DMOS
500mA Low-Dropout Regulator
FEATURES
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:
33
µ
Vrms
HIGH ACCURACY: ±2% max
HIGH EFFICIENCY:
I
GND
= 1mA at I
OUT
= 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
DESCRIPTION
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 main-
tained 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 cir-
cuitry 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.
REG103
(Fixed Voltage
Versions)
ENABLE
Gnd
0.1µFCOUT(2)
+
+VOUT
VIN
NR
NR = Noise Reduction
ERROR(1) ERROR1)
REG103-A
Gnd
ENABLE
0.1µF
+COUT(2)
+
VOUT
VIN
R2
R1
Adj
REG103
REG103
REG103
REG103
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NOTE: (1) SO-8 Package Only. (2) Optional.
REG103
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ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS(1)
Supply Input Voltage, VIN .......................................................–0.3V to 16V
Enable Input Voltage, VEN ....................................................... –0.3V to VIN
Feedback Voltage, VFB ........................................................ –0.3V to 6.0V
NR Pin Voltage, VNR .............................................................–0.3V to 6.0V
Error Flag Output .....................................................................–0.3V to 6V
Error Flag Current ............................................................................... 2mA
Output Short-Circuit Duration ......................................................Indefinite
Operating Temperature Range ....................................... –55°C to +125°C
Storage Temperature Range .......................................... –65°C to +150°C
Junction Temperature ..................................................... –55°C to +150°C
Lead Temperature (soldering, 3s, SO-8, SOT, and DDPAK) ........ +240°C
ESD Rating: HBM (VOUT to GND) ..................................................... 1.5kV
HBM (All other pins)........................................................ 2kV
CDM.............................................................................. 500V
NOTE: (1) Stresses above these ratings may cause permanent damage.
Exposure to absolute maximum conditions for extended periods may degrade
device reliability.
ELECTROSTATIC
DISCHARGE SENSITIVITY
This integrated circuit can be damaged by ESD. Texas
Instruments recommends that all integrated circuits be handled
with appropriate precautions. Failure to observe proper han-
dling and installation procedures can cause damage.
ESD damage can range from subtle performance degrada-
tion to complete device failure. Precision integrated circuits
may be more susceptible to damage because very small
parametric changes could cause the device not to meet its
published specifications.
PIN CONFIGURATIONS
Top View
VOUT
VOUT
NR/Adjust(1)
GND
VIN
VIN
ERROR
ENABLE
SO-8
1
2
3
4
8
7
6
5
NOTE: (1) For REG103A-A: voltage setting resistor pin.
All other models: noise reduction capacitor pin.
GND
ENABLE
VIN
NR/Adjust(1)
VO
12345
DDPAK-5 SOT223-5
(U Package)
(F Package) (G Package)
Tab is GND
Tab is GND
ENABLE
NR/Adjust(1)
GNDVIN
12345
VOUT
PACKAGE/ORDERING INFORMATION(1)
PRODUCT VOUT
REG103xx-
yyyy/zzz
XX is package designator.
YYYY is typical output voltage (5 = 5.0V, 2.85 = 2.85V, A = Adjustable).
ZZZ is package quantity.
(1) For the most current package and ordering information, see the Package Option Addendum at the end of this document, or see the TI website at www.ti.com.
REG103 3
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ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Boldface limits apply over the specified temperature range, TJ = 40°C to +85°C.
At TJ = +25°C, VIN = VOUT + 1V (VOUT = 3.0V for REG103-A), VENABLE = 2V, IOUT = 10mA, CNR = 0.01µF, and COUT = 0.1µF(1), unless otherwise noted.
REG103GA, UA, FA
PARAMETER CONDITION MIN TYP MAX UNITS
OUTPUT VOLTAGE
Output Voltage Range VOUT
REG103-2.5 2.5 V
REG103-2.7 2.7 V
REG103-3.0 3.0 V
REG103-3.3 3.3 V
REG103-5 5V
REG103-A VREF 5.5 V
Reference Voltage VREF 1.295 V
Adjust Pin Current IADJ 0.2 1 µA
Accuracy ±0.5 ±2%
TJ = 40°C to +85°C±2.8 %
vs Temperature dVOUT/dT TJ = 40°C to +85°C70ppm/°C
vs Line and Load
IOUT = 10mA to 500mA, VIN = (VOUT + 0.7V) to 15V
±0.5 ±2.5 %
TJ = 40°C to +85°CV
IN = (VOUT + 0.9V) to 15V ±3.5 %
DC DROPOUT VOLTAGE(2, 3) VDROP IOUT = 10mA 3 25 mV
For all models except 5V IOUT = 500mA 115 200 mV
For 5V model IOUT = 500mA 160 250 mV
For all models except 5V IOUT = 500mA 230 mV
TJ = 40°C to +85°C
For 5V models IOUT = 500mA 280 mV
TJ = 40°C to +85°C
VOLTAGE NOISE
f = 10Hz to 100kHz Vn
Without CNR (all models) CNR = 0, COUT = 0 30µVrms/V VOUT µVrms
With CNR (all fixed voltage models) CNR = 0.01µF, COUT = 10µF10µVrms/V VOUT µVrms
OUTPUT CURRENT
Current Limit(4) ICL 550 700 950 mA
TJ = 40°C to +85°C500 1000 mA
RIPPLE REJECTION
f = 120Hz 65 dB
ENABLE CONTROL
VENABLE HIGH (output enabled) VENABLE 2V
IN V
VENABLE LOW (output disabled) 0.2 0.5 V
IENABLE HIGH (output enabled) IENABLE VENABLE = 2V to VIN, VIN = 2.1V to 6.5(5) 1 100 nA
IENABLE LOW (output disabled) VENABLE = 0V to 0.5V 2 100 nA
Output Disable Time 50 µs
Output Enable Soft Start Time 1.5 ms
ERROR FLAG(6)
Current,
Logic HIGH (open drain)Normal Operation
VIN = VERROR = VOUT + 1V 0.1 10 µA
Voltage,
Logic LOWOn Error
Sinking 500µA 0.2 0.4 V
THERMAL SHUTDOWN
Junction Temperature
Shutdown 150 °C
Reset from Shutdown 130 °C
GROUND PIN CURRENT
Ground Pin Current IGND IOUT = 10mA 0.5 0.7 mA
IOUT = 500mA 1 1.3 mA
ENABLE Pin LOW VENABLE 0.5V 0.5 µA
INPUT VOLTAGE VIN
Operating Input Voltage Range(7) 2.1 15 V
Specified Input Voltage Range VIN > 2.7V VOUT + 0.7 15 V
TJ = 40°C to +85°CV
IN > 2.9V VOUT + 0.9 15 V
TEMPERATURE RANGE
Specified Range TJ40 +85 °C
Operating Range 55 +125 °C
Storage Range 65 +150 °C
Thermal Resistance
DDPAK-5 Surface-Mount
θ
JC Junction-to-Case 4 °C/W
SO-8 Surface-Mount
θ
JA Junction-to-Ambient 150 °C/W
SOT223-5 Surface-Mount
θ
JC Junction-to-Case 15 °C/W
NOTES: (1) The REG103 does not require a minimum output capacitor for stability. However, transient response can be improved with proper capacitor selection.
