SPX431A,B,C
Precision Adjustable Shunt Regulator
FEATURES
• Trimmed Bandgap: 0.5%, 1% and 2%
• Wide Operating Current: 1mA to 150mA
• Extended Temperature Range:
0°C to 105°C
• Low Temperature Coefficient: 30 ppm/°C
• Improved Replacement in Performance
for TL431
• Low Cost Solution
• Available in Lead Free, RoHS compliant
packaging: SOIC, SOT-89, SOT-23-3,
SOT-23-5, and TO-92
APPLICATIONS
• Battery Operated Equipment
• Adjustable Supplies
• Switching Power Supplies
• Error Amplifiers
• Single Supply Amplifier
• Monitors/VCRs/TVs
• Personal Computers
DESCRIPTION
The SPX431 is a three-terminal adjustable shunt voltage regulator providing a highly accurate
bandgap reference. The SPX431 acts as an open-loop error amplifier with a 2.5V temperature
compensation reference. The SPX431 has thermal stability, wide operating current of 150mA
and broad temperature range of 0°C to 150°C, making it suitable for a variety of applications
which require a low-cost, high performance solution. SPX431A tolerance of 0.5% is proven
to be sufficient to overcome all other errors in the system to virtually eliminate the need for
trimming in the power supply manufacturer's assembly line and contribute a significant cost
savings. The output voltage may be adjusted to any value between VREF and 36 volts with
two external resistors. The SPX431 is available in SOIC-8, SOT-23-3, SOT-23-5, SOT89,
and TO-92 packages.
typical applications circuit
Cathode (K)
Reference
(R)
+
2.5V
Anode (A)
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ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
Cathode-Anode Reverse Breakdown Vka ......................................37V
Anode-Cathode Forward Current, (25°.
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Electrical characteristics at 25°C Ik = 10mA Vk = Vref, unless otherwise specified.
Parameter
Symbol
Test
Conditions
Test
Circuit
SPX431A
Min
Reference Voltage
VREF
∆VREF with Temp.
TC
Ratio of Change
in VREF to Cathode Voltage
∆Vref
∆Vk
Reference Input
Current
IREF
TJ = 0°C to
105°C
VREF to 10V
10V to 36V
∆IREF
TJ = 0°C to
105°C
Min IK for
Regulation
IK(MIN)
Off State Leakage
IK(OFF)
VREF = 0V,
VKA = 36V
Dynamic Output
Impedance
ZKA
fZ = 1kHz
IK = 1 to 150mA
Max
0.07
0.20
-1.0
-0.4
0.3
2
0.7
2
1
2
3
1
Min
Typ
SPX431C
Max
Min
Typ
2.490
2.515 2.470
2.520
2.503
2.495
2.445 2.495
2.469
2.536 2.449
2.541
1
IREF Temp
Deviation
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1
1
Typ
SPX431B
Unit
Max
2.545
V
V
0.07
0.20
mV/
°C
-1.0
-0.4
0.3
mV/
V
0.07
0.20
-1.0
-0.4
0.3
4
0.7
4
0.7
4
µA
0.4
1.2
0.4
1.2
0.4
1.2
µA
0.4
1
0.4
1
0.4
1
mA
0.04
250
0.04
500
0.04
1000
nA
0.15
0.5
0.15
0.5
0.15
0.5
Ω
-2.7
-2
-2.7
-2.0
SPX431A,B,C Precision Adjustable Shunt Regulator
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-2
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CalculatiNG average Temperature coeFficient (tc)
ppm/°C
0
%/°C
0
mV/°C
0
DVREF
DVREF (mV)
DTA
TC in mV/°C =
D
-10
5000
TC in % /°C =
0.5
0
15
30
45
60
75
90
(
TC in ppm/°C =
105
DVREF
)
DVREF at 25°C
DTA
(
x 100
)
DV REF
DVREF at 25°C
x 106
DTA
Junction Temperature (°C)
0.07 mV/°C
0.003 %/°C
27 ppm/°C
Figure 1. Vref VS Temperature.
PACKAGE PINOUTS
8-Pin Surface Mount (S)
CATHODE
ANODE
ANODE
N/C
1
8
2
3
7
SPX431
4
SOT-89 (M1)
SOT-23-5 (M5)
REF
ANODE
6
ANODE
5
N/C
REF
ANODE
5
4
2
SOT-23-3 (M)
ANODE
3
3
SPX431
1
3
N/C N/C CATHODE
Top View
2
1
SPX431
1
TO-92 (N)
2
3
1
REF ANODE CATHODE
Top View
Top View
REF
ANODE
CATHODE
Bottom View
SPX431
CATHODE
2
REF
Top View
Test circuits
VIN
VKA = VREF
VIN
VKA
VIN
VKA
IK (OFF)
IREF
IK
R1
IREF
IK
(VREF)
R2
Test Circuit 1.
