CS5257A-1
7.0 A LDO 5-Pin Adjustable
Linear Regulator
This new very low dropout regulator is designed to power the next
generation of advanced microprocessors. To achieve very low
dropout, the internal pass transistor is powered separately from the
control circuitry. Furthermore, with the control and power inputs tied
together, this device can be used in single supply configuration and
still offer a better dropout voltage than conventional PNP–NPN based
LDO regulators. In this mode the dropout is determined by the
minimum control voltage.
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TO–220
FIVE LEAD
T SUFFIX
2
It is supplied in five–terminal TO–220 and D PAK packages,
allowing for the implementation of a remote–sense pin permitting
very accurate regulation of output voltage directly at the load, where it
counts, rather than at the regulator. This remote sensing feature
virtually eliminates output voltage variations due to load changes and
resistive voltage drops. Typical load regulation measured at the sense
pin is 1.0 mV for an output voltage of 2.5 V with a load step of 10 mA
to 7.0 A.
The very fast transient loop response easily meets the needs of the
latest microprocessors. In addition, a small capacitor on the Adjust pin
will further improve the transient capabilities.
Internal protection circuitry provides for “bust–proof” operation,
similar to three–terminal regulators. This circuitry, which includes
overcurrent, short circuit, supply sequencing and overtemperature
protection will self protect the regulator under all fault conditions.
The CS5257A–1 is ideal for generating a secondary 2.0–2.5 V low
voltage supply on a motherboard where both 5.0 V and 3.3 V are
already available.
Tab = V
Pin 1. V
OUT
CASE 314D
SENSE
2. Adjust
3. V
OUT
1
4. V
5. V
CONTROL
POWER
5
2
D PAK
5–PIN
DP SUFFIX
CASE 936F
1
5
MARKING DIAGRAMS
2
TO–220
D PAK
CS
5257A–1
Features
AWLYWW
• 1.25 V to 5.0 V V
at 7.0 A
CS5257A–1
AWLYWW
OUT
• V
• V
Dropout < 0.35 V @ 7.0 A
Dropout < 1.1 V @ 7.0 A
POWER
CONTROL
1
• 1.5% Trimmed Reference
• Fast Transient Response
• Remote Voltage Sensing
• Thermal Shutdown
1
A
= Assembly Location
WL, L = Wafer Lot
YY, Y = Year
WW, W = Work Week
• Current Limit
• Short Circuit Protection
• Drop–In Replacement for LT1580
• Backwards Compatible with 3–Pin Regulators
ORDERING INFORMATION
Device
Package
Shipping
TO–220
FIVE LEAD
CS5257A–1GT5
CS5257A–1GDP5
50 Units/Rail
2
D PAK*
50 Units/Rail
2
CS5257A–1GDPR5
*5–Pin.
D PAK*
750 Tape & Reel
Semiconductor Components Industries, LLC, 2001
1
Publication Order Number:
March, 2001 – Rev. 7
CS5257A–1/D