50mA CMOS LDO WITH SHUTDOWN,

ERROR OUTPUT AND VREF BYPASS

PRELIMINARY INFORMATION

TC1072
TC1072
50mA CMOS LDO WITH SHUTDOWN, ERROR OUTPUT AND VREF BYPASS
FEATURES

Zero Ground Current for Longer Battery Life!

Very Low Dropout Voltage
Guaranteed 50mA Output
High Output Voltage Accuracy
Standard or Custom Output Voltages
Power-Saving Shutdown Mode
ERROR Ouput can be Used as a Low Battery
Detector, or Processor Reset Generator
Bypass Input for Ultra-quiet Operation
Over-Current and Over-Temperature Protection
Space-Saving SOT-23A-6 Package
Pin Compatible Upgrades for Bipolar Regulators

APPLICATIONS

Battery Operated Systems

Portable Computers
Medical Instruments
Instrumentation
Cellular / GSM / PHS Phones
Linear Post-Regulator for SMPS
Pagers

CMOS construction eliminates wasted ground current, significantly extending battery life. Total supply current is
typically 50A at full load (20 to 60 times lower than in bipolar
regulators!).
TC1072 key features include ultra low noise operation
(plus optional Bypass input); very low dropout voltage (typically 100mV at full load) and internal feed-forward compensation for fast response to step changes in load. An error
output (ERROR) is asserted when the TC1072 is out-ofregulation (due to a low input voltage or excessive output
current). ERROR can be used as a low battery warning or as
a processor RESET signal (with the addition of an external
RC network). Supply current is reduced to less than 1A,
and both VOUT and ERROR are disabled when the shutdown
input is low. The TC1072 incorporates both over-temperature and over-current protection.
The TC1072 is stable with an output capacitor of only
1F and has a maximum output current of 50mA. For higher
output current versions, please see the TC1107, TC1108
and TC1073 (IOUT = 300mA) data sheets.

ORDERING INFORMATION
Output
Voltage **(V) Package

Junction
Temp. Range

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Part No.

The TC1072 is a high accuracy (typically 0.5%) CMOS

upgrade for older (bipolar) low dropout regulators. Designed
specifically for battery-operated systems, the TC1072s

TC1072-2.5VCH

2.5

SOT-23A-6* 40C to +125C

TC1072-2.7VCH

2.7

SOT-23A-6* 40C to +125C

TC1072-3.0VCH

3.0

SOT-23A-6* 40C to +125C

TYPICAL APPLICATION

TC1072-3.3VCH

3.3

SOT-23A-6* 40C to +125C

TC1072-5.0VCH

5.0

SOT-23A-6* 40C to +125C

1M

VIN

VOUT

VIN

VOUT

NOTE: *SOT-23A-6 is equivalent to the EIAJ (SC-74A)

** Other output voltages available. Please contact TelCom
Semiconductor for details

1F

PIN CONFIGURATION
2

GND

TC1072

Bypass

VOUT Bypass ERROR

CBYPASS
470pF

ERROR

TC1072
(SOT-23A-6*)

ERROR

VIN

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4
SHDN

Shutdown Control
(from Power Control Logic)

TOP VIEW

GND SHDN

NOTE: *SOT-23A-6 is equivalent to the EIAJ (SC-74A)

1 and specifications ot its devices.

TelCom Semiconductor reserves the right to make changes in the circuitry

PRELIMINARY INFORMATION

50mA CMOS LDO WITH SHUTDOWN,

ERROR OUTPUT AND VREF BYPASS

TC1072
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS*

*Stresses beyond those listed under "Absolute Maximum Ratings" may

cause permanent damage to the device. These are stress ratings only, and
functional operation of the device at these or any other conditions beyond
those indicated in the operational sections of the specifications is not
implied. Exposure to absolute maximum rating conditions for extended
periods may affect device reliability.

Input Voltage .................................................................7V

Output Voltage .................................. ( 0.3) to (VIN + 0.3)
Power Dissipation .................... Internally Limited (Note 7)
Operating Temperature .................... 40C < TJ < 125C
Storage Temperature ............................ 65C to +150C
Maximum Voltage on Any Pin ........... VIN + 0.3V to 0.3V
Lead Temperature (Soldering, 10 Sec.) ................ +260C

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS: VIN = VOUT + 1V, IL = 0.1mA, CL = 3.3F, SHDN > VIH, TA = 25C, unless otherwise specified.BOLDFACE type specifications apply for junction temperatures of
40C to +125C.