(2) Dropout voltage is defined as the input voltage minus the output voltage that produces a 2% change in the output voltage from the value at VIN = VOUT + 1V at
fixed load.
(3) Not applicable for VOUT less than 2.7V.
(4) Current limit is the output current that produces a 10% change in output voltage from VIN = VOUT + 1V and IOUT = 10mA.
(5) For VIN > 6.5V, see typical characteristic
VENABLE vs IENABLE
.
(6) Logic low indicates out-of-regulation condition by approximately 10%, or thermal shutdown.
(7) The REG103 no longer regulates when VIN < VOUT + VDROP (MAX). In drop-out or when the input voltage is between 2.7V and 2.1V, the impedance from VIN to
VOUT is typically less than 1 at TJ = +25°C. See typical characteristic.
REG103
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TYPICAL CHARACTERISTICS
For all models, at TJ = +25°C and VENABLE = 2V, unless otherwise noted.
1000 200 300 400 500
0.5
0
0.5
1.0
1.5
Output Voltage Change (%)
I
OUT
(mA)
OUTPUT VOLTAGE CHANGE vs I
OUT
(V
IN
= V
OUT
+ 1V, Output Voltage % Change
Referred to I
OUT
= 10mA at +25°C)
= 55°C
= +25°C
= +125°C
1000 200 300 400 500
180
160
140
120
100
80
60
40
20
0
DC Dropout Voltage (mV)
Output Current (mA)
DC DROPOUT VOLTAGE vs OUTPUT CURRENT
= 55°C
= +25°C
= +125°C
75 2550 250 50 75 100 125
0.1
0.5
0
0.5
1
1.5
Output Voltage Change (%)
Temperature (°C)
OUTPUT VOLTAGE vs TEMPERATURE
(Output Voltage % Change Referred to
I
OUT
= 10mA at +25°C)
= 10mA
= 100mA
= 500mA
75 2550 250 50 75 100 125
160
120
80
40
0
DC Dropout Voltage (mV)
Temperature (°C)
DC DROPOUT VOLTAGE vs TEMPERATURE
= 10mA
= 100mA
= 500mA
75 2550 250 50 75 100 125
0.5
0.4
0.3
0.2
0.1
0
Output Voltage Change (%)
Temperature (°C)
LINE REGULATION vs TEMPERATURE
(V
IN
= V
OUT
+ 1V to V
IN
= 15V )
= 10mA
= 100mA
0246 108
0.5
0
0.5
1.0
1.5
Output Voltage Change (%)
Input Voltage Above V
OUT
OUTPUT VOLTAGE CHANGE vs V
IN
(Output Voltage % Change Referred
to V
IN
= V
OUT
+ 1V at I
OUT
= 10mA)
= 10mA
= 100mA
= 500mA
REG103 5
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TYPICAL CHARACTERISTICS (Cont.)
For all models, at TJ = +25°C and VENABLE = 2V, unless otherwise noted.
75 2550 250 50 10075 125
0.5
0.4
0.3
0.2
0.1
0
Output Voltage Change (%)
Temperature (°C)
LOAD REGULATION vs TEMPERATURE
(V
IN
= V
OUT
+ 1V and 10mA < I
OUT
< 500mA)
10 100 1000 10000 100,000
10
1
0.1
0.01
Noise Density (µV/Hz)
Frequency (Hz)
OUTPUT NOISE DENSITY
CNR = 0
COUT = 0
CNR = 0.01µF
COUT = 10µF
LOAD TRANSIENT RESPONSE
200mV/div200mV/div
500mA
10mA
I
OUT
V
OUT
V
OUT
10µs/div
REG103-3.3
V
IN
= 4.3V C
OUT
= 0
C
OUT
= 10µF
LINE TRANSIENT RESPONSE
50mV/div50mV/div
6V
5V
VIN
VOUT
VOUT
50µs/div
REG103-3.3
Load = 100mA
COUT = 0
COUT = 10µF
LOAD TRANSIENT RESPONSE
200mV/div200mV/div
500mA
10mA
IOUT
VOUT
VOUT
10µs/div
COUT = 0
COUT = 10µF
REG103-Adj.
