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A6110
www.ait-ic.com LOW DROPOUT VOLTAGE REGULATOR
1A HIGH PSRR CMOS,LINEAR REGULATOR

DESCRIPTION FEATURES
The A6110 is a low-dropout regulator that operates  Up to 1A Output Current
the input voltage from 2.5V to 6V and delivers 1 A  70uA Operating Supply Current
load current. The A6110 is available in fixed output  Excellent Line Regulation: 0.05%/V
voltage. The output voltage of the fixed types is
 Low Dropout: 350mV@1A(VOUT=3.3V)
preset at an internally trimmed voltage 1V, 1.2V,
 High Power Supply Rejection Ratio
1.3V, 1.5V, 1.8V, 2.5V, 2.7V, 2.8V, 2.85V, 3.0V,
 Wide Operating Voltage Range: 2.5V to 6.0V
3.2V, 3.3V, 5V or can be made with options of the
output range from 1V to 5V in 50mV increments.  1V to 5V Factory-Preset Output
 High Accuracy:±2%
The A6110 consists of a voltage reference unit, an  Built-in Auto Discharge Function
error amplifier, resistor net for setting output voltage,  500mA in-rush Current Limit
a current limit circuit for over-current and a  Fold-back Current Limit Protection
thermal-shutdown circuit.
 Thermal Shutdown Protection
 Available in TO252-3 and SOT223-3 packages.
The A6110 is available in TO252-3 and SOT223-3
packages.
APPLICATION
ORERING INFORMATION  Portable Communication Equipment

Package Type Part Number  Battery-Powered Equipment

TO252-3 A6110DR-XXZ  Laptop, Palmtops, Notebook Computers
D
SPQ: 2,500pcs/Reel A6110DVR-XXZ
 Hand-Held Instruments
SOT223-3 A6110NR-XXZ
N
SPQ: 2,500pcs/Reel A6110NVR-XXZ  PCMCIA Cards and Wireless LAN
XX: Output Voltage
 Cameras & VCRs
25=2.5V, 33=3.3V
Z: Package Type
Note
see pin description
V: Halogen free Package TYPICAL APPLICATION
R: Tape & Reel
AiT provides all RoHS products

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PIN DESCRIPTION

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Pin Number
TO252 Symbol Functions
A B
1 2 GND Ground Pin
2 3 VOUT Output Pin
3 1 VDD Input Pin

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Pin Number
SOT223-3 Symbol Functions
A B C D
1 2 3 3 VOUT Output Pin
2 1 1 2 GND Ground Pin
3 3 2 1 VDD Input Pin

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ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS

VDD, Input Supply Voltage -0.3V ~ +7V

Output Voltage -0.3V~VIN+0.3V
Output Current 1.4A
Maximum Junction Temperature 125°C
Operating Temperature Range NOTE1 -40°C~85°C
Storage Temperature Range -65°C~125°C
Lead Temperature (Soldering, 10s) 300°C
Stresses above may cause permanent damage to the device. These are stress ratings only and functional operation of the device at
these or any other conditions beyond those indicated in the Electrical Characteristics are not implied. Exposure to absolute maximum
rating conditions for extended periods may affect device reliability.
NOTE1: The A6110 is guaranteed to meet performance specifications from 0°C to 70°C. Specifications over the -40°C to 85°C operating
temperature range are assured by design, characterization and correlation with statistical process controls.

THERMAL RESISTANCE NOTE2

Package θJA θJC

TO252-3 90°C/W 10°C/W
SOT223-3 160°C/W 20°C/W
NOTE2: Thermal Resistance is specified with approximately 1 square of 1 oz copper.

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ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS NOTE3

VDD= VOUT +1V, and if VOUT < 1.5V, VDD=2.5V, CIN=2.2μF, COUT=2.2μF, TA=25°C, unless otherwise specified.
Parameter Symbol Conditions Min TYP Max Units

