AP1086
1.5A LOW DROPOUT POSITIVE ADJUSTABLE OR
FIXED-MODE REGULATOR
AP1086
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Description
AP1086 is a low dropout positive adjustable or fixed-mode
regulator with 1.5A output current capability. The product is
specifically designed to provide well-regulated supply for low
voltage IC applications such as high-speed bus termination
and low current 3.3V logic supply. AP1086 is also well suited
for other applications such as VGA cards. AP1086 is
guaranteed to have lower than 1.4V dropout at full load
current making it ideal to provide well-regulated outputs of
1.25V to 5.0V with 4.7 to 12V input supply by different output
voltage.
Features
3-Terminal Adjustable or Fixed 1.5V, 1.8V, 2.5V,3.3V,
5.0V
1.4V Maximum Dropout at Full Load Current
• Fast Transient Response
Built-in Thermal Shutdo wn
Output Current Limiting
Lead Free Packages: TO252-3L, TO263-3L, TO220-3L
TO252-3L, TO263-3L, and TO220-3L: Available in
“Green” Molding Compound (No Br, Sb)
Lead Free Finish/ RoHS Compliant (Note 1)
Pin Assignments
3
2
1
VIN
VOUT
Adj (GND)
(Top View)
Tab is VOUT
TO252-3L
3
2
1
VIN
VOUT
Tab is VOUT
(Top View)
Adj (GND)
TO263-3L
Tab is VOUT
VOUT
Adj (GND)
(Top View)
VIN
1
2
3
TO220-3L
Notes: 1. EU Directive 2002/95/EC (RoHS). All applicable RoHS exemptions applied. Please visit our website at
http://www.diodes.com/products/lead_free.html.
Typical Application Circuit
5V to 3.3V Fixed Mode Regulator Adjustable Regulator
C2
100uF
5V
3.3V/1.5A
Tab is Vout
Vin
Vout
GND
C1
100uF
R1
121
R2
121
C2
100uF
5V
2.5V/1.5A
Tab is Vout
Vin
Vout
C1
100uF
Adj
VOUT=Vref (1+R2/R1)
×
)
1
2
RE
F
oR
R
(
1
VV +=
Note:
AP1086
1.5A LOW DROPOUT POSITIVE ADJUSTABLE OR
FIXED-MODE REGULATOR
AP1086
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Pin Descriptions
Pin Name I/O Pin # Description
Adj (GND) 1 Adjustable (Ground only for fixed mode)
VOUT O 2
The output of the regulator. A minimum of 10uF capacitor must be connected
from this pin to ground to insure stability.
VIN I 3
The input pin of regulator. Typically a large storage capacitor is connected
from this pin to ground to insure that the input voltage does not sag below the
minimum dropout voltage during the load transient response. This pin must
always be 1.4V higher than VOUT in order for the device to regulate properly.
