SCD8609 Rev E
DESCRIPTION
The Aeroflex Plainview VRG8609/10 consists of tw o negative (RH 137) voltage regulato rs each 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 the regulators and each regulator to the package.
Further, the VRG8609/10 features internal current limiting, thermal shutdown and safe-area compensation, making
them virtually blowout-proof against overloads. The VRG8609/10 serves a wide variety of applications including
local on-card regulation, programmab le output voltage regulation or precision current regulation.
The VRG8609/10 has been specifically designed to meet exposure to radiation environments. The VRG8609 is
configured for a Thru-Hole 6 lead metal power package and the VRG8610 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
VRG8609/10 is ideal for demanding military and space applications.
For detailed performance characteristic curves, applications information and typical applications see the
latest Linear Technology Corporation®data sheets for their RH/LT137, which is available on-line at
www.linear.com.
VRG8609/10
Radiation Tolerant
5
VIN
ADJ
VOUT
4
3
VIN
ADJ
VOUT
1
FIGURE 1 – BLOCK DIAGRAM / SCHEMATIC
September 9, 2011
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Standard Products
2 6
Dual Adjustable Negative Voltage Regulators
RH137
Negative
Regulator
RH137
Negative
Regulator
FEATURES
❑Manufactured using Linear Technology Corporation ® Space Qualified RH137 die
❑Radiation performance
- Total dose: 100 krads(Si),
Dose rate = 50 - 300 rads(Si)/s
- ELDRS: 50 kreds(Si),
Dose rate < 10 mrads(Si)/S
❑Thermal shutdown
❑Output voltage adjust able: -1.25V to -27V
❑3-Terminal
❑Output current: 1.5A
❑Voltage reference: -1.25V
❑Load regulation: 1.0% max
❑Line regulation: 0.05% max
❑Ripple rejection: >66dB
❑Packaging – Hermetic metal
- Thru-hole or Surface mount
- 6 Leads, .655"L x .415"W x .200"Ht
- Power package
- Weigh t - 5 gm m a x
❑Designed for aerospace and high reliability space
applications
❑Aeroflex Plainview’s Radiation Hardness Assurance Plan is DLA Certified to MIL-PRF-38534, Appendix G.
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ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
PARAMETER RANGE UNITS
Operating (Junction) Temperature Range -55 to +150 C
Lead Temperature (soldering, 10 sec) 300 °C
Storage Temperature Range -65 to +150 C
Input-Output Voltage Differential 30 (Neg) V
Thermal Resistance (junction to case JC) each, Pos. & Neg. 5°C/W
ESD Rating 1.999 1/ KV
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.
RECOMMENDED OPERATING CONDITIONS
PARAMETER RANGE UNITS
Output Voltage Range -1.3 to -27 VDC
Case Operating Temperature Range -55 to +125 °C
ELECTRICAL PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS 1/
PARAMETER SYM CONDITIONS (P PMAXMIN MAX UNITS
Reference Voltage 4/VREF 3V < (VIN - VOUT) < VDIFF MAX, 10mA < IOUT < IMAX -1.200 -1.300 V
Line Regulation 2/, 4/3V < (VIN - VOUT) < 30V, - 0.05 %/V
Load Regulation 2/, 4/10mA < IOUT < IMAX, VOUT < 5V
10mA < IOUT < IMAX, VOUT > 5V -
-50
1.0 mV
%
Thermal Regulation IOUT = 1.5A, (VIN - VOUT) = 13.3V, 20ms Pulse, 20W,
TC = +25°C -0.02%/W
Ripple Rejection VOUT = -10V, f = 120Hz, CADJ = 10µF 66 - dB
Adjustment Pin Current 4/IADJ IOUT = 10mA, 3V < (VIN - VOUT) < 30V - 100 µA
Adjustment Pin Current
Change 4/IADJ 3V < (VIN - VOUT) < 30V, 10mA < IOUT < IMAX -5µA
Minimum Load Cur rent 3/ 4/IMIN (VIN - VOUT) = 30V - 5 mA
(VIN - VOUT) < 10V - 3
Current Limit 4/, 5/IMAX (VIN - VOUT) < 15V 1.5 - A
(VIN - VOUT) = 30V, TC = +25°C 0.24 -
Long Term Stability 3/TC = +125°C - 1 %
Thermal Resistance, each
Regulator
(Junction to Case) 3/JC -5°C/W
Notes:
1/ Unless otherwise specified, these specifications apply for, (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 spec ified limits.