Input Voltage VDD 2.5 - 6 V

Output Voltage Accuracy ∆VOUT IOUT = 1mA -2 - +2 %

Current Limit ILIM 1.0 1.3 - A
Short Circuit Current ISCC VOUT = 0 - 250 - mA
Quiescent Current IQ IOUT = 0mA - 70 120 μA
1.2V - 420 -
1.5V - 260 -
1.8V - 180 -
IOUT = 300mA
2.5V - 140 -
3.3V - 110 -
5.0V - 100 -
Dropout Voltage NOTE4 VDROP mV
1.2V - 870 -
1.5V - 700 -
1.8V - 570 -
IOUT = 1A
2.5V - 440 -
3.3V - 350 -
5.0V - 340 -
1.2V
2.5V ≤ VDD ≤ 6V,
1.5V
IOUT = 100mA
1.8V
3.0V ≤ VDD ≤ 6V,
2.5V
Line Regulation NOTE5 ∆VLINE IOUT = 100mA - 0.05 0.5 %/V
3.8V ≤ VDD ≤ 6V,
3.3V
IOUT = 100mA
5.5V ≤ VDD ≤ 6V,
5.0V
IOUT = 100mA

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Parameter Symbol Conditions Min TYP Max Units

Load Regulation NOTE6 ∆VLOAD 1mA ≤ IOUT ≤ 1A - 20 - mV
Output Voltage NOTE7 IOUT = 100mA,
TCVOUT - ±100 - ppm/°C
Temperature Coefficient -40°C ≤ T ≤ 85°C
Output Noise Voltage eNO 10Hz to100kHz, IOUT = 1mA - 45 - uVRMS
Power f = 1kHz
- 70 -
Supply (VOUT ≤ 3.3V)
PSRR 0.2VP-P Ripple, IOUT = 100mA dB
Rejection f = 1kHz
- 60 -
Ratio (VOUT > 3.3V)
Thermal Shutdown
TSD Shutdown, Temp increasing - 165 - °C
Temperature
Thermal Shutdown
TSDHY - 30 - °C
Hysteresis
Output Discharge
RDSC - 50 - Ω
Resistance
NOTE3: 100% production test at +25°C. Specifications over the temperature range are guaranteed by design and characterization.
NOTE4: The required minimum input operating voltage is equal to VOUT + VDROP, and if VOUT + VDROP < 2.5V, the required minimum input
operating voltage must be set to 2.5V. VOUT is the normal output voltage, e.g. VOUT = 2.8V for 2.8V fixed output version.
NOTE5: Line regulation is calculated by ∆VLINE = [(VOUT1 - VOUT2)/ (∆VDD x VOUT)] x 100
Where VOUT1 is the output voltage when VDD1 = 6.0V, and VOUT2 is the output voltage when VDD2 = max (VOUT + 0.5V, 2.5V).
∆VDD = VDD1 - VDD2.
NOTE6: Load regulation is calculated by ∆VLOAD = VOUT1 - VOUT2
Where VOUT1 is the output voltage when IOUT1=1mA, and VOUT2 is the output voltage when IOUT2 = 1.0A.
NOTE7: The temperature coefficient is calculated by TCVOUT = ∆VOUT/ (∆T x VOUT)

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TYPICAL PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTIC

VDD = VOUT + 1V, and if VOUT < 1.5V, VDD = 2.5V, CIN = 2.2μF, COUT = 2.2μF, TA = 25°C, unless otherwise noted.

1. Output Voltage vs. Input Voltage (1.0V) 2. Dropout Voltage vs. Output Current (3.3V)

3. Output Voltage vs. Input Voltage (3.3V) 4. Output Voltage vs. Temperature (3.3V)

5. Quiescent Current vs. Temperature (3.3V) 6. Quiescent Current vs. Input Voltage (3.3V)

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7. Output Voltage vs. Output Current (3.3V) 8. Load Transient Response (3.3V)

9. Load Transient Response (3.3V) 10. Line Transient Response (3.3V)

11. Line Transient Response (3.3V)

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BLOCK DIAGRAM

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DETAILED INFORMATION

The A6110 is a low dropout CMOS-based positive voltage regulator that operates the input voltage from
+2.5V to 6.0V. Output voltages are optional ranging from 1.0V to 5.0V, and can supply current up to 1.0 A.

Thermal Protection
Thermal overload protection limits total power dissipation in the A6110. When the junction temperature
exceeds TJ=165°C, the OTP circuit starts the thermal shutdown function and turns the pass element off
allowing the IC to cool. The OTP circuit turns on the pass element again after IC’s junction temperature cool
by 30°C, result in a pulsed output during continuous thermal overload conditions. Thermal-overloaded
protection is designed to protect the A6110 in the event of fault conditions. Do not exceed the absolute
maximum junction temperature rating of TJ=125°C for continuous operation. The build-in fold-back current
limit protection circuit will reduce current value as output voltage drops. When output is shorted to ground,
current limit is reduced to 250mA, avoiding damaging the device.

