TS4274
400mA Ultra Low Dropout Fixed Voltage Regulator
TO-220
TO-263
2
(D PAK)
TO-252
(DPAK)
SOT-223
Pin Definition:
1. Input
2. Ground
3. Output
General Description
The TS4274 series of fixed-voltage monolithic micro-power voltage regulators is designed for a wide range of
applications. This device excellent choice of use in battery-power application. Furthermore, the quiescent current
increases on slightly at dropout, which prolongs battery life.
This series of fixed-voltage regulators features very low ground current (200uA Typ.) and very low drop output voltage
(600mV at 400mA). This includes a tight initial tolerance of 2% typ., and very low output temperature coefficient.
Features
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Dropout voltage typically 0.6V @Io=400mA
Output current up to 400mA
Output voltage trimmed before assembly
Load dump protection
Internal current limit
Thermal shutdown protection
Ordering Information
Part No.
TS4274CZxx C0
TS4274CMxx RN
TS4274CPxx RO
Package
TO-220
TO-263
TO-252
Packing
50pcs / Tube
800pcs / 13” Reel
2.5Kpcs / 13” Reel
Block Diagram
TS4274CWxx RP
SOT-223
2.5Kpcs / 13” Reel
Note: Where
xx
denotes voltage option, available are
12=
12V
50=
5.0V
33=
3.3V
25=
2.5V
18=
1.8V
Absolute Maximum Rating
Parameter
Input Supply Voltage
Operation Input Supply Voltage
Power Dissipation
Junction Temperature Range
Operating Temperature Range
Storage Temperature Range
Symbol
V
IN
V
OPR
P
D
T
J
T
OPR
T
STG
Limit
-18 ~ +35
26
Internally Limited
+150
-40 ~ + 85
-65 ~ +150
Unit
V
V
W
o
o
o
C
C
C
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400mA Ultra Low Dropout Fixed Voltage Regulator
Electrical Characteristics
( V
IN
=V
OUT
+1V, I
L
=5mA, C
O
=10uF, T
A
=25
o
C
, unless otherwise noted)
Parameter
Output Voltage
Input Supply Voltage
Output Voltage Temperature Coefficient
Line Regulation
Load Regulation
Dropout Voltage (Note 4)
Vo+1V
≤
V
IN
≤
26V
5mA
≤
I
L
≤
400mA
I
L
=100mA
I
L
=250mA
I
L
=400mA
I
L
=100uA
Quiescent Current (Note 5)
Short Circuit Current (Note 6)
Output Noise,
10Hz to 100KHz, I
L
=10mA
Power Supply Ripple Rejection
I
L
=250mA
I
L
=400mA
V
OUT
=0
C
L
=2.2uF
C
L
=3.3uF
C
L
=33uF
F=100Hz, Vr=0.5Vss
Conditions
5mA
≤
I
L
≤
500mA,
Vo+1V
≤
V
IN
≤
26V
Min
2.40
3.17
4.80
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Typ
2.5
3.3
5.0
--
50
0.05
0.2
100
300
500
200
10
25
600
500
350
120
60
Max
2.60
3.43
5.20
26
150
0.5
2.0
200
400
600
300
15
35
900
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Unit
V
V
ppm/ C
%
%
mV
uA
mA
mA
mA
uVrms
dB
o
Thermal Performance
Condition
Thermal Resistance
Junction to Ambient
Package type
TO-220
TO-263
TO-252
Typ
60
80
150
o
Unit
C/W
SOT-223
170
Note 1: Absolute Maximum Rating is limits beyond which damage to the device may occur. For guaranteed
specifications and test conditions see the electrical characteristics.
Note 2: Maximum positive supply voltage of 35V must be limited duration (<100mS) and duty cycle (<1%).
Note 3: The maximum allowable power dissipation is a function of the maximum junction temperature, T
J
, the junction
to ambient thermal resistance,
θ
JA
, and the ambient temperature, Ta. Exceeding the maximum allowable
power dissipation will cause excessive die temperature, and the regulator will go into thermal shutdown. The
effective value of
θ
JA
can be reduced by using a heatsink.
Note 3: Dropout voltage is defined as the input to output differential at which the output voltage drops 2% below its
nominal value measured at 1V differential.
Note 4: Ground pin current is the regulator quiescent current. The total current drawn from the source is the sum of the
ground pin current and output load current.
Note 5: Output current will decrease with increasing temperature, but it will be not dropped below 400mA at the
maximum specified temperature.
