Nuvoton
300mA Linear Regulator
NCT3703U Series
NCT3703U
-Table of Content1.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION .............................................................................................................. 1
2.
FEATURES ...................................................................................................................................... 1
3.
BLOCK DIAGRAM ........................................................................................................................... 2
4.
PIN CONFIGURATION AND TYPICAL APPLICATION CIRCUIT .................................................. 4
5.
PIN DESCRIPTION.......................................................................................................................... 5
6.
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION ........................................................................................................ 6
6.1
OUTPUT VOLTAGE AND DROPOUT VOLTAGE ................................................................... 6
6.2
NOISE ....................................................................................................................................... 6
6.3
PSRR ........................................................................................................................................ 6
6.4
LOAD REGULATION CONSIDERATION ................................................................................ 7
6.5
CURRENT LIMIT PROTECTION ............................................................................................. 8
6.6
VIN & VOUT CAPACITOR SELECTION ...................................................................................... 8
6.7
OVER TEMPERATURE PROTECTION................................................................................... 8
6.8
LAYOUT NOTE......................................................................................................................... 9
6.9
THERMAL CONSIDERATION.................................................................................................. 9
7.
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTIC ................................................................................................ 10
7.1
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS ......................................................................................... 10
7.2
THERMAL INFORMATION .................................................................................................... 11
7.3
RECOMMENDED OPERATING CONDITIONS..................................................................... 11
7.4
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS....................................................................................... 11
8.
TYPICAL OPERATING WAVEFORMS ......................................................................................... 13
9.
PACKAGE DIMENSION ................................................................................................................ 17
TAPING SPECIFICATION.......................................................................................................... 17
10.
ORDERING INFORMATION ...................................................................................................... 18
11.
TOP MARKING SPECIFICATION.............................................................................................. 18
12.
REVISION HISTORY ................................................................................................................. 19
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1.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The NCT3703U is a low supply current and low dropout linear regulator which provides
300mA power for battery-powered application such as notebook computers, cellular phones,
and handheld devices. An over current protection and an over-temperature protection circuit
were built-in the chip to prevent current and thermal overload. Featured low noise, high PSRR
and low dropout make it ideal for audio codec and handheld devices. It comes in a space
saving SOT-23-5 package and suitable for handheld applications.
The NCT3703U has two versions for different operation circuits. In fixed mode, the SET pin is
connected to ground. The output voltage is a preset value. There is no external component
required. When an output other than the preset value is needed, two external resistors should
be used as an output voltage divider and operates in adjustable mode. The output voltage can
be adjusted by the resistor ratio and regulates from 1.25V to 5.0V.
2. FEATURES
2.1.
2.2.
General
z Guaranteed 300mA Output Current
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Low Ground Current 90uA @ No Load (Typical)
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70dB PSRR @ 10mA, 100Hz
z
Low Dropout Voltage 145mV @ 150mA (VOUT = 5V)
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Low Output Noise 28u Vrms @ 1mA with Bypass Capacitor
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Excellent Load Regulation & Line Regulation
z
Short Circuit Protection & Over Current Protection
z
Over Temperature Protection
z
Stable with Low ESR Capacitor
z
0℃ to 70℃ Ambient Operating Temperature Range
Package
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SOT23-5 Green Package (Lead Free and Halogen Free)
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2.3.
Application
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Desktop PCs, Notebooks, and Workstations
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Graphics Card or Add-on Card Low Power Applications
z
Set Top Boxes, Digital TVs and Printers
z
Digital Still Camera and Camcorders
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Mobile or handheld Devices
3. BLOCK DIAGRAM
IN
Short Circuit Protection
Over Current Protection
VREF
Over Temperature
SHDN#
Shut Down
Protection
OUT
SET
VCOMP
GND
Figure1. Adjustable Mode
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IN
Short Circuit Protection
Over Current Protection
VREF
Over Temperature
SHDN#
Shut Down
Protection
OUT
BYP
GND
Figure2. Fixed Mode
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PIN CONFIGURATION AND TYPICAL APPLICATION CIRCUIT
IN
1
GND
2
SHDN#
3
5 OUT
4 BYP
IN
1
GND
2
SHDN#
3
5 OUT
4 SET
Fixed Mode
Adjustable Mode
NCT3703U -XXX
NCT3703U -A
(Top View)
(Top View)
Figure3. Pin Configuration
IN
+
VOUT
OUT
COUT
IN
+
COUT
4.7uF
-
CIN
1uF
-
SHDN# BYP
R1
CIN
1uF
CBYP
VOUT
OUT
GND
4.7uF
SHDN# SET
GND
R2
10nF
Fixed Mode
Adjustable Mode
NCT3703U -XXX
NCT3703U -A
(Top View)
(Top View)
Figure4. Typical Application Circuits
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PIN DESCRIPTION
PIN
NAME
NCT3703 NCT3703
U-A
U-XXX
I/O
IN
1
I
GND
2
SHDN#
3
FUNCTION
Regulator input voltage.