Symbol

Parameter

VIN
IOUTMAX
VOUT
TC VOUT

Input Operating Voltage

Maximum Output Current
Output Voltage
VOUT Temperature Coefficient

VOUT/VIN
VOUT/VOUT

Line Regulation
Load Regulation

VIN VOUT

Dropout Voltage (Note 4)

IGND
IIN
IINSD
PSRR
IOUTSC
VOUT/PD
eN

Ground Pin Current

Supply Current
Shutdown Supply Current
Power Supply Rejection Ratio
Output Short Circuit Current
Thermal Regulation
Output Noise

Test Conditions

Note 1
Note 2

Min

Typ

Max

Units

50
VR 2.5%

VR 0.5%

40
0.05
0.5

6.5

VR + 2.5%

V
mA
V
ppm/C

%/V
%

5
65
95

mV

(VR + 1V) < VIN < 6V

IL = 0.1mA to IOUTMAX
(Note 3)
IL = 0.1mA
IL = 20mA
IL = 50mA
(Note 4)
IL = IOUTMAX, (Note 5)
SHDN = VIH, IL = 0
SHDN = 0V
FRE 1kHz
VOUT = 0V
Note 6
IL = IOUTMAX
470pF from Bypass to GND

0
50

64
200
0.04
260

0.05

450

A
A
A
dB
mA
%/W
nV/Hz

VIN = 2.5V to 6.5V

VIN = 2.5V to 6.5V

45

15

%VIN
%VIN

SHDN Input
VIH
VIL

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SHDN Input Low Threshold

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PRELIMINARY INFORMATION

TC1072
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS: VIN = VOUT + 1V, IL = 0.1mA, CL = 3.3F, SHDN > VIH, TA = 25C, unless otherwise noted.
Symbol

Parameter

Test Conditions

Min

Typ

Max

Units

1mA Flows to ERROR

See Figure 2
Note 8

1.0

0.95 x VR
50

400

V
mV
V
mV

ERROR Open Drain Output

VMIN
VOL
VTH
VHYS

Minimum Operating Voltage

Output Logic Low Voltage
ERROR Threshold Voltage
ERROR Positive Hysteresis

NOTES: 1. VR is the regulator output voltage setting. VR = 2.5V, 2.7V, 3.0V, 3.2V, 3.3V, 3.8V 5.0V.
2. TC VOUT = (VOUTMAX VOUTMIN) x 106
VOUT x T
3. Regulation is measured at a constant junction temperature using low duty cycle pulse testing. Load regulation is tested over a load
range from 0.1mA to the maximum specified output current. Changes in output voltage due to heating effects are covered by the
thermal regulation specification.
4. Dropout voltage is defined as the input to output differential at which the output voltage drops 2% below its nominal value.
5. Ground pin current is the regulator pass transistor gate current. The total current drawn from the input supply is the sum of the load
current, ground current and supply current (i.e. IIN = ISUPPLY + IGND + ILOAD).
6. Thermal Regulation is defined as the change in output voltage at a time T after a change in power dissipation is applied, excluding load
or line regulation effects. Specifications are for a current pulse equal to ILMAX at VIN = 6V for T = 10msec.
7. The maximum allowable power dissipation is a function of ambient temperature, the maximum allowable junction temperature and the
thermal resistance from junction-to-air (i.e. TA, TJ, qJA). Exceeding the maximum allowable power dissipation causes the device to
initiate thermal shutdown. Please see Thermal Considerations section of this data sheet for more details.
8. Hysteresis voltage is referenced by VR.

PIN DESCRIPTION
Pin No.
(SOT-23A-6)

Symbol

1
2
3

VIN
GND
SHDN

ERROR

5
6

Bypass
VOUT

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Description
Unregulated supply input.
Ground terminal.
Shutdown control input. The regulator is fully enabled when a logic high is applied to this
input. The regulator enters shutdown when a logic low is applied to this input. During
shutdown, output voltage falls to zero and supply current is reduced to 0.05 microamp
(typical).
Out-of-Regulation Flag. (Open drain output). This output goes low when VOUT is out-oftolerance by approximately 5%.
Reference bypass input. Connecting a 470pF to this input further reduces output noise.
Regulated voltage output.

