REG103

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500-mA, 15-V, low-dropout voltage regulator with power good & enable

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Output options Adjustable Output, Fixed Output Iout (max) (A) 0.5 Vin (max) (V) 15 Vin (min) (V) 2.7 Vout (max) (V) 5.5 Vout (min) (V) 1.3 Fixed output options (V) 2.5, 3, 3.3, 5 Noise (µVrms) 33 Iq (typ) (mA) 1 Thermal resistance θJA (°C/W) 150 Rating Catalog Load capacitance (min) (µF) 0 Regulated outputs (#) 1 Features Enable, Power good Accuracy (%) 2 PSRR at 100 KHz (dB) 20 Dropout voltage (Vdo) (typ) (mV) 115 Operating temperature range (°C) -40 to 85
Output options Adjustable Output, Fixed Output Iout (max) (A) 0.5 Vin (max) (V) 15 Vin (min) (V) 2.7 Vout (max) (V) 5.5 Vout (min) (V) 1.3 Fixed output options (V) 2.5, 3, 3.3, 5 Noise (µVrms) 33 Iq (typ) (mA) 1 Thermal resistance θJA (°C/W) 150 Rating Catalog Load capacitance (min) (µF) 0 Regulated outputs (#) 1 Features Enable, Power good Accuracy (%) 2 PSRR at 100 KHz (dB) 20 Dropout voltage (Vdo) (typ) (mV) 115 Operating temperature range (°C) -40 to 85
SOIC (D) 8 29.4 mm² 4.9 x 6 SOT-223 (DCQ) 6 45.89 mm² 6.5 x 7.06 TO-263 (KTT) 5 154.8384 mm² 10.16 x 15.24
  • NEW DMOS TOPOLOGY:
    Ultra Low Dropout Voltage:
    115mV Typ at 500mA and 3.3V Output
    Output Capacitor NOT Required for Stability
  • FAST TRANSIENT RESPONSE
  • VERY LOW NOISE: 33µVrms
  • HIGH ACCURACY: ±2% max
  • HIGH EFFICIENCY:
    IGND = 1mA at IOUT = 500mA
    Not Enabled: IGND = 0.5µA
  • 2.5V, 2.7V, 3.0V, 3.3V, 5.0V, AND ADJUSTABLE OUTPUT VERSIONS
  • FOLDBACK CURRENT LIMIT
  • THERMAL PROTECTION
  • OUTPUT VOLTAGE ERROR INDICATOR(1)
  • SMALL SURFACE-MOUNT PACKAGES: SOT223-5, DDPAK-5, SO-8
  • APPLICATIONS
    • PORTABLE COMMUNICATION DEVICES
    • BATTERY-POWERED EQUIPMENT
    • PERSONAL DIGITAL ASSISTANTS
    • MODEMS
    • BAR-CODE SCANNERS
    • BACKUP POWER SUPPLIES

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  • NEW DMOS TOPOLOGY:
    Ultra Low Dropout Voltage:
    115mV Typ at 500mA and 3.3V Output
    Output Capacitor NOT Required for Stability
  • FAST TRANSIENT RESPONSE
  • VERY LOW NOISE: 33µVrms
  • HIGH ACCURACY: ±2% max
  • HIGH EFFICIENCY:
    IGND = 1mA at IOUT = 500mA
    Not Enabled: IGND = 0.5µA
  • 2.5V, 2.7V, 3.0V, 3.3V, 5.0V, AND ADJUSTABLE OUTPUT VERSIONS
  • FOLDBACK CURRENT LIMIT
  • THERMAL PROTECTION
  • OUTPUT VOLTAGE ERROR INDICATOR(1)
  • SMALL SURFACE-MOUNT PACKAGES: SOT223-5, DDPAK-5, SO-8
  • APPLICATIONS
    • PORTABLE COMMUNICATION DEVICES
    • BATTERY-POWERED EQUIPMENT
    • PERSONAL DIGITAL ASSISTANTS
    • MODEMS
    • BAR-CODE SCANNERS
    • BACKUP POWER SUPPLIES

All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

The REG103 is a family of low-noise, low-dropout, linear regulators with low ground pin current. Its new DMOS topology provides significant improvement over previous designs, including low-dropout voltage (only 115mV typ at full load), and better transient performance. In addition, no output capacitor is required for stability, unlike conventional low-dropout regulators that are difficult to compensate and require expensive low ESR capacitors greater than 1µF.

