LM 3940
LM 3940
LM 3940
1FEATURES APPLICATIONS
•
2 Output voltage specified over temperature • Laptop/Desktop Computers
• Excellent load regulation • Logic Systems
• Specified 1A output current
• Requires only one external component
• Built-in protection against excess temperature
• Short circuit protected
DESCRIPTION
The LM3940 is a 1A low dropout regulator designed to provide 3.3V from a 5V supply.
The LM3940 is ideally suited for systems which contain both 5V and 3.3V logic, with prime power provided from
a 5V bus.
Because the LM3940 is a true low dropout regulator, it can hold its 3.3V output in regulation with input voltages
as low as 4.5V.
The TO-220 package of the LM3940 means that in most applications the full 1A of load current can be delivered
without using an additional heatsink.
The surface mount DDPAK/TO-263 package uses minimum board space, and gives excellent power dissipation
capability when soldered to a copper plane on the PC board.
TYPICAL APPLICATION
*Required if regulator is located more than 1″ from the power supply filter capacitor or if battery power is used.
**See APPLICATION HINTS.
CONNECTION DIAGRAM
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LM3940
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These devices have limited built-in ESD protection. The leads should be shorted together or the device placed in conductive foam
during storage or handling to prevent electrostatic damage to the MOS gates.
(1) Absolute maximum ratings indicate limits beyond which damage to the component may occur. Electrical specifications do not apply
when operating the device outside of its rated operating conditions.
(2) The maximum allowable power dissipation is a function of the maximum junction temperature, TJ, the junction-to-ambient thermal
resistance, θJA, and the ambient temperature, TA. Exceeding the maximum allowable power dissipation will cause excessive die
temperature, and the regulator will go into thermal shutdown. The value of θJA (for devices in still air with no heatsink) is 60°C/W for the
TO-220 package, 80°C/W for the DDPAK/TO-263 package, and 174°C/W for the SOT-223 package. The effective value of θJA can be
reduced by using a heatsink (see APPLICATION HINTS for specific information on heatsinking). The value of θJA for the WSON
package is specifically dependant on PCB trace area, trace material, and the number of layers and thermal vias. For improved thermal
resistance and power dissipation for the WSON package, refer to Application Note AN-1187 SNOA401. The θJA rating for the WSON is
with a JESD51-7 test board having 6 thermal vias under the exposed pad.
(3) ESD rating is based on the human body model: 100 pF discharged through 1.5 kΩ.
(1)
Operating Ratings
Junction Temperature Range, TJ −40°C to +125°C
Input Supply Voltage, VIN(MIN) VO + VDO
(1) Absolute maximum ratings indicate limits beyond which damage to the component may occur. Electrical specifications do not apply
when operating the device outside of its rated operating conditions.
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Limits in standard typeface are for TJ = 25°C, and limits in boldface type apply over the full operating temperature range.
Unless otherwise specified: VIN = 5V, IL = 1A, COUT = 33 μF.
(1)
Symbol Parameter Conditions Typical LM3940 Units
min max
3.20 3.40
VO Output Voltage 5 mA ≤ IL ≤ 1A 3.3 V
3.13 3.47
IL = 5 mA
Line Regulation 4.5V ≤ VIN ≤ 5.5V 20 40
(1)
mV
50
Load Regulation 50 mA ≤ IL ≤ 1A 35
(2) 80
IL (DC) = 100 mA
ZO Output Impedance IL (AC) = 20 mA (rms) 35 mΩ
f = 120 Hz
4.5V ≤ VIN ≤ 5.5V 15
10
IL = 5 mA 20
IQ Quiescent Current mA
VIN = 5V 200
110
IL = 1A 250
BW = 10 Hz–100 kHz
en Output Noise Voltage 150 μV (rms)
IL = 5 mA
0.8
IL = 1A 0.5 V
Dropout Voltage 1.0
VDO (2)
150
IL = 100 mA 110 mV
200
IL(SC) Short Circuit Current RL = 0 1.7 1.2 A
(1) All limits specified for TJ = 25°C are 100% tested and are used to calculate Outgoing Quality Levels. All limits at temperature extremes
are verified via correlation using standard Statistical Quality Control (SQC) methods.
(2) Dropout voltage is defined as the input-output differential voltage where the regulator output drops to a value that is 100 mV below the
value that is measured at VIN = 5V.
