SPX1587

3A Low Dropout Voltage Regulator

Adjustable & Fixed Output,
Fast Response

FEATURES APPLICATIONS
Adjustable Output Down To 1.2V Powering VGA & Sound Card
Fixed Output Voltages 1.5, 2.5, 3.3, 5.0V Power PC Supplies
Output Current Of 3A SMPS Post-Regulator
Low Dropout Voltage 1.1V Typ. High Efficiency Green Computer Systems
Extremely Tight Load And Line Regulation High Efficiency Linear Power Supplies
Current & Thermal Limiting Portable Instrumentation
Standard 3-Terminal Low Cost TO-220, TO-263 & TO-252 Constant Current Regulators
Similar To Industry Standard LT1085/LT1585 Adjustable Power Supplies
Battery charger

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The SPX1587 is a low power 3A adjustable and fixed voltage regulator that is very easy to use. It requires only 2 external resistors to
set the output voltage for adjustable version. The SPX1587 are designed for low voltage applications that offers lower dropout voltage
and faster transient response. This device is an excellent choice for use in powering low voltage microprocessor that require a lower
dropout, faster transient response to regulate from +2.5V to 3.8V supplies and as a post regulator for switching supplies applications.
The SPX1587 features low dropout of a maximum 1.2 volts.

The SPX1587 offers over current limit and full protection against reversed input polarity, reversed load insertion, and positive and
negative transient voltage. On-Chip trimming adjusts the reference voltage to 1%. The IQ of this device flows into the load, which
increases efficiency.

The SPX1587 are offered in a 3-pin TO-220, TO-263 & TO-252 packages compatible with other 3 terminal regulators. For a 5A low
dropout regulator refer to the SPX1585 data sheet.

PIN CONNECTIONS
TO-263-3 (T) TO-220-3 (U) TO-252 (R)

SPX1587
SPX1587
SPX1587
1 2 3 1 2 3
1 2 3

ADJ/GND VOUT VIN

ADJ/GND VOUT VIN Front View
Top View
ADJ/GND VOUT VIN
Front View

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ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
Lead Temp. (Soldering, 10 Seconds) .............................. 300C Maximum Input Voltage ...................................... 10V
Storage Temperature Range ............................ -65 to +150C Input to Output Voltage Differential Max ........... 8.8V
Operating Junction Temperature Range ......................
SPX1587 Control Section.......................... -45C +125C
SPX1587 Power Transistor.........................-45C +150C

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (NOTE 1) at IOUT = 10mA, TA=25C, unless otherwise specified.

PARAMETER CONDITIONS Typ SPX1587A SPX1587 Units
Min Max Min Max
1.5V Version
Output Voltage (Note 2) SPX1587-1.5V, 0 IOUT3A, 2.75VVIN 10V 1.5 1.485 1.515 1.470 1.530 V
1.5 1.470 1.530 1.455 1.545
2.5V Version
Output Voltage (Note 2) SPX1587-2.5V, 0 IOUT3A, 4.0VVIN 10V 2.5 2.475 2.525 2.450 2.550 V
2.5 2.450 2.550 2.425 2.575
3.3V Version
Output Voltage (Note 2) SPX1587-3.3V, 0 IOUT3A, 4.75VVIN 10V 3.3 3.270 3.330 3.230 3.370 V
3.3 3.240 3.360 3.201 3.399
5.0V Version
Output Voltage (Note 2) SPX1587-5.0V, 0 IOUT3A, 6.5VVIN 10V 5.0 4.95 5.05 4.900 5.100 V
5.0 4.90 5.10 4.850 5.150
All Voltage Options
Reference Voltage (VREF) VIN 7V, P PMAX 1.238 1.263 1.225 1.270 V
1.5V (VIN -VOUT)(VIN-VOUT) MAX, 1.250 1.225 1.270 1.212 1.288
10mAIOUT3A
Min. Load Current (Note 3) 1.5V (VIN -VOUT) (VIN-VOUT) MAX 5 10 10 mA
Line Regulation (VREF (VIN)) 2.75VVIN 7V, IOUT=10mA, TJ=25C 0.005 0.2 0.2 %
(Note 3)
VIN 7V, IOUT=0mA, TJ=25C 0.005 0.2 0.2 %
(Note 2)
Load Regulation (VREF 10mAIOUT 3A, (VIN-VOUT)=3V, TJ=25C 0.05 0.3 0.3 %
(IOUT)) (Note 3)
0IOUT 3A, VIN=7V, TJ=25C 0.05 0.3 0.3 %
(Note 2)
Dropout Voltage VREF=1% IOUT =3A 1.1 1.2 1.2 V
IOUT3A
Current Limit VIN=7V A
IOUT (MAX) 1.4V (VIN- VOUT) (Note3) 4.0 3.2 3.2
Long Term Stability TA=125C, 1000 Hrs. 0.3 1 1 %
(Note 2)
Thermal Regulation TA=25C, 20 ms pulse 0.01 0.020 0.020 %/W
(VOUT (Pwr))
Temperature Stability 0.25 %
(VOUT (T))
Output Noise, RMS 10Hz to 10kHz TA = 25c 0.003 %V
Thermal Resistance TO-220 Junction to Tab 3.0 3.0 C/W
Junction to Ambient 60 60
DD Package Junction to Tab 3.0 3.0
Junction to Ambient 60 60
The Bold specifications apply to the full operating temperature range.
Note 1: Changes in output voltage due to heating effects are covered under the specification for thermal regulation.
Note 2: Fixed Version Only
Note 3: Adjustable Version Only

