutdown Protection
High Power Supply Rejection Ratio
Output Only 1μ
μF Capacitor Required for Stability
TTL-Logic-Controlled Shutdown Input
RoHS Compliant and 100% Lead (Pb)-Free
Applications
Digital Still Camera
CDMA/GSM Cellular Handsets
Portable Information Appliances
Laptop, Palmtops, Notebook Computers
Mini PCI & PCI-Express Cards
PCMCIA & New Cards
Marking Information
For marking information, contact our sales representative
directly or through a Richtek distributor located in your
area.
Pin Configurations
TOP VIEW
VOUT
SS
5
4
2
3
VIN GND EN
SOT-23-5 / SC-70-5
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RoHS compliant and compatible with the current require-
Suitable for use in SnPb or Pb-free soldering processes.
ments of IPC/JEDEC J-STD-020.
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Typical Application Circuit
VIN
VIN
VOUT
COUT
CIN
1uF/
X7R
1uF/
X7R
RT9020
Chip Enable
SS
EN
VOUT
CSS
GND
0.5nF
Functional Pin Description
Pin Number
Pin Name
Pin Function
1
VIN
Supply Input.
2
GND
Common Ground.
3
EN
4
SS
Soft Start.
5
VOUT
Regulator Output.
Enable Input Logic, Active High. When the EN goes to a logic low, the device will
be shutdown.
Function Block Diagram
SS
Current
Limit
POR
OTP
EN
VIN
1µA
VREF
+
MOS
Driver
VOUT
GND
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Absolute Maximum Ratings
(Note 1)
Supply Input Voltage -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------EN Input Voltage ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Power Dissipation, PD @ TA = 25°C
SOT-23-5 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------SC-70-5 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Package Thermal Resistance (Note 2)
SOT-23-5, θJA --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------SC-70-5, θJA ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Lead Temperature (Soldering, 10 sec.) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------Junction Temperature ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Storage Temperature Range -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ESD Susceptibility (Note 3)
HBM (Human Body Model) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------MM (Machine Model) -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Recommended Operating Conditions
6V
6V
0.4W
0.3W
250°C/W
333°C/W
260°C
150°C
−65°C to 150°C
2kV
200V
(Note 4)
Supply Input Voltage ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 2.2V to 5.5V
Junction Temperature Range -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- −40°C to 125°C
Ambient Temperature Range -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- −40°C to 85°C
Electrical Characteristics
(VIN = VOUT + 0.5V, VEN = VIN, CIN = COUT = 1μF (Ceramic), TA = 25°C unless otherwise specified)
Parameter
Symbol
Test Conditions
Min
Typ
Max
Unit
2.2
--
5.5
V
Input Voltage Range
VIN
Output Noise Voltage
VON
VOUT = 1.5V, COUT = 1F, IOUT =
0mA, CSS = 1nF
--
40
--
V RMS
Output Voltage Accuracy
(Fixed Output Voltage)
V OUT
IOUT = 10mA
2
0
+2
%
Quiescent Current
IQ
VEN = 5V, IOUT = 0mA
--
25
50
A
Standby Current
ISTBY
VEN = 0V
--
0.7
1.5
A
Current Limit
ILIM
RLOAD = 0, 2.2V V IN < 2.6V
0.4
0.7
1.05
A
RLOAD = 0, 2.7V V IN 5.5V
0.5
0.8
1.05
A
IOUT = 400mA, 2.2V V IN < 2.7V
--
160
320
IOUT = 500mA, 2.7V V IN 5.5V
--
250
400
--
--
0.6
Dropout Voltage
(Note 5)
(Note 6)
Load Regulation
(Note 7)
(Fixed Output Voltage)
Soft Start Time
VDROP
V LOAD
1mA < IOUT < 400mA
2.2V VIN < 2.7V
1mA < IOUT < 500mA
2.7V VIN 5.5V
VOUT = 2.5V, CSS = 1nF
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%
--
--
1
--
0.7
1
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Parameter
EN Threshold
Symbol
Test Conditions
Min
Typ
Max
Unit
Logic-Low Voltage VIL
0
--
0.6
Logic-High Voltage VIH
1.6
--
5.5
0.1
1
5
A
V
Enable Pin Current
IEN
Power Supply
Rejection Rate
PSRR
IOUT = 10mA
--
-55
--
dB
Line Regulation
V LINE
VIN = (VOUT+0.5) to 5.5V,
IOUT = 1mA
--
0.01
0.2
%/V
Thermal Shutdown Temperature
TSD
--
170
--
Thermal Shutdown Hysteresis
T SD
--
30
--
f = 10kHz
C
Note 1. Stresses beyond those listed “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 may
affect device reliability.