THERMAL PERFORMANCE
3-Lead TO-220 4 °C/W
Thermal Resistance, Junction-to-Case, θJC 3-Lead DDPAK/TO-263 4 °C/W
8-Lead WSON 6 °C/W
3-Lead TO-220 60 °C/W
Thermal Resistance, Junction-to-Ambient, θJA 3-Lead DDPAK/TO-263 80 °C/W
(1)
8-Lead WSON 35 °C/W
(1) The maximum allowable power dissipation is a function of the maximum junction temperature, TJ, the junction-to-ambient thermal
resistance, θJA, and the ambient temperature, TA. Exceeding the maximum allowable power dissipation will cause excessive die
temperature, and the regulator will go into thermal shutdown. The value of θJA (for devices in still air with no heatsink) is 60°C/W for the
TO-220 package, 80°C/W for the DDPAK/TO-263 package, and 174°C/W for the SOT-223 package. The effective value of θJA can be
reduced by using a heatsink (see APPLICATION HINTS for specific information on heatsinking). The value of θJA for the WSON
package is specifically dependant on PCB trace area, trace material, and the number of layers and thermal vias. For improved thermal
resistance and power dissipation for the WSON package, refer to Application Note AN-1187 SNOA401. The θJA rating for the WSON is
with a JESD51-7 test board having 6 thermal vias under the exposed pad.
Figure 7. Figure 8.
APPLICATION HINTS
EXTERNAL CAPACITORS
The output capacitor is critical to maintaining regulator stability, and must meet the required conditions for both
ESR (Equivalent Series Resistance) and minimum amount of capacitance.
MINIMUM CAPACITANCE:
The minimum output capacitance required to maintain stability is 33 μF (this value may be increased without
limit). Larger values of output capacitance will give improved transient response.
ESR LIMITS:
The ESR of the output capacitor will cause loop instability if it is too high or too low. The acceptable range of
ESR plotted versus load current is shown in Figure 19. It is essential that the output capacitor meet these
requirements, or oscillations can result.
It is important to note that for most capacitors, ESR is specified only at room temperature. However, the designer
must ensure that the ESR will stay inside the limits shown over the entire operating temperature range for the
design.
For aluminum electrolytic capacitors, ESR will increase by about 30X as the temperature is reduced from 25°C to
−40°C. This type of capacitor is not well-suited for low temperature operation.
Solid tantalum capacitors have a more stable ESR over temperature, but are more expensive than aluminum
electrolytics. A cost-effective approach sometimes used is to parallel an aluminum electrolytic with a solid
Tantalum, with the total capacitance split about 75/25% with the Aluminum being the larger value.
If two capacitors are paralleled, the effective ESR is the parallel of the two individual values. The “flatter” ESR of
the Tantalum will keep the effective ESR from rising as quickly at low temperatures.
HEATSINKING
A heatsink may be required depending on the maximum power dissipation and maximum ambient temperature of
the application. Under all possible operating conditions, the junction temperature must be within the range
specified under Absolute Maximum Ratings.
To determine if a heatsink is required, the power dissipated by the regulator, PD, must be calculated.
Figure 20 shows the voltages and currents which are present in the circuit, as well as the formula for calculating
the power dissipated in the regulator:
IIN = IL + IG
PD = (VIN − VOUT) IL + (VIN) IG
The next parameter which must be calculated is the maximum allowable temperature rise, TR (max). This is
calculated by using the formula:
TR (max) = TJ (max) − TA (max)
Where: TJ (max) is the maximum allowable junction temperature, which is 125°C for commercial grade parts.
TA (max) is the maximum ambient temperature which will be encountered in the application.
Using the calculated values for TR(max) and PD, the maximum allowable value for the junction-to-ambient
thermal resistance, θ(JA), can now be found:
θ(JA) = TR (max)/PD
IMPORTANT: If the maximum allowable value for θ(JA) is found to be ≥ 60°C/W for the TO-220 package, ≥
80°C/W for the DDPAK/TO-263 package, or ≥174°C/W for the SOT-223 package, no heatsink is needed since
the package alone will dissipate enough heat to satisfy these requirements.
If the calculated value for θ(JA)falls below these limits, a heatsink is required.
Figure 21. θ(JA) vs. Copper (1 ounce) Area for the DDPAK/TO-263 Package
As shown in Figure 21, increasing the copper area beyond 1 square inch produces very little improvement. It
should also be observed that the minimum value of θ(JA) for the DDPAK/TO-263 package mounted to a PCB is
32°C/W.
As a design aid, Figure 22 shows the maximum allowable power dissipation compared to ambient temperature
for the DDPAK/TO-263 device (assuming θ(JA) is 35°C/W and the maximum junction temperature is 125°C).
Figure 22. Maximum Power Dissipation vs. TAMB for the DDPAK/TO-263 Package
Figure 23 and Figure 24 show the information for the SOT-223 package. Figure 24 assumes a θ(JA) of 74°C/W
for 1 ounce copper and 51°C/W for 2 ounce copper and a maximum junction temperature of 125°C.
Figure 23. θ(JA) vs. Copper (2 ounce) Area for the SOT-223 Package
Figure 24. Maximum Power Dissipation vs. TAMB for the SOT-223 Package
Please see AN1028 for power enhancement techniques to be used with the SOT-223 package.