Test Circuit for Vka = Vref
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Test Circuit 2.
Test Circuit for Vka > Vref
Test Circuit 3.
Test Circuit for Ikoff
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Typical Performance CHARACTERISTICS
2.53
150
VKA = VREF
Temperature Range: 0°C to 105°C
100
IK - Cathode Current (mA)
VKA = VREF
IK = 10mA
2.52
VREF Reference Voltage (V)
125
75
50
25
0
-25
-50
2.51
2.50
2.49
2.48
2.47
2.46
-75
2.45
-60
-100
-2
-1
0
1
2
3
VKA - Cathode Voltage (V)
3.0
800
VKA = VREF
0° to 105°C
700
IK Cathode Current (µA)
IREF Reference Input Current (µA)
900
600
500
400
105°C
300
25°C
200
-0°C
100
0
-100
-200
-1.0
0
1.0
2.0
VKA Cathode Voltage (V)
R1 = 10kΩ
R2 = ∞
IK = 10mA
2.5
2.0
1.5
1.0
0.5
0
-60
3.0
-30
0
30
60
90
TA Ambient Temperature (°C)
120
Reference Input Current vs. Ambient Temperature
Low Current Operating Characteristics
0
70
60
Noise Voltage nV/÷Hz
-10
0°C
∆VREF (mV)
120
Reference Voltage vs. Ambient Temperature
High Current Operating Characteristics
-20
25°C
75°C
-30
125°C
IKA = 10mA
-40
-50
0
-30
0
30
60
90
TA Ambient Temperature (°C)
50
40
30
20
10
VKA = VREF
IK = 10mA
TA = 25°C
0
3
6
9
12 15
18
21
24
27 30
VKA Cathode Voltage (V)
f Frequency (Hz)
Noise Voltage vs. Frequency
Reference Voltage Line Regulation vs, Cathode Voltage and Tambient
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Typical Performance CHARACTERISTICS (continued)
0.150
REF LEVEL
60.000dB
0.0deg
VKA = VREF
IK = 1 to 100mA
f≤1kHz
0.125
/DIV
10.000dB
45.000deg
MARKER 19 422
611.000Hz
MAG (A/R)
-0.125dB
MARKER 19 422
611.000Hz
PHASE (A/R)
46.717deg
60dB
215°
50dB
0.100
180°
PHASE
40dB
0.075
0.050
135°
30dB
90°
20dB
45°
10dB
0°
0dB
0.025
0.0
-60
-30
0
30
60
90
TA Free Air Temperature
120
GAIN
-45°
-10dB
-90°
-20dB
-135°
-30dB
-180°
-40dB
10
100
1K
10K
100K
START 10.000Hz
1M
-215°
10M
STOP 50 000 000.000Hz
Small Signal Gain and Phase vs. Frequency; Ik =
10mA, Ta = 25°C
Low Frequency Dynamic Output Impedance vs.
Tambient
VOUT
9µF
15kΩ
VIN
230Ω
IK
VOUT
VIN
8.25kΩ
GND
Test Circuit for Gain and Phase Frequency Response
Fz = 100kHz, Ik = 10mA, Ta = 25°C
100
VIN
90
250Ω
80
IK Cathode Current (mA)
VOUT
IK
fp = 100kHz
50Ω
A: VKA = VREF
B: VKA= 5V at IK=10mA
C: VKA=10V at IK=10mA
D: VKA=15V at IK=10mA
70
C
60
50
40
STABLE
A
30
STABLE
20
10
TA = 25°C
B
D
0
100
GND
102
103
104
105
106
107
CL Load Capacitance (pF)
Stability Boundry Conditions
Test Circuit for Pulse Response
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Typical Performance CHARACTERISTICS (continued)
100
ZKA - Dynamic Impedance (Ω)
150 W
IK
R
CL
10kΩ
TA = 25 °C
IK =1 to 100mA
10
1.0
0.1
0.01
1K
10K
100K
1M
10M
f Frequency (Hz)
Dynamic Output Impedance Ta = 25°C,
Ik = 1 to 100mA
Test Circuit for Stability
IKOFF Cathode Current (nA)
100
R3
VIN
VOUT
10
R1
0.1%
VKA = 36V
VREF = 0V
1
VREF
SPX431A,B,C
0.1
R2
0.1%
0.01
-50
0
50
100
150
TA Ambient Temperature (°C)
Off-State Leakage
Shunt Regulator Vout = (1+R1/R2)Vref
VOUT
VIN
ISINK
R3
R2
R1
0.1%
Opto Isolator
Q1
R3 sets feedback gain,
C1 provides feedback
compensation
Isolated
Feedback
SPX431A,B,C
C2
R1
0.1%
+
C1
SPX431A,B,C
R2
0.1%
VOUTRTN
Reference Amplifier for Isolated Feedback in Off-Line
DC-DC Converters
Constant Current, Sink, Isink = Vref/R1
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Typical Performance CHARACTERISTICS (continued)
VIN
VIN
R5
VOUT
R1
0.1%
R4
R1
0.1%
C1
SPX431A,B,C
R3
R2
0.1%
R3
VOUT
Q1
SPX431A,B,C
R2
0.1%
Figure 24. High Current Shunt Regulator
Vout = (1+R1/R2)Vref
Figure 23. Precision High Current Series Regulator
Vout = (1+R1/R2)Vref
* Resistor values are chosen such that the effect to Iref is negligible.
