RP108J Series
Low Input Voltage 3A LDO Regulator
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OUTLINE
The RP108J is a CMOS-based voltage regulator IC featuring 3A output with low ON-resistance.
The RP108J consists of a voltage reference unit, an error amplifier, resistor-net for voltage setting, a fold-back
protection circuit, and a thermal shutdown circuit. The RP108J features both low supply current and high output
current, and the dropout voltage is much smaller than bi-polar's. The minimum input voltage is as low as 1.6V
and the output voltage can be set from 0.8V, therefore it can be connected with the DC/DC converter as the latter
power supply for high density LSI that is operated by low output voltage.
The output voltage of RP108J081x is externally adjustable by using external divide resistors. The CE pin of the
RP108J can switch the regulator to standby mode. In addition to a fold-back protection circuit, which is already
built in the conventional regulators, The RP108J contains a thermal shutdown circuit, a constant slope circuit as
a soft-start function and a reverse current protection circuit. Ceramic capacitors can be used.
FEATURES
Output Current ............................................................. Min. 3A
Supply Current ............................................................. Typ. 350A
Standby Current ........................................................... Typ. 2A
Input Voltage Range .................................................... 1.6V to 5.25V
Output Voltage Range.................................................. Fixed Output Voltage Type: 0.8V to 4.2V (0.1V steps)
* Refer to MARK INFORMATIONS for other voltages.
Adjustable Output Voltage Type: 0.8V to 4.2V
Output Voltage Accuracy.............................................. 1.0% (15mV accuracy, When VSET ≤ 1.5V)
Output Voltage Temperature-drift Coefficient ........... Typ. 100ppm/C
Ripple Rejection ........................................................... Typ. 65dB (f = 1kHz, VSET = 2.8V)
Dropout Voltage ........................................................... Typ. 0.51V (VSET=2.8V)
Line Regulation ............................................................ Typ. 0.1%/V
Package ....................................................................... TO-252-5-P2
Built-in Fold-back Protection Circuit ............................. Typ. 220mA
Built-in Thermal Shutdown Circuit................................ Stops at 165C
Built-in Constant Slope Circuit
Built-in Reverse Current Protection Circuit
Ceramic capacitors are recommended to be used with this IC ꞏꞏꞏꞏ 10F or more
APPLICATIONS
Power source for battery-powered equipments.
Power source for portable communication equipments such as cameras and VCRs.
Power source for electrical home appliances.
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BLOCK DIAGRAMS
RP108Jxx1B/E
VDD
RP108Jxx1D/F
VOUT
VDD
VOUT
VFB
VFB
Vref
Vref
Current Limit
Thermal Shutdown
Current Limit
Thermal Shutdown
CE
GND
CE
Reverse Detecter
GND
Reverse Detecter
SELECTION GUIDE
The output voltage, auto discharge function, and the soft-start time for the ICs can be selected at the user’s
request.
Product Name
RP108Jxx1(y) -T1-FE
Package
Quantity per Reel
Pb Free
Halogen Free
TO-252-5-P2
3,000 pcs
Yes
Yes
xx: The set output voltage (VSET) can be designated in the range of 0.8V(08) to 4.2V(42) in 0.1V steps.
y: If the output voltage includes the 3rd digit, indicate the digit of 0.01V.
(1.25V, 1.85V, 2.85V)
Ex. If the output voltage is 1.25V, RP108J1215-T1-FE.
If the output voltage is 1.85V, RP108J1815-T1-FE.
If the output voltage is 2.85V, RP108J2815-T1-FE.
: Designation of auto-discharge function at off state and the soft-start time
(B) No auto-discharge function, soft start time typ. 180 μs
(D) Auto-discharge function, soft start time typ. 180 μs
(E) No auto-discharge function, soft start time typ. 570 μs
(F) Auto-discharge function, soft start time typ. 570 μs
.
Auto-discharge function quickly lowers the output voltage to 0V, when the chip enable signal is switched from the active
mode to the standby mode, by releasing the electrical charge accumulated in the external capacitor.
Refer to CONSTANT SLOPE CIRCUIT for detailed information on the difference of soft-start time and its effect.
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PIN DESCRIPTIONS
TO-252-5-P2
1
2
3
4
5
TO-252-5-P2
Pin No.