Functional Block Diagram
3
Thermal
Shutdown 1
2VOUT
Adj
1.25V +
+
CURRENT
LIMIT
VIN
+-
+
-
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Symbol Parameter Rating Unit
VIN DC Supply Voltage -0.3 to 12 V
TST Storage Temperature -65 to +150 oC
TMJ Maximum Junction Temperature 150 oC
Recommended Operating Conditions
Symbol Parameter Min Max Unit
Top Operating Junction Temperature Range 0 125
oC
AP1086
1.5A LOW DROPOUT POSITIVE ADJUSTABLE OR
FIXED-MODE REGULATOR
AP1086
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Electrical Characteristics (Under Operating Conditions)
Parameter Conditions Min Typ. Max Unit
Reference Voltage AP1086-Adj TA = 25οC, (VIN-VOUT)= 1.5V,IO = 10mA 1.225 1.250 1.275
Output Voltage
AP1086-1.5 IOUT = 10mA, TA = 25οC, 3VVIN12V 1.470 1.500 1.530 V
AP1086-1.8 IOUT = 10mA, TA = 25οC, 3.3VVIN12V 1.764 1.800 1.836 V
AP1086-2.5 IOUT = 10mA, TA = 25οC, 4VVIN12V 2.450 2.500 2.550 V
AP1086-3.3 IOUT = 10mA, TA = 25οC, 4.8VVIN12V 3.235 3.300 3.365 V
AP1086-5.0 IOUT = 10mA, TA = 25οC, 6.5VVIN12V 4.900 5.000 5.100 V
Line Regulation AP1086-XXX IO = 10mA, VOUT+1.5V<VIN<12V - - 0.2 %
Load Regulation
AP1086-Adj VIN = 3.3V, 0mA<Io<1.5A, TA = 25οC
(Note 2, 3) - - 1 %
AP1086-1.5 VIN = 3V, 0mA<Io<1.5A, TA = 25 οC
(Note 2, 3) - 12 15 mV
AP1086-1.8 VIN = 3.3V, 0mA<Io<1.5A, TA = 25οC
(Note 2, 3) - 15 18 mV
AP1086-2.5 VIN = 4V, 0mA<Io<1.5A, TA = 25οC
(Note 2, 3) - 20 25 mV
AP1086-3.3 VIN = 5V, 0IOUT1.5A, TA = 25οC,
TJ = 25oC (Note 2, 3) - 26 33 mV
AP1086-5.0 VIN = 8V, 0IOUT1.5A, TA = 25οC,
TJ = 25oC (Note 2, 3) - 40 50 mV
Dropout Voltage
(VIN-VOUT) AP1086-Adj/-2.5/
-3.3/-3.6/-5.0 IOUT = 1.5A, ΔVOUT = 1%VOUT - 1.3 1.4 V
Current Limit AP1086-Adj/-2.5/
-3.3/-3.6/-5.0 (VIN-VOUT) = 5V 1. 6 - - A
Minimum Load
Current (Note 4) AP1086-XXX 0oCTJ125oC - 5 10 mA
Thermal Regulation TA = 25οC, 30ms pulse - 0.008 0.04 %/W
Ripple Rejection f = 120Hz,COUT = 25uF Tantalum, IOUT = 1.5A
AP1086-XXX VIN = VOUT+3V - 60 70 dB
RMS Noise (% of VOUT) 10Hz f 10KHz - 0.003 - %
Temperature Stability IO = 10mA - 0.5 - %
θJA Thermal Resistance
Junction-to-Ambient
(No heat sink; No air flow)
TO252-3L
TO263-3L
TO220-3L - 101
83
86 - oC/W
θJC Thermal Resistance
Junction-to-Case
TO252-3L: Control Circuitry/Power Transistor
TO263-3L: Control Circuitry/Power Transistor
TO220-3L: Control Circuitry/Power Transistor - 15
0.65/2.7
0.65/2.7 - oC/W
Notes: 2. See thermal regulation specifications for changes in output voltage due to heating effects. Line and load regulation are measured at a constant
junction temperature by low duty cycle pulse testing. Load regulation is measured at the output lead = 1/18” from the package.
3. Line and load regulation are guaranteed up to the maximum power dissipation of 15W. Power dissipation is determined by the difference in input and
output and the output current. Guaranteed maximum power dissipation will not be available over the full input/output range.
4. Quiescent current is defined as the minimum output current required in maintaining regulation. At 12V input/output differential the device is
guaranteed to regulate if the output current is greater than 10mA.
AP1086
1.5A LOW DROPOUT POSITIVE ADJUSTABLE OR
FIXED-MODE REGULATOR
AP1086
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Functional Description
Introduction
The AP1086 adjustable or fixed-mode Low Dropout (LDO) regulator is a 3 terminal device which can easily be
programmed by internal mask change to any voltages within the range of 1.25V to VIN-1.4V. The AP1086 only
needs 1.4V differential between VIN and VOUT to maintain output regulation. In addition, the output voltage
tolerances are also extremely tight and they include the transient response as part of the specification. For
example, Intel VRE specification calls for a total of +/- 100mV including initial tolerance, load regulation and 0 to
1.5A load step.