Supply voltage can range from 2.5V to 6.0V.
Ground
Active-Low shutdown input pin.
I
4
BYP
O
A logic low reduces the supply current to 1uA. Connect to IN
for normal operation.
This is a reference bypass pin. It should connect an external
capacitor to GND to reduce output noise.
Feedback input for setting the output voltage.
SET
OUT
4
I
5
Connect to GND to set the output voltage to the preset
output voltage. Connect to an external resistor divider for
adjustable-output operation.
Regulator output.
Fixed or adjustable from 1.25V to 5.0V with sourcing current
which up to 300mA.
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6. FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
6.1 Output Voltage and Dropout voltage
The output voltage of NCT3703U-A can be adjusted by the resistive divider between OUT,
SET and GND pins. The internal VREF is 1.25V and the output voltage is given by the following
equation:
VOUT = VREF (1+R1/R2) =1.25(1+R1/R2)
For the reasons of reducing power dissipation and loop stability, R2 is chosen to be 120KΩ.
Alternatively, the relationship between R1 and R2 is given by:
R1 = R2 (VOUT /1.25 - 1)
A regulator's minimum input-output voltage differential (or dropout voltage) determines the
lowest usable supply voltage. NCT3703U uses a P-channel MOSFET pass transistor, it’s
dropout voltage is a function of RDS(ON) multiplied by the load current. Dropout voltage is
defined as the input-output voltage differential at which output 100mV below the standard of
output voltage. The NCT3703U has a very low dropout voltage 280 mV (typical at VOUT = 5V)
with 300mA of output current.
6.2
Noise
Noise is specified in two–spot noise or output noise density is the RMS (root means square)
sum of all noise source, measured at the regulator output , at a specific frequency from
10Hz~100KHz,this type of frequency. Total output noise or Broad-Band Noise is the RMS sum
of spot noise over specified bandwidth, usually several decades of frequencies. Total output
noise is measured in μV (rms).
With the 10nF capacitor at the BYP pin can reduce the noise significantly and is required for
loop stability. The bandgap is noise source in the NCT3703U LDO that will generates
32uVrms in the 10HZ to 100KHZ bandwidth. It will be increased following the loop gain as
below equation:
Vnoise = 32uVrms *(VO/VREF) μV
6.3 PSRR
PSRR (Power Supply Rejection Ratio) can be improved by CBYP capacitor selection. It’s the
key of LDO anti-interference capability. With the increasing value of CBYP, the PSRR will be
better.
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Figure5. Select a CBYP for NCT3703U Circuits
6.4 Load Regulation Consideration
Load regulation will be affected by the length of trace. The impendence of the trace (RLine1 &
RLine2) will have influence on the VOUT. The output voltage is given by the following equation:
VOUT = VOUT -[ ILoad * (RLine1 +RLine2) ] (Figure 6)
The best method/layout is making terminals of VOUT & R1, R2 & GND as close as possible to
reduce the trace impedance. It will have the better load regulation of the circuits. (Figure7)
RLine1
RLine1
VOUT
IN
OUT
IN
OUT
COUT
COUT
R1
R1
CIN
1uF
4.7uF
SHDN# SET
GND
VOUT
CIN
1uF
R2
4.7uF
SHDN# SET
GND
RLine2
Figure6. Equivalent Trace Impedance Circuits
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R2
RLine2
Figure7. Recommended Circuits
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6.5
Current Limit Protection
The NCT3703U uses a current sense-resistor to monitor the output current. Once the output
current exceeds limit threshold, NCT3703U would be protected with a limited output current.
Further more, when the output is short to ground ( 10 inches) between
the input source and the LDO, some input capacitance is recommended. A minimum of 1.0μF
to 4.7μF is recommended for most applications.
For applications that have output step load requirements, the input capacitance of the LDO is
very important. The input capacitance provides the LDO with a good local low-impedance
source to pull the transient currents from in order to respond quickly to the output load step.
For good step response performance, the output capacitor value should be equivalent or
higher than the input capacitor. The capacitor should be placed as close to the LDO as
possible.
Larger input capacitors will also help reduce any high-frequency noise on the input and output
of the LDO and reduce the effects of any inductance that exists between the input source
voltage and the input capacitance of the LDO. The recommended value of output capacitor is
at least 1uF with low ESR.