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50mA CMOS LDO WITH SHUTDOWN,

ERROR OUTPUT AND VREF BYPASS

TC1072
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
The TC1072 is a precision fixed output voltage regulator. (If an adjustable version is desired, please see the
TC1070 or TC1071 data sheets.) Unlike the bipolar regulators, the TC1072 supply current does not increase with load
current. In addition, VOUT remains stable and within regulation at very low load currents (an important consideration in
RTC and CMOS RAM battery back-up applications).
Figure 1 shows a typical application circuit. The regulator is enabled any time the shutdown input (SHDN) is at or
above VIH, and shutdown (disabled) when SHDN is at or
below VIL. SHDN may be controlled by a CMOS logic gate,
or I/O port of a microcontroller. If the SHDN input is not
required, it should be connected directly to the input supply.
While in shutdown, supply current decreases to 0.05A
(typical) and VOUT falls to zero volts and ERROR is opencircuited.

1F

BATTERY

ERROR
VIH
VOL

Figure 2. ERROR Output Operation

Output Capacitor
A 1F (min) capacitor from VOUT to ground is recommended. The output capacitor should have an effective
series resistance of 5 or less, and a resonant frequency
above 1MHz. A 1F capacitor should be connected from VIN
to GND if there is more than 10 inches of wire between the
regulator and the AC filter capacitor, or if a battery is used as
the power source. Aluminum electrolytic or tantalum capacitor types can be used. (Since many aluminum electrolytic
capacitors freeze at approximately 30C, solid tantalums
are recommended for applications operating below 25C.)
When operating from sources other than batteries, supplynoise rejection and transient response can be improved by
increasing the value of the input and output capacitors and
employing passive filtering techniques.

1F
C1
GND

Bypass

TC1072

C3, 470pF
V+

SHDN
Shutdown Control
(to CMOS Logic or Tie
to VIN if unused)

ERROR

C2 Requires Only
if ERROR is used as a
Processor RESET Signal
(See Text)

R1
1M

0.2F
C2

HYSTERESIS (VHYS)

VTH

VOUT

VOUT

VIN

VOUT

BATTLOW
or RESET

Bypass Input
Figure 1. Typical Application Circuit

A 470pF capacitor connected from the Bypass input to

ground reduces noise present on the internal reference,
which in turn significantly reduces output noise. If output
noise is not a concern, this input may be left unconnected.
Larger capacitor values may be used, but results in a longer
time period to rated output voltage when power is initially
applied.

ERROR Open Drain Output

ERROR is driven low whenenver VOUT falls out of
regulation by more than 5% (typical). The condition my be
caused by low input voltage, output current limiting, or
thermal limiting. The ERROR output voltage value (e.g.
ERROR = VOL at 4.75 (typ) for a 5.0V regulator and 2.85 (typ)
for a 3.0V regulator). ERROR ouput operation is shown in
Figure 2.
Note that ERROR is active when VOUT falls to VTH, and
inactive when VOUT rises above VTH = VHYS.
As shown in Figure 1, ERROR can be used as a battery
low flag, or as a processor RESET signal (with the addition
of timing capacitor C2). R1 x C2 should be chosen to
maintain ERROR below VIH of the processor RESET input
for at least 200msec to allow time for the system to stabilize.
Pull-up resistor R1 can be tied to VOUT, VIN or any other
voltage less than (VIN +0.3V).
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Thermal Considerations
Thermal Shutdown
Integrated thermal protection circuitry shuts the regulator off when die temperature exceeds 160C. The regulator
remains off until the die temperature drops to approximately
150C.
Power Dissipation
The amount of power the regulator dissipates is primarily a function of input and output voltage, and output current.
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TC1072
The following equation is used to calculate worst case
actual power dissipation:

= (125 55)
220

PD (VINMAX VOUTMIN)ILOADMAX
Where:
PD
VINMAX
VOUTMIN
ILOADMAX

= 318mW
In this example, the TC1072 dissipates a maximum of
only 60mW; far below the allowable limit of 318mW. In a
similar manner, Equation 1 and Equation 2 can be used to
calculate maximum current and/or input voltage limits.

= Worst case actual power dissipation

= Maximum voltage on VIN
= Minimum regulator output voltage
= Maximum output (load) current

Layout Considerations
The primary path of heat conduction out of the package
is via the package leads. Therefore, layouts having a
ground plane, wide traces at the pads, and wide power
supply bus lines combine to lower JA and therefore increase the maximum allowable power dissipation limit.

Equation 1.