V
OUT
= 3.3V, V
IN
= 4.3V, C
FB
= 0.01µF
LINE TRANSIENT RESPONSE
50mV/div50mV/div
6V
5V
VIN
VOUT
VOUT
50µs/div
REG103-Adj.
V
OUT
= 3.3V, C
FB
= 0.01µF, I
OUT
= 100mA
COUT = 0
COUT = 10µF
REG103
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TYPICAL CHARACTERISTICS (Cont.)
For all models, at TJ = +25°C and VENABLE = 2V, unless otherwise noted.
75 2550 250 50 75 100 125
1.2
1.1
1
0.9
0.8
0.7
0.6
0.5
0.4
IGND (mA)
Temperature (°C)
GROUND PIN CURRENT vs TEMPERATURE
= 10mA
= 100mA
= 500mA
75 50 25 0 25 50 75 100 125
3
2.5
2
1.5
1
0.5
0
I
GND
(µA)
Temperature (°C)
GROUND PIN CURRENT, NOT ENABLED
vs TEMPERATURE
V
ENABLE
= 0V
75 50 25 0 25 50 75 100 125
730
720
710
700
690
680
670
660
650
640
630
Current Limit (mA)
Temperature (°C)
CURRENT LIMIT vs TEMPERATURE
V
OUT
= V
OUT-NOMINAL
0.90
V
OUT
= 1V
2040 0 40 80 12060 20 60 100 140
0.28
0.26
0.24
0.22
0.20
0.18
0.16
0.14
Adjust Pin Current (µA)
Temperature (°C)
I
ADJUST
vs TEMPERATURE
REG103-A
1 10 100 1000
1.2
1.1
1
0.9
0.8
0.7
0.6
0.5
0.4
IGND (mA)
IOUT (mA)
GROUND PIN CURRENT vs IOUT
10 100 1000 10000 100000
70
60
50
40
30
20
Ripple Rejection (dB)
Frequency (Hz)
RIPPLE REJECTION vs FREQUENCY
COUT = 10µF
COUT = 0
REG103 7
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TYPICAL CHARACTERISTICS (Cont.)
For all models, at TJ = +25°C and VENABLE = 2V, unless otherwise noted.
OUTPUT VOLTAGE DRIFT HISTOGRAM
Percent of Units (%)
VOUT Drift (ppm/°C)
40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90
45
40
35
30
25
20
15
10
5
0
OUTPUT VOLTAGE ACCURACY HISTOGRAM
Percent of Units (%)
Error (%)
10.8 0.6 0.4 0.2 0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
0 100 200 300 400 500
75
70
65
60
55
50
45
40
Ripple Rejection (dB)
Load Current (mA)
RIPPLE REJECTION vs IOUT
VRIPPLE = 3Vp-p, f = 120Hz
SOFT START
V
OUT
V
ENABLE
1V/div
2V
0250µs/div
No Load
R
LOAD
= 6.8
OUTPUT DISABLE TIME
V
OUT
VENABLE
1V/div
2V
010µs/div
No Load
RLOAD = 6.8
RLOAD = 330
REG103
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BASIC OPERATION
The REG103 series is a family of LDO (Low Drop-Out)
linear regulators. The family includes five fixed output
versions (2.5V to 5.0V) and an adjustable output version. An
internal DMOS power device provides low dropout regula-
tion with near constant ground pin current (largely indepen-
dent of load and drop-out conditions) and very fast line and
load transient response. All versions include internal current
limit and thermal shutdown circuitry.
Figure 1 shows the basic circuit connections for the fixed
voltage models. Figure 2 gives the connections for the
adjustable output version (REG103A) and example resistor
values for some commonly used output voltages. Values for
other voltages can be calculated from the equation shown in
Figure 2. The SO-8 package provides two pins each for VIN
and VOUT. Both sets of pins MUST be used and connected
adjacent to the device.
FIGURE 1. Fixed Voltage Nominal Circuit for REG103.
REG103
ENABLE
V
OUT
C
OUT
V
IN
0.1µF
C
NR
0.01µF
ERROR
Gnd NR
In Out
Optional
None of the versions require an output capacitor for regula-
tor stability. The REG103 will accept any output capacitor
type less than 1µF. For capacitance values larger than 1µF,
the effective ESR should be greater than 0.1. This mini-
mum ESR value includes parasitics such as printed circuit
board traces, solder joints, and sockets. A minimum 0.1µF
low ESR capacitor connected to the input supply voltage is
recommended.
INTERNAL CURRENT LIMIT
The REG103 internal current limit has a typical value of
700mA. A fold-back feature limits the short-circuit current
to a typical short-circuit value of 40mA. This circuit will
protect the regulator from damage under all load conditions.
A typical characteristic of VOUT versus IOUT is given in
Figure 3a.
Care should be taken in high current applications to avoid
ground currents flowing in the circuit board traces causing
voltage drops between points on the circuit. If voltage drops
occur on the circuit board ground that causes the load ground
voltage to be much lower than the ground voltage seen by
the ground pin on the REG103, the foldback current may
approach zero and the REG103 may not start up. In these
types of applications, a large value resistor can be placed
between VIN and VOUT to help “boost” up the output of the
REG103 during start-up, see Figure 3b. The value for the
“boost” resistor should be chosen so that the current through
the “boost” resistor is less than the minimum load current:
RBOOST > (VIN – VOUT)/ILOAD. Typically, a good value for a
“boost” resistor is 5k.
FIGURE 2. Adjustable Voltage Circuit for REG103A.
V
OUT
= (1 + R
1
/R
2
) 1.295V
Pin numbers for SO-8 package.
