L4949ED-E

L4949EP-E
Automotive multifunction very low drop voltage regulator

Datasheet - production data

Description
The L4949ED-E and L4949EP-E are monolithic
integrated 5V voltage regulators with a very low
dropout output and additional functions as power-
on reset and input voltage sense. They are
designed for supplying the microcomputer
controlled systems especially in automotive
SO-8 applications.
SO-20W (12+4+4)

Features
 AEC-Q100 qualified
 ECOPACK®: lead free and RoHS compliant
 Operating DC supply voltage range 5 V - 28 V
 Transient supply voltage up to 40 V
 Extremely low quiescent current in standby
 High precision standby output voltage 5V±1%
 Output current capability up to 100 mA
 Very low dropout voltage less than 0.5 V
 Reset circuit sensing the output voltage
 Programmable reset pulse delay with external
capacitor
 Voltage sense comparator
 Thermal shutdown and short circuit protections

Table 1. Device summary

Order codes
Package
Tube Tape and Reel

SO-8 - L4949EDTR-E
SO-20W L4949EP-E L4949EPTR-E

September 2018 DS6614 Rev 4 1/19

This is information on a product in full production. www.st.com
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Contents

1 Block diagram and pin description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

2 Electrical specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.1 Absolute maximum ratings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.2 Thermal data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.3 Electrical characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

3 Application information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
3.1 Supply voltage transient . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
3.2 Functional description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
3.3 Voltage regulator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
3.4 Preregulator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
3.5 Reset circuit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
3.6 Sense comparator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

4 Package and packing information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

4.1 ECOPACK® packages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
4.2 SO-8 TP package information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
4.3 SO-20 TP package information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

5 Revision history . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

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List of tables

Table 1. Device summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Table 2. Pin definitions and functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Table 3. Absolute maximum ratings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Table 4. Thermal data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Table 5. Electrical characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Table 6. Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Table 7. Sense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Table 8. Preregulator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Table 9. SO-8 TP mechanical data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Table 10. SO-20 TP mechanical data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Table 11. Document revision history . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

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List of figures

Figure 1. Block diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Figure 2. Configuration diagram (top view) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Figure 3. Application circuit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Figure 4. Foldback characteristic of VO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Figure 5. Output voltage vs input voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Figure 6. Quiescent current vs supply voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Figure 7. Block circuit of reset circuit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Figure 8. Waveforms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Figure 9. SO-8 TP package dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Figure 10. SO20 TP package dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

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1 Block diagram and pin description

Figure 1. Block diagram

Note: The block diagram illustrates only a major internal device functionality and it is not intended
to mimic any details of hardware design

Figure 2. Configuration diagram (top view)

SO-8

SO-20

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Table 2. Pin definitions and functions

Pin N°
Symbol Function
SO-8 SO-20

Input supply voltage. Block to GND via an external

1 19 VS
capacitor (see Figure 3).
Sense input pin to supervise input voltage. Connect via an
2 20 SI
external voltage divider connected to VS and to GND.
Preregulator output voltage. For details, see Section 3.4:
3 1 VZ
Preregulator.
Reset pulse delay adjustment. Connecting this pin via a
4 2 CT
capacitor to GND
4, 5, 6, 7, 14,
5 GND Ground reference
15, 16, 17
Reset output. It is pulled down when the output voltage
6 10 RES
goes below VRT.
Sense output. This open collector pin must be connected to
7 11 SO VOUT via an external resistor. It is pulled down whenever
the SI voltage becomes lower than an internal voltage.
Output voltage. Block to GND via an external capacitor (see
8 12 VOUT
Figure 3)

- 3, 8, 9, 13, 18 NC Not connected pins

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2 Electrical specifications

2.1 Absolute maximum ratings

Table 3. Absolute maximum ratings
Symbol Parameter Value Unit

VSDC DC operating supply voltage 28 V

VSTR Transient supply voltage (T < 1s) 40 V
IO Output current Internally limited
VO Output voltage 20 V
VRES, VSO Output voltage 20 V
IRES, ISO Output current 5 mA
VCT Reset delay voltage 7 V
VSIDC Sense input voltage 28 V
VZ Preregulator output voltage 7 V
IZ Preregulator output current 5 mA
TJ Junction temperature -40 to +150 °C
Tstg Storage temperature range -55 to +150 °C

Note: The circuit is ESD protected according to MIL-STD-883C.