4/ Specification derated to reflect High Dose Rate (1019 condition A) to 100krads(Si) and Low Dose Rate (1019 condition D) to
50krads(Si), @ +25°C.
5/ Pulsed @ < 10% duty cycle @ +25°C.
VOUT
VIN
VOUT
IOUT
VOUT
TIME
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SCD8609 Rev E 9/9/11 Aeroflex Plainview
The maximum Power dissipation is limited by the thermal shutdown function of each regulator chip in the VRG8609/10. 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 VRG8609/10 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 VRG8609/10 will fall between the two lines. This graph is based on the maximum junction temperature of
150°C and a thermal resistance (JC) of 5°C/W.
60
50
40
30
20
10
0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140
Case Temperature (°C)
1 Regulator
0
Both Regulators
Maximum Power
Dissipation
(Watts)
IADJ = 50µAVREF = 1.25V,
-Reg = VOUT = -VREF (1+R2/R1) + (-IADJ x R2)
Adjustable Regulator
VRG8609/10
VIN VOUT
ADJ
R1
R2
VREF
FIGURE 2 – MAXIMUM POWER vs CASE TEMPERATURE
FIGURE 3 – TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
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TABLE I – PIN NUMBERS vs FUNCTION
PIN FUNCTION
1 NEG_ADJ_1
2NEG_V
OUT_1
3NEG_V
IN_1
4 NEG_ADJ_2
5NEG_V
IN_2
6NEG_V
OUT_2
.108
.200
.100
.123
ø.145 THRU
.415
.2075
R.065 TYP.
4 PLCS .655
.415 SQ
±.003
.220 MAX.
±.005
.040
±.002
.030 DIA.
.150 REF. 2° MAX. TYP.
±.020
.720
MEASURED
LEAD TIP
IDENT
ESD/PIN 1
–B–
–A–
–C–
ø.010 B C A
M
ø.010 C B A
FIGURE 4 – PACKAGE OUTLINE — THRU-HOLE POWER PACKAGE
3
456
21
2x .028
M
ø.010 C B A
.230 MIN
Notes:
1. Dimension Tolerance: ±.005 inches
2. Package contains BeO substrate
3. Case electrically isolated
.122
MAX.
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TABLE II – PIN NUMBERS vs FUNCTION
PIN FUNCTION
1 NEG_ADJ_1
2NEG_V
OUT_1
3NEG_V
IN_1
4 NEG_ADJ_2
5NEG_V
IN_2
6NEG_V
OUT_2
.108
.200
.100
.123
ø.145 THRU
.415
.2075
R.065 TYP.
4 PLCS .655
.415 SQ
±.003
.220 MAX.
±.005
.040 ±.002
.030 DIA.
.122
.150 REF.
±.020.886
IDENT
ESD/PIN 1
–B–
–A–
–C–
ø.010 B C A
M
ø.010 C B A
Notes:
FIGURE 5 – PACKAGE OUTLINE — SURFACE MOUNT POWER PACKAGE
1. Dimension Tolerance: ±.005 inches
2. Package contains BeO substrate
3
456
21
2x .028
M
ø.010 C B A
.020
.060
3. Case electrically isolated
MAX.
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ORDERING INFORMATION
MODEL DLA SMD # SCREENING PACKAGE
VRG8609-7 - Commercial Flow, +25°C testing only
6 Lead
Thru-Hole
Power Pkg
VRG8609-S - Military Temperature, -55°C to +125°C
Screened in accordance with the individual Test Methods
of MIL-STD-883 for Space Applications
VRG8609-201-1S 5962-0521904KXC In accordance with DLA SMD
VRG8609-201-2S 5962-0521904KXA
VRG8609-901-1S 5962R0521904KXC In accordance with DLA Certified RHA Program Plan
to RHA level "R", 100 krads(Si)
VRG8609-901-2S 5962R0521904KXA
VRG8610-7 - Commercial Flow, +25°C testing only
6 Lead
Surface Mount
Power Pkg
VRG8610-S - Military Temperature, -55°C to +125°C
Screened in accordance with the individual Test Methods
of MIL-STD-883 for Space Applications
VRG8610-201-1S 5962-0521904KYC In accordance with DLA SMD
VRG8610-201-2S 5962-0521904KYA
VRG8610-901-1S 5962R0521904KYC In accordance with DLA Certified RHA Program Plan
to RHA level "R", 100 krads(Si)
VRG8610-901-2S 5962R0521904KYA