The maximum allowable power dissipation (Equation 2)

is a function of the maximum ambient temperature (TAMAX),
the maximum allowable die temperature (125C) and the
thermal resistance from junction-to-air (JA). SOT-23A-6
packag has a JA of approximately 220C/Watt when
mounted on a single layer FR4 dielectric copper clad PC
board.
PD MAX = (TJMAX TAMAX)
JA
Where all terms are previously defined.
Equation 2.

Equation 1 can be used in conjunction with Equation 2

to ensure regulator thermal operation is within limits. For
example:
Given:

Find:

VINMAX = 3.0V 10%

VOUTMIN = 2.7V 0.5V
ILOAD = 40mA
TAMAX = 55C
1. Actual power dissipation
2. Maximum allowable dissipation

Actual power dissipation:

PD (VINMAX VOUTMIN)ILOADMAX
= [(3.0 x 1.05) (2.7 x .995)]40 x 103
= 18.5mW
Maximum allowable power dissipation:
PDMAX = (TJMAX TAMAX)
JA

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50mA CMOS LDO WITH SHUTDOWN,

ERROR OUTPUT AND VREF BYPASS

TC1072
a & b = part number code + temperature range and voltage

SOT-23A-6

TC1072 (V)
2.5
2.7
3.0
3.3
5.0

Code
E1
E2
E3
E4
E6

c represents year and quarter code

d represents lot ID number

PACKAGE DIMENSIONS
SOT-23A-6*

.069 (1.75)
.059 (1.50)

.118 (3.00)
.102 (2.60)
.020 (0.50)
.014 (0.35)

.037 (0.95)
REFERENCE
.118 (3.00)
.110 (2.80)

.057 (1.45)
.035 (0.90)

.008 (0.20)
.004 (0.09)

10 MAX.

.006 (0.15)
.000 (0.00)

.022 (0.55)
.014 (0.35)

Dimensions: inches (mm)

NOTE: *SOT-23A-6 is equivalent to the EIAJ (SC-74A)

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100mA CMOS LDO WITH SHUTDOWN,

ERROR OUTPUT AND VREF BYPASS

PRELIMINARY INFORMATION

TC1073
TC1073
100mA CMOS LDO WITH SHUTDOWN, ERROR OUTPUT AND VREF BYPASS
FEATURES

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The TC1073 is a high accuracy (typically 0.5%) CMOS

upgrade for older (bipolar) low dropout regulators such as
the LP2980. Designed specifically for battery-operated systems, the TC1073s CMOS construction eliminates wasted
ground current, significantly extending battery life. Total
supply current is typically 50A at full load (20 to 60 times
lower than in bipolar regulators!).
TC1073 key features include ultra low noise operation
(plus optional Bypass input); very low dropout voltage (typically 200mV at full load) and internal feed-forward compensation for fast response to step changes in load. An error
output (ERROR) is asserted when the TC1073 is out-ofregulation (due to a low input voltage or excessive output
current). ERROR can be used as a low battery warning or as
a processor RESET signal (with the addition of an external
RC network). Supply current is reduced to less than 1A,
and both VOUT and ERROR are disabled when the shutdown
input is low. The TC1073 incorporates both over-temperature and over-temeprature protection.
The TC1073 is stable with an output capacitor of only
1F and has a maximum output current of 100mA. For
higher output current versions, please see the TC1107,
TC1108 (IOUT = 300mA) data sheets.

Zero Ground Current for Longer Battery Life!

Very Low Dropout Voltage
Guaranteed 100mA Output
High Output Voltage Accuracy
Standard or Custom Output Voltages
Power-Saving Shutdown Mode
ERROR Ouput can be Used as a Low Battery
Detector, or Processor Reset Generator
Bypass Input for Ultra-quiet Operation
Over-Current and Over-Temperature Protection
Space-Saving SOT-23A-6 Package
Pin Compatible Upgrades for Bipolar Regulators

APPLICATIONS

Battery Operated Systems

Portable Computers
Medical Instruments
Instrumentation
Cellular / GSM / PHS Phones
Linear Post-Regulator for SMPS
Pagers

TYPICAL APPLICATION

ORDERING INFORMATION
1M

Part No.
VIN

VOUT

VIN

VOUT
1F

GND

TC1073

Bypass

5
CBYPASS
470pF

Output
Voltage**

Package

Junction
Temp. Range

TC1073-2.5VCH

2.5V

SOT-23A-6* 40C to +125C

TC1073-2.7VCH

2.7V

SOT-23A-6* 40C to +125C

TC1073-3.0VCH

3.0V

SOT-23A-6* 40C to +125C

TC1073-3.3VCH

3.3V

SOT-23A-6* 40C to +125C

TC1073-5.0VCH

5.0V

SOT-23A-6* 40C to +125C

NOTE:

