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ST LDLN015xx 150mA Ultra Low Noise High PSRR Linear Voltage Regulator IC Data Manual User Guide

Summary

The LDLN015xx is an ultra low noise linear voltage regulator designed for high-performance and noise-sensitive applications, such as ADCs and VCOs found in mobile phones. Capable of providing a clean 150 mA output current from varying inputs (2.1V–5.5V), it features exceptionally low noise (6.3 µV) and high PSRR. The manual provides comprehensive details on electrical characteristics, pin configuration, maximum ratings, and typical application circuits for seamless integration into sensitive electronic systems.

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LDLN015xx

150 m A - ultra low noise - high PSRR

linear voltage regulator IC

Preliminary data

Features Ultra low noise: 6.3 µVRMS from 10 Hz to k Hz Input voltage from 2.1 to 5.5 V Very low quiescent current (17 µA typ. at no load, 54 µA typ. at 150 m A load; 2 µA max. in off mode)

DFN6 (2 x 2 mm)

Output voltage tolerance: ± 1% at 25 °C 150 m A guaranteed output current Wide range of output voltage from 0.8 V to 3.3 V with 100 m V step stable with ceramic capacitors. High PSRR, low

quiescent current and very low noise features

Logic-controlled electronic shutdown

make it suitable for low power battery powered

Compatible with ceramic capacitor

applications. Power supply rejection is higher than

(COUT 0.47 µF)

90 d B at low frequencies and starts to roll off at 10

No bypass capacitor is required k Hz. The enable logic control function puts the

LDLN015xx into shutdown mode allowing a total

Internal current and thermal limit

current consumption lower than 1 µA. The device

Package DFN6 (2 x 2 mm)

also includes a short-circuit constant current

Temperature range: - 40 °C to 125 °C limiting and thermal protection. Typical

applications are noise sensitive loads like ADC, VCO in mobile phones, and personal digital

Description

assistants (PDAs).

The LDLN015xx is an ultra low noise linear regulator which provides 150 m A maximum current from an input voltage ranging from 2.1 V to 5.5 V with a typical dropout voltage of 86 m V. With its 6.3 µVRMS noise value in a band from 10 Hz to 100 k Hz, the LDLN015xx provides a very clean output suitable for ultra sensitive loads. It is Table 1. Device summary

Part numbers Order codes Output voltages

LDLN015XX10 LDLN015PU10R 1.0 V LDLN015XX12 LDLN015PU12R 1.2 V LDLN015XX15 LDLN015PU15R 1.5 V LDLN015XX18 LDLN015PU18R 1.8 V LDLN015XX28 LDLN015PU28R 2.8 V LDLN015XX33 LDLN015PU33R 3.3 V

January 2012 Doc ID 022735 Rev 1 1/17 This is preliminary information on a new product now in development or undergoing evaluation. Details are subject to www.st.com change without notice.

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Page 1 LDLN015xx 150 m A - ultra low noise - high PSRR linear voltage regulator IC Preliminary data Features Ultra low noise: 6.3 µVRMS from 10 Hz to k Hz Input voltage from 2.1 to 5.5 V Very low quiescent c...
Page 2 Contents LDLN015xx Contents Application diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Pin configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
Page 3 LDLN015xx Application diagram 1 Application diagram Figure 1. Block diagram VBG RC filter PDMOS Bandgap VREF OPAMP reference OPAMP VFB Figure 2. Typical application circuit Doc ID 022735 Rev 1 3/17
Page 4 Pin configuration LDLN015xx 2 Pin configuration Figure 3. Pin connections (top view) IN OUT NC NC EN GND CS26700 Table 2. Pin description Pin n° Symbol Name and function IN Input voltage NC Not connec...
Page 5 LDLN015xx Maximum ratings 3 Maximum ratings Table 3. Absolute maximum ratings Symbol Parameter Value Unit VIN DC input voltage -0.3 to 7 VOUT DC output voltage from -0.3 to 4.6 VEN Enable input voltag...
Page 6 Electrical characteristics LDLN015xx 4 Electrical characteristics TJ = 25 °C, VIN = VOUT(NOM) + 1 V, CIN = COUT = 0.47 µF, IOUT = 1 m A, VEN = VIN, unless otherwise specified. Table 5. Electrical char...
Page 7 LDLN015xx Electrical characteristics Table 5. Electrical characteristics (1) (2) (continued) Symbol Parameter Test conditions Min. Typ. Max. Unit Thermal shutdown TSHDN °C Hysteresis COUT Output capac...
Page 8 Typical performance characteristics LDLN015xx ro [m [V va ri at io 5 Typical performance characteristics Figure 4. Output voltage vs. temperature Figure 5. Output voltage vs. input voltage 1.00% 1.4 V...
Page 9 LDLN015xx Typical performance characteristics ly lt ag re je ct io e N [u /S T( z) Iq [µ Figure 10. Quiescent current vs. IOUT Figure 11. Quiescent current vs. VIN VIN = 4.3 V IOUT = 150 m A IOUT [m A...
Page 10 Typical performance characteristics LDLN015xx Figure 16. Load transient Figure 17. Line transient at IOUT = 1 m A IOUT = from 10 to 150 m A; trise = tfall = 5 µs VIN = from 4.3 to 4.8 V; IOUT = 1 m A;...
Page 11 LDLN015xx Typical performance characteristics Figure 22. Turn-on time at IOUT=150 m A, Figure 23. Startup transient VOUT = 3.3 V VIN = 4.3 V; VO = 3.3 V; IOUT = 150 m A VO = 3.3 V; IOUT = 150 m A Doc ...
Page 12 Package mechanical data LDLN015xx 6 Package mechanical data In order to meet environmental requirements, ST offers these devices in different grades of ECOPACK® packages, depending on their level of e...
Page 13 LDLN015xx Package mechanical data Figure 24. DFN6 (2 x 2 mm) drawing dimensions Doc ID 022735 Rev 1 13/17
Page 14 Package mechanical data LDLN015xx Tape & reel QFNxx/DFNxx (2x2 mm) mechanical data mm. inch. Min. Typ. Max. Min. Typ. Max. Ao 2.3 0.091 Bo 2.3 0.091 Ko 1.0 0.039 Po 0.157 14/17 Doc ID 022735 Rev 1
Page 15 LDLN015xx Package mechanical data Figure 25. DFN6 (2 x 2) footprint recommended data (dimensions in mm.) Doc ID 022735 Rev 1 15/17
Page 16 Revision history LDLN015xx 7 Revision history Table 7. Document revision history Date Revision Changes 31-Jan-2012 Initial release. 16/17 Doc ID 022735 Rev 1
Page 17 LDLN015xx Please Read Carefully: Information in this document is provided solely in connection with ST products. STMicroelectronics NV and its subsidiaries (“ST”) reserve the right to make changes, co...

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the noise performance of this regulator?

It features ultra low noise, measuring 6.3 µV in a band from 10 Hz to RMS 100 kHz.

Is an external bypass capacitor necessary for stable operation?

No bypass capacitor is required; however, it is compatible with ceramic capacitors.

How can I put this device into low-power shutdown mode?

Use the enable logic control function. Applying V < 0.4 V will put the LDLN015xx into shutdown mode.

What is the maximum current output capacity?

The device is guaranteed to provide up to 150 mA of continuous output current.