RT9198/A

300mA, Low Noise, Ultra-Fast CMOS LDO Regulator

General Description Ordering Information
The RT9198/A is designed for portable RF and wireless RT9198/A-
Package Type
applications with demanding performance and space U5 : SC-70-5
requirements. The RT9198/A performance is optimized for U5R : SC-70-5 (R-Type)
battery-powered systems to deliver ultra low noise and Y : SC-82
low quiescent current. Regulator ground current increases V : SOT-23-3
B : SOT- 23-5
only slightly in dropout, further prolonging the battery life. BR : SOT- 23-5 (R-Type)
The RT9198/A also works with low-ESR ceramic BG : SOT- 23-5 (G-Type)
capacitors, reducing the amount of board space necessary J3 : TSOT- 23-3
for power applications, critical in hand-held wireless J5 : TSOT- 23-5
J5R : TSOT- 23-5 (R-Type)
devices. The RT9198/A consumes less than 0.01uA in J5G : TSOT- 23-5 (G-Type)
shutdown mode and has fast turn-on time less than 50us. F : MSOP-8
The other features include ultra low dropout voltage, high QW : WDFN-6L 2x2 (W-Type)
output accuracy, current limiting protection, and high ripple
Operating Temperature Range
rejection ratio. Available in the SOT-23-3, SOT-23-5, P : Pb Free with Commercial Standard
TSOT-23-3, TSOT-23-5, SC-70-5, SC-82, MSOP-8 and G : Green (Halogen Free with Commer-
WDFN-6L 2x2 packages, the RT9198/A also offers a range cial Standard)
from 1.5V to 5.0V with 0.1V per step. Output Voltage
15 : 1.5V
16 : 1.6V
Features :
z Low-Noise for RF Application 49 : 4.9V
z Fast Response in Line/Load Transient 50 : 5.0V
1H : 1.85V
z Quick Start-Up (Typically 50us)
2H : 2.85V
z < 0.01uA Standby Current When Shutdown 4G : 4.75V
z Low Dropout : 220mV @ 300mA
Chip Enable Function (Active Low)
z Wide Operating Voltage Ranges : 2.5V to 5.5V Chip Enable Function (Active High)
z TTL-Logic-Controlled Shutdown Input
z Low Temperature Coefficient Note :
z Current Limiting Protection Richtek Pb-free and Green products are :
z Thermal Shutdown Protection `RoHS compliant and compatible with the current require-
z Only 1uF Output Capacitor Required for Stability ments of IPC/JEDEC J-STD-020.
z High Power Supply Rejection Ratio `Suitable for use in SnPb or Pb-free soldering processes.
z Custom Voltage Available `100% matte tin (Sn) plating.
z RoHS Compliant and 100% Lead (Pb)-Free
Marking Information
Applications For marking information, contact our sales representative
z CDMA/GSM Cellular Handsets directly or through a Richtek distributor located in your
z Battery-Powered Equipment area, otherwise visit our website for detail.
z Laptop, Palmtops, Notebook Computers
z Hand-Held Instruments
z PCMCIA Cards
z Portable Information Appliances
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Pin Configurations
(TOP VIEW)

VIN
VIN 1 5 VOUT EN/EN 1 5 VIN EN/EN 1 5 NC
3
GND 2 NC 2 GND 2
1 2
EN/EN 3 4 NC GND 3 4 VOUT VIN 3 4 VOUT
GND VOUT
TSOT-23-5/SOT-23-5/ TSOT-23-5/SOT-23-5/ TSOT-23-5/ TSOT-23-3/
SC-70-5 (R-Type) SC-70-5 SOT-23-5(G-Type) SOT-23-3

VIN VOUT

4 3
EN/EN 1 6 NC NC 8 EN/EN
GND

NC 2 7 NC 1 2
GND 2 5 NC
GND 3 6 NC
VIN 3 7 4 VOUT VIN 4 5 VOUT
EN/EN GND
WDFN-6L 2x2 MSOP-8 SC-82

Note : There is no pin1 indicator on top mark for SC-82 type, and pin 1 will be lower left pin when reading top mark from left to
right. Pin2 of SC-82 is wider than other pins.

Typical Application Circuit

RT9198
VIN VIN VOUT VOUT
CIN COUT
1uF 1uF

Chip Enable EN GND

On
Off

RT9198A
VIN VIN VOUT VOUT
CIN COUT
1uF 1uF

Chip Enable EN GND

Off
On

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Functional Pin Description
Pin Name Pin Function
Chip Enable (Active High). Note that this pin is high impedance. There should be a pull low
EN
100kΩ resistor connected to GND when the control signal is floating.
Chip Enable (Active Low). Note that this pin is high impedance. There should be a pull high
EN
100kΩ resistor connected to VIN when the control signal is floating.
NC No Internal Connection.
Ground. The exposed pad must be soldered to a large PCB and connected to GND for
GND, Exposed Pad
maximum power dissipation.
VOUT Output Voltage.
VIN Input Voltage.

Function Block Diagram

EN/EN Shutdown VIN

and
Logic Control
VREF

-
MOS Driver
+

Error
Amplifier VOUT
Current-Limit
and
Thermal
Protection

GND

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Absolute Maximum Ratings (Note 1