The AP1086 is specifically designed to meet the fast current transient needs as well as providing an accurate
initial voltage, reducing the overall syste m cost with the need for fewer output capacitors.
Load Regulation
Since the AP1086 is only a 3 terminal device, it is not possible to provide true remote sensing of the output
voltage at the load. But it can supply good load regulation by internal feedback bypass the external loss such as
adjustable mode.
Stability
The AP1086 requires the use of an output capacitor as part of the frequency compensation in order to make the
regulator stable. For most applications a minimum of 10uF aluminum electrolytic capacitor insures both stability
and good transient response.
Thermal Design
The AP1086 incorporates an internal thermal shutdown that protects the device when the junction temperature
exceeds the maximum allowable junction temperature. Although this device can operate with junction
temperatures in the range of 150oC, it is recommended that the selected heat sink be chosen such that during
maximum continuous load operation the junction temperature is ke pt below the temperature.
Layout Consideration
The output capacitors must be located as close to the VOUT terminal of the device as possible. It is recommended
to use a section of a layer of the PC board as a plane to connect the VOUT pin to the output capacitors to prevent
any high frequency oscillation that may result due to excessive trace inductance.
AP1086
1.5A LOW DROPOUT POSITIVE ADJUSTABLE OR
FIXED-MODE REGULATOR
AP1086
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Typical Performance Characteristics
Temperature (
o
C)
Percent Change in Output Voltage vs Temperature
Output Voltage Change (%)
-50 -25 0 25 50 75 100 125 150
- 2
-1.5
- 1
-0.5
0
0. 5
1
1.5
2
Input Voltage (V)
Line Regulation
Output Voltage Deviation (%)
0
0.2
0.4
0.6
0.8
1
24
6 8 10 12
TIME (us)
Line Transient Response
Output Voltage Devi ation (mV) Input Voltage (V)
-40
-20
0
20
40
5.5
6.5
7.5 Cin=1uF
Cout=10uF Tantalum
0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200
TIME (us)
Load Transient Response
Load Current (A) Output Voltage Devi ation (mV)
010
20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
-1
0
1
2
-20
-10
0
10
20
30 Cin=1uF
Cout=10uF Tantalum
Preload=100mA
Temperature (
o
C)
Load Regulation vs Temperature
Output Voltage Deviation (%)
-25 0 25 50 75 100 125
- 1
-0.80
-0.40
-0.20
0
0.20
I load=1.5A
Output Current (A)
Dropout Voltage vs Output Current
Dropout Voltage (V)
0
0. 2
0. 4
0. 6
0. 8
1. 0
1. 2
1. 4
1. 6
1. 8
2. 0
0
Tj = 25
o
C
Tj = 125
o
C
0.25 0.5 0.75 1.0 1.25 1.5
AP1086
1.5A LOW DROPOUT POSITIVE ADJUSTABLE OR
FIXED-MODE REGULATOR
AP1086
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Ordering Information
AP1086 X XX X - X
Low Dropout Regulator Package Vout
K : TO263-3L
D : TO252-3L
T : TO220-3L
Blank = Adj
15 = 1 .5V
18 = 1 .8V
25 = 2 .5V
33 = 3 .3V
50 = 5 .0V
Packing
U : Tube
13 : Taping & Reel
Lead Free
G : Green
L : Lead Free
Device Package
Code Packaging
(Note 5)
Tube 13” Tape and Reel
Quantity Part Number
Suffix Quantity Part Number
Suffix
AP1086DXXL-13 D TO252-3L NA NA 2500/Tape & Reel -13
AP1086DXXG-13 D TO252-3L NA NA 2500/Tape & Reel -13
AP1086KXXL-13 K TO263-3L NA NA 800/Tape & Reel -13
AP1086KXXG-13 K TO263-3L NA NA 800/Tape & Reel -13
AP1086TXXL-U T TO220-3L 50 -U NA NA
AP1086TXXG-U T TO220-3L 50 -U NA NA
Notes: 5. Pad layout as shown on Diodes Inc. suggested pad layout document AP02001, which can be found on our website at
http://www.diodes.com/datasheets/ap02001.pdf.
