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RT9048
2A, Low Input Voltage, Ultra-Low Dropout Linear Regulator
with Enable
General Description
Features
The RT9048 is a high performance positive voltage regulator
designed for use in applications requiring ultra low input
voltage and ultra-low dropout voltage at up to 2A. The
feature of ultra-low dropout voltage is ideal for the
application where output voltage is very close to input
voltage. The input voltage can be as low as 1.4V and the
output voltage is adjustable by an external resistive divider
as low as 0.5V. The RT9048 provides an excellent output
voltage regulation over variations in line, load and
temperature. Over-current and over-temperature protection
functions are provided. Additionally, an enable pin is
designed to further reduce power consumption while
shutdown and the shutdown current is as low as 1.5μA.
Applications
The RT9048 is available in the SOP-8 (Exposed Pad)
package.
Input Voltage as Low as 1.4V
Ultra-Low Dropout Voltage 400mV @ 2A
Over-Current Protection
Over-Temperature Protection
1.5μ
μA Input Current in Shutdown Mode
Enable Control
RoHS Compliant and Halogen Free
Telecom/Networking Cards
Motherboards/Peripheral Cards
Industrial Applications
Wireless Infrastructure
Set-Top Box
Medical Equipment
Notebook Computers
Battery Powered Systems
Ordering Information
Pin Configuration
RT9048
(TOP VIEW)
Package Type
SP : SOP-8 (Exposed Pad-Option 2)
NC
Lead Plating System
G : Green (Halogen Free and Pb Free)
8
EN
2
VIN
3
NC
4
GND
ADJ
6
VOUT
5
NC
9
Note :
SOP-8 (Exposed Pad)
Richtek products are :
RoHS compliant and compatible with the current require-
Marking Information
ments of IPC/JEDEC J-STD-020.
GND
7
RT9048GSP : Product Number
Suitable for use in SnPb or Pb-free soldering processes.
RT9048
GSPYMDNN
YMDNN : Date Code
Simplified Application Circuit
VIN
VIN
RT9048
VOUT
EN
ADJ
C1
Enable
R1
GND
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Functional Pin Description
Pin No.
Pin Name
1, 4, 5
NC
2
EN
3
VIN
6
VOUT
7
ADJ
8,
GND
9 (Exposed pad)
Pin Function
No internal connection.
Enable control input (Active-High). Pulling this pin below 0.4V turns the regulator
off, reducing the quiescent current to a fraction of its operating value. The device
will be enabled if this pin is left open. Connect to VIN if not being used.
Supply voltage input. For regulation at full load, the input to this pin must be
between (VOUT + 0.5V) and 6V. The minimum input voltage is 1.4V. A large bulk
capacitance should be placed closely to this pin to ensure that the input supply
does not sag below 1.4V. Also, a minimum of 10F ceramic capacitor should be
placed directly at this pin.
Output voltage. A minimum of 10F capacitor should be placed directly at this pin.
Feedback voltage input. If connected to the VOUT pin, the output voltage will be
set at 0.5V. If external feedback resistors are used, the output voltage will be
determined by the resistor ratio.
Ground. The exposed pad must be soldered to a large PCB and connected to GND
for maximum power dissipation.
Functional Block Diagram
RSENSE
VOUT
VIN
VPUMP
-
-
+
+
ADJ
VIN
0.5µA
0.5V
EN
VIN
Thermal
Shutdown
VOUT
+
VIN
-
Reference
Generator
GND
Reverse Voltage
Shutdown
Operation
The RT9048 is a low dropout voltage linear regulator
designed specially for low external components system.
Output Transistor
The RT9048 builds in a N-MOSFET output transistor which
provides a low switch-on resistance for low dropout voltage
applications.
Error Amplifier
The Error Amplifier compares the internal reference voltage
with the output feedback voltage, and controls the Gate
voltage of N-MOSFET to support good line regulation and
load regulation at output voltage.
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Current-Limit Protection
The RT9048 provides current limit function to prevent the
device from damages during over-load or shorted-circuit
condition. This current is detected by an internal sensing
resistor.
Over-Temperature Protection
The over-temperature protection function will turn off the
P-MOSFET when the junction temperature exceeds
160°C (typ.). Once the junction temperature cools down
by approximately 30°C, the regulator will automatically
resume operation.
