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LP5907-Q1
SNVSA34E –SEPTEMBER 2014–REVISED DECEMBER 2019
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The maximum allowable power dissipation for the device in a given package can be calculated using Equation 1:
PD-MAX = ((TJ-MAX – TA) / RθJA) (1)
The actual power being dissipated in the device can be represented by Equation 2:
PD= (VIN - VOUT) × IOUT (2)
Equation 1 and Equation 2 establish the relationship between the maximum power dissipation allowed due to
thermal consideration, the voltage drop across the device, and the continuous current capability of the device.
These two equations should be used to determine the optimum operating conditions for the device in the
application.
In applications where lower power dissipation (PD) and/or excellent package thermal resistance (RθJA) is present,
the maximum ambient temperature (TA-MAX) may be increased.
In applications where high power dissipation and/or poor package thermal resistance is present, the maximum
ambient temperature (TA-MAX) may have to be derated. TA-MAX is dependent on the maximum operating junction
temperature (TJ-MAX-OP = 125°C), the maximum allowable power dissipation in the device package in the
application (PD-MAX), and the junction-to ambient thermal resistance of the part/package in the application (RθJA),
as given by Equation 3:
TA-MAX = (TJ-MAX-OP – (RθJA × PD-MAX)) (3)
Alternately, if TA-MAX can not be derated, the PDvalue must be reduced. This can be accomplished by reducing
VIN in the VIN – VOUT term as long as the minimum VIN is met, or by reducing the IOUT term, or by some
combination of the two.
8.2.2.2 External Capacitors
Like most LDOs, the LP5907-Q1 requires external capacitors for regulator stability. The device is specifically
designed for portable applications requiring minimum board space and smallest components. These capacitors
must be correctly selected for good performance.
8.2.2.3 Input Capacitor
An input capacitor is required for stability. The input capacitor should be at least equal to, or greater than, the
output capacitor for good load transient performance. At least a 1-µF capacitor has to be connected between the
LP5907-Q1 input pin and ground for stable operation over full load current range. Basically, it is acceptable to
have more output capacitance than input, as long as the input is at least 1 µF.
The input capacitor must be located a distance of not more than 1 cm from the IN pin and returned to a clean
analog ground. Any good quality ceramic, tantalum, or film capacitor may be used at the input.
Important: To ensure stable operation it is essential that good PCB practices are employed to minimize ground
impedance and keep input inductance low. If these conditions cannot be met, or if long leads are to be used to
connect the battery or other power source to the LP5907-Q1, TI recommends increasing the input capacitor to at
least 10 µF. Also, tantalum capacitors can suffer catastrophic failures due to surge current when connected to a
low-impedance source of power (like a battery or a very large capacitor). If a tantalum capacitor is used at the
input, it must be verified by the manufacturer to have a surge current rating sufficient for the application. The
initial tolerance, applied voltage de-rating, and temperature coefficient must all be considered when selecting the
input capacitor to ensure the actual capacitance is never less than 0.7 µF over the entire operating range.
8.2.2.4 Output Capacitor
The LP5907-Q1 is designed specifically to work with a very small ceramic output capacitor, typically 1 µF. A
ceramic capacitor (dielectric types X5R or X7R) in the 1-µF to 10-µF range, and with equivalent series resistance
(ESR) between 5 mΩto 500 mΩ, is suitable in the LP5907-Q1 application circuit. For this device connect the
output capacitor between the OUT pin and a good connection back to the GND pin.
It may also be possible to use tantalum or film capacitors at the device output, VOUT, but these are not as
attractive for reasons of size and cost (see Capacitor Characteristics).
The output capacitor must meet the requirement for the minimum value of capacitance and have an ESR value
that is within the range 5 mΩto 500 mΩfor stability. Like the input capacitor, the initial tolerance, applied voltage
de-rating, and temperature coefficient must all be considered when selecting the input capacitor to ensure the
actual capacitance is never less than 0.7 µF over the entire operating range.