REVISION HISTORY
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PACKAGING INFORMATION
Orderable Device Status Package Type Package Pins Package Eco Plan Lead/Ball Finish MSL Peak Temp Op Temp (°C) Device Marking Samples
(1) Drawing Qty (2) (6) (3) (4/5)
LM3940IMP-3.3 NRND SOT-223 DCY 4 1000 TBD Call TI Call TI -40 to 125 L52B
LM3940IMP-3.3/NOPB ACTIVE SOT-223 DCY 4 1000 Green (RoHS CU SN Level-1-260C-UNLIM -40 to 125 L52B
& no Sb/Br)
LM3940IMPX-3.3 NRND SOT-223 DCY 4 2000 TBD Call TI Call TI -40 to 125 L52B
LM3940IMPX-3.3/NOPB ACTIVE SOT-223 DCY 4 2000 Green (RoHS CU SN Level-1-260C-UNLIM -40 to 125 L52B
& no Sb/Br)
LM3940IS-3.3 NRND DDPAK/ KTT 3 45 TBD Call TI Call TI -40 to 125 LM3940IS
TO-263 -3.3 P+
LM3940IS-3.3/NOPB ACTIVE DDPAK/ KTT 3 45 Pb-Free (RoHS CU SN Level-3-245C-168 HR -40 to 125 LM3940IS
TO-263 Exempt) -3.3 P+
LM3940ISX-3.3 NRND DDPAK/ KTT 3 500 TBD Call TI Call TI -40 to 125 LM3940IS
TO-263 -3.3 P+
LM3940ISX-3.3/NOPB ACTIVE DDPAK/ KTT 3 500 Pb-Free (RoHS CU SN Level-3-245C-168 HR -40 to 125 LM3940IS
TO-263 Exempt) -3.3 P+
LM3940IT-3.3 NRND TO-220 NDE 3 45 TBD Call TI Call TI -40 to 125 LM3940IT
-3.3 P+
LM3940IT-3.3/NOPB ACTIVE TO-220 NDE 3 45 Green (RoHS CU SN Level-1-NA-UNLIM -40 to 125 LM3940IT
& no Sb/Br) -3.3 P+
(1)
The marketing status values are defined as follows:
ACTIVE: Product device recommended for new designs.
LIFEBUY: TI has announced that the device will be discontinued, and a lifetime-buy period is in effect.
NRND: Not recommended for new designs. Device is in production to support existing customers, but TI does not recommend using this part in a new design.
PREVIEW: Device has been announced but is not in production. Samples may or may not be available.
OBSOLETE: TI has discontinued the production of the device.
(2)
Eco Plan - The planned eco-friendly classification: Pb-Free (RoHS), Pb-Free (RoHS Exempt), or Green (RoHS & no Sb/Br) - please check http://www.ti.com/productcontent for the latest availability
information and additional product content details.
TBD: The Pb-Free/Green conversion plan has not been defined.
Pb-Free (RoHS): TI's terms "Lead-Free" or "Pb-Free" mean semiconductor products that are compatible with the current RoHS requirements for all 6 substances, including the requirement that
lead not exceed 0.1% by weight in homogeneous materials. Where designed to be soldered at high temperatures, TI Pb-Free products are suitable for use in specified lead-free processes.
Pb-Free (RoHS Exempt): This component has a RoHS exemption for either 1) lead-based flip-chip solder bumps used between the die and package, or 2) lead-based die adhesive used between
the die and leadframe. The component is otherwise considered Pb-Free (RoHS compatible) as defined above.
Green (RoHS & no Sb/Br): TI defines "Green" to mean Pb-Free (RoHS compatible), and free of Bromine (Br) and Antimony (Sb) based flame retardants (Br or Sb do not exceed 0.1% by weight
in homogeneous material)
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(3)
MSL, Peak Temp. - The Moisture Sensitivity Level rating according to the JEDEC industry standard classifications, and peak solder temperature.
(4)
There may be additional marking, which relates to the logo, the lot trace code information, or the environmental category on the device.
(5)
Multiple Device Markings will be inside parentheses. Only one Device Marking contained in parentheses and separated by a "~" will appear on a device. If a line is indented then it is a continuation
of the previous line and the two combined represent the entire Device Marking for that device.
(6)
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value exceeds the maximum column width.
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MECHANICAL DATA
NDE0003B
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MECHANICAL DATA
6,70 (0.264)
6,30 (0.248)
3,10 (0.122)
2,90 (0.114)
4
0,10 (0.004) M
Gauge Plane
1 2 3
0,25 (0.010)
0,84 (0.033) 0°–10°
2,30 (0.091)
0,66 (0.026)
0,10 (0.004) M
4,60 (0.181) 0,75 (0.030) MIN
1,70 (0.067)
1,80 (0.071) MAX 1,50 (0.059)
0,35 (0.014)
0,23 (0.009)
Seating Plane
4202506/B 06/2002
TS3B (Rev F)
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