Overview
The TPS73630DBVT is a capacitor-free, NMOS, low-dropout (LDO) linear voltage regulator produced by Texas Instruments. This device is designed to provide a stable output voltage with a wide range of input voltages and load conditions. It features an advanced BiCMOS process, which ensures high precision and low dropout voltages, making it suitable for various applications, especially in portable and noise-sensitive environments.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Min | Max | Unit | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Input Voltage Range | 1.7 | 5.5 | V | |
| Output Voltage (Nominal) | 3 | V | ||
| Output Current | 400 | mA | ||
| Dropout Voltage | 75 | mV | ||
| Output Voltage Accuracy | ±0.5% | % | ||
| Line Regulation | 0.01 | %/V | ||
| Load Regulation | 0.002 | %/mA | ||
| Power-Supply Rejection Ratio (PSRR) | 58 | dB (at 100Hz) | ||
| Output Noise Voltage | 27 x VOUT | µVRMS (BW = 10Hz to 100kHz) | ||
| Thermal Shutdown Temperature | 160 | °C | ||
| Operating Junction Temperature | -40 | 125 | °C | |
| Package Type | SC-74A, SOT-753 |
Key Features
- Capacitor-Free Operation: The TPS73630DBVT can operate stably without any output capacitor or with any value or type of capacitor.
- Low Dropout Voltage: Features an ultra-low dropout voltage of 75mV at full load current.
- High Precision: Uses an advanced BiCMOS process to deliver high precision and low ground pin current.
- Low Noise Output: Extremely low output noise, making it suitable for powering VCOs and other noise-sensitive loads.
- Thermal Protection: Protected by thermal shutdown and foldback current limit.
- Low Power Consumption: Current consumption is under 1μA when not enabled, making it suitable for portable applications.
- Noise Reduction Capability: Includes a noise reduction (NR) pin to further reduce output noise.
Applications
- Portable Electronics: Ideal for battery-powered devices due to its low power consumption and low dropout voltage.
- Noise-Sensitive Loads: Suitable for powering VCOs, RF circuits, and other noise-sensitive applications.
- Industrial and Automotive Systems: Can be used in various industrial and automotive applications requiring stable and low-noise voltage regulation.
- Consumer Electronics: Applicable in a wide range of consumer electronics where low noise and high precision voltage regulation are required.
Q & A
- What is the input voltage range of the TPS73630DBVT?
The input voltage range is from 1.7V to 5.5V.
- What is the nominal output voltage of the TPS73630DBVT?
The nominal output voltage is 3V.
- What is the maximum output current of the TPS73630DBVT?
The maximum output current is 400mA.
- Does the TPS73630DBVT require an output capacitor for stability?
No, the TPS73630DBVT can operate stably without any output capacitor or with any value or type of capacitor.
- What is the dropout voltage of the TPS73630DBVT at full load current?
The dropout voltage is 75mV at full load current.
- How does the TPS73630DBVT reduce output noise?
The device includes a noise reduction (NR) pin that allows for additional reduction of the output noise by connecting a noise reduction capacitor.
- What is the thermal shutdown temperature of the TPS73630DBVT?
The thermal shutdown temperature is 160°C.
- What is the operating junction temperature range of the TPS73630DBVT?
The operating junction temperature range is from -40°C to 125°C.
- What package types are available for the TPS73630DBVT?
The device is available in SC-74A and SOT-753 packages.
- Is the TPS73630DBVT suitable for portable applications?