REG103
V
IN
0.1µF
4
7
8
Gnd
V
OUT
R
1
C
FB
0.01µFC
OUT
Adj
R
2
I
ADJ
Load
1
2
3
65
ERRORENABLE
To reduce current through divider, increase resistor
values (see table at right).
As the impedance of the resistor divider increases,
I
ADJ
(~200nA) may introduce an error.
C
FB
improves noise and transient response.
V
OUT
(V) R
1
()
(1)
R
2
()
(1)
1.295 Short Open
2.5 12.1k 13k
1.21k 1.3k
3 16.9k 13k
1.69k 1.3k
3.3 20k 13k
2.0k 1.3k
5 37.4k 13k
3.74k 1.3k
NOTE: (1) Resistors are standard 1% values.
EXAMPLE RESISTOR VALUES
Optional
REG103 9
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0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16
100
10
1
0.1
0.01
0.001
Enable Current (µA)
Enable Voltage
FIGURE 5. ENABLE Pin Current versus Applied Voltage.
REG103
ERROR
+5V
10k
Pull-up
3 ENABLE
SO-8 Package
Only
6
Open
Drain
µP
FIGURE 6. ERROR Pin Typical Fault-Monitoring Circuit.
ENABLE
The ENABLE pin allows the regulator to be turned on and
off. This pin is active HIGH and compatible with standard
TTL-CMOS levels. Inputs below 0.5V (max) turn the regu-
lator off and all circuitry is disabled. Under this condition,
ground pin current drops to approximately 0.5µA. When not
used, the ENABLE pin may be connected to VIN.
Internal to the part, the ENABLE pin is connected to an
input resistor-zener diode circuit, as shown in Figure 4,
creating a nonlinear input impedance. The ENABLE Pin
Current versus Applied Voltage relationship is shown in
Figure 5. When the ENABLE pin is connected to a voltage
greater than 10V, a series resistor may be used to limit the
current.
ENABLE
V
Z
= 10V
175k
FIGURE 4. ENABLE Pin Equivalent Input Circuit.
FIGURE 3. Foldback Current Limit and Boost Circuit.
0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800
3.5
3
2.5
2
1.5
1
0.5
0
Output Voltage (V)
Output Current (mA)
REG103
V
IN
0.1µF
Gnd
R
BOOST
V
OUT
+0.1µF
(1)
Load
+
(1) Optional.
(a) Foldback Current Limit of the REG103-3.3 at 25°C.
(b) Foldback Current Boost Circuit.
ERROR FLAG
The error indication pin, only available on the SO-8 package
version, provides a fault indication out-of-regulation condi-
tion. During a fault condition, ERROR is pulled LOW by an
open drain output device. The pin voltage, in the fault state,
is typically less than 0.2V at 500µA.
A fault condition is indicated when the output voltage differs
(either above or below) from the specified value by approxi-
mately 10%. Figure 6 shows a typical fault-monitoring
application.
OUTPUT NOISE
A precision band-gap reference is used for the internal
reference voltage, VREF, for the REG103. This reference is
the dominant noise source within the REG103. It generates
approximately 45µVrms in the 10Hz to 100kHz bandwidth
at the reference output. The regulator control loop gains up
the reference noise, so that the noise voltage of the regulator
is approximately given by:
V Vrms RR
RVrms V
V
NOUT
REF
+ 45 245
12
REG103
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Since the value of V
REF
is 1.295V, this relationship reduces to:
VVrms
VV
N OUT
=µ35
Connecting a capacitor, CNR, from the Noise-Reduction
(NR) pin to ground, can reduce the output noise voltage.
Adding CNR, as shown in Figure 7, forms a low-pass filter
for the voltage reference. For CNR = 10nF, the total noise in
the 10Hz to 100kHz bandwidth is reduced by approximately
a factor of 3.5, as shown in Figure 8.
FIGURE 7. Block Diagram.
Over Current
Over Temp
Protection
V
REF
(1.295V)
Low Noise
Charge Pump
DMOS
Output
R
1
NOTE: R
1
and R
2
are internal
on fixed output versions.
V
OUT
Adj
(Adjustable
Versions)
R
2
NR
(fixed output
versions only)
ENABLE
REG103
V
IN
ERROR
C
NR
(optional)
FIGURE 8. Output Noise versus Noise-Reduction Capacitor.
0.001 0.01 0.1 1
45
35
25
Output Noise Voltage
(µV
RMS
10Hz - 100kHz)
C
NR
(µF)
C
OUT
= 0
C
OUT
= 10µF
FIGURE 9. Output Noise Density on Adjustable Versions.
10010 1000 10000 100000
10.0
1.0
0.1
nV/Hz
Frequency
COUT = 0, CFB = 0
COUT = 0, CFB = 0.01µF
COUT = 10µF, CFB = 0.01µF
The REG103 adjustable version does not have the noise-
reduction pin available, however, the adjust pin is the sum-
ming junction of the error amplifier. A capacitor, CFB,
connected from the output to the adjust pin will reduce both
the output noise and the peak error from a load transient.
Figure 9 shows improved output noise performance for two
capacitor combinations.
The REG103 utilizes an internal charge pump to develop an
internal supply voltage sufficient to drive the gate of the
DMOS pass element above VIN. The charge-pump switch-
ing noise (nominal switching frequency = 2MHz) is not
measurable at the output of the regulator.