*SOT-23A-6 is equivalent to the EIAJ (SC-74)

** Other output voltages available. Please contact TelCom
Semiconductor for details

4
SHDN

ERROR

ERROR

PIN CONFIGURATION
VOUT Bypass ERROR
6

Shutdown Control
(from Power Control Logic)

TC1073
(SOT-23A-6*)
1
VIN

TOP VIEW

GND SHDN

NOTE: *SOT-23A-6 is equivalent to the EIAJ (SC-74)

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PRELIMINARY INFORMATION

100mA CMOS LDO WITH SHUTDOWN,

ERROR OUTPUT AND VREF BYPASS

TC1073
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS*

*Stresses beyond those listed under "Absolute Maximum Ratings" may

cause permanent damage to the device. These are stress ratings only, and
functional operation of the device at these or any other conditions beyond
those indicated in the operational sections of the specifications is not
implied. Exposure to absolute maximum rating conditions for extended
periods may affect device reliability.

Input Voltage .................................................................7V

Output Voltage .................................. ( 0.3) to (VIN + 0.3)
Power Dissipation .................... Internally Limited (Note 7)
Operating Temperature .................... 40C < TJ < 125C
Storage Temperature ............................ 65C to +150C
Maximum Voltage On Any Pin .......... VIN + 0.3V to 0.3V

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS: VIN = VOUT + 1V, IL = 0.1mA, CL = 3.3F, SHDN > VIH, TA = 25C, unless otherwise noted.
Symbol

Parameter

Test Conditions

VIN
IOUTMAX
VOUT
TC VOUT

Input Operating Voltage

Maximum Output Current
Output Voltage
VOUT Temperature Coefficient

Note 9
Note 9
Notes 1, 9
Note 2, 9

VOUT/VIN
VOUT/VOUT

Line Regulation
Load Regulation

VIN VOUT

Dropout Voltage (Note 4)

IGND
IIN
IINSD
ROUT
PSRR
IOUTSC
VOUT/PD
TSD
TSD
eN

Ground Pin Current

Supply Current
Shutdown Supply Current
Output Resistance during Shutdown
Power Supply Rejection Ratio
Output Short Circuit Current
Thermal Regulation
Thermal Shutdown Die Temperature
Thermal Shutdown Hysteresis
Output Noise

(VR + 1V) < VIN < 6V

IL = 0.1mA to IOUTMAX
(Note 3)
IL = 0.1mA
IL = 20mA
IL = 50mA
IL =100mA
(Note 4)
IL = IOUTMAX, (Note 5, 9)
SHDN = VIH, IL = 0
SHDN = 0V
SHDN < VIL
FRE 1kHz
VOUT = 0V
Note 6

IL = IOUTMAX
470pF from Bypass to GND

Min

Typ

Max

Units

100
VR 2.5%

VR 0.5%
20
40
0.05
0.5

6.5

VR + 2.5%

V
mA
V
ppm/C

%
%

20
70
100
200

mV

100 x VR

0
50

160 x VR
64
300
0.04
160
10
260

80
0.05

500

A
A
A
k
dB
mA
%/W
C
C
nV/Hz

45

15

%VIN
%VIN

SHDN Input
VIH
VIL

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SHDN Input High Threshold

SHDN Input Low Threshold

VIN = 2.5V to 6.5V

VIN = 2.5V to 6.5V

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TC1073
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS: VIN = VOUT + 1V, IL = 0.1A, CL = 3.3F, SHDN > VIH, TA = 25C, unless otherwise noted.
Symbol