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Absolute Maximum Ratings
(Note 1)
Supply Voltage, VIN -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Other Pins ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Power Dissipation, PD @ TA = 25°C
SOP-8 (Exposed Pad) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Package Thermal Resistance (Note 2)
SOP-8 (Exposed Pad), θJA ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------SOP-8 (Exposed Pad), θJC --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Lead Temperature (Soldering, 10 sec.) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------Junction Temperature ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Storage Temperature Range -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ESD Susceptibility (Note 3)
HBM (Human Body Model) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Recommended Operating Conditions
−0.3V to 7V
−0.3V to 6V
2.04W
49°C/W
15°C/W
260°C
150°C
−65°C to 150°C
2kV
(Note 4)
Supply Voltage, VIN ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1.4V to 6V
Junction Temperature Range -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- −40°C to 125°C
Ambient Temperature Range -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- −40°C to 85°C
Electrical Characteristics
(VIN = 1.4V to 6V, IOUT = 10μA to 2A, VADJ = VOUT , TA = 25°C, unless otherwise specified)
Parameter
Symbol
Test Conditions
Min
Typ
Max
Unit
Quiescent Current
IQ
VIN = 3.3V, IOUT = 0A
--
0.7
--
mA
Shutdown Current
ISHDN
VIN = 6V, VEN = 0V
--
1.5
10
A
Output Voltage
VOUT
VIN = VOUT + 0.5V, IOUT = 10mA
2
--
2
%
Line Regulation
V LINE
IOUT = 10mA
--
0.2
--
%/V
Load Regulation
V LOAD
IOUT = 10mA to 2A
--
0.5
--
%
IOUT = 1A, VIN 1.6V
--
120
200
IOUT = 1A, 1.4V < VIN < 1.6V
--
--
400
IOUT = 1.5A, VIN 1.6V
--
180
300
IOUT = 1.5A, 1.4V < VIN < 1.6V
--
--
500
IOUT = 2A, VIN 1.6V
--
240
400
IOUT = 2A, 1.4V < VIN < 1.6V
--
--
600
ILIM
VIN = 3.3V
--
3
--
A
ADJ Reference Voltage
VADJ
VIN = 3.3V, V ADJ = V OUT, IOUT = 10mA
0.495
--
0.505
V
ADJ Pin Current
IADJ
VADJ = 0.5V
--
20
200
nA
Dropout Voltage
Current Limit
VDROP
VIN = 1.8V, IOUT = 0.8A
mV
Feedback
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Parameter
Symbol
Test Conditions
Min
Typ
Max
Unit
--
1
10
A
Enable
EN Pin Current
IEN
VEN = 0V, VIN = 6V
H-Level
VENH
VIN = 3.3V
0.86
1.08
1.3
L-Level
VENL
VIN = 3.3V
0.8
1.02
1.24
OTP Trip Level
--
160
--
°C
Hysteresis
--
30
--
°C
Enable Threshold
Voltage
V
Over-Temperature Protection
Note 1. 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 may affect device reliability.
Note 2. θJA is measured at TA = 25°C on a high effective thermal conductivity four-layer test board per JEDEC 51-7. θJC is
measured at the exposed pad of the package.
Note 3. Devices are ESD sensitive. Handling precaution is recommended.
Note 4. The device is not guaranteed to function outside its operating conditions.