Typical ground pin current is only 1mA (at IOUT = 500mA) and drops to 0.5µA in not enabled mode. Unlike regulators with PNP pass devices, quiescent current remains relatively constant over load variations and under dropout conditions. The REG103 has very low output noise (typically 33µVrms for VOUT = 3.3V with CNR = 0.01µF), making it ideal for use in portable communications equipment. On-chip trimming results in high output voltage accuracy. Accuracy is maintained over temperature, line, and load variations. Key parameters are tested over the specified temperature range (–40°C to +85°C).

The SO-8 version of the REG103 has an ERROR\ pin that provides a power good flag, indicating the regulator is in regulation. The REG103 is well protected—internal circuitry provides a current limit that protects the load from damage. Thermal protection circuitry keeps the chip from being damaged by excessive temperature. In addition to the SO-8 package, the REG103 is also available in the DDPAK and the SOT223-5.

The REG103 is a family of low-noise, low-dropout, linear regulators with low ground pin current. Its new DMOS topology provides significant improvement over previous designs, including low-dropout voltage (only 115mV typ at full load), and better transient performance. In addition, no output capacitor is required for stability, unlike conventional low-dropout regulators that are difficult to compensate and require expensive low ESR capacitors greater than 1µF.

Typical ground pin current is only 1mA (at IOUT = 500mA) and drops to 0.5µA in not enabled mode. Unlike regulators with PNP pass devices, quiescent current remains relatively constant over load variations and under dropout conditions. The REG103 has very low output noise (typically 33µVrms for VOUT = 3.3V with CNR = 0.01µF), making it ideal for use in portable communications equipment. On-chip trimming results in high output voltage accuracy. Accuracy is maintained over temperature, line, and load variations. Key parameters are tested over the specified temperature range (–40°C to +85°C).

The SO-8 version of the REG103 has an ERROR\ pin that provides a power good flag, indicating the regulator is in regulation. The REG103 is well protected—internal circuitry provides a current limit that protects the load from damage. Thermal protection circuitry keeps the chip from being damaged by excessive temperature. In addition to the SO-8 package, the REG103 is also available in the DDPAK and the SOT223-5.

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* Data sheet DMOS 500mA Low-Dropout Regulator datasheet (Rev. D) 22 Sep 2005
Application note LDO Noise Demystified (Rev. B) PDF | HTML 18 Aug 2020
Application note LDO PSRR Measurement Simplified (Rev. A) PDF | HTML 09 Aug 2017
Application note Packaging Limits Range of Linear Regulators 08 May 2010
User guide DEM-SOT223LDO Demonstration Fixture 15 Oct 2003
User guide DEM-TO263LDO Demonstration Fixture 15 Oct 2003
More literature DMOS Delivers Dramatic Performance Gains to LDO Regulators (EDN mag) 14 Feb 2001

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DEM-SOT223LDO — DEM-SOT223LDO Compatible with Most Positive Output LDOs in SOT223 (DCQ) Package

The Texas Instruments DEM-SOT223LDO demonstration module (DEM) helps designers evaluate the operation and performance of Texas Instruments low-dropout regulators (LDOs).  This module is compatible with most positive output LDOs offered in the SOT223 (DCQ) package.

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The purpose of this EVM is to facilitate evaluation of the TPS793xx family of LDO regulators. Each EVM package contains one SLVP191 test board, with either a TPS79301DBV linear regulator or a TPS79328DBV linear regulator, as well as supporting passive components. The TPS79301DBV adjustable device (...)

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