Parameter

Test Conditions

Min

Typ

Max

Units

1mA Flows to ERROR

See Figure 2
Note 8

1.0

0.95 x VR
50

400

V
mV
V
mV

ERROR Open Dranin Output

VMIN
VOL
VTH
VHYS

Minimum Operating Voltage

Output Logic Low Voltage
ERROR Threshold Voltage
ERROR Positive Hysteresis

NOTES: 1. VR is the regulator output voltage setting. (VR = 2.5V, 2.7V, 3.0V, 3.3V, 5.0V).
2. TC VOUT = (VOUTMAX VOUTMIN) x 106
VOUT x T
3. Regulation is measured at a constant junction temperature using low duty cycle pulse testing. Load regulation is tested over a load
range from 0.1mA to the maximum specified output current. Changes in output voltage due to heating effects are covered by the
thermal regulation specification.
4. Dropout voltage is defined as the input to output differential at which the output voltage drops 2% below its nominal value.
5. Ground pin current is the regulator pass transistor gate current. The total current drawn from the input supply is the sum of the load
current, ground current and supply current (i.e. IIN = ISUPPLY + IGND + ILOAD).
6. Thermal Regulation is defined as the change in output voltage at a time T after a change in power dissipation is applied, excluding load
or line regulation effects. Specifications are for a current pulse equal to ILMAX at VIN = 6V for T = 10msec.
7. The maximum allowable power dissipation is a function of ambient temperature, the maximum allowable junction temperature and the
thermal resistance from junction-to-air (i.e. TA, TJ, qJA). Exceeding the maximum allowable power dissipation causes the device to
initiate thermal shutdown. Please see Thermal Considerations section of this data sheet for more details.
8. Hysteresis voltage is referenced by VR.
9. Boldface type specifications apply for junction temperatures of 40C to +125C.

PIN DESCRIPTION
Pin No.
(SOT-23A-6)

Symbol

1
2
3

VIN
GND
SHDN

ERROR

5
6

Bypass
VOUT

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Description
Unregulated supply input.
Ground terminal.
Shutdown control input. The regulator is fully enabled when a logic high is applied to this input.
The regulator enters shutdown when a logic low is applied to this input. During shutdown, output
voltage falls to zero and supply current is reduced to 0.05 microamp (typical).
Out-of-Regulation Flag. (Open drain output). This output goes low when VOUT is out-of-tolerance
by approximately 5%.
Reference bypass input. Connecting a 470pF to this input further reduces output noise.
Regulated voltage output.

PRELIMINARY INFORMATION

100mA CMOS LDO WITH SHUTDOWN,

ERROR OUTPUT AND VREF BYPASS

TC1073
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
The TC1073 is a precision fixed output voltage regulator. (If an adjustable version is desired, please see the
TC1070 or TC1071 data sheets.) Unlike the bipolar regulators, the TC1073 supply current does not increase with load
current. In addition, VOUT remains stable and within regulation at very low load currents (an important consideration in
RTC and CMOS RAM battery back-up applications).
Figure 1 shows a typical application circuit. The regulator is enabled any time the shutdown input (SHDN) is at or
above VIH, and shutdown (disabled) when SHDN is at or
below VIL. SHDN may be controlled by a CMOS logic gate,
or I/O port of a microcontroller. If the SHDN input is not
required, it should be connected directly to the input supply.
While in shutdown, supply current decreases to 0.05A
(typical) and VOUT falls to zero volts and ERROR is opencircuited.

1F

BATTERY

ERROR
VIH
VOL

Figure 2. ERROR Output Operation

Output Capacitor
A 1F (min) capacitor from VOUT to ground is recommended. The output capacitor should have an effective
series resistance of 5 or less, and a resonant frequency
above 1MHz. A 1F capacitor should be connected from VIN
to GND if there is more than 10 inches of wire between the
regulator and the AC filter capacitor, or if a battery is used as
the power source. Aluminum electrolytic or tantalum capacitor types can be used. (Since many aluminum electrolytic
capacitors freeze at approximately 30C, solid tantalums
are recommended for applications operating below 25C.)
When operating from sources other than batteries, supplynoise rejection and transient response can be improved by
increasing the value of the input and output capacitors and
employing passive filtering techniques.

1F
C1
GND

Bypass

TC1073

C3, 470pF
V+

SHDN
Shutdown Control
(to CMOS Logic or Tie
to VIN if unused)

ERROR

C2 Requires Only
if ERROR is used as a
Processor RESET Signal
(See Text)

R1
1M

0.2F
C2

HYSTERESIS (VHYS)

VTH

VOUT

VOUT

VIN

VOUT

BATTLOW
or RESET

Bypass Input
Figure 1. Typical Application Circuit

A 470pF capacitor connected from the Bypass input to

ground reduces noise present on the internal reference,
which in turn significantly reduces output noise. If output
noise is not a concern, this input may be left unconnected.
Larger capacitor values may be used, but results in a longer
time period to rated output voltage when power is initially
applied.