6.7
Over Temperature Protection
The NCT3703U LDO has temperature-sensing circuitry to prevent the junction temperature
from exceeding approximately 150°C. If the LDO junction temperature does reach 150°C, the
LDO output will be turned off until the junction temperature cools to approximately 110°C, at
which point the LDO output will automatically resume normal operation. If the internal power
dissipation continues to be excessive, the device will again shut off. The junction temperature
of the die is a function of power dissipation, ambient temperature and package thermal
resistance.
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6.8
Layout note
Dropout and load regulation will be deteriorated when COUT, CIN and NCT3703U distance is
too far. The capacitor must be located a distance of not more than 1 inch from the input and
return to a clean analog ground.
By putting CBYP close to the NCT3703U, the transient and PSRR will be improved and
performs less output noise.
NCT3703
NCT3703
Figure8. Fixed Mode Recommended Layout
6.9
Figure9. Adjustable Mode Recommended Layout
Thermal Consideration
Different (VIN-VOUT) combinations and ambient temperature play important roles in the
thermal dissipation. The maximum power dissipation can be calculated by following formula:
PD(MAX) = ( TJ-TA ) / θJA
Where TJ is the maximum junction temperature.TA is the ambient temperature. θJA is the
junction to ambient thermal resistance.
For example: NCT3703U at the TA =25℃.it can calculate PD(MAX) = 520mW = (150℃ -25℃) /
240℃/W
Differential voltage can to explain below:
( VIN – VOUT ) = PD(MAX) / IOUT
NCT3703U occurs Over Temperature Protection if differential voltage surpasses below
Figure10 & Figure11 safe operation range.
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Thermal Consideration Area @ Iout=300mA
Thermal Consideration Area @ Iout=150mA
500
300
450
400
200
50℃
Ouput Current (mA)
Ouput Current (mA)
250
25℃
150
100
350
50℃
300
200
150
100
50
100℃
75℃
50
100℃
75℃
0
0
0.1 0.4 0.7 1 1.3 1.6 1.9 2.2 2.5 2.8 3.1 3.4 3.7 4 4.3 4.6
0.1 0.4 0.7 1 1.3 1.6 1.9 2.2 2.5 2.8 3.1 3.4 3.7 4 4.3 4.6
Vin - Vout Differential Voltage (V)
Vin - Vout Differential Voltage (V)
Figure10. Safe Operating Area (IOUT=150mA)
7.
25℃
250
Figure11. Safe Operating Area (IOUT=300mA)
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTIC
7.1
Absolute Maximum Ratings
ITEM
SYMBOL
RATING
UNIT
Input Voltage
VIN
-0.3 to 7
V
Output Voltage to Ground
VOUT
-0.3 to 7
V
Output Current
IOUT
Operating Temperature Range
Topt
0 to 70
℃
Human Body Mode
±2
kV
Machine Mode
±200
V
Latch-Up
±100
mA
Electrostatic discharge protection
Internally limited
Note: Stresses beyond those listed under "Absolute Maximum Ratings" may cause permanent damage to
the device and exposure to absolute maximum rating conditions for extended periods may affect device
reliability.
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Thermal Information
7.2
ITEM
Power Dissipation, PD @ TA=25℃
Package Thermal Resistance, SOT23-5, θ
RATING
UNIT
Internal Limited
W
240
℃/W
JA
Recommended operating conditions
7.3
ITEM
SYMBOL
MIN
MAX
UNIT
V
Input Voltage
VIN
2.5
6.0
Continuous Output Current
IOUT
0
300
Peak Output Current
IPEAK
0
500
Operating Temperature Range
0
70
℃
Junction Temperature Range
0
125
℃
7.4
mA
Electrical Characteristics
PARAMETER
SYMBOL
MIN
TYP
MAX
UNIT
2.5
---
6.0
V
-2
---
2
%
Output Voltage range
1.25
---
5.0
V
Maximum Output Current
300
---
---
mA
400
550
mA
280
mA
Input Voltage
VIN
Output Voltage Accuracy
VOUT
Current Limit
ILIM
Shot Circuit Current
Isc
Ground Pin Current
IQ
Dropout Voltage
VDROP
CONDITION
Variation from specified VOUT,
IOUT=1mA
IOUT = 300mA
---
90
120
VOUT =1.25V
---
1.25
1.8
VOUT =1.80V
---
0.7
1.2
VOUT =2.50V
---
0.34
0.5