VCC
R2
VIN
R1
VOUT
SPX431A,B,C
Figure 25. Single Supply Comparator with Temperature Compensated Threshold. Vin Threshold = 2.5V
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PACKAGE: 8 PIN NSOIC
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PACKAGE: 5 PIN SOT-23
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PACKAGE: 3 PIN SOT-89
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PACKAGE: 3 PIN TO-92
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PACKAGE: 3 PIN SOT-23
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ORDERING INFORMATION
PART NUMBER
ACCURACY
OUTPUT VOLTAGE
PACKAGE
SPX431AM5 .........................0.5%...................... 2.503V...........................5-Pin SOT-23
SPX431AM5/TR.....................0.5%...................... 2.503V...........................5-Pin SOT-23
SPX431AM1 .........................0.5%...................... 2.503V...........................3-Pin SOT-89
SPX431AM1/TR.....................0.5%...................... 2.503V...........................3-Pin SOT-89
SPX431AS.............................0.5%...................... 2.503V.............................. 8-Pin SOIC
SPX431AS/TR.......................0.5%...................... 2.503V.............................. 8-Pin SOIC
SPX431AN.............................0.5%...................... 2.503V............................. 3-Pin TO-92
SPX431AM............................0.5%...................... 2.503V...........................3-Pin SOT-23
SPX431AM/TR.......................0.5%...................... 2.503V...........................3-Pin SOT-23
SPX431BM5 .........................1.0%...................... 2.495V...........................5-Pin SOT-23
SPX431BM5/TR.....................1.0%...................... 2.495V...........................5-Pin SOT-23
SPX431BM1 .........................1.0%...................... 2.495V...........................3-Pin SOT-89
SPX431BM1/TR.....................1.0%...................... 2.495V...........................3-Pin SOT-89
SPX431BS.............................1.0%...................... 2.495V.............................. 8-Pin SOIC
SPX431BS/TR.......................1.0%...................... 2.495V.............................. 8-Pin SOIC
SPX431BN.............................1.0%...................... 2.495V............................. 3-Pin TO-92
SPX431BM............................1.0%...................... 2.495V...........................3-Pin SOT-23
SPX431BM/TR.......................1.0%...................... 2.495V...........................3-Pin SOT-23
SPX431CM5 .........................2.0%...................... 2.495V...........................5-Pin SOT-23
SPX431CM5/TR....................2.0%...................... 2.495V...........................5-Pin SOT-23
SPX431CM1 .........................2.0%...................... 2.495V...........................3-Pin SOT-89
SPX431CM1/TR....................2.0%...................... 2.495V...........................3-Pin SOT-89
SPX431CS.............................2.0%...................... 2.495V.............................. 8-Pin SOIC
SPX431CS/TR.......................2.0%...................... 2.495V.............................. 8-Pin SOIC
SPX431CN.............................2.0%...................... 2.495V............................. 3-Pin TO-92
SPX431CM............................2.0%...................... 2.495V...........................3-Pin SOT-23
SPX431CM/TR......................2.0%...................... 2.495V...........................3-Pin SOT-23
Available in lead free packaging. To order add “-L” suffix to part number.
Example: SPX431AM5/TR = standard; SPX431AM5-L/TR = lead free
/TR = Tape and Reel
TR pack quantity is 3000 for SOT-23-3, 2500 for SOT-23-5, SOT-89 and NSOIC, and 2000 for TO-92 in
ammo pack.
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