DROP-OUT VOLTAGE
The REG103 uses an N-channel DMOS as the “pass”
element. When the input voltage is within a few hundred
millivolts of the output voltage, the DMOS device behaves
like a resistor. Therefore, for low values of VIN to VOUT, the
regulator’s input-to-output resistance is the RdsON of the
DMOS pass element (typically 230mΩ). For static (DC)
loads, the REG103 will typically maintain regulation down
to VIN to VOUT voltage drop of 115mV at full-rated output
current. In Figure 10, the bottom line (DC dropout) shows
the minimum VIN to VOUT voltage drop required to prevent
drop-out under DC load conditions.
REG103 11
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FIGURE 11. Maximum Power Dissipation versus Ambient
Temperature for the Various Packages and
PCB Heat Sink Configurations.
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
Power Dissipation (W)
0 25 50 75 100 150125
Ambient Temperature (°C)
CONDITIONS
#1
#2
#3
#4
#5
CONDITION PACKAGE PCB AREA JA
θ
1 DDPAK 4in2 Top Side Only 27°C/W
2 SOT-223 4in2 Top Side Only 53°C/W
3 DDPAK None 65°C/W
4 SOT-223 0.5in2 Top Side Only 110°C/W
5 SO-8 None 150°C/W
For large step changes in load current, the REG103 requires
a larger voltage drop across it to avoid degraded transient
response. The boundary of this “transient drop-out” region is
shown as the top line in Figure 10. Values of V
IN
to V
OUT
voltage drop above this line insure normal transient response.
250
200
150
100
50
0
Drop-Out Voltage (mV)
0 100 200 300 400 500
IOUT (mA)
REG1033.3 at 25°C
DC
Transient
FIGURE 10. Transient and DC Dropout.
In the transient dropout region between “DC” and “Tran-
sient”, transient response recovery time increases. The time
required to recover from a load transient is a function of both
the magnitude and rate of the step change in load current and
the available “headroom” VIN to VOUT voltage drop. Under
worst-case conditions (full-scale load change with VIN to
VOUT voltage drop close to DC dropout levels), the REG103
can take several hundred microseconds to re-enter the speci-
fied window of regulation.
TRANSIENT RESPONSE
The REG103 response to transient line and load conditions
improves at lower output voltages. The addition of a capaci-
tor (nominal value 10nF) from the output pin to ground may
improve the transient response. In the adjustable version, the
addition of a capacitor, CFB (nominal value 10nF), from the
output to the adjust pin will also improve the transient
response.
THERMAL PROTECTION
Power dissipated within the REG103 will cause the junction
temperature to rise. The REG103 has thermal shutdown
circuitry that protects the regulator from damage. The ther-
mal protection circuitry disables the output when the junc-
tion temperature reaches approximately 150°C, allowing the
device to cool. When the junction temperature cools to
approximately 130°C, the output circuitry is again enabled.
Depending on various conditions, the thermal protection
circuit may cycle on and off. This limits the dissipation of
the regulator, but may have an undesirable effect on the load.
Any tendency to activate the thermal protection circuit
indicates excessive power dissipation or an inadequate heat
sink. For reliable operation, junction temperature should be
limited to 125°C, maximum. To estimate the margin of
safety in a complete design (including heat sink), increase
the ambient temperature until the thermal protection is
triggered. Use worst-case loads and signal conditions. For
good reliability, thermal protection should trigger more than
35°C above the maximum expected ambient condition of
your application. This produces a worst-case junction tem-
perature of 125°C at the highest expected ambient tempera-
ture and worst-case load.
The internal protection circuitry of the REG103 has been
designed to protect against overload conditions. It was not
intended to replace proper heat sinking. Continuously run-
ning the REG103 into thermal shutdown will degrade reli-
ability.
POWER DISSIPATION
The REG103 is available in three different package configu-
rations. The ability to remove heat from the die is different
for each package type and, therefore, presents different
considerations in the printed circuit board (PCB) layout. The
PCB area around the device that is free of other components
moves the heat from the device to the ambient air. While it
is difficult to impossible to quantify all of the variables in a
thermal design of this type, performance data for several
configurations are shown in Figure 11. In all cases, the PCB
copper area is bare copper, free of solder-resist mask, and
not solder plated. All examples are for 1-ounce copper.
Using heavier copper will increase the effectiveness in
moving the heat from the device. In those examples where
there is copper on both sides of the PCB, no connection has
been provided between the two sides. The addition of plated
through holes will improve the heat sink effectiveness.
REG103
12 SBVS010D
Power dissipation depends on input voltage and load condi-
tions. Power dissipation is equal to the product of the
average output current times the voltage across the output
element, VIN to VOUT voltage drop.
PVV I
D IN OUT OUT AVG
=•(– )
()
Power dissipation can be minimized by using the lowest
possible input voltage necessary to assure the required
output voltage.
REGULATOR MOUNTING
The tab of both packages is electrically connected to ground.
For best thermal performance, the tab of the DDPAK sur-
face-mount version should be soldered directly to a circuit-
board copper area. Increasing the copper area improves heat
dissipation. Figure 12 shows typical thermal resistance from
junction to ambient as a function of the copper area for the
DDPAK.
Although the tabs of the DDPAK and the SOT-223 are
electrically grounded, they are not intended to carry any
current. The copper pad that acts as a heat sink should be
isolated from the rest of the circuit to prevent current flow
through the device from the tab to the ground pin. Solder pad
footprint recommendations for the various REG103 devices
are presented in the Application Bulletin “Solder Pad Rec-
ommendations for Surface-Mount Devices” (SBFA015),
available from the Texas Instruments web site (www.ti.com).
FIGURE 12. Thermal Resistance versus PCB Area for the Five-Lead DDPAK.
FIGURE 13. Thermal Resistance versus PCB Area for the Five-Lead SOT-223.