VOUT =2.80V
---
0.31
0.5
VOUT =3.30V
---
0.30
0.5
VOUT =4.75V
---
0.25
0.5
VOUT =5.00V
---
0.24
0.5
µA
V
Line Regulation
ΔVLNR
VIN=V(STD)+0.1V to 6.2V,
IOUT=10mA
---
0.05
0.1
%/V
Load Regulation
ΔVLDR
IOUT=10mA to 300mA
---
---
0.02
%/mA
Ripple Rejection
PSRR
Freq. =100Hz, IOUT=10mA
---
70
---
dB
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Output Voltage Noise
(10Hz to 100kHz)
Shutdown Supply Current
VOUT =1.25V
---
32
---
VOUT =3.30V
---
84
---
VOUT =4.75V
---
122
---
VOUT =5.00V
---
128
---
VOUT =0V,TA=+25℃
---
---
1
µA
IOUT =300mA
5m
---
500m
Ω
VIH
Regulator enabled
1.5
---
---
VIL
Regulator shutdown
---
---
0.4
ISHDN#
VSHDN# = VIN, TA=+25℃
---
---
0.1
IQSHDN#
VSHDN# = GND, TA=+25℃
---
---
0.1
VSET
VIN=2.5V to
5.5V ,
IOUT=1mA
TA=+25℃
1.225
1.25
1.275
TA=TMIN to TMAX
---
1.25
---
ISET
VSET = 1.3V
TA=+25℃
---
5
30
nA
en
I SHDN
Stable COUT ESR Range
COUT=4.7µF,
CBYP=10nF,
IOUT=1mA
µVRMS
SHUTDOWN
SHDN# Input Threshold
SHDN# Input Bias Current
V
µA
SET INPUT
SET Reference Voltage
SET
Input
current
Leakage
V
THERMAL PROTECTION
Thermal Shutdown
Temperature
TSHDN
---
150
---
℃
Thermal Shutdown
Hysteresis
△TSHDN
---
40
----
℃
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TYPICAL OPERATING WAVEFORMS (VOUT=4.75V)
Turn – on time
Turn – off time
Line Transient
Load Transient
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Short Circuit Protection
Over Current Protection
Output Voltage Noise
Power Supply Rejection Ratio
90
80
70
60
dB 50
40
NCT3703 =4.75V
NCT3703 =3.3V
NCT3703 =2.8V
NCT3703 =2.5V
NCT3703 =1.8V
30
20
10
0
10
100
1000
H
10000
100000
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Quiescent current VS Output Current
Dropout voltage VS Output Current
300
200
Iq(uA)
Vdrop(mV)
250
150
100
50
0
0
100
200
99
98
97
96
95
94
93
92
91
0
300
300
PSRR VS Output Current
1
100
0.8
80
PSRR(dB)
Vout(mV)
Line Regulation VS Output Current
0.6
0.4
60
40
0.2
20
0
0
100
200
Iout(mA)
Iout(mA)
0
100
200
300
0
Iout(mA)
100
200
Iout(mA)
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NCT3703U
Dropout VS Temperature
Output Voltage VS Temperature
4.75
350
4.7
250
VOUT (mV)
Dropout (mV)
300
200
150
4.65
4.6
100
4.55
50
0
4.5
-20
0
20
40
60
80 100 120
-20
0
Temperature (℃)
20
40
60
80 100 120
Temperature (℃)
Quiescent Current VS Temperature
P.S.R.R VS Temperature
80
120
70
100
P.S.R.R(dB)
IQ (mV)
60
80
60
40
20
50
40
30
20
10
0
0
-20
0
20
40
60
80 100 120
-20
0
20
40
60
80 100 120
Temperature (℃)
Temperature (℃)
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PACKAGE DIMENSION
5pin SOT23 Package
D
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HE
E
b
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Y
L
L1
¾
TAPING SPECIFICATION
5pin SOT23 Package
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10. ORDERING INFORMATION
PART NUMBER
MARKING
VOUT
NCT3703U-A
3A00
ADJ
NCT3703U-12
3120
1.2V
NCT3703U-15
3150
1.5V
NCT3703U-18
3180
1.8V
NCT3703U-25
3250
2.5V
NCT3703U-28
3250
2.8V
NCT3703U-33
3330
3.3V
NCT3703U-475
3475
4.75V
NCT3703U-50
3500
5.0V
SUPPLIED AS
PACKAGE TYPE
PRODUCTION
FLOW
T Shape:
5 PIN SOT23
Commercial,
3,000 units/T&R
(Green package)
0℃ to +70℃
11. TOP MARKING SPECIFICATION
3XXX
1st Line: 3XXX
z
3: 300mA (NCT3703U)
z
XXX : Please check ordering information
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VERSION
DATE
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Important Notice
Nuvoton products are not designed, intended, authorized or warranted for use as components
in systems or equipment intended for surgical implantation, atomic energy control
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instruments, combustion control instruments, or for other applications intended to support or
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