Standard Products
VRG8601 / 2 / 3 / 4 Rad Hard Dual Adjustable
Positive & Negative Voltage Regulator
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June 21, 2007
Common Features
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Positive Regulator Features
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Negative Regulator Features
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Radiation Total Dose
- 100KRad - VRG8601/2
- 30KRad - VRG8603/4
1.5A output current
Current limited
Line regulation .01% typ
Output short circuit protected
Thermal Shutdown
Packaging – Hermetic Metal
- Thru-Hole or Surface Mount
- 6 Leads, .65" x .42" x .200"
- Power Package
- Weight - 5 gm max
Military and Space Temperature Range
DESC SMD: 5962-05219 approved
Output voltage adjustable from
1.2V to 37V
Load regulation 0.1% typ
Ripple rejection 80dB typ
Output voltage adjustable range
-VRG8601/2 -1.2V to -27V
-VRG8603/4 -1.2V to -37V
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Load regulation 0.3% typ
Ripple rejection 77dB typ
NOTE: Aeroflex Plainview does not currently have a DSCC certified Radiation Hardened Assurance Program
DESCRIPTION
The positive (RH117) and a negative (RH137) voltage regulator are capable of supplying in excess of 1.5Amps over
the output voltage range as defined under recommended operating conditions. Each regulator is exceptionally easy to
set-up, requiring only 2 external resistors to set the output voltage. The module design has been optimized for
excellent regulation and low thermal transients. There is full electrical isolation between positive and negative
regulators and each to the package.
Further, the VRG8601/ 2/ 3/ 4 features internal current limiting, thermal shutdown and safe-area compensation,
making them virtually blowout-proof against overloads. The VRG8601/ 2/ 3/ 4 serves a wide variety of applications
including local on-card regulation, programmable output voltage regulation or precision current regulation.
The VRG8601/ 2/ 3/ 4 has been specifically designed to meet exposure to radiation environments. The VRG8601/ 3 is
configured for a Thru-Hole 6 lead metal power package and the VRG860 2/ 4 is configured for a Surface Mount 6 lead
metal power package. It is guaranteed operational from -55°C to +125°C. Available screened to MIL-STD-883, the
VRG8601/ 2/ 3/ 4 is ideal for demanding military and space applications.
1
ADJ
2
V
OUT
RH117
Positive
Regulator
V
IN
3
ADJ
V
OUT
RH137
Negative
Regulator
V
IN
5
6
4
BLOCK DIAGRAM / SCHEMATIC
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ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
PARAMETER
Operating (Junction) Temperature Range
Lead Temperature (soldering, 10 sec)
Storage Temperature Range
Input-Output Voltage Differential
Thermal Resistance (junction to case
Θ
JC
) each, Pos. & Neg.
ESD Rating
1/ Meets ESD testing per MIL-STD-883, method 3015, Class 1C.
NOTICE: Stresses above those listed under "Absolute Maximums Rating" may cause permanent damage to the device. These are stress rating
only; functional operation beyond the "Operation Conditions" is not recommended and extended exposure beyond the "Operation
Conditions" may effect device reliability.
RANGE
VRG8601/2
-55 to +150
300
-65 to +150
40 (Pos)
30 (Neg)
5
1.999
1/
TBD
40
VRG8603/4
UNITS
°C
°C
°C
V
°C/W
KV
RECOMMENDED OPERATING CONDITIONS
PARAMETER
Output Voltage Range
Positive Voltage Regulator
Negative Voltage Regulator
Case Operating Temperature Range
-1.2 to -22
-55 to +125
RANGE
VRG8601/2
1.2 to 37
-1.2 to -37
VRG8603/4
UNITS
V
DC
V
DC
°C
POSITIVE REGULATOR – ELECTRICAL PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS 1/
VRG8601/2
PARAMETER
SYM
CONDITIONS
MIN
Reference Voltage
Line Regulation 2/
Load Regulation 2/
Thermal Regulation
Ripple Rejection Ratio
Adjustment Pin Current
Adjustment Pin Current
Change
Minimum Load Current 3/
Current Limit
I
ADJ
V
REF
3V < (V
IN
- V
OUT
) < V
DIFF MAX
,
10mA < I
OUT
< I
MAX
3V < (V
IN
- V
OUT
) < V
DIFF MAX
,
I
OUT
= 10mA
10mA < I
OUT
< I
MAX
, V
OUT
< 5V
10mA < I
OUT
< I
MAX
, V
OUT
> 5V
I
OUT
= 1.5A, (V
IN
- V
OUT
) = 13.3V,
20ms Pulse, 20W
V
OUT
= 10V, f = 120Hz,
C
ADJ
= 10µF
1.20
-
-
-
-
66
-
10mA < I
OUT
< I