2.2 Thermal data

Table 4. Thermal data
Symbol Description SO-8 SO20L Unit

Rth j-amb Thermal Resistance Junction-ambient (max) 200 50 °C/W

Rth j-pins Thermal Resistance Junction-pins (max) 15 °C/W
TJSD Thermal Shutdown Junction temperature 165 °C

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2.3 Electrical characteristics

VS = 14 V; -40 °C < Tj < 125 °C unless otherwise specified

Table 5. Electrical characteristics

Symbol Parameter Test condition Min. Typ. Max. Unit

VO Output voltage TJ = 25 °C; IO = 1 mA 4.95 5 5.05 V

VO Output voltage 6 V < VIN < 28 V, 1 mA < IO < 50 mA 4.90 5 5.10 V
VIN = 40 V; 
VO Output voltage 4.75 5.25 V
T < 1 s; 5 mA < IO < 100 mA
IO = 10 mA 0.1 0.25 V
VDP Dropout voltage IO = 50 mA 0.2 0.4 V
IO = 100 mA 0.3 0.5 V
Input to output voltage
VIO difference in undervoltage VIN = 4 V, IO = 35 mA 0.4 V
condition
Iouth(1) Max output leakage VIN = 25 V, VO = 5.5 V 20 50 80 µA
VOL Line regulation 6 V < VIN < 28 V; IO = 1 mA 20 mV
VOLO Load regulation 1 mA < IO < 100 mA 30 mV
VO = 4.5 V 105 200 400 mA
ILIM Current limit VO = 4.5 V; TJ = 25 °C  120 400 mA
VO = 0 V(2) 100 mA

IQSE Quiescent current IO = 0.3 mA; TJ < 100 °C 200 300 µA

IQ Quiescent current IO = 100 mA 5 mA
1. With this test we guarantee that with no output current the output voltage will not exceed 5.5V
2. Foldback characteristic

Table 6. Reset
Symbol Parameter Test condition Min. Typ. Max. Unit

VO -
VRT Reset threshold voltage V
0.5V
VRTH Reset threshold hysteresis 50 100 200 mV
tRD Reset pulse delay CT = 100 nF; TR  100 µs 55 100 180 ms
VRL Reset output low voltage RRES = 10 K to VO VS  1.5V 0.4 V
Reset output high leakage
IRH VRES = 5 V 1 µA
current
VCTth Delay comparator threshold 2 V
Delay comparator threshold
VCTth, hy 100 mV
hysteresis

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Table 7. Sense
Symbol Parameter Test condition Min. Typ. Max. Unit

Vst Sense low threshold 1.16 1.23 1.35 V

Vsth Sense threshold hysteresis 20 100 200 mV
VSI  1.16 V; VS  3 V 
VSL Sense output low voltage 0.4 V
RSO = 10 K to VO
ISH Sense output leakage VSO = 5 V; VSI  1.5 V 1 µA
ISI Sense input current VSI = 0 -20 -8 -3 µA

Table 8. Preregulator
Symbol Parameter Test condition Min. Typ. Max. Unit

VZ Preregulator output voltage IZ = 10 µA 4.5 5 6 V

IZ Preregulator output current 10 µA

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3 Application information

Figure 3. Application circuit

Note: For stability: CS 1µF, CO 4.7µF, ESR < 10 at 10KHz. Recommended for application: CS
= CO = 10 µF to 100 µF

3.1 Supply voltage transient

High supply voltage transients can cause a reset output signal disturbance. For supply
voltages greater than 8V the circuit shows a high immunity of the reset output against
supply transients of more than 100V/µs. For supply voltages less than 8V supply transients
of more than 0.4V/µs can cause a reset signal disturbance.
To improve the transient behaviour for supply voltages less than 8V a capacitor at pin VZ
can be used.
This capacitor (C3  1 µF) reduces also the output noise.

3.2 Functional description

The L4949ED-E and L4949EP-E are monolithic integrated voltage regulator, based on the
STM modular voltage regulator approach. Several outstanding features and auxiliary
functions are implemented to meet the requirements of supplying microprocessor systems
in automotive applications. Nevertheless, it is suitable also in other applications where the

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present functions are required. The modular approach of this device allows to get easily also
other features and functions when required.