Note 2. θJA is measured at TA = 25°C on a low effective thermal conductivity single-layer test board per JEDEC 51-3.
Note 3. Devices are ESD sensitive. Handling precaution recommended.
Note 4. The device is not guaranteed to function outside its operating conditions.
Note 5. Quiescent, or ground current, is the difference between input and output currents. It is defined by IQ = IIN - IOUT under no
load condition (IOUT = 0mA). The total current drawn from the supply is the sum of the load current plus the ground pin
current.
Note 6. The dropout voltage is defined as VIN -VOUT, which is measured when VOUT is VOUT(NORMAL) - 100mV.
Note 7. Regulation is measured at constant junction temperature by using a 2ms current pulse. Devices are tested for load
regulation in the load range from 10mA to 500mA.
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Typical Operating Characteristics
(CIN = COUT = 1uF/X7R, CSS = 1nF, unless otherwise specified)
Output Voltage vs. Temperature
3.40
Dropout Voltage vs. Load Current
300
VIN = 5.0V
250
Dropout Voltage (mV)
Output Voltage (V)
3.35
VOUT = 3.3V
3.30
3.25
3.20
3.15
3.10
TJ = 125°C
200
TJ = 25°C
150
TJ = -40°C
100
50
0
-50
-25
0
25
50
75
100
125
0
100
Temperature (°C)
200
500
Soft Start Time
10000
10
VIN = 4.5V, VOUT = 3.3V
40
(ms)
Soft Start Time (us)
Quiescent Current (uA)
400
Load Current (mA)
Quiescent Current vs. Temperature
50
300
30
20
10
VIN = 5.0V, VOUT = 3.3V
8000
8
6000
6
4000
4
2000
2
0
0
-50
-25
0
25
50
75
100
0
125
Temperature (°C)
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
VIN = 4.5V, VOUT = 3.3V, No Load
VEN
(5V/Div)
VEN
(5V/Div)
VOUT
(1V/Div)
IIN
(50mA/Div)
VOUT
(2V/Div)
IIN
(50mA/Div)
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EN Pin Shutdown Response
VIN = 4.5V, VOUT = 3.1V, CSS = 22nF, No Load
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Css (nF)
Start Up
Time (10ms/Div)
1
Time (5ms/Div)
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Load Transient Response
Load Transient Response
VIN = 4.5V, VOUT = 3.1V, ILOAD = 1mA to 300mA
VIN = 4.5V, VOUT = 3.1V, ILOAD = 50mA to 250mA
I LOAD
(200mA/Div)
I LOAD
(200mA/Div)
VOUT
(100mV/Div)
VOUT
(100mV/Div)
Time (250μs/Div)
Time (10μs/Div)
Line Transient Response
Line Transient Response
VIN = 4V to 5V, VOUT = 3.1V, ILOAD = 10mA
VIN = 4V to 5V, VOUT = 3.1V, ILOAD = 100mA
5
5
VIN
(V) 4
VIN
(V) 4
VOUT
(10mV/Div)
VOUT
(10mV/Div)
20
10
Time (100μs/Div)
Time (100μs/Div)
PSRR
Noise
VIN = 4.5V, VOUT = 3.3V
VIN,AC = 100m VP-P
VIN = 4.5V (By battery), VOUT = 3.3V, No Load
300
0
ILOAD = 100mA
200
Noise (μV/Div)
PSRR(dB)
-10
-20
-30
-40
100
0
-100
-200
-50
ILOAD = 10mA
-60
-300
-70
0.01
10
0.1
100
1
1000
10
10000
100
100000
1000
1000000
Time (10ms/Div)
Frequency
(Hz)
Frequency (kHz)
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Applications Information
Like any low-dropout regulator, the external capacitors used
with the RT9020 must be carefully selected for regulator
stability and performance. The recommended input and
output capacitors should be 1μF or greater X7R/X5R
ceramic.The input capacitor must be located a distance
not more than 0.5 inch from the input pin of the IC and
returned to a clean analog ground. The capacitor with larger
value and lower ESR (equivalent series resistance) provides
better PSRR and line-transient response.
The output capacitor must meet both requirements for
minimum amount of capacitance and ESR in all LDOs
application. The RT9020 is designed specifically to work
with low ESR ceramic output capacitor in space-saving
and performance consideration. Using a ceramic capacitor
whose value is at least 1μF with ESR > 20mΩ on the
RT9020 output ensures stability. The RT9020 still works
well with output capacitor of other types due to the wide
stable ESR range. Figure 1. shows the curves of allowable
ESR range as a function of load current for various output
capacitor values. Output capacitor of larger capacitance
can reduce noise and improve load transient response,
stability, and PSRR. The output capacitor should be located
not more than 0.5 inch from the VOUT pin of the RT9020
and returned to a clean analog ground.
