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TL431ACDR

Precision Programmable Reference

The TL431ACDR is a precision programmable reference from Texas Instruments. View the full TL431ACDR datasheet below including key specifications, electrical characteristics, absolute maximum ratings.

Official TL431ACDR datasheet (PDF) — the source this page was extracted from.

Manufacturer

Texas Instruments

Package

SOIC-8

TL431ACDR Key Specifications

ParameterValue
PackagingTape and reel, 2500 units
Package Body Size4.90mm x 3.90mm
Cathode Current (IKA)1mA to 100mA
Cathode Voltage (VKA)Vref to 36V
Operating Temperature0°C to 70°C
Reference Voltage (Vref)2.495V typ
Typical Output Impedance0.2Ω
Junction Temperature (Max)150°C
Initial Tolerance (A Grade)1% at 25°C
Absolute Max Cathode Voltage37V
Thermal Resistance RthetaJA (D Package)97 °C/W

TL431ACDR Overview

Part: TL431ACDR (TL431A, C temp grade, SOIC-8) — Texas Instruments

Type: Precision Programmable Shunt Reference (Adjustable Shunt Regulator)

Description: Three-terminal adjustable shunt regulator with a 1% initial tolerance (A grade), output adjustable from Vref (about 2.5 V) to 36 V, 1 mA to 100 mA sink current, and 0.2 Ω typical dynamic impedance.

Operating Conditions:

  • Cathode voltage: Vref to 36 V
  • Operating temperature: 0 to 70 °C (TL431AC, C grade; the family covers -40 to 85 °C for I grade and -40 to 125 °C for Q grade)
  • Continuous cathode current: 1 to 100 mA

Absolute Maximum Ratings:

  • Cathode voltage (VKA): 37 V
  • Continuous cathode current: -100 to 150 mA
  • Reference input current: -0.05 to 10 mA
  • Operating junction temperature: 150 °C
  • Storage temperature: -65 to 150 °C

Key Specs:

  • Reference voltage (TL431AC, VKA = Vref, IKA = 10 mA, TA = 25 °C): 2470 / 2495 / 2520 mV (min/typ/max)
  • Reference voltage deviation over full temperature range: 4 mV typ, 25 mV max (all other devices, including SOIC); 6 mV typ, 16 mV max (SOT23-3 and TL432 devices)
  • ΔVref/ΔVKA (IKA = 10 mA): -1.4 mV/V typ, -2.7 mV/V max (ΔVKA = 10 V − Vref); -1 mV/V typ, -2 mV/V max (ΔVKA = 36 V − 10 V)
  • Reference input current (IKA = 10 mA, R1 = 10 kΩ, R2 = ∞): 2 μA typ, 4 μA max
  • Reference input current deviation over temperature: 0.8 μA typ, 1.2 μA max
  • Minimum cathode current for regulation (VKA = Vref): 0.4 mA typ, 0.6 mA max
  • Off-state cathode current (VKA = 36 V, Vref = 0): 0.1 μA typ, 0.5 μA max
  • Dynamic impedance (VKA = Vref, f ≤ 1 kHz, IKA = 1 to 100 mA): 0.2 Ω typ, 0.5 Ω max

Features:

  • Reference voltage tolerance at 25 °C: 0.5% (B grade), 1% (A grade), 2% (standard grade)
  • Adjustable output voltage from Vref to 36 V
  • Sink-current capability of 1 mA to 100 mA
  • Low output noise
  • 0.2 Ω typical output impedance
  • Sharp turn-on characteristic, a good Zener diode replacement
  • Available in C (0 to 70 °C), I (-40 to 85 °C), and Q (-40 to 125 °C) temperature grades
  • TL432 has the same electrical specifications as TL431 with a different pinout for the DBV, DBZ, and PK packages

Applications:

  • Rack server power
  • Industrial AC/DC
  • AC inverter and VF drives
  • Servo drive control module
  • Notebook PC power adapter design

Package:

  • SOIC-8 (D), 4.90 mm × 3.90 mm
  • Other family packages: SOT-23-3 (2.90 × 1.30 mm), SOT-23-5 (2.90 × 1.60 mm), PDIP-8 (9.50 × 6.35 mm), SOP-8 (6.20 × 5.30 mm)

TL431ACDR Features

  • Reference voltage tolerance at 25°C
  • -0.5% (B grade)
  • -1% (A grade)
  • -2% (Standard grade)
  • Adjustable output voltage: V ref to 36V
  • Operation from -40°C to 125°C
  • Typical temperature drift (TL43xB)
  • -6mV (C temp)
  • -14mV (I temp, Q temp)
  • Low Output Noise
  • 0.2Ω Typical output impedance
  • Sink-current capability: 1mA to 100mA

TL431ACDR Applications

TL431ACDR Pin Configuration

TL431, TL431A, TL431B . . . D (SOIC) PACKAGE (TOP VIEW)

NC - No internal connection

TL431, TL431A, TL431B . . . PK (SOT-89) PACKAGE (TOP VIEW)

NC - No internal connection †

Pin 2 is attached to Substrate and must be connected to ANODE or left open.