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APPLICATION HINTS
The SPX1587 incorporates protection against over-current Reducing parasitic resistance and inductance
faults, reversed load insertion, over temperature operation, and One solution to minimize parasitic resistance and inductance is
positive and negative transient voltage. However, the use of to connect in parallel capacitors. This arrangement will
an output capacitor is required in order to improve the stability improve the transient response of the power supply if your
and the performances. system requires rapidly changing current load condition.

Stability Thermal Consideration

The output capacitor is part of the regulators frequency Although the SPX1587 offers some limiting circuitry for
compensation system. Either a 22F aluminum electrolytic overload conditions, it is necessary not to exceed the
capacitor or a 10F solid tantalum capacitor between the maximum junction temperature, and therefore to be careful
output terminal and ground guarantees stable operation for all about thermal resistance. The heat flow will follow the lowest
operating conditions. resistance path, which is the Junction-to-case thermal
However, in order to minimize overshoot and undershoot, and resistance. In order to insure the best thermal flow of the
therefore optimize the design, please refer to the section component, a proper mounting is required. Note that the case
Ripple Rejection. of the device is electrically connected to the output. In case
the case has to be electrically isolated, a thermally conductive
spacer can be used. However do not forget to consider its
Ripple Rejection contribution to thermal resistance.
Ripple rejection can be improved by adding a capacitor
Assuming:
between the ADJ pin and ground as shown in figure 6. When
VIN = 10V, VOUT = 5V, IOUT = 1.5A, TA = 50C/W,
ADJ pin bypassing is used, the value of the output capacitor
required increases to its maximum (22F for an aluminum Heatsink Case = 6C/W, Heatsink Case = 0.5C/W, JC = 3C/W
electrolytic capacitor, or 10F for a solid tantalum capacitor).
Power dissipation under this condition
If the ADJ pin is not bypass, the value of the output capacitor
PD = (VIN VOUT) * IOUT = 7.5W
can be lowered to 10F for an electrolytic aluminum capacitor
or 4.7F for a solid tantalum capacitor. Junction Temperature
However the value of the ADJ-bypass capacitor should be
TJ = TA + PD * ( Case - HS+ HS + JC)
chosen with respect to the following equation:
C = 1 / (6.28 * FR * R1)
For the Control Sections
TJ = 50 + 7.5*(0.5 +6=3) = 121.25C
Where C = value of the capacitor in Farads (select an
121.25C < TJ (max) for the Control & Power Sections.
equal or larger standard value),
FR = ripple frequency in Hz,
In both case reliable operation is insured by adequate junction
R1 = value of resistor R1 in Ohms.
temperature.
If an ADJ-bypass capacitor is use, the amplitude of the output
ripple will be independent of the output voltage. If an ADJ-
bypass capacitor is not used, the output ripple will be
proportional to the ratio of the output voltage to the reference
voltage:
M = VOUT / VREF
Where M = multiplier for the ripple seen when the ADJ pin
is optimally bypassed.
VREF = Reference Voltage

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Basic Adjustable Regulator

VIN VOUT
5V
VIN VOUT 3.3V
SPX1587 SPX1587
C2
VREF R1 C1
10uF
10uF
IADJ
50A
Basic Fixed Regulator
R2
VOUT = VREF * ( 1 + R2/R1) + IADJ * R2

Fig.2 Basic Adjustable Regulator

Output Voltage
Output Voltage The fixed voltage LDO voltage regulators are simple to use
Consider Figure 2. The resistance R1 generates a constant regulators since the VOUT is preset to the specifications. It is
current flow, normally the specified load current of 10mA. important however, to provide the proper output capacitance
This current will go through the resistance R2 to set the overall for stability and improvement. For most operating conditions
output voltage. The current IADJ is very small and constant. a capacitance of 22uF tantalum or 100uF electrolytic will
Therefore its contribution to the overall output voltage is very ensure stability and prevent oscillation.
small and can generally be ignored.

