SLVS543R August   2004  – October 2023 TL431 , TL432

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  1.   1
  2. 1 Features
  3. 2 Applications
  4. 3 Description
  5. 4 Revision History
  6. 5 Device Comparison Table
  7. 6 Pin Configuration and Functions
  8. 7 Specifications
    1. 7.1  Absolute Maximum Ratings
    2. 7.2  ESD Ratings
    3. 7.3  Thermal Information
    4. 7.4  Recommended Operating Conditions
    5. 7.5  Electrical Characteristics, TL431C, TL432C
    6. 7.6  Electrical Characteristics, TL431I, TL432I
    7. 7.7  Electrical Characteristics, TL431Q, TL432Q
    8. 7.8  Electrical Characteristics, TL431AC, TL432AC
    9. 7.9  Electrical Characteristics, TL431AI, TL432AI
    10. 7.10 Electrical Characteristics, TL431AQ, TL432AQ
    11. 7.11 Electrical Characteristics, TL431BC, TL432BC
    12. 7.12 Electrical Characteristics, TL431BI, TL432BI
    13. 7.13 Electrical Characteristics, TL431BQ, TL432BQ
    14. 7.14 Typical Characteristics
  9. 8 Parameter Measurement Information
    1. 8.1 Temperature Coefficient
    2. 8.2 Dynamic Impedance
  10. 9 Detailed Description
    1. 9.1 Overview
    2. 9.2 Functional Block Diagram
    3. 9.3 Feature Description
    4. 9.4 Device Functional Modes
      1. 9.4.1 Open Loop (Comparator)
      2. 9.4.2 Closed Loop
  11. 10Applications and Implementation
    1. 10.1 Application Information
    2. 10.2 Typical Applications
      1. 10.2.1 Comparator With Integrated Reference
        1. 10.2.1.1 Design Requirements
        2. 10.2.1.2 Detailed Design Procedure
          1. 10.2.1.2.1 Basic Operation
            1. 10.2.1.2.1.1 Overdrive
          2. 10.2.1.2.2 Output Voltage and Logic Input Level
            1. 10.2.1.2.2.1 Input Resistance
        3. 10.2.1.3 Application Curve
      2. 10.2.2 Shunt Regulator/Reference
        1. 10.2.2.1 Design Requirements
        2. 10.2.2.2 Detailed Design Procedure
          1. 10.2.2.2.1 Programming Output/Cathode Voltage
          2. 10.2.2.2.2 Total Accuracy
          3. 10.2.2.2.3 Stability
          4. 10.2.2.2.4 Start-Up Time
        3. 10.2.2.3 Application Curve
    3. 10.3 System Examples
    4. 10.4 Power Supply Recommendations
    5. 10.5 Layout
      1. 10.5.1 Layout Guidelines
      2. 10.5.2 Layout Example
  12. 11Device and Documentation Support
    1. 11.1 Device Nomenclature
    2. 11.2 Related Links
    3. 11.3 Receiving Notification of Documentation Updates
    4. 11.4 Support Resources
    5. 11.5 Trademarks
    6. 11.6 Electrostatic Discharge Caution
    7. 11.7 Glossary
  13. 12Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information

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Mechanical Data (Package|Pins)
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Orderable Information

9.3 Feature Description

TL43xx consists of an internal reference and amplifier that outputs a sink current base on the difference between the reference pin and the virtual internal pin. The sink current is produced by the internal Darlington pair, shown in the above schematic (Figure 9-2). A Darlington pair is used in order for this device to be able to sink a maximum current of 100 mA.

When operated with enough voltage headroom (≥ 2.5 V) and cathode current (IKA), TL431 forces the reference pin to 2.5 V. However, the reference pin can not be left floating, as it needs IREF ≥ 4 µA (please see Electrical Characteristics, TL431C, TL432C). This is because the reference pin is driven into an npn, which needs base current in order operate properly.

When feedback is applied from the Cathode and Reference pins, TL43xx behaves as a Zener diode, regulating to a constant voltage dependent on current being supplied into the cathode. This is due to the internal amplifier and reference entering the proper operating regions. The same amount of current needed in the above feedback situation must be applied to this device in open loop, servo or error amplifying implementations in order for it to be in the proper linear region giving TL43xx enough gain.

Unlike many linear regulators, TL43xx is internally compensated to be stable without an output capacitor between the cathode and anode. However, if it is desired to use an output capacitor Figure 7-18 can be used as a guide to assist in choosing the correct capacitor to maintain stability.