IFX1963
3A Fast-Response LDO Regulator
General Description
The IFX1963 is a high-current, low-cost, low-dropout voltage regulator which uses Micrel's proprietary Super
βeta PNP® process with a PNP pass element. The 3A LDO regulator features 450mV (full load) dropout
voltage and very low ground current. Designed for high-current loads, these devices also find applications in
lower current, low dropout-critical systems, where their dropout voltage and ground current values are
important attributes.
Along with a total accuracy of ±2% (over temperature, line and load regulation) the regulator features very-fast
transient recovery from input voltage surges and output load current changes.
The IFX1963 has an adjustable output which can be set by two external resistors to a voltage between 1.24V to
15V. In addition, the device is fully protected against over current faults, reversed input polarity, reversed lead
insertion, and overtemperature operation. A TTL logic enable (EN) pin is available in the IFX1963 to shutdown
the regulator. When not used, the device can be set to continuous operation by connecting EN to the input (IN).
The IFX1963 is available in the standard and 5-pin TO-263 and TO-252 packages with an operating junction
temperature range of −40°C to +125°C.
Features
High-current capability
Extremely-fast transient response
− 3A over full temperature range
Zero-current shutdown mode
Low-dropout voltage of 450mV at full load
Error flag signals output out-of-regulation
Low ground current
Adjustable output voltage
Accurate 1% guaranteed tolerance
Packages: TO-263-5L and TO-252-5L
Applications
Processor peripheral and I/O supplies
Battery-powered equipment
High-efficiency “Green” computer systems
PC add-in cards
Automotive electronics
High-efficiency lost-regulator for switching
High-efficiency linear lower supplies
supply
ORDERING INFORMATION
DEVICE
Package Type
MARKING
Packing
Packing Qty
IFX1963T
TO220-5L
IFX1963
TUBE
1000pcs/box
IFX1963S/TR
TO263-5L
IFX1963
REEL
500pcs/reel
IFX1963MDT/TR
TO252-5L
IFX1963
REEL
2000pcs/reel
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Typical Application
R1
VOUT=1.242×(R2 +1)
IFX1963 Adjustable Output Regulator
Pin Configuration
ADJ
OUT
GND
IN
EN
TO263-5
TO220-5
ADJ
OUT
GND
IN
EN
TO252-5
Pin Description
Pin Number
Pin Number
TO-263
TO-252
1
1
EN
Enable (Input): Active-high CMOS compatible control input. Do not float.
2
2
IN
INPUT: Unregulated input, +2.8V to +16V maximum
3, TAB
3, TAB
GND
GND: TAB is also connected internally to the IC’s ground on both packages.
4
4
OUT
OUTPUT: The regulator output voltage
5
5
ADJ
Feedback Voltage: 1.24V feedback from external resistor divider.
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Pin Name
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Absolute Maximum Ratings(1)
Condition
Min
Max
Input Supply Voltage(VIN)(1)
-20V
+20V
Enable Input Voltage(VEN)
-0.3V
VIN
-
260°C
Lead Temperature (soldering 5sec.)
Power Dissipation
Intemally Limited
Storage Temperature Range
-65°C
+150°C
-
-
Operating Junction Temperature
-40
+125°C
Operating Input Voltage
3V
16V
ESD Rating ping(3)
Operating Ratings(2)
Package Thermal
Resistance
TO-263 (θJC)
3°C/W
Electrical Characteristics(4)
VIN = 4.2V; IOUT = 100mA; TA = 25°C, bold values indicate -40°C≤ TJ ≤ +125°C, unless noted.
Parameter
Condition
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Units
2
%
Output Voltage
Output Voltage Accuracy
100mA ≤ IOUT ≤ 3A, (VOUT + 1V) ≤ VIN ≤ 16V
-2
Line Regulation
IOUT = 100mA, (VOUT + 1V) ≤ VIN ≤ 16V
0.1
0.5
%
Load Regulation
VIN = VOUT + 1V, 100mA ≤ IOUT ≤ 3A
0.2
1
%
IOUT = 100mA
80
200
IOUT = 750mA
220
IOUT = 1.5A
275
IOUT = 3A
450
800
IOUT = 750mA, VIN = VOUT + 1V
5
20
IOUT = 1.5A
15
IOUT = 3A
60
VIN = 0.5V less than specified VOUT×IOUT = 10mA
2
∆VOUT = -1%
(6)
Dropout Voltage
mV
Ground Current
Ground Current
IGRNDDO Ground Pin Current
@ Dropout
Current Limit
en, Output Noise Voltage
(10Hz to 100kHz
IL = 100mA
VOUT = 0V(7)
3
CL = 10µF
400
CL = 33 µF
260
Ground Pin Current in Shutdown Input Voltage VIN = 16V
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mA
150
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Electrical Characteristics(4) (Continued)
VIN = 4.2V; IOUT = 100mA; TA = 25°C, bold values indicate -40°C≤ TJ ≤ +125°C, unless noted.