Table 5-1. Pin Functions

PIN - NAMEPIN - TL431x - DBZPIN - TL431x - DBVPIN - TL431x - PKPIN - TL431x - DPIN - TL431x - P, PS PWPIN - TL431x - LPPIN - TL431x - DCKPIN - TL432x - DBZPIN - TL432x - DBVPIN - TL432x - PKTYPEDESCRIPTION
CATHODE1331111241I/OShunt Current/Voltage input
REF2418833153IThreshold relative to common anode
ANODE3522, 3, 6, 7626322OCommon pin, normally connected to ground

Table 5-1. Pin Functions

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TL431ACDR Electrical Characteristics

over recommended operating conditions, TA = 25°C (unless otherwise noted)

PARAMETERPARAMETERTEST CIRCUITTEST CONDITIONSTEST CONDITIONSMINTYPMAXUNIT
V refReference VoltageSee Figure 7-1V KA = V ref , I KA = 10mAV KA = V ref , I KA = 10mA244024952550mV
V I(dev)Deviation of reference input voltage over full temperature range (1)See Figure 7-1V KA = V ref , I KA = 10mASOT23-3 and TL432 devices616mV
V I(dev)Deviation of reference input voltage over full temperature range (1)See Figure 7-1V KA = V ref , I KA = 10mAAll other devices425mV
ΔV ref / ΔV KARatio of change in reference voltage to the change in cathode voltageSee Figure 7-2I KA = 10mAΔV KA = 10V- V ref-1.4-2.7mV/V
ΔV ref / ΔV KARatio of change in reference voltage to the change in cathode voltageSee Figure 7-2I KA = 10mAΔV KA = 36V- 10V-1-2mV/V
I refReference Input CurrentSee Figure 7-2I KA = 10mA, R1 = 10kΩ, R2 = ∞I KA = 10mA, R1 = 10kΩ, R2 = ∞24μA
I I(dev)Deviation of reference input current over full temperature range (1)See Figure 7-2I KA = 10mA, R1 = 10kΩ, R2 = ∞I KA = 10mA, R1 = 10kΩ, R2 = ∞0.41.2μA
I minMinimum cathode current for regulationSee Figure 7-1V KA = V refV KA = V ref0.41mA
I offOff-state cathode currentSee Figure 7-3V KA = 36V, V ref = 0V KA = 36V, V ref = 00.11μA
|Z KA |Dynamic Impedance (2)See Figure 7-1V KA = V ref , f ≤ 1kHz, I KA = 1mA to 100mAV KA = V ref , f ≤ 1kHz, I KA = 1mA to 100mA0.20.5Ω

TL431ACDR Absolute Maximum Ratings

over operating free-air temperature range (unless otherwise noted) (1)

MINMAXUNIT
V KACathode Voltage (2)37V
I KAContinuos Cathode Current Range-100150mA
I I(ref)Reference Input Current-0.0510mA
T JOperating Junction Temperature Range150°C
T stgStorage Temperature Range-65150°C

See (1)

MINMAXUNIT
V KACathode VoltageCathode VoltageV ref36V
I KAContinuous Cathode Current RangeContinuous Cathode Current Range1100mA
T AOperatingTL43xxC070°C
OperatingTL43xxI-4085°C
OperatingTL43xxQ-40125°C

TL431ACDR Thermal Information

THERMAL METRIC (1)THERMAL METRIC (1)TL43xx - P - 8 PINSTL43xx - PW - 8 PINSTL43xx - D - 8 PINSTL43xx - PS - 8 PINSTL43xx - DCK - 6 PINSTL43xx - DBV - 5 PINSTL43xx - DBZ - 3 PINSTL43xx - LP - 3 PINSTL43xx - PK - 3 PINSUNIT
R θJAJunction-to-ambient thermal resistance85149979525920620614052°C/W
R θJC(top)Junction-to-case (top) thermal resistance576539468713176559°C/W

TL431ACDR Typical Application

As this device has many applications and setups, there are many situations that this datasheet can not characterize in detail. The linked application notes will help the designer make the best choices when using this part.

Application note Understanding Stability Boundary Conditions Charts in TL431, TL432 Data Sheet (SLVA482) will provide a deeper understanding of this devices stability characteristics and aid the user in making the right choices when choosing a load capacitor. Application note Setting the Shunt Voltage on an Adjustable Shunt Regulator (SLVA445) assists designers in setting the shunt voltage to achieve optimum accuracy for this device.

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