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Typical Application Circuit
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VIN
VIN
VOUT
6
C1
10µF
VOUT =
R1
2
Enable
0.5(R1+R2)
R2
VOUT
ADJ 7
EN
C2
10µF
R2
GND
8,
9 (Exposed Pad)
(V)
Figure 1. Adjustable Voltage Regulator
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Typical Operating Characteristics
Quiescent Current vs. Temperature
Reference Voltage vs. Temperature
1.15
0.520
Quiescent Current (mA)
Reference Voltage (V)
0.515
0.510
0.505
VIN = 5V
0.500
VIN = 3.3V
0.495
0.490
0.95
VIN = 5V
0.75
VIN = 3.3V
0.55
0.485
VOUT = 2.52V
0.35
0.480
-50
-25
0
25
50
75
100
-50
125
-25
0
Shutdown Current vs. Temperature
75
100
125
UVLO vs. Temperature
1.20
1.50
1.05
1.40
Rising
1.30
VIN = 5V
UVLO (V)
Shutdown Current (µA)1
50
Temperature (°C)
Temperature (°C)
0.90
25
0.75
VIN = 3.3V
1.20
1.10
Falling
0.60
1.00
0.45
0.90
0.30
0.80
VEN = 5V
-50
-25
0
25
50
75
100
125
-50
-25
0
Temperature (°C)
Dropout Voltage vs. Load Current
50
75
100
125
EN Threshold Voltage vs. Input Voltage
350
1.5
300
1.4
EN Threshold Voltage (V)
Dropout Voltage (mV)
25
Temperature (°C)
125°C
250
25°C
200
150
−40°C
100
50
1.3
Rising
1.2
1.1
1.0
Falling
0.9
0.8
VOUT = 2.5V
0.7
0
0
0.5
1
1.5
Load Current (A)
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2
1
1.5
2
2.5
3
3.5
4
4.5
5
5.5
6
Input Voltage (V)
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EN Threshold Voltage vs. Temperature
Load Transient Response
EN Threshold Voltage (V)
1.5
1.4
VOUT
(20mV/Div)
1.3
Rising
1.2
1.1
1.0
IOUT
(1A/Div)
Falling
0.9
0.8
VIN = 3.3V
VIN = 3.3V, VOUT = 2.5V, IOUT = 1A to 2A
0.7
-50
-25
0
25
50
75
100
Time (50μs/Div)
125
Temperature (°C)
Line Transient Response
Power On from EN
VEN
(5V/Div)
VOUT
(2V/Div)
VIN
(1V/Div)
VOUT
(10mV/Div)
I IN
(2A/Div)
VIN = 3.3V to 4.3V, VOUT = 2.5V, IOUT = 2A
VIN = 3.3V, VOUT = 2.5V, IOUT = 2A
Time (500μs/Div)
Time (250μs/Div)
Power Off from EN
PSRR
0
IOUT = 1mA
IOUT = 100mA
IOUT = 300mA
-10
VEN
(5V/Div)
PSRR (dB)
-20
VOUT
(2V/Div)
I IN
(2A/Div)
-30
-40
-50
-60
-70
VIN = 3.25V to 3.35V, VOUT = 2.5V
VIN = 3.3V, VOUT = 2.5V, IOUT = 2A
-80
Time (250μs/Div)
100
1000
10000
100000
1000000
Frequency (Hz)
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Application Information
Output Voltage Setting
The RT9048 output voltage is adjustable from 0.5V to VIN
− VDROP via the external resistive voltage divider. The
voltage divider resistors can have values of up to 800kΩ
because of the very high impedance and low bias current
of the sense comparator. The output voltage is set
according to the following equation :
VOUT
= VADJ 1+ R1
R2
where VADJ is the reference voltage with a typical value of
0.5V.
Chip Enable Operation
The RT9048 goes into sleep mode when the EN pin is in
a logic low condition. In this condition, the pass transistor,
error amplifier, and band gap are all turned off, reducing
the supply current to only 10μA (max.). The EN pin can
be directly tied to VIN to keep the part on.
UVLO Protection
The RT9048 provides an input under-voltage lockout
protection (UVLO). When the input voltage exceeds the
UVLO rising threshold voltage (1.2V typ.), the device
resets the internal circuit and prepares for operation. If
the input voltage falls below the UVLO falling threshold
voltage during normal operation, the device will be shut
down. A hysteresis (140mV typ.) between the UVLO rising
and falling threshold voltage is designed to avoid noise.
CIN and COUT Selection
Like any low dropout regulator, the external capacitors of
the RT9048 must be carefully selected for regulator stability
and performance. Using a capacitor of at least 10μF is
suitable. The input capacitor must be located at a distance
of not more than 0.5 inch from the input pin of the IC. Any
good quality ceramic capacitor can be used. However, a
capacitor with larger value and lower ESR (Equivalent
Series Resistance) is recommended since it will provide
better PSRR and line transient response.