Reference
Reference Voltage
(8)
1.215
1.267
40
Adjust Pin Bias Current
120
V
nA
ENABLE Input
Input Logic Voltage
Low (OFF)
High (ON)
VEN = 8V
0.8
2.4
15
2
VEN = 0.8V
Regulator Output Current in
Shutdown
(10)
30
75
Enable Pin Input Current
V
µA
4
10
20
µA
Notes:
1.
Exceeding the absolute maximum rating may damage the device.
2.
The device is not guaranteed to function outside its operating rating.
3.
Devices are ESD sensitive. Handling precautions recommended. Human body model, 1.5k in series with 100pF.
4.
Specification for packaged product only
5.
Output voltage temperature coefficient is defined as the worst case voltage change divided by the total temperature
change.
6.
Dropout voltage is defined as the input-to-output differential when output voltage drops to 99% of its normal value with
VOUT + 1V applied to VIN.
7.
VIN =VOUT (nominal) + 1V. For example, use VIN = 4.3V for a 3.3Vregulator or use 6V for a 5V regulator. Employ pulse
testing procedure for current limit.
8.
VREF ≤ VOUT ≤ VIN -1, 3V≤ VOUT ≤16V, 10mA ≤ IL ≤ IFL, TJ ≤ TJmax.
9.
Thermal regulation is defined as the change in the output voltage at a time T after a change in power dissipation is
applied, excluding load or line regulation effects. Specifications are for a 250mA load pulse at VIN =16V (a 4W pulse)
for T= 10ms.
10. VEN≤0.8V, VIN≤16V and VOUT = 0V.
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Typical Characteristics
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Typical Characteristics (Continued)
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Typical Characteristics (Continued)
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Functional Characteristics
IFX1963 Line Transient Response
with 3A Load,100µF Output Capacitance
Figure 2. IFX1963 Load Transient Response Test Circuit
IFX1963 Line Transient Response with 3A
IFX1963 Load Transient Response
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Load,100µF Output Capacitance
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Functional Diagram
IFX1963
Application Information
The IFX1963 is a high-performance, low-dropout voltage regulator suitable for all moderate to high-current
voltage regulation applications. Its 450mV typical dropout voltage at full load makes it especially valuable in
battery-powered systems and as high efficiency noise filters in “post-regulator” applications. Unlike older
NPNpass transistor designs, where the minimum dropout voltage is limited by the base-emitter voltage drop
and collector-emitter saturation voltage, dropout performance of the PNP output is limited merely by the low
VCE saturation voltage.
A trade-off for the low-dropout voltage is a varying base driver requirement. But Micrel’s Super ßeta PNP®
process reduces this drive requirement to merely 1% of the load current.
The IFX1963 regulator is fully protected from damage due to fault conditions. Current limiting is linear; output
current under overload conditions is constant. Thermal shutdown disables the device when the die temperature
exceeds the 125°C maximum safe operating temperature. The output structure of the regulators allows
voltages in excess of the desired output voltage to be applied without reverse current flow. The IFX1963 offer a
logic level ON/OFF control: when disabled, the devices draw nearly zero current.
Figure 3. Linear Regulators Require Only Two Capacitors for Operation
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Thermal Design
Linear regulators are simple to use. The most complicated set of design parameters to consider are thermal
characteristics. Thermal design requires the following application-specific parameters:
Maximum ambient temperature, TA
Output Current, IOUT
Output Voltage, VOUT
Input Voltage, VIN
First, we calculate the power dissipation of the regulator from these numbers and the device parameters from
this datasheet:
PD=IOUT(1.02VIN-VOUT)
Where the ground current is approximated by 2% of IOUT.
Then the heat sink thermal resistance is determined with this formula:
TJMAX−TA
θSA=
PD
- (θJC+θCS)
where:
TJMAX ≤ 125°C and θCS is between 0 and 2°C/W.
The heat sink may be significantly reduced in applications where the minimum input voltage is known and is
large compared to the dropout voltage. A series input resistor can be used to drop excessive voltage and
distribute the heat between this resistor and the regulator. The low-dropout properties of Micrel Super βeta
PNP® regulators allow very significant reductions in regulator power dissipation and the associated heat sink
without compromising performance. When this technique is employed, a capacitor of at least 0.1µF is needed
directly between the input and regulator ground.