Symbol
Description
1
CE
Chip Enable Pin ("H" Active)
2
VDD
Input Pin
3
GND
Ground Pin
4
VOUT
Output Pin
5
VFB
Feedback Pin
*1The tab on the bottom of the package enhances thermal performance and is electrically connected to GND
(substrate level). It is recommended that the tab be connected to the ground plane on the board, or otherwise
be left floating.
The VOUT pin should be connected to the VFB pin when using RP108J as an internal fixed output voltage type.
In case of using RP108J as an external adjustable type, please refer to "Adjustable Output Voltage Type
Settings".
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ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
Symbol
Item
Rating
Unit
6.0
V
V
VIN
Input Voltage
VCE
Input Voltage (CE Input Pin)
0.3 to 6.0
VFB
Input Voltage (VFB Pin)
0.3 to 6.0
V
VOUT
Output Voltage
0.3 to VIN0.3
V
High Wattage Land Pattern
3800
Standard Land Pattern
1900
PD
Power Dissipation (TO-252-5P2)*1
Ta
Operating Temperature
40 to 85
C
Storage Temperature
55 to 125
C
Tstg
mV
*1 For Power Dissipation, please refer to PACKAGE INFORMATION.
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
Electronic and mechanical stress momentarily exceeded absolute maximum ratings may cause the
permanent damages and may degrade the life time and safety for both device and system using the device
in the field. The functional operation at or over these absolute maximum ratings are not assured.
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ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
VIN = VSET +1.0V, IOUT 1mA, CIN COUT 10μF, unless otherwise noted.
The specifications surrounded by
are guaranteed by design engineering at - 40C ≤ Ta ≤85C.
RP108Jxx1B/D/E/F
Symbol
(Ta25C)
Item
Conditions
Ta = 25ºC
VOUT
Output Voltage
-40ºC ≤ Ta ≤ 85ºC
ILIM
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Unit
VSET > 1.5V
0.99
1.01
V
VSET ≤ 1.5V
-15
15
mV
VSET > 1.5V
0.97
1.02
V
VSET ≤ 1.5V
-45
30
mV
Output Current Limit
3.0
A
1mA ≤ IOUT ≤ 300mA
-15
2.0
20
1mA ≤ IOUT ≤ 3000mA
-70
3.0
50
VOUT/
IOUT
Load regulation
VDIF
Dropout Voltage
ISS
Supply Current
IOUT = 0mA
350
500
A
Istandby
Standby Current
VCE = 0V
2.0
5.0
A
VOUT
/VIN
Line Regulation
VSET 0.5V ≤ VIN ≤ 5.25V, IOUT=1mA
(When VSET ≤ 1.1V, VIN = 1.6V)
0.10
0.15
%/V
VIN
Input Voltage1
5.25
V
RR
Ripple Rejection
mV
Please refer to Dropout Voltage on the next page.
1.6
f = 1kHz,
Ripple 0.2Vp-p
IOUT =100mA
VSET ≤ 2.8V
65
dB
VSET > 2.8V
55
dB
Output Voltage
-40C ≤ Ta ≤ 85ºC
Temperature Coefficient
100
ppm
/ºC
ISC
Short Current Limit
220
mA
IPD
CE Pull-down Current
VCEH
CE Input Voltage "H"
VCEL
CE Input Voltage "L"
VOUT
/Ta
en
TTSD
TTSR
RLOW
IREV
Output Noise
Thermal Shutdown
Temperature
Thermal Shutdown
Released Temperature
Auto-discharge
Nch Tr. ON Resistance
(D/F version)
Reverse Current Limit
VOUT = 0V
0.3
0.6
1.0
A
V
0.4
V
BW = 10Hz to 100kHz
70
Vrms
Junction Temperature
165
ºC
Junction Temperature
95
ºC
VIN = 4.0V, VCE = 0V
30
Ω
VOUT > 0.5V, 0V ≤ VIN ≤ 5.25V
10
A
All test items listed under Electrical Characteristics are done under the pulse load condition (Tj ≈ Ta = 25ºC)
except Ripple Rejection, Output Voltage Temperature Coefficient, Output Noise and Thermal Shutdown.
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The maximum input voltage listed under Electrical Characteristics is 5.25V. If for any reason the input voltage
exceeds 5.25V, it has to be no more than 5.5V with 500 cumulative operating hours.
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The specifications surrounded by
are guaranteed by design engineering at - 40C ≤ Ta ≤85C.
Dropout Voltage by Output Voltage
Output Voltage
VSET (V)
(Ta25C)
Dropout Voltage
VDIF (V)
Typ.
Max.