AP1086
1.5A LOW DROPOUT POSITIVE ADJUSTABLE OR
FIXED-MODE REGULATOR
AP1086
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Marking Information
(1) TO252-3L
86-VV
( Top view )
YY WW X X
Logo
Part Number
1086 for ADJ
86-VV : 15 for 1.5V
18 for 1.8V
25 for 2.5V
33 for 3.3V
50 for 5.0V
L : Lead Free
G : Green
X : Internal Code
WW : Week : 01~52, 52 represents
YY : Year : 01~09
52 and 53 week
(2) TO263-3L
1086-VV
( Top view )
YY WW X X
Logo
Part Number
VV: 15 for 1.5V
18 for 1.8V
25 for 2.5V
33 for 3.3V
50 for 5.0V
Blank for ADJ
X : Internal code
YY : Year : 01~09
WW : Week : 01~52, 52 represents
52 and 53 week
L : Lead Free
G : Green
(3) TO220-3L
1086-VV
( Top view )
YY WW X X
Logo
Part Number
VV: 15 for 1.5V
18 for 1.8V
25 for 2.5V
33 for 3.3V
50 for 5.0V
Blank for ADJ
X : Internal code
WW : Week : 01~52, 52 represents
YY : Year : 01~09
52 and 53 week
G : Green
L : Lead Free
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1.5A LOW DROPOUT POSITIVE ADJUSTABLE OR
FIXED-MODE REGULATOR
AP1086
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Package Outline Dimensions (All Dimensions in mm)
(1) Package type: TO252-3L
5.20/5.50 T yp 5.35
6.354/ 6.80 T yp 6.58
2.28
BSC.
0.61 Typ
0.88/1.27
4.57 BS C. 9.00/10 .40 Typ 9.70
SEATING
PLANE
SEE NOTE2
0.51
5.6
11.0
5.6
2.0
2.25
Land Pattern Recommendation (Unit: mm)
7.2
1.2
2.18/2.40
Typ 2.29
0.45/0.58
Typ 0.52
0.64/1.02
Typ 0.83
0.45/0.58
Typ 0.52
0.89/
1.14
5.40/6.20
Typ 5.57
(2) Package type: TO263-3L
9.65/10.29 Typ 9.97
2.54
BSC.
2.92
Typ 1.30
0.51/0.99 Typ 0.75
1.14/1.40 Typ1.27
8.65/9.65 Typ 9.15
1.27/
1.78
Typ
1.52 14.61/15.88 Typ 15.24
4.06/4.83
Typ 4.45
1.14/1.40
Typ 1.27
2.28/2.80 Typ 2.54
1.3
3
15.7
10.9
9.1
Land Pa ttern Recomm endation (Unit: mm)
2.54
0.38 Typ
AP1086
1.5A LOW DROPOUT POSITIVE ADJUSTABLE OR
FIXED-MODE REGULATOR
AP1086
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Package Outline Dimensions (Continued)
(3) Package type: TO220-3L
3.55/4.85
Typ 4.20 0.51/1.40
Typ 0.95
0.31/1.14
Typ 0.72
SEATING PLANE
14.20/16.50
Typ 15.3 5
9.70/10.70
Typ 10.20
12.72/14.72
Typ 13.72
0.51/1.14
Typ 0.83
4.83/5.33
Typ 5.08
1.14/1.78
Typ 1.46
3.53/4.09
Typ 3.81
5.84/6.86
Typ 6.35
2.54/3.43
Typ 2.98
3.66/6.35
Typ 5.00
2.03/2.92
Typ 2.48
2.99/2.79
Typ 2.54
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1.5A LOW DROPOUT POSITIVE ADJUSTABLE OR
FIXED-MODE REGULATOR
AP1086
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