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TPS7A20

Low-Dropout (LDO) Linear Regulator

The TPS7A20 is a low-dropout (ldo) linear regulator from Texas Instruments. View the full TPS7A20 datasheet below including key specifications, electrical characteristics, absolute maximum ratings.

Manufacturer

Texas Instruments

Package

X2SON-4 (DQN), DSBGA-4 (YCK

Key Specifications

ParameterValue
Control FeaturesEnable
Output Current300mA
Quiescent Current15 µA
Mounting TypeSurface Mount
Number of Regulators1
Operating Temperature-40°C ~ 125°C (TA)
Output ConfigurationPositive
Output TypeFixed
Package / Case4-XDFN Exposed Pad
Protection FeaturesOver Current, Over Temperature, Short Circuit, Under Voltage Lockout (UVLO)
PSRR95dB ~ 40dB (100Hz ~ 1MHz)
Supplier Device Package4-X2SON (1x1)
Input Voltage (Max)6V
Output Voltage3.3V
Dropout Voltage0.14V @ 300mA

Overview

Part: TPS7A20 from Texas Instruments

Type: Ultra-Low-Noise, Low-IQ, High PSRR Low-Dropout (LDO) Linear Regulator

Description: The TPS7A20 is an ultra-small, 300mA LDO linear regulator offering ultra-low noise (7μVRMS), high PSRR (95dB at 1kHz), and very low quiescent current (6.5μA) with an input voltage range of 1.6V to 6.0V and an output range of 0.8V to 5.5V.

Operating Conditions:

  • Supply voltage: 1.6 V to 6 V
  • Operating temperature: -40 to 125 °C (junction)
  • Output voltage range: 0.8 V to 5.5 V
  • Output current: 0 to 300 mA

Absolute Maximum Ratings:

  • Max supply voltage: 6.5 V
  • Max continuous current: Internally limited (operating max 300 mA)
  • Max junction/storage temperature: 150 °C

Key Specs:

  • Output voltage tolerance: ±1.5% (max) for VOUT ≥ 1.85 V (DQN, YCJ, YCK)
  • Quiescent ground current (I GND): 6.5 μA (typ) at I OUT = 0 mA, T J = 25°C
  • Dropout voltage (V DO): 140 mV (max) at I OUT = 300 mA, 2.5 V ≤ V OUT < 5.5 V (DQN, YCJ, YCK)
  • Power-supply rejection ratio (PSRR): 95 dB (typ) at f = 1 kHz, I OUT = 20 mA
  • Output noise voltage (V N): 7 μV RMS (typ) at BW = 10 Hz to 100 kHz, V OUT = 2.8 V, I OUT = 1 mA
  • Output current limit (I CL): 360 mA (min)
  • Short-circuit current limit (I SC): 160 mA (typ) at V OUT = 0 V
  • Thermal shutdown (T SD): 165 °C (typ) rising

Features:

  • Low output voltage noise: 7μVRMS
  • No noise-bypass capacitor required
  • High PSRR: 95dB at 1kHz
  • Very low I Q: 6.5μA
  • Input voltage range: 1.6V to 6.0V
  • Output voltage range: 0.8V to 5.5V
  • Output voltage tolerance: ±1.5% (max)
  • Very low dropout: 140mV (max) at 300mA (VOUT = 3.3V)
  • Low inrush current
  • Smart enable pulldown
  • Stable with 1μF minimum ceramic output capacitor

Applications:

  • Smartphones and tablets
  • IP network cameras
  • Portable medical equipment
  • Smart meters and field transmitters
  • Motor drives
  • Wearables

Package:

  • DQN (X2SON, 4-pin, 1mm × 1mm)
  • YCJ (DSBGA, 4-pin, 0.612mm × 0.612mm)
  • YCK (DSBGA, 4-pin, 0.616mm × 0.616mm)
  • DBV (SOT-23, 5-pin, 2.9mm × 2.8mm)

Features

  • Low output voltage noise: 7μVRMS
  • -No noise-bypass capacitor required
  • High PSRR: 95dB at 1kHz
  • Very low I Q: 6.5μA
  • Input voltage range: 1.6V to 6.0V
  • Output voltage range: 0.8V to 5.5V
  • Output voltage tolerance: ±1.5% (max)
  • Very low dropout:
  • -140mV (max) at 300mA (VOUT = 3.3V)
  • -145mV (max) at 300mA (VOUT = 3.3V, DBV)
  • Low inrush current
  • Smart enable pulldown
  • Stable with 1μF minimum ceramic output capacitor
  • Packages:
  • -1mm × 1mm X2SON (DQN)
  • -0.616mm × 0.616mm DSBGA (YCK)
  • -0.612mm × 0.612mm DSBGA (YCJ)
  • -2.9mm × 2.8mm SOT23-5 (DBV)