50
40
30
20
10
0012345
Copper Area (Inches2)
REG103
Surface-Mount Package
1 oz. copper
Circuit-Board Copper Area
REG103
DDPAK Surface-Mount Package
THERMAL RESISTANCE vs PCB COPPER AREA
Thermal Resistance, JA (°C/W)
θ
THERMAL RESISTANCE vs PCB COPPER AREA
180
160
140
120
100
80
60
40
20
0
Thermal Resistance, JA (°C/W)
θ
012345
Copper Area (Inches2)
Circuit-Board Copper Area
REG103
SOT-223 Surface-Mount Package
REG103
Surface-Mount Package
1 oz. copper
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REG103FA-2.5 OBSOLETE DDPAK/
TO-263 KTT 5 TBD Call TI Call TI
REG103FA-2.5/500 NRND DDPAK/
TO-263 KTT 5 500 Green (RoHS
& no Sb/Br) CU SN Level-2-260C-1 YEAR
REG103FA-2.5/500G3 ACTIVE DDPAK/
TO-263 KTT 5 500 Green (RoHS
& no Sb/Br) CU SN Level-2-260C-1 YEAR
REG103FA-2.5KTTT ACTIVE DDPAK/
TO-263 KTT 5 50 Green (RoHS
& no Sb/Br) CU SN Level-2-260C-1 YEAR
REG103FA-2.5KTTTG3 ACTIVE DDPAK/
TO-263 KTT 5 50 Green (RoHS
& no Sb/Br) CU SN Level-2-260C-1 YEAR
REG103FA-2.7 OBSOLETE DDPAK/
TO-263 KTT 5 TBD Call TI Call TI
REG103FA-3.3 OBSOLETE DDPAK/
TO-263 KTT 5 TBD Call TI Call TI
REG103FA-3.3/500 NRND DDPAK/
TO-263 KTT 5 500 Green (RoHS
& no Sb/Br) CU SN Level-2-260C-1 YEAR
REG103FA-3.3/500G3 ACTIVE DDPAK/
TO-263 KTT 5 500 Green (RoHS
& no Sb/Br) CU SN Level-2-260C-1 YEAR
REG103FA-3.3KTTT ACTIVE DDPAK/
TO-263 KTT 5 50 Green (RoHS
& no Sb/Br) CU SN Level-2-260C-1 YEAR
REG103FA-3.3KTTTG3 ACTIVE DDPAK/
TO-263 KTT 5 50 Green (RoHS
& no Sb/Br) CU SN Level-2-260C-1 YEAR
REG103FA-5 OBSOLETE DDPAK/
TO-263 KTT 5 TBD Call TI Call TI
REG103FA-5/500 NRND DDPAK/
TO-263 KTT 5 TBD Call TI Call TI
REG103FA-5/500G3 ACTIVE DDPAK/
TO-263 KTT 5 TBD Call TI Call TI
REG103FA-5KTTT ACTIVE DDPAK/
TO-263 KTT 5 50 Green (RoHS
& no Sb/Br) CU SN Level-2-260C-1 YEAR
REG103FA-5KTTTG3 ACTIVE DDPAK/
TO-263 KTT 5 50 Green (RoHS
& no Sb/Br) CU SN Level-2-260C-1 YEAR
REG103FA-A OBSOLETE DDPAK/
TO-263 KTT 5 TBD Call TI Call TI
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REG103FA-A/500 NRND DDPAK/
TO-263 KTT 5 500 Green (RoHS
& no Sb/Br) CU SN Level-2-260C-1 YEAR
REG103FA-A/500E3 ACTIVE DDPAK/
TO-263 KTT 5 TBD Call TI Call TI
REG103FA-A/500G3 ACTIVE DDPAK/
TO-263 KTT 5 500 Green (RoHS
& no Sb/Br) CU SN Level-2-260C-1 YEAR
REG103FA-AKTTT ACTIVE DDPAK/
TO-263 KTT 5 50 Green (RoHS
& no Sb/Br) CU SN Level-2-260C-1 YEAR
REG103FA-AKTTTG3 ACTIVE DDPAK/
TO-263 KTT 5 50 Green (RoHS
& no Sb/Br) CU SN Level-2-260C-1 YEAR
REG103GA-2.5 ACTIVE SOT-223 DCQ 6 78 Green (RoHS
& no Sb/Br) CU NIPDAU Level-2-260C-1 YEAR
REG103GA-2.5/2K5 ACTIVE SOT-223 DCQ 6 2500 Green (RoHS
& no Sb/Br) CU NIPDAU Level-2-260C-1 YEAR
REG103GA-2.5/2K5G4 ACTIVE SOT-223 DCQ 6 2500 Green (RoHS
& no Sb/Br) CU NIPDAU Level-2-260C-1 YEAR
REG103GA-2.5G4 ACTIVE SOT-223 DCQ 6 78 Green (RoHS
& no Sb/Br) CU NIPDAU Level-2-260C-1 YEAR
REG103GA-2.7 NRND SOT-223 DCQ 6 78 Green (RoHS
& no Sb/Br) CU NIPDAU Level-2-260C-1 YEAR
REG103GA-2.7G4 NRND SOT-223 DCQ 6 78 Green (RoHS
& no Sb/Br) CU NIPDAU Level-2-260C-1 YEAR
REG103GA-3 NRND SOT-223 DCQ 6 78 Green (RoHS
& no Sb/Br) CU NIPDAU Level-2-260C-1 YEAR
REG103GA-3.3 ACTIVE SOT-223 DCQ 6 78 Green (RoHS
& no Sb/Br) CU NIPDAU Level-2-260C-1 YEAR
REG103GA-3.3/2K5 NRND SOT-223 DCQ 6 2500 Green (RoHS
& no Sb/Br) CU NIPDAU Level-2-260C-1 YEAR
REG103GA-3.3/2K5G4 NRND SOT-223 DCQ 6 2500 Green (RoHS
& no Sb/Br) CU NIPDAU Level-2-260C-1 YEAR
REG103GA-3.3G4 ACTIVE SOT-223 DCQ 6 78 Green (RoHS