0.8 ≤ VSET < 0.9
0.910
1.110
0.9 ≤ VSET < 1.0
0.865
1.000
1.0 ≤ VSET < 1.1
0.810
0.950
0.755
0.895
0.720
0.840
1.5 ≤ VSET < 2.5
0.630
0.760
2.5 ≤ VSET < 3.3
0.510
0.600
3.3 ≤ VSET ≤ 4.2
0.480
0.560
1.1 ≤ VSET < 1.2
1.2 ≤ VSET < 1.5
Condition
IOUT3000mA
RECOMMENDED OPERATING CONDITIONS (ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS)
All of electronic equipment should be designed that the mounted semiconductor devices operate within the
recommended operating conditions. The semiconductor devices cannot operate normally over the
recommended operating conditions, even if when they are used over such conditions by momentary
electronic noise or surge. And the semiconductor devices may receive serious damage when they continue
to operate over the recommended operating conditions.
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TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
VDD
VOUT
VOUT
RP108Jxx1x
C1
C2
VFB
CE
GND
Typical Application
VDD
RP108J081x
C1
VOUT
VOUT
R1
C2
VFB
R2
CE
GND
Typical application for adjustable output voltage type
External Components:
Symbol
Descriptions
C1, C2
10F (Ceramic), CM21X7R106M06AB, KYOCERA
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TECHNICAL NOTES
When using the RP108J as an internally fixed output voltage type, please connect the VOUT pin to the VFB pin.
However, when using it as the Adjustable Output Voltage Type, The output voltage of the externally adjustable
output voltage type should be set to 4.2V or less. Also, total resistors value of R1 and R2 should be 20k or less.
Phase Compensation
In the IC, phase compensation is made for securing stable operation even if the load current is varied. For this
purpose, use a 10μF or more capacitor C2.
In case of using a tantalum capacitor and its ESR is large, the output may be unstable. Therefore, select C2
carefully considering its frequency characteristics.
The recommended temperature characteristics for C1 and C2 capacitors are the followings.
B Characteristics: Temperature range from 25C to 85C, Capacitance change of 10%
X5R Characteristics: Temperature range from 55C to 85C, Capacitance change of 15%
X7R Characteristics: Temperature range from 55C to 125C, Capacitance change of 15%
The recommended capacitor’s tolerable voltage is twice as large as the voltage of use (C1: Input voltage,
C2: Output voltage). The upper limit of the capacitance value for C2 is 100F.
However, the increase of C2 leads to the increase of inrush current. Refer to CONSTANT SLOPE CIRCUIT for
detailed information.
PCB Layout
Make VDD and GND lines sufficient. If their impedance is high, noise pickup or unstable operation may result.
Connect a capacitor C1 with a capacitance value as much as 10μF or more between VDD and GND pin, and
as close as possible to the pins.
Set external components, especially the output capacitor C2, as close as possible to the ICs and make wiring
as short as possible.
Transient Response
When using the Adjustable Output Voltage Type, the transient response could be affected by the external
resistors. Evaluate the circuit taking the actual conditions of use into account.
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ADUSTABLE OUTPUT VOLTAGE TYPE SETTINGS
Output Voltage Setting Method
RP108J081x can be adjusted the output voltage by using the external divider resistors.
If the VFB voltage fixed into the IC is described as SetVFB, the output voltage can be set by using the following
equations
SetVFB is equal to 0.8V. The VOUT pin of RP108J081x should be connected to the VFB pin.
VOUT
R1
I1
VFB
RIC
GND
VOUT
IIC
R2
I2
SetVFB
I1IIC I2 .................................................................................................................................. (1)
I2 SetVFB / R2......................................................................................................................... (2)
Thus,
I1IIC SetVFB /R2.................................................................................................................... (3)
Therefore,
VOUT SetVFB R1 I1 ............................................................................................................ (4)
Put Equation (3) into Equation (4), then
VOUT ........................................................................................................................................................ SetVFB R1(IIC SetVFB / R2)
SetVFB (1+R1R2) R1 IIC....................................................................................... (5)
In Equation (5), R1x IIC is the error-causing factor in VOUT.
As for IIC,
IIC SetVFB / RIC ........................................................................................................................ (6)
Therefore, the error-causing factor R1x IIC can be described as follows.
R1IIC .................................................................................................................................................................................... R1 SetVFB / RIC
SetVFB R1 / RIC ......................................................................................................... (7)
For better accuracy, choosing R1 (