The RT9048 is designed specifically to work with low ESR
ceramic output capacitor for space saving and performance
consideration. Using a ceramic capacitor with capacitance
of at least 10μF and ESR larger than 1mΩ on the RT9048
output ensures stability. Nevertheless, the RT9048 can
still work well with other types of output capacitors due to
its wide range of stable ESR. Figure 3 shows the allowable
ESR range as a function of load current for various output
capacitance. Output capacitors with larger capacitance can
reduce noise and improve load transient response,
stability, and PSRR. The output capacitor should be located
at a distance of not more than 0.5 inch from the output pin
of the RT9048.
Region of Stable COUT ESR vs. Load Current
100
Unstable Range
10
COUT ESR (Ω)
The RT9048 is a low voltage, low dropout linear regulator
with an external bias supply input capable of supporting
an input voltage range from 1.4V to 6V.
1
Stable Range
0.1
Current Limit
The RT9048 contains an independent current limit circuitry,
which monitors and controls the pass transistor's gate
voltage, limiting the output current to 3A (typ.).
0.01
VIN = 3.3V, VOUT = 2.5V, COUT = 10μF / X7R
0.001
0.0
0.3
0.5
0.8
1.0
Load Current (A)
Figure 3
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Thermal Considerations
Thermal protection limits power dissipation in the RT9048.
When the operation junction temperature exceeds 160°C,
the OTP circuit starts the thermal shutdown function and
turns the pass element off. The pass element turns on
again after the junction temperature cools by 30°C.
The RT9048 output voltage will be closed to zero when
output short circuit occurs as shown in Figure 4. It can
reduce the IC temperature and provides maximum safety
to end users when output short circuit occurs.
VOUT Short to GND
For recommended operating condition specifications, the
maximum junction temperature is 125°C. The junction to
ambient thermal resistance, θJA, is layout dependent. For
SOP-8 (Exposed Pad) package, the thermal resistance,
θJA, is 49°C/W on a standard JEDEC 51-7 four-layer
thermal test board. The maximum power dissipation at TA
= 25°C can be calculated by the following formula :
P D(MAX) = (125°C − 25°C) / (49°C/W) = 2.04W for
SOP-8 (Exposed Pad) package
The maximum power dissipation depends on the operating
ambient temperature for fixed T J(MAX) and thermal
resistance, θJA. The derating curve in Figure 5 allows the
designer to see the effect of rising ambient temperature
on the maximum power dissipation.
VOUT
ILIM
IOUT
IC Temperature
Figure 4. Short Circuit Protection when Output Short
Circuit Occurs
For continuous operation, do not exceed absolute
maximum junction temperature. The maximum power
dissipation depends on the thermal resistance of the IC
package, PCB layout, rate of surrounding airflow, and
difference between junction and ambient temperature. The
maximum power dissipation can be calculated by the
following formula :
3.2
Maximum Power Dissipation (W)
ILIM’
Four-Layer PCB
2.8
2.4
2.0
1.6
1.2
0.8
0.4
0.0
0
25
50
75
100
125
Ambient Temperature (°C)
Figure 5. Derating Curve of Maximum Power Dissipation
PD(MAX) = (TJ(MAX) − TA) / θJA
where TJ(MAX) is the maximum junction temperature, TA is
the ambient temperature, and θJA is the junction to ambient
thermal resistance.
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Outline Dimension
H
A
M
EXPOSED THERMAL PAD
(Bottom of Package)
Y
J
X
B
F
C
I
D
Dimensions In Millimeters
Dimensions In Inches
Symbol
Min
Max
Min
Max
A
4.801
5.004
0.189
0.197
B
3.810
4.000
0.150
0.157
C
1.346
1.753
0.053
0.069
D
0.330
0.510
0.013
0.020
F
1.194
1.346
0.047
0.053
H
0.170
0.254
0.007
0.010
I
0.000
0.152
0.000
0.006
J
5.791
6.200
0.228
0.244
M
0.406
1.270
0.016
0.050
X
2.000
2.300
0.079
0.091
Y
2.000
2.300
0.079
0.091
X
2.100
2.500
0.083
0.098
Y
3.000
3.500
0.118
0.138
Option 1
Option 2
8-Lead SOP (Exposed Pad) Plastic Package
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