& no Sb/Br) CU NIPDAU Level-2-260C-1 YEAR
REG103GA-3G4 NRND SOT-223 DCQ 6 78 Green (RoHS
& no Sb/Br) CU NIPDAU Level-2-260C-1 YEAR
REG103GA-5 ACTIVE SOT-223 DCQ 6 78 Green (RoHS
& no Sb/Br) CU SN Level-2-260C-1 YEAR
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REG103GA-5/2K5 NRND SOT-223 DCQ 6 2500 Green (RoHS
& no Sb/Br) CU SN Level-2-260C-1 YEAR
REG103GA-5/2K5G4 NRND SOT-223 DCQ 6 2500 Green (RoHS
& no Sb/Br) CU SN Level-2-260C-1 YEAR
REG103GA-5G4 ACTIVE SOT-223 DCQ 6 78 Green (RoHS
& no Sb/Br) CU SN Level-2-260C-1 YEAR
REG103GA-A ACTIVE SOT-223 DCQ 6 78 Green (RoHS
& no Sb/Br) CU NIPDAU Level-2-260C-1 YEAR
REG103GA-A/2K5 NRND SOT-223 DCQ 6 2500 Green (RoHS
& no Sb/Br) CU NIPDAU Level-2-260C-1 YEAR
REG103GA-A/2K5G4 NRND SOT-223 DCQ 6 2500 Green (RoHS
& no Sb/Br) CU NIPDAU Level-2-260C-1 YEAR
REG103GA-AG4 ACTIVE SOT-223 DCQ 6 78 Green (RoHS
& no Sb/Br) CU NIPDAU Level-2-260C-1 YEAR
REG103UA-2.5 ACTIVE SOIC D 8 75 Green (RoHS
& no Sb/Br) CU NIPDAU Level-2-260C-1 YEAR
REG103UA-2.5/2K5 ACTIVE SOIC D 8 2500 Green (RoHS
& no Sb/Br) CU NIPDAU Level-2-260C-1 YEAR
REG103UA-2.5/2K5G4 ACTIVE SOIC D 8 2500 Green (RoHS
& no Sb/Br) CU NIPDAU Level-2-260C-1 YEAR
REG103UA-2.5G4 ACTIVE SOIC D 8 75 Green (RoHS
& no Sb/Br) CU NIPDAU Level-2-260C-1 YEAR
REG103UA-2.7 NRND SOIC D 8 TBD Call TI Call TI
REG103UA-2.7G4 NRND SOIC D 8 TBD Call TI Call TI
REG103UA-3 NRND SOIC D 8 75 Green (RoHS
& no Sb/Br) CU NIPDAU Level-2-260C-1 YEAR
REG103UA-3.3 ACTIVE SOIC D 8 75 Green (RoHS
& no Sb/Br) CU NIPDAU Level-2-260C-1 YEAR
REG103UA-3.3/2K5 NRND SOIC D 8 2500 Green (RoHS
& no Sb/Br) CU NIPDAU Level-2-260C-1 YEAR
REG103UA-3.3/2K5G4 NRND SOIC D 8 2500 Green (RoHS
& no Sb/Br) CU NIPDAU Level-2-260C-1 YEAR
REG103UA-3.3G4 ACTIVE SOIC D 8 75 Green (RoHS
& no Sb/Br) CU NIPDAU Level-2-260C-1 YEAR
REG103UA-3G4 NRND SOIC D 8 75 Green (RoHS
& no Sb/Br) CU NIPDAU Level-2-260C-1 YEAR
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REG103UA-5 ACTIVE SOIC D 8 75 Green (RoHS
& no Sb/Br) CU NIPDAU Level-2-260C-1 YEAR
REG103UA-5/2K5 NRND SOIC D 8 2500 Green (RoHS
& no Sb/Br) CU NIPDAU Level-2-260C-1 YEAR
REG103UA-5/2K5G4 NRND SOIC D 8 2500 Green (RoHS
& no Sb/Br) CU NIPDAU Level-2-260C-1 YEAR
REG103UA-5G4 ACTIVE SOIC D 8 75 Green (RoHS
& no Sb/Br) CU NIPDAU Level-2-260C-1 YEAR
REG103UA-A ACTIVE SOIC D 8 75 Green (RoHS
& no Sb/Br) CU NIPDAU Level-2-260C-1 YEAR
REG103UA-A/2K5 NRND SOIC D 8 2500 Green (RoHS
& no Sb/Br) CU NIPDAU Level-2-260C-1 YEAR
REG103UA-A/2K5G4 NRND SOIC D 8 2500 Green (RoHS
& no Sb/Br) CU NIPDAU Level-2-260C-1 YEAR
REG103UA-AG4 ACTIVE SOIC D 8 75 Green (RoHS
& no Sb/Br) CU NIPDAU Level-2-260C-1 YEAR
(1) The marketing status values are defined as follows:
ACTIVE: Product device recommended for new designs.
LIFEBUY: TI has announced that the device will be discontinued, and a lifetime-buy period is in effect.
NRND: Not recommended for new designs. Device is in production to support existing customers, but TI does not recommend using this part in a new design.
PREVIEW: Device has been announced but is not in production. Samples may or may not be available.
OBSOLETE: TI has discontinued the production of the device.
(2) Eco Plan - The planned eco-friendly classification: Pb-Free (RoHS), Pb-Free (RoHS Exempt), or Green (RoHS & no Sb/Br) - please check http://www.ti.com/productcontent for the latest availability
information and additional product content details.