Region of Stable COUT ESR vs. Load Current
Region of Stable COUT ESR (Ω)
100
The RT9020 goes into shutdown mode when the EN pin
is in a logic low condition. During this condition, the
RT9020 has an EN pin to turn on or turn off regulator,
When the EN pin is logic high, the regulator will be turned
on. The supply current in shutdown mode is as low as
0.7μA typically. The EN pin may be directly tied to VIN to
keep the part on.
PSRR
The power supply rejection ratio (PSRR) is defined as the
gain from the input to output divided by the gain from the
supply to the output. The PSRR is found to be
PSRR 20 log ∆Gain Error
∆Supply
Note that when heavy load measuring, Δsupply will cause
Δtemperature. And Δtemperature will cause Δoutput
voltage change. So the heavy load PSRR measuring
includes temperature effect.
Current limit
The RT9020 contains an independent current limiter, which
monitors and controls the pass transistor's gate voltage,
limiting the output current to 0.7A (typ.). The output can
be shorted to ground indefinitely without damaging the
part.
Thermal Considerations
Thermal protection limits power dissipation in RT9020.
When the operation junction temperature exceeds 170°C,
the OTP circuit starts the thermal shutdown function and
turns the pass element off. The pass element turn on again
after the junction temperature cools by 30°C.
Unstable Range
10
Stable Range
1
0.1
Unstable Range by Simulation
0.01
0.001
Enable
RT9020-33PB, VIN = 5V
CIN = COUT = 1μF/X7R
0
100
200
300
400
Load Current (mA)
Figure 1
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For continuous operation, do not exceed absolute
maximum operation junction temperature 125°C. The
power dissipation definition in device is :
PD = (VIN − VOUT) x IOUT + VIN x IQ
The maximum power dissipation depends on the thermal
resistance of IC package, PCB layout, the rate of
surroundings airflow and temperature difference between
junction to ambient. The maximum power dissipation can
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be calculated by following formula :
PD(MAX) = ( TJ(MAX) − TA ) /θJA
Where T J(MAX) is the maximum operation junction
temperature, TA is the ambient temperature and the θJA is
the junction to ambient thermal resistance.
For recommended operating conditions specification,
where TJ(MAX) is the maximum junction temperature of the
die (125°C) and TA is the operated ambient temperature.
The junction to ambient thermal resistance θJA (θJA is layout
dependent) for SOT-23-5 package is 250°C/W and SC70-5 package is 333°C/W on the standard JEDEC 51-3
single-layer thermal test board. The maximum power
dissipation at TA = 25°C can be calculated by following
formula :
PD(MAX) = (125°C − 25°C) / 250 = 0.400 W for SOT-23-5
packages
PD(MAX) = (125°C − 25°C) / 333 = 0.300 W for SC-70-5
packages
The maximum power dissipation depends on operating
ambient temperature for fixed T J(MAX) and thermal
resistance θJA. The Figure 2 of derating curves allows the
designer to see the effect of rising ambient temperature
on the maximum power allowed.
0.7
Single Layer PCB
Power Dissipation (W)
0.6
0.5
SOT-23-5
0.4
0.3
SC-70-5
0.2
0.1
0
0
12.5 25 37.5 50
62.5 75
87.5 100 113 125
Ambient Temperature (°C)
Figure 2. Derating Curve of Maximum Power Dissipation
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Outline Dimension
H
D
L
B
C
b
A
A1
e
Dimensions In Millimeters
Dimensions In Inches
Symbol
Min
Max
Min
Max
A
0.889
1.295
0.035
0.051
A1
0.000
0.152
0.000
0.006
B
1.397
1.803
0.055
0.071
b
0.356
0.559
0.014
0.022
C
2.591
2.997
0.102
0.118
D
2.692
3.099
0.106
0.122
e
0.838
1.041
0.033
0.041
H
0.080
0.254
0.003
0.010
L
0.300
0.610
0.012
0.024
SOT-23-5 Surface Mount Package
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H
D
L
B
C
b
A
A1
e
Dimensions In Millimeters
Dimensions In Inches
Symbol
Min
Max
Min
Max
A
0.800
1.100
0.031
0.044
A1
0.000
0.100
0.000
0.004
B
1.150
1.350
0.045
0.054
b
0.150
0.400
0.006
0.016
C
1.800
2.450
0.071
0.096
D
1.800
2.250
0.071
0.089
e
0.650
0.026
H
0.080
0.260
0.003
0.010
L
0.210
0.460
0.008
0.018
SC-70-5 Surface Mount Package
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