Texas Instruments TPS7A20C Low-Noise LDO Linear Regulator

Texas Instruments TPS7A20C Low-Noise Low-Dropout (LDO) Linear Regulator provides sources of 300mA of output current. This LDO is designed to power sensitive loads such as image sensors. The device provides low noise, high PSRR, and excellent load and line transient performance when used with low output capacitance and inductance. Using innovative design techniques, the TPS7A20C offers ultra-low noise performance without adding a noise-bypass capacitor. The TPS7A20C also provides the advantage of low quiescent current, which is helpful in battery-powered applications. The 1.6V to 6.0V input voltage range and 0.8V to 5.5V output range are appropriate for various applications. The device uses a precision reference circuit to provide a maximum accuracy of 1.5% over load, line, and temperature variations.

The Texas Instruments TPS7A20C features an internal soft-start circuit to lower the inrush current, thus minimizing the input voltage drop during start-up. The device is stable with small ceramic capacitors, which allows for a small overall solution size. The TPS7A20C has a smart enable input circuit with an internally controlled pulldown resistor. This resistor disables the LDO and helps eliminate the external components used to pull down the EN pin. The LDO remains disabled even when the EN pin is left floating.

Features

  • Fast settling when used with low output capacitance and inductance
  • 7µVRMS low output voltage noise with no noise-bypass capacitor required
  • High PSRR of 58dB at 100kHz, 20mA
  • Very low IQ of 11µA
  • 1.6V to 6.0V input voltage range
  • 0.8V to 5.5V output voltage range
  • ±1.5% (max) output voltage tolerance
  • Very low dropout of 140mV (max) at 300mA (VOUT = 3.3V)
  • Low inrush current
  • Smart enable pulldown
  • Stable with 0.47µF minimum output capacitance
  • 0.616mm × 0.616mm DSBGA package

Applications

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

Functional Block Diagram

Block Diagram - Texas Instruments TPS7A20C Low-Noise LDO Linear Regulator
Published: 2024-09-26 | Updated: 2024-10-04