SLVSGU2E February   2023  – April 2024 TLV709

PRODUCTION DATA  

  1.   1
  2. 1 Features
  3. 2 Applications
  4. 3 Description
  5. 4 Pin Configuration and Functions
  6. 5 Specifications
    1. 5.1 Absolute Maximum Ratings
    2. 5.2 ESD Ratings
    3. 5.3 Recommended Operating Conditions
    4. 5.4 Thermal Information
    5. 5.5 Electrical Characteristics
    6. 5.6 Typical Characteristics
  7. 6 Detailed Description
    1. 6.1 Overview
    2. 6.2 Functional Block Diagrams
    3. 6.3 Feature Description
      1. 6.3.1 Wide Supply Range
      2. 6.3.2 Low Quiescent Current
      3. 6.3.3 Dropout Voltage (VDO)
      4. 6.3.4 Current Limit
      5. 6.3.5 Leakage Null Control Circuit
    4. 6.4 Device Functional Modes
      1. 6.4.1 Normal Operation
      2. 6.4.2 Dropout Operation
  8. 7 Application and Implementation
    1. 7.1 Application Information
    2. 7.2 Typical Application
      1. 7.2.1 Design Requirements
      2. 7.2.2 Detailed Design Procedure
        1. 7.2.2.1 Setting VOUT for the TLV70901 Adjustable LDO
        2. 7.2.2.2 External Capacitor Requirements
        3. 7.2.2.3 Input and Output Capacitor Requirements
        4. 7.2.2.4 Reverse Current
        5. 7.2.2.5 Feed-Forward Capacitor (CFF)
        6. 7.2.2.6 Power Dissipation (PD)
        7. 7.2.2.7 Estimating Junction Temperature
    3. 7.3 Best Design Practices
    4. 7.4 Power Supply Recommendations
    5. 7.5 Layout
      1. 7.5.1 Layout Guidelines
        1. 7.5.1.1 Power Dissipation
      2. 7.5.2 Layout Examples
  9. 8 Device and Documentation Support
    1. 8.1 Device Support
      1. 8.1.1 Development Support
        1. 8.1.1.1 Evaluation Module
        2. 8.1.1.2 Spice Models
      2. 8.1.2 Device Nomenclature
    2. 8.2 Documentation Support
      1. 8.2.1 Related Documentation
    3. 8.3 Receiving Notification of Documentation Updates
    4. 8.4 Support Resources
    5. 8.5 Trademarks
    6. 8.6 Electrostatic Discharge Caution
    7. 8.7 Glossary
  10. 9 Revision History
  11. 10Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information

Package Options

Mechanical Data (Package|Pins)
Thermal pad, mechanical data (Package|Pins)
Orderable Information

7.2.2.6 Power Dissipation (PD)

Circuit reliability requires consideration of the device power dissipation, location of the circuit on the printed circuit board (PCB), and correct thermal plane sizing. Make sure the PCB area around the regulator has few or no other heat-generating devices that cause added thermal stress.

To first-order approximation, power dissipation in the regulator depends on the input-to-output voltage difference and load conditions. The following equation calculates power dissipation (PD).

Equation 7. PD = (VIN – VOUT) × IOUT
Note: Power dissipation is minimized, and therefore greater efficiency achieved, by correct selection of the system voltage rails. For the lowest power dissipation, use the minimum input voltage required for correct output regulation.

For devices with a thermal pad, the primary heat conduction path for the device package is through the thermal pad to the PCB. Solder the thermal pad to a copper pad area under the device. Make sure this pad area contains an array of plated vias that conduct heat to additional copper planes for increased heat dissipation.

The maximum power dissipation determines the maximum allowable ambient temperature (TA) for the device. According to the following equation, power dissipation and junction temperature are most often related by several factors. These factors are the junction-to-ambient thermal resistance (RθJA) of the combined PCB and device package and the temperature of the ambient air (TA).

Equation 8. TJ = TA + (RθJA × PD)

Thermal resistance (RθJA) is highly dependent on the heat-spreading capability built into the particular PCB design. Therefore, RθJA varies according to the total copper area, copper weight, and location of the planes. The junction-to-ambient thermal resistance listed in the Thermal Information table is determined by the JEDEC standard PCB and copper-spreading area. This thermal resistance is used as a relative measure of package thermal performance. RθJA is improved by 35% to 55% compared to the Thermal Information table value with the PCB board layout optimization. See the An empirical analysis of the impact of board layout on LDO thermal performance application note for further details.