3.3 Voltage regulator

The voltage regulator uses an Isolated Collector Vertical PNP transistor as a regulating
element.

Figure 4. Foldback characteristic of VO

With this structure very low dropout voltage at currents up to 100mA is obtained. The
dropout operation of the standby regulator is maintained down to 3V input supply voltage.
The output voltage is regulated up to the transient input supply voltage of 40V. With this
feature no functional interruption due to overvoltage pulses is generated. The typical curve
showing the standby output voltage as a function of the input supply voltage is shown in
Figure 5. The current consumption of the device (quiescent current) is less than 300 µA.
To reduce the quiescent current peak in the undervoltage region and to improve the
transient response in this region, the dropout voltage is controlled, the quiescent current as
a function of the supply input voltage is shown in Figure 6.

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Figure 5. Output voltage vs input voltage

Figure 6. Quiescent current vs supply voltage

3.4 Preregulator
To improve the transient immunity a preregulator stabilizes the internal supply voltage to
5 V. This internal voltage is present at Pin 3 (VZ). This voltage should not be used as an
output because the output capability is very small (10 µA).
This output may be used as an option when a better transient behaviour for supply voltages
less than 8 V is required (see also application note).
In this case a capacitor (100 nF - 1 µF) must be connected between pin VZ and GND. If this
feature is not used pin VZ must be left open.

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3.5 Reset circuit

The block circuit diagram of the reset circuit is shown in Figure 7. The reset circuit
supervises the output voltage.
The reset threshold of 4.5 V is defined with the internal reference voltage and standby
output divider.
The reset pulse delay time tRD, is defined with the charge time of an external capacitor CT:

C T  2V
t RD = -------------------
2A

The reaction time of the reset circuit originates from the discharge time limitation of the reset
capacitor CT and is proportional to the value of CT.
The reaction time of the reset circuit increases the noise immunity. Standby output voltage
drops below the reset threshold only a bit longer than the reaction time results in a shorter
reset delay time.
The nominal reset delay time is generated for standby output voltage drops longer than
approximately 50ms.
The typical reset output waveforms are shown in Figure 8.

3.6 Sense comparator

The sense comparator compares an input signal with an internal voltage reference of typical
1.23V. The use of an external voltage divider makes this comparator very flexible in the
application.
It can be used to supervise the input voltage either before or after the protection diode and
to give additional informations to the microprocessor like low voltage warnings.

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Figure 7. Block circuit of reset circuit

Figure 8. Waveforms

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4 Package and packing information

4.1 ECOPACK® packages

In order to meet environmental requirements, ST offers these devices in different grades of
ECOPACK® packages, depending on their level of environmental compliance. ECOPACK®
specifications, grade definitions and product status are available at: www.st.com.
ECOPACK® is an ST trademark.

4.2 SO-8 TP package information

Table 9. SO-8 TP mechanical data
mm
Dim.
Min. Typ. Max.

A 1.75
a1 0.1 0.25
a2 1.65
a3 0.65 0.85
b 0.35 0.48
b1 0.19 0.25
C 0.25 0.5
c1 45° (typ.)
D(1) 4.8 5.0
E 5.8 6.2
e 1.27
e3 3.81
(1)
F 3.8 4.0
L 0.4 1.27
M 0.6
S 8° (max.)
1. D and F do not include mold flash or protrusions. Mold flash or protrusions shall not exceed 0.15mm
(.006inch).

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Figure 9. SO-8 TP package dimensions

4.3 SO-20 TP package information

Table 10. SO-20 TP mechanical data
mm
Dim.
Min. Typ. Max.

A 2.35 2.65

A1 0.1 0.3

B 0.33 0.51

C 0.23 0.32

D 12.6 13

E 7.4 7.6

e 1.27

H 10 10.65

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Table 10. SO-20 TP mechanical data (continued)

mm
Dim.
Min. Typ. Max.

h 0.25 0.75

L 0.4 1.27

K 0 (min.)8 (max.)

Figure 10. SO20 TP package dimensions

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5 Revision history

Table 11. Document revision history

Date Revision Description of changes

24-Nov-2009 1 Initial release.

20-Sep-2013 2 Updated disclaimer.
28-Feb-2018 3 Removed tube version for SO-8 package.
24-Sep-2018 4 Updated : Features

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