ERROR Open Drain Output

ERROR is driven low whenenver VOUT falls out of
regulation by more than 5% (typical). The condition my be
caused by low input voltage, output current limiting, or
thermal limiting. The ERROR output voltage value (e.g.
ERROR = VOL at 4.75 (typ) for a 5.0V regulator and 2.85 (typ)
for a 3.0V regulator). ERROR ouput operation is shown in
Figure 2.
Note that ERROR is active when VOUT falls to VTH, and
inactive when VOUT rises above VTH = VHYS.
As shown in Figure 1, ERROR can be used as a battery
low flag, or as a processor RESET signal (with the addition
of timing capacitor C2). R1 x C2 should be chosen to
maintain ERROR below VIH of the processor RESET input
for at least 200msec to allow time for the system to stabilize.
Pull-up resistor R1 can be tied to VOUT, VIN or any other
voltage less than (VIN +0.3V).
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Thermal Considerations
Thermal Shutdown
Integrated thermal protection circuitry shuts the regulator off when die temperature exceeds 160C. The regulator
remains off until the die temperature drops to approximately
150C.
Power Dissipation
The amount of power the regulator dissipates is primarily a function of input and output voltage, and output current.
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100mA CMOS LDO WITH SHUTDOWN,

ERROR OUTPUT AND VREF BYPASS

PRELIMINARY INFORMATION

TC1073
The following equation is used to calculate worst case
actual power dissipation:

= (125 55)
220

PD (VINMAX VOUTMIN)ILOADMAX
Where:
PD
VINMAX
VOUTMIN
ILOADMAX

= 318mW
In this example, the TC1073 dissipates a maximum of
only 60mW; far below the allowable limit of 318mW. In a
similar manner, Equation 1 and Equation 2 can be used to
calculate maximum current and/or input voltage limits. For
example, the maximum allowable VIN is found by sustituting
the maximum allowable power dissipation of 318mW into
Equation 1, from which VINMAX = 5.9V.

= Worst case actual power dissipation

= Maximum voltage on VIN
= Minimum regulator output voltage
= Maximum output (load) current
Equation 1.

The maximum allowable power dissipation (Equation 2)

is a function of the maximum ambient temperature (TAMAX),
the maximum allowable die temperature (125C) and the
thermal resistance from junction-to-air (JA). SOT-23A-6
packag has a JA of approximately 220C/Watt when
mounted on a single layer FR4 dielectric copper clad PC
board.

Layout Considerations
The primary path of heat conduction out of the package
is via the package leads. Therefore, layouts having a
ground plane, wide traces at the pads, and wide power
supply bus lines combine to lower JA and therefore increase the maximum allowable power dissipation limit.

PD MAX = (TJMAX TJMAX)

JA
Where all terms are previously defined.
Equation 2.

Equation 1 can be used in conjunction with Equation 2

to ensure regulator thermal operation is within limits. For
example:
Given:

VINMAX = 3.0V 10%

VOUTMIN = 2.7V 0.5V
ILOAD = 98mA
TAMAX = 55C

Find:

1. Actual power dissipation

2. Maximum allowable dissipation

Actual power dissipation:

PD (VINMAX VOUTMIN)ILOADMAX
= [(3.0 x 1.1) (2.7 x .995)]40 x 103
= 60mW
Maximum allowable power dissipation:
PDMAX = (TJMAX TAMAX)
JA

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PRELIMINARY INFORMATION

100mA CMOS LDO WITH SHUTDOWN,

ERROR OUTPUT AND VREF BYPASS

TC1073
a & b = part number code + temperature range and voltage

MARKING
SOT-23A-6

TC1073 (V)
2.5
2.7
3.0
3.3
5.0

Code
F1
F2
F3
F4
F6

c represents year and quarter code

d represents lot ID number

PACKAGE DIMENSIONS
SOT-23A-6*

.069 (1.75)
.059 (1.50)

.118 (3.00)
.102 (2.60)
.020 (0.50)
.014 (0.35)

.037 (0.95)
REFERENCE
.118 (3.00)
.110 (2.80)

.057 (1.45)
.035 (0.90)

.008 (0.20)
.004 (0.09)

10 MAX.

.006 (0.15)
.000 (0.00)

.022 (0.55)
.014 (0.35)

Dimensions: inches (mm)

NOTE: *SOT-23A-6 is equivalent to the EIAJ (SC-74)

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