Load Regulation
Parasitic line resistance can degrade load regulation. In order
not to affect the behavior of the regulator, it is best to connect
directly the R1 resistance from the resistor divider to the case,
and not to the load. For the same reason, it is best to connect
the resistor R2 to the Negative side of the load.

RP Parasitic Line
Resistance
VIN
SPX1587
Connect R1 to
Case of Regulator

R1

RL
R2

Connect R2 to Load

Fig.3 Basic Adjustable Regulator

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TYPICAL APPLICATIONS

VIN VOUT
VIN IN SPX1587 OUT
IN SPX1587 OUT
C1 C2
C1 R1
ADJ
ADJ R1

R2
LOAD VOUT = VREF (1 + R2 ) + IADJ R2
R1

Fig. 4 3A Current output Regulator Fig. 5 Typical Adjustable Regulator

(Note A) 5V
VIN IN OUT VOUT VIN IN OUT 5V
+ SPX1587 (Note A) SPX1587
10F ADJ 121
ADJ
R1 1%
+
121 10F +
1% 100F
1k
150F TTL
*C 1 improves ripple rejection. XC Input 2N3904
R2 365
should be ~ R 1 at ripple frequency. + C1 1%
365 10F* 1k
1%
Note A: VIN(MIN) = (Intended VOUT) + (VDROPOUT (MAX))
Note A: VIN(MIN)= (Intended VOUT) + (VDROPOUT (MAX))

Fig. 6 Improving Ripple Rejection Fig.7 5V Regulator with Shutdown

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TYPICAL CHARACTERISTICS

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ORDERING INFORMATION

Ordering No. Precision Output Voltage Packages

SPX1587T 2% Adj 3 Lead TO-263
SPX1587T-1.5 2% 1.5V 3 Lead TO-263
SPX1587T-2.5 2% 2.5V 3 Lead TO-263
SPX1587T-3.3 2% 3.3V 3 Lead TO-263
SPX1587T-5.0 2% 5.0V 3 Lead TO-263
SPX1587AT 1% Adj 3 Lead TO-263
SPX1587AT-1.5 1% 1.5V 3 Lead TO-263
SPX1587AT-2.5 1% 2.5V 3 Lead TO-263
SPX1587AT-3.3 1% 3.3V 3 Lead TO-263
SPX1587AT-5.0 1% 5.0V 3 Lead TO-263
SPX1587U 2% Adj 3 Lead TO-220
SPX1587U-1.5 2% 1.5V 3 Lead TO-220
SPX1587U-2.5 2% 2.5V 3 Lead TO-220
SPX1587U-3.3 2% 3.3V 3 Lead TO-220
SPX1587U-5.0 2% 5.0V 3 Lead TO-220
SPX1587AU 1% Adj 3 Lead TO-220
SPX1587AU-1.5 1% 1.5V 3 Lead TO-220
SPX1587AU-2.5 1% 2.5V 3 Lead TO-220
SPX1587AU-3.3 1% 3.3V 3 Lead TO-220
SPX1587AU-5.0 1% 5.0V 3 Lead TO-220
SPX1587R 2% Adj 3 Lead TO-252
SPX1587R-1.5 2% 1.5V 3 Lead TO-252
SPX1587R-2.5 2% 2.5V 3 Lead TO-252
SPX1587R-3.3 2% 3.3V 3 Lead TO-252
SPX1587R-5.0 2% 5.0V 3 Lead TO-252
SPX1587AR 1% Adj 3 Lead TO-252
SPX1587AR-1.5 1% 1.5V 3 Lead TO-252
SPX1587AR-2.5 1% 2.5V 3 Lead TO-252
SPX1587AR-3.3 1% 3.3V 3 Lead TO-252
SPX1587AR-5.0 1% 5.0V 3 Lead TO-252

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