Applications

TPS7A20

SBVS338H - MARCH 2020 - REVISED JULY 2024

Pin Configuration

Figure 4-1. YCJ and YCK Packages, 4-Pin DSBGA (Top View)

Figure 4-2. YCJ and YCK Packages, 4-Pin DSBGA (Bottom View)

Electrical Characteristics

at operating temperature range (TJ = -40 °C to +125 °C ), V IN = VOUT(NOM) + 0.3 V or 1.6V, whichever is greater, V EN = 1.0 V, I OUT = 1 mA, CIN = 1 μF, COUT = 1 μF (unless otherwise noted); all typical values are at T J = 25 °C

PARAMETERTEST CONDITIONSTEST CONDITIONSMINTYPMAXUNIT
ΔV OUTOutput voltage toleranceV IN = (V OUT(NOM) + 0.3 V) to 6.0 V, I OUT = 1 mA to 300 mA, V OUT ≥ 1.85 V (DQN, YCJ, YCK packages)V IN = (V OUT(NOM) + 0.3 V) to 6.0 V, I OUT = 1 mA to 300 mA, V OUT ≥ 1.85 V (DQN, YCJ, YCK packages)-1.51.5%
ΔV OUTOutput voltage toleranceV IN = (V OUT(NOM) + 0.3 V) to 6.0 V, I OUT = 1 mA to 300 mA, V OUT ≥ 2.8 V (DBV package)V IN = (V OUT(NOM) + 0.3 V) to 6.0 V, I OUT = 1 mA to 300 mA, V OUT ≥ 2.8 V (DBV package)-1.51.5%
ΔV OUTOutput voltage toleranceV IN = (V OUT(NOM) + 0.5 V) to 6.0 V, I OUT = 1 mA to 300 mA V OUT < 1.85 V (DQN, YCJ, YCK packages)V IN = (V OUT(NOM) + 0.5 V) to 6.0 V, I OUT = 1 mA to 300 mA V OUT < 1.85 V (DQN, YCJ, YCK packages)-3030mV
ΔV OUTOutput voltage toleranceV IN = (V OUT(NOM) + 0.3 V) to 6.0 V, I OUT = 1 mA to 300 mA, V OUT < 2.8 V (DBV package)V IN = (V OUT(NOM) + 0.3 V) to 6.0 V, I OUT = 1 mA to 300 mA, V OUT < 2.8 V (DBV package)-4040mV
ΔV OUTLine regulationV IN = (V OUT(NOM) + 0.3 V) to 6.0 V, I OUT = 1 mAV IN = (V OUT(NOM) + 0.3 V) to 6.0 V, I OUT = 1 mA0.030.030.03%/V
ΔV OUTLoad regulationI OUT = 1 mA to 300 mA (DQN, YCJ, YCK packages)I OUT = 1 mA to 300 mA (DQN, YCJ, YCK packages)13mV
ΔV OUTLoad regulationI OUT = 1 mA to 300 mA (DBV package)I OUT = 1 mA to 300 mA (DBV package)19mV
I GNDQuiescent ground currentV EN = V IN = 6 V, I OUT = 0 mAT J = 25°C6.58.5μA
I GNDQuiescent ground currentV EN = V IN = 6 V, I OUT = 0 mAT J = -40°C to 85°C10μA
I GNDQuiescent ground currentV EN = V IN = 6 V, I OUT = 0 mAT J = -40°C to 125°C15μA
I GNDQuiescent ground currentV EN = V IN = 6 V, I OUT = 300 mAV EN = V IN = 6 V, I OUT = 300 mA200020002000μA
I SHDNShutdown ground currentV EN = 0 V (disabled), V IN = 6.0 V, T J = 25°CV EN = 0 V (disabled), V IN = 6.0 V, T J = 25°C0.070.2μA
I GND(DO)I GND in dropoutV IN ≤ V OUT(NOM) , I OUT = 0 mA, V EN = V INV IN ≤ V OUT(NOM) , I OUT = 0 mA, V EN = V IN6.515μA
V DODropout voltageI OUT = 300 mA, V OUT = 95% x V OUT(NOM) , (DQN, YCJ, YCK packages unless otherwise noted)0.8 V ≤ V OUT < 1.0 V (1)690mV
V DODropout voltageI OUT = 300 mA, V OUT = 95% x V OUT(NOM) , (DQN, YCJ, YCK packages unless otherwise noted)1.0 V ≤ V OUT < 1.2 V (1)490mV
V DODropout voltageI OUT = 300 mA, V OUT = 95% x V OUT(NOM) , (DQN, YCJ, YCK packages unless otherwise noted)1.2 V ≤ V OUT < 1.5 V (1)355mV
V DODropout voltageI OUT = 300 mA, V OUT = 95% x V OUT(NOM) , (DQN, YCJ, YCK packages unless otherwise noted)1.5 V ≤ V OUT < 2.5 V200mV
V DODropout voltageI OUT = 300 mA, V OUT = 95% x V OUT(NOM) , (DQN, YCJ, YCK packages unless otherwise noted)1.5 V ≤ V OUT < 2.5 V (DBV)205mV
V DODropout voltageI OUT = 300 mA, V OUT = 95% x V OUT(NOM) , (DQN, YCJ, YCK packages unless otherwise noted)2.5 V ≤ V OUT < 5.5 V140mV
V DODropout voltageI OUT = 300 mA, V OUT = 95% x V OUT(NOM) , (DQN, YCJ, YCK packages unless otherwise noted)2.5 V ≤ V OUT < 5.5 V (DBV)145mV