With no heat sink in the application, calculate the junction temperature to determine the maximum power
dissipation that will be allowed before exceeding the maximum junction temperature of the IFX1963. The
maximum power allowed can be calculated using the thermal resistance (θJA) of the D-Pak (TO252) adhering
to the following criteria for the PCB design: 2 oz. copper and 100mm2 copper area for the IFX1963.
For example, given an expected maximum ambient temperature (TA) of 75°C with VIN = 3.3V, VOUT = 2.5V, and
IOUT = 1.5A, first calculate the expected PD using:
PD=(3.3V-2.5V)×3A-(3.3V)×(0.016A)=2.3472W
Next, calcualte the junction temperature for the expected power dissipation:
TJ=(θJA×PD)+TA=(35°C/W×2.3472W)+75°C=157.15°C
Now determine the maximum power dissipation allowed that would not exceed the IC’s maximum junction
temperature (125°C) without the use of a heat sink by:
PD(MAX)=(TJ(MAX)-TA)/θJA
=(1.25°C-75°C)/(35°C/W)
=1.428W
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Capacitor Requirements
For stability and minimum output noise, a capacitor on the regulator output is necessary. The value of this
capacitor is dependent upon the output current; lower currents allow smaller capacitors. The IFX1963 is stable
with a 10μF capacitor at full load.
This capacitor need not be an expensive low-ESR type; aluminum electrolytics are adequate. In fact, extremely
low-ESR capacitors may contribute to instability. Tantalum capacitors are recommended for systems where
fast load transient response is important.
When the regulator is powered from a source with high AC impedance, a 0.1µF capacitor connected between
input and GND is recommended.
Transient Response and 5V to 3.3V Conversion
The IFX1963 has excellent response to variations in input voltage and load current. By virtue of its low dropout
voltage, the device does not saturate into dropout as readily as similar NPN-based designs. A 3.3V output
Micrel LDO will maintain full speed and performance with an input supply as low as 4.2V, and will stillprovide
some regulation with supplies down to 3.8V, unlike NPN devices that require 5.1V or more for good
performance and become nothing more than a resistor under 4.6V of input. Micrel’s PNP regulators provide
superior performance in “5V to 3.3V” conversion applications than NPN regulators, especially when all
tolerances are considered.
Minimum Load Current
The IFX1963 regulator operates within a specified load range. If the output current is too small, leakage
currents dominate and the output voltage rises.
A minimum load current of 10mA is necessary for proper regulation and to swamp any expected leakage
current across the operating temperature range.
For best performance the total resistance (R1+R2) should be small enough to pass the minimum regulator load
current of 10mA.
Adjustable Regulator Design
The output voltage can be programmed anywhere between 1.25V and the 15V. Two resistors are used.
The resistor values are calculated by:
VOUT
R1=R2×( 1.240 -1)
where VOUT is the desired output voltage.
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Figure 4 shows component definition. Applications with widely varying load currents may scale the resistors to
draw the minimum load current required for proper
operation (see “Minimum Load Current” section).
IFX1963
Figure 4. Adjustable Regulator with Resistors
Enable Input
IFX1963 features an enable (EN) input that allows ON/OFF control of the device. Special design allows “zero”
current drain when the device is disabled—only microamperes of leakage current flows. The EN input has
TTL/CMOS compatible thresholds for simple interfacing with logic, or may be directly tied to VIN.
Enabling the regulator requires approximately 20µA of current into the EN pin.
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Physical Dimensions
TO220-5
Dimensions In Millimeters(TO220-5)
A
A1
B
D
D1
D2
a
d
Min:
4.52
1.25
10
28.6
22.4
8.69
1.68
0.33
Max:
4.62
1.29
10.3
28.8
22.6
8.79
1.77
0.42
Symbol:
b
1.70BSC
TO263-5
D
C
C1
B
a
0,25
b
Dimensions In Millimeters(TO263-5)
A
A1
B
C
C1
D
E
a
Min:
4.45
1.22
10
13.7
8.40
1.90
0
0.71
Max:
4.62
1.32
10.4
14.6
8.90
2.10
0.20
0.97
Symbol:
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TO252-5
B
B1
A
C
C1
A1
D
E
b
a
Dimensions In Millimeters(TO252-5)
A
A1
B
C
C1
D
E
a
Min:
2.19
0.45
6.30
9.40
5.30
1.40
0.05
0.45
Max:
2.38
0.55
6.70
10.2
570
1.60
0.25
0.60
Symbol:
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B1
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