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400mA Ultra Low Dropout Fixed Voltage Regulator
Application Information
The TS4274 series is a high performance with low dropout voltage regulator suitable for moderate to high current and
voltage regulator application. Its 600mV(typ) dropout voltage at full load and over temperature makes it especially
valuable in battery power systems and as high efficiency noise filters in post regulator applications. Unlike normal NPN
transistor design, where the base to emitter voltage drop and collector to emitter saturation voltage limit the minimum
dropout voltage, dropout performance of the PNP output of these devices is limited only by low Vce saturation voltage.
The TS4274 series is fully protected from damage due to fault conditions. Linear current limiting is provided. Output
current during overload conditions is constant. Thermal shutdown the device when the die temperature exceeds the
maximum safe operating temperature. Transient protection allows device survival even when the input voltage spikes
above and below nominal. The output structure of these regulators allows voltages in excess of the desired output
voltage to be applied without reverse current flow.
Typical Application Circuit
Output Capacitor
The TS4274 series requires an output capacitor to maintain stability and improve transient response. Proper capacitor
selection is important to ensure proper operation. The output capacitor selection is dependent upon the ESR of the
output capacitor the maintain stability. When the output capacitor is 10uF or greater, the output capacitor should have
an ESR less than 2 ohm. This will improve transient response as well as promoted stability. Ultra low ESR capacitors
(<100mohm), such as ceramic chip capacitors may promote instability. These very low ESR levels may cause an
oscillation and/or under damped transient response. A low ESR solid tantalum capacitor works extremely well and
provides good transient response and stability over temperature. Aluminum electrolytic can also be used, as long as
the ESR of the capacitor is <2ohm. The value of the output capacitor can be increased without limit. Higher
capacitance values help to improved transient response and ripple rejection and reduce output noise.
Minimum Load Current
The TS4274 series is specified between finite loads. If the output current is too small leakage currents dominate and
the output voltage rises. A 1mA minimum load current is necessary for proper regulation.
Input Capacitor
An input capacitor of 1uF or greater is recommended when the device is more that 4 inches away from the bulk AC
supply capacitance or when the supply is a battery. Small and surface mount ceramic chip capacitors can be used for
bypassing. Larger values will help to improve ripple rejection by bypassing the input to the regulator, further improving
the integrity of the output voltage.
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Application Information (Continue)
Thermal Characteristics
A heatsink may be required depending on the maximum power dissipation and maximum ambient temperature of the
application. Under all possible operating conditions, the junction temperature must be within the range specified under
absolute maximum ratings. To determine if the heatsink is required, the power dissipated by the regulator, P
D
must be
calculated.
The below formula shows the voltages and currents for calculating the P
D
in the regulator:
IIN = IL / IG
P
D
= (V
IN
-V
OUT
) * I
L
+ (V
IN
) * I
G
Ex. P
D
= (3.3V-2.5V) * 0.5A + 3.3V * 11mA
= 400mW + 36mW
= 436mW
Remark: I
L
is output load current,
I
G
is ground current.
V
IN
is input voltage
V
OUT
is output voltage
The next parameter which must be calculated is the maximum allowable temperature rise.
TR(max) is calculated by the using to formula:
TR(max) = TJ(max) – TA(max)
Where: TJ(max) is the maximum allowable junction temperature, which is 125 C for commercial grade parts. T
A
(max)
is the maximum ambient temperature which will be encountered in the application.
Using the calculated values for TR(max) and PD, the maximum allowable value for the junction to ambient thermal
resistance,
θ
JA
, can now be found:
θ
JA
= TR(max) / PD
IMPORTANT: if the maximum allowable value for is found to be
≥60
C /W for the TO-220 package,
≥80
C/W for the
o
o
TO-263 package,
≥150
C/W for the TO-252 package, or
≥170
C /W for the SOT-223 package, no heatsink is needed
since the package alone will dissipate enough heat to satisfy these requirements. If the calculated value for
θ
JA
falls
below these limits, a heatsink is required.
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400mA Ultra Low Dropout Fixed Voltage Regulator
Application Information (Continue)
Figure 1 – D PAK Thermal Resistance and Maximum Power
Dissipation vs. P.C.B Copper Length
2
Figure 2 – DPAK Thermal Resistance and Maximum Power
Dissipation vs. P.C.B Copper Length
Figure 3 – SOT-223 Thermal Resistance and Maximum Power
Dissipation vs. P.C.B Copper Length
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