TBD: The Pb-Free/Green conversion plan has not been defined.
Pb-Free (RoHS): TI's terms "Lead-Free" or "Pb-Free" mean semiconductor products that are compatible with the current RoHS requirements for all 6 substances, including the requirement that
lead not exceed 0.1% by weight in homogeneous materials. Where designed to be soldered at high temperatures, TI Pb-Free products are suitable for use in specified lead-free processes.
Pb-Free (RoHS Exempt): This component has a RoHS exemption for either 1) lead-based flip-chip solder bumps used between the die and package, or 2) lead-based die adhesive used between
the die and leadframe. The component is otherwise considered Pb-Free (RoHS compatible) as defined above.
Green (RoHS & no Sb/Br): TI defines "Green" to mean Pb-Free (RoHS compatible), and free of Bromine (Br) and Antimony (Sb) based flame retardants (Br or Sb do not exceed 0.1% by weight
in homogeneous material)
(3) MSL, Peak Temp. -- The Moisture Sensitivity Level rating according to the JEDEC industry standard classifications, and peak solder temperature.
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TAPE AND REEL INFORMATION
*All dimensions are nominal
Device Package
Type Package
Drawing Pins SPQ Reel
Diameter
(mm)
Reel
Width
W1 (mm)
A0
(mm) B0
(mm) K0
(mm) P1
(mm) W
(mm) Pin1
Quadrant
REG103FA-2.5/500 DDPAK/
TO-263 KTT 5 500 330.0 24.4 10.6 15.6 4.9 16.0 24.0 Q2
REG103FA-2.5KTTT DDPAK/
TO-263 KTT 5 50 330.0 24.4 10.6 15.6 4.9 16.0 24.0 Q2
REG103FA-3.3/500 DDPAK/
TO-263 KTT 5 500 330.0 24.4 10.6 15.6 4.9 16.0 24.0 Q2
REG103FA-3.3KTTT DDPAK/
TO-263 KTT 5 50 330.0 24.4 10.6 15.6 4.9 16.0 24.0 Q2
REG103FA-5KTTT DDPAK/
TO-263 KTT 5 50 330.0 24.4 10.6 15.6 4.9 16.0 24.0 Q2
REG103FA-A/500 DDPAK/
TO-263 KTT 5 500 330.0 24.4 10.6 15.6 4.9 16.0 24.0 Q2
REG103FA-AKTTT DDPAK/
TO-263 KTT 5 50 330.0 24.4 10.6 15.6 4.9 16.0 24.0 Q2
REG103GA-2.5/2K5 SOT-223 DCQ 6 2500 330.0 12.4 6.8 7.3 1.88 8.0 12.0 Q3
REG103GA-3.3/2K5 SOT-223 DCQ 6 2500 330.0 12.4 6.8 7.3 1.88 8.0 12.0 Q3
REG103GA-5/2K5 SOT-223 DCQ 6 2500 330.0 12.4 6.8 7.3 1.88 8.0 12.0 Q3
REG103GA-A/2K5 SOT-223 DCQ 6 2500 330.0 12.4 6.8 7.3 1.88 8.0 12.0 Q3
REG103UA-2.5/2K5 SOIC D 8 2500 330.0 12.4 6.4 5.2 2.1 8.0 12.0 Q1
REG103UA-3.3/2K5 SOIC D 8 2500 330.0 12.4 6.4 5.2 2.1 8.0 12.0 Q1
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Device Package
Type Package
Drawing Pins SPQ Reel
Diameter
(mm)
Reel
Width
W1 (mm)
A0
(mm) B0
(mm) K0
(mm) P1
(mm) W
(mm) Pin1
Quadrant
REG103UA-5/2K5 SOIC D 8 2500 330.0 12.4 6.4 5.2 2.1 8.0 12.0 Q1
REG103UA-A/2K5 SOIC D 8 2500 330.0 12.4 6.4 5.2 2.1 8.0 12.0 Q1
*All dimensions are nominal
Device Package Type Package Drawing Pins SPQ Length (mm) Width (mm) Height (mm)
REG103FA-2.5/500 DDPAK/TO-263 KTT 5 500 367.0 367.0 45.0
REG103FA-2.5KTTT DDPAK/TO-263 KTT 5 50 367.0 367.0 45.0
REG103FA-3.3/500 DDPAK/TO-263 KTT 5 500 367.0 367.0 45.0
REG103FA-3.3KTTT DDPAK/TO-263 KTT 5 50 367.0 367.0 45.0
REG103FA-5KTTT DDPAK/TO-263 KTT 5 50 367.0 367.0 45.0
REG103FA-A/500 DDPAK/TO-263 KTT 5 500 367.0 367.0 45.0
REG103FA-AKTTT DDPAK/TO-263 KTT 5 50 367.0 367.0 45.0
REG103GA-2.5/2K5 SOT-223 DCQ 6 2500 358.0 335.0 35.0
REG103GA-3.3/2K5 SOT-223 DCQ 6 2500 358.0 335.0 35.0
REG103GA-5/2K5 SOT-223 DCQ 6 2500 358.0 335.0 35.0
REG103GA-A/2K5 SOT-223 DCQ 6 2500 358.0 335.0 35.0
REG103UA-2.5/2K5 SOIC D 8 2500 367.0 367.0 35.0
REG103UA-3.3/2K5 SOIC D 8 2500 367.0 367.0 35.0
REG103UA-5/2K5 SOIC D 8 2500 367.0 367.0 35.0
REG103UA-A/2K5 SOIC D 8 2500 367.0 367.0 35.0
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