Operating Region and Power Dissipation

The maximum power dissipation of A6110 depends on the thermal resistance of the case and circuit board,
the temperature difference between the die junction and ambient air, and the rate of airflow. The power
dissipation across the device is

PD = (VDD−VOUT) ×IOUT + VDD×IQ

The maximum power dissipation is

PD (MAX) = (TJ (MAX) − TA) /θJA

Where TJ (MAX) is the maximum operation junction temperature 125°C, TA is the ambient temperature and
the θJA is the junction to ambient thermal resistance. The GND pin of the A6110 performs the dual function of
providing an electrical connection to ground and channeling heat away. Connect the GND pin to ground using
a large pad or ground plane.

Capacitor Selection and Regulator Stability

Like any low-dropout regulator, the external capacitors used with the A6110 must be carefully selected for
regulator stability and performance. The A6110 requires an output capacitor between the VOUT and GND pins
for phase compensation. Using a capacitor whose value is ≥1μF on the A6110 input and the amount of

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capacitance can be increased without limit. The input capacitor must be located a distance of not more than
0.5 inch from the input pin of the IC and returned to a clean analog ground. Any good quality ceramic or
tantalum can be used for this capacitor. The capacitor with larger value and lower ESR (equivalent series
resistance) provides better PSRR and line-transient response. The output capacitor must meet both
requirements for minimum amount of capacitance and ESR in all LDO applications. The A6110 is designed
specifically to work with low ESR ceramic output capacitor in space-saving and performance consideration. In
the A6110, phase compensation is made with the output capacitor for securing stable operation even if the
load current is varied. For this purpose, use a 2.2uF capacitor between VOUT pin and GND pin as close as
possible.

Load-Transient Considerations
The A6110 load-transient response graphs show two components of the output response: a DC shift from the
output impedance due to the load current change, and the transient response. The DC shift is quite small due
to the excellent load regulation of the IC. Typical output voltage transient spike for a step change in the load
current from 0mA to 50mA is tens of mV, depending on the ESR of the output capacitor. Increasing the output
capacitor's value and decreasing the ESR attenuates the overshoot.

Input-Output (Dropout) Voltage

A regulator's minimum input-output voltage differential (or dropout voltage) determines the lowest usable
supply voltage. In battery-powered systems, this will determine the useful end-of-life battery voltage. Because
the A6110 uses a P-Channel MOSFET pass transistor, the dropout voltage is a function of drain-to-source on
resistance [RDS(ON)] multiplied by the load current.

Layout Considerations
To improve AC performance such as PSRR, output noise, and transient response, it is recommended that the
PCB be designed with separate ground planes for VDD and VOUT, with each ground plane connected only at
the GND pin of the device. Make VDD and GND lines sufficiently wide. If their impedance is high, noise pickup
or unstable operation may result. Connect a capacitor C1 between VDD and GND pin, as close as possible to
the pins. Set external components, especially the output capacitor C2, as close as possible to the IC, and
make wiring as short as possible.

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PACKAGE INFORMATION

Dimension in TO252-3 (Unit: mm)

Symbol Min Max

A1 0 0.10
A2 2.20 2.40
A3 1.02 1.12
b 0.75 0.84
b1 0.74 0.79
c 0.49 0.57
c1 0.48 0.52
D 6.50 6.70
D1 5.334 REF
D2 4.70 4.92
E 9.90 10.30
E1 6.00 6.20
E2 5.30 REF
e 2.286 BSC
L 1.40 1.60
L2 0.90 1.25
L3 0.60 1.00
L4 1.70 1.90
θ 0° 8°

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Dimension in SOT223-3 (Unit: mm)

Symbol Min Max

A 1.50 1.80
A1 0.02 0.10
A2 1.45 1.75
A3 0.80 1.00
b 0.67 0.80
b1 0.66 0.75
b2 2.96 3.09
b3 2.95 3.05
c 0.30 0.35
c1 0.29 0.31
D 6.35 7.05
D1 6.30 6.70
E 6.80 7.20
E1 3.40 3.60
e 2.30 BSC
e1 4.60 BSC
L 0.80 1.20
L1 1.75 REF
L2 0.25 BSC
θ 0° 8°
θ1 10° 14°

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