MAX
3.0V < (V
IN
- V
OUT
) < 40V,
I
OUT
= 10mA
I
MIN
I
MAX
(V
IN
- V
OUT
) = 40V
(V
IN
- V
OUT
) < 15V
(V
IN
- V
OUT
) = 40V, T
C
= +25°C
Long Term Stability 3/
Thermal Resistance, each
Regulator
(Junction to Case) 3/
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UNITS
MIN
1.20
-
-
-
-
66
-
-
-
-
1.5
0.30
-
-
MAX
1.30
0.05
15
1
0.07
-
100
5
5
5
-
-
1
5
V
%/V
mV
%
%/W
dB
µA
µA
mA
A
%
°C/W
MAX
1.30
0.02
15
0.3
0.07
-
100
5
5
5
-
-
1
5
Δ
V
OUT
Δ
V
IN
Δ
V
OUT
Δ
I
OUT
Δ
I
ADJ
-
-
-
1.5
0.30
-
-
Δ
V
OUT
Δ
T
IME
Θ
JC
T
A
= +125°C
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NEGATIVE REGULATOR – ELECTRICAL PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS 1/
CONDITIONS
PARAMETER
Reference Voltage
Line Regulation 2/
Load Regulation 2/
Thermal Regulation
Ripple Rejection
Adjustment Pin Current
Adjustment Pin Current
Change
I
ADJ
SYM
MIN
V
REF
3V < (V
IN
- V
OUT
) < V
DIFF MAX
10mA < I
OUT
< I
MAX
3V < (V
IN
- V
OUT
) < 30V,
3V < (V
IN
- V
OUT
) < 40V,
10mA < I
OUT
< I
MAX
, V
OUT
< 5V
10mA < I
OUT
< I
MAX
, V
OUT
> 5V
I
OUT
= 1.5A, (V
IN
- V
OUT
) = 13.3V,
20ms Pulse, 20W
V
OUT
= -10V, f = 120Hz,
C
ADJ
= 10µF
-1.200
-
-
-
-
-
66
-
10mA < I
OUT
< I
MAX
3V < (V
IN
- V
OUT
) < 30V
3V < (V
IN
- V
OUT
) < 40V,
T
C
= +25°C
Minimum Load Current 3/
I
MIN
(V
IN
- V
OUT
) = 30V
(V
IN
- V
OUT
) < 10V
(V
IN
- V
OUT
) = 40V
Current Limit
I
MAX
(V
IN
- V
OUT
) < 15V
(V
IN
- V
OUT
) = 30V, T
C
= +25°C
(V
IN
- V
OUT
) = 40V, T
C
= +25°C
Long Term Stability 3/
Thermal Resistance, each
Regulator
(Junction to Case) 3/
-
-
-
-
-
-
1.5
0.24
-
-
-
MAX
-1.300
0.02
-
25
0.5
0.02
-
100
5
5
-
5
3
-
-
-
-
1
5
MIN
-1.200
-
-
-
-
-
66
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1.5
-
0.24
-
-
MAX
-1.300
-
0.05
25
1
0.02
-
100
5
-
5
-
3
5
-
-
-
1
5
%
°C/W
A
mA
µA
µA
V
%/V
mV
%
%/W
dB
VRG8601/2
VRG8603/4
UNITS
Δ
V
OUT
Δ
V
IN
Δ
V
OUT
Δ
I
OUT
Δ
I
ADJ
Δ
V
OUT
Δ
T
IME
Θ
JC
T
A
= +125°C
Notes:
1. Unless otherwise specified, these specifications apply for post radiation, (Vin - Vout) = 5V, Iout = 0.5A and -55°C < Tc < +125°C.
2. Regulation is measured at a constant junction temperature, using pulse testing with a low duty cycle. Changes in output voltage due to
heating effects are covered under the specification for thermal regulation. Measurements taken at the output lead must be adjusted for lead
resistance.
3. Not tested. Shall be guaranteed to the specified limits.
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MAXIMUM POWER vs CASE TEMPERATURE
60
50
40
Maximum Power
Dissipation
(Watts)
30
20
Both Regulators
1 Regulator
10
0
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
140
Case Temperature (°C)
The maximum Power dissipation is limited by the thermal shutdown function of each regulator chip in the VRG860X. The graph
above represents the achievable power before the chip shuts down. The first line in the graph represents the maximum power
dissipation of the VRG860X with one regulator on (the other off) and the other line represents both regulators on dissipating
equal power. If both regulators are on and one regulator is dissipating more power that the other, the maximum power dissipation
of the VRG860X will fall between the two lines. This graph is based on the maximum junction temperature of 150°C and a
thermal resistance (
Θ
JC
) of 5°C/W.
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
V
IN
VRG860X
R1
ADJ
V
OUT
V
REF
= 1.25V, I
ADJ
= 50µA
+Reg = V
OUT
= V
REF
(1+R2/R1) + (I
ADJ
x R2)
-Reg = V
OUT
= -V
REF
(1+R2/R1) + (-I
ADJ
x R2)
Adjustable Regulator
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PACKAGE OUTLINE — THRU-HOLE POWER PACKAGE
.200
.100
.108
.123
ø
.010
CBA
ø
.145 THRU
2x .028
MAX.
M
.150 REF.
6
5
4
2° MAX. TYP.
.415
.2075
–C–
1
2
3
.720 ±.020
MEASURED
LEAD TIP
ESD/PIN 1
IDENT
.230 MIN
R.030 TYP.
4 PLCS
.415 SQ
.655
–B–
.122
±.003
.220 MAX.
±.005
–A–
ø
.010
BCA
.040
.030 DIA.
±.002
ø
.010
M
CBA
Notes:
1. Dimension Tolerance: ±.005 inches
2. Package contains BeO substrate
3. Case electrically isolated
PIN NUMBERS vs FUNCTION
PIN
1
2
3
4
5
6
FUNCTION
Positive ADJ
Positive V
OUT
Positive V
IN
Negative ADJ
Negative V
IN
Negative V
OUT
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