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Absolute Maximum Ratings

over operating free-air temperature range (unless otherwise noted) (1) (3)

MINMAXUNIT
VoltageV IN-0.36.5V
VoltageV OUT-0.36.5 or V IN + 0.3 (2)V
V EN-0.36.5V
CurrentMaximum output (4)Internally limitedA
TemperatureOperating junction, T J-40150°C
TemperatureStorage, T stg-65150°C
  • (2) The maximum value of VOUT is the lesser of 6.5 V or (VIN + 0.3 V).
  • (3) All voltages are with respect to the GND pin.
  • (4) Internal thermal shutdown circuitry protects the device from permanent damage.

Recommended Operating Conditions

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

MINNOMMAXUNIT
V INInput supply voltage1.66V
V ENEnable input voltage06V
V OUTNominal output voltage range0.85.5V
I OUTOutput current0300mA
C INInput capacitor (2)1μF
C OUTOutput capacitor (3)1200μF
ESROutput capacitor effective series resistance100
T JOperating junction temperature-40125°C

Thermal Information

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THERMAL METRIC (1)DBV (SOT-23)DQN (X2SON)YCJ (DSBGA)YCK (DSBGA)
5 PINS4 PINS4 PINS4 PINS
R θJAJunction-to-ambient thermal resistance187.1166.1199.6201.4
R θJC(top)Junction-to-case (top) thermal resistance85.5103.62.82.8
R θJBJunction-to-board thermal resistance54.4110.667.569.3
ψ JTJunction-to-top characterization parameter27.13.01.41.4
ψ JBJunction-to-board characterization parameter54.1103.367.469.2
R θJC(bot)Junction-to-case (bottom) thermal resistanceN/A98.8N/AN/A

Typical Application

Figure 7-4 shows the typical application circuit for the TPS7A20. Input and output capacitances may need to be increased above the 1 μF minimum for some applications.

SVA-30180501

Figure 7-4. TPS7A20 Typical Application

Package Information

PART NUMBERPACKAGE (1)PACKAGE SIZE (2)
TPS7A20DQN (X2SON, 4)1mm × 1mm
TPS7A20YCJ (DSBGA, 4)0.612mm × 0.612mm
TPS7A20YCK (DSBGA, 4)0.616mm × 0.616mm
TPS7A20DBV (SOT-23, 5)2.9mm × 2.8mm
  • (1) For more information, see the Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information .
  • (2) The package size (length × width) is a nominal value and includes pins, where applicable.

Related Variants

The following components are covered by the same datasheet.

Part NumberManufacturerPackage
TPS7A2033Texas Instruments
TPS7A2033DQNRTexas Instruments4-XDFN Exposed Pad
TPS7A2033DQNR.ATexas Instruments
TPS7A2033PDBVRTexas Instruments
TPS7A2033PDBVR.ATexas Instruments
TPS7A2033PDQNRTexas Instruments
TPS7A2033PDQNR.ATexas Instruments
TPS7A2033PDQNRM3Texas Instruments
TPS7A2033PYCJRTexas Instruments
TPS7A2033PYCJR.ATexas Instruments
TPS7A2033YCKRTexas Instruments
TPS7A2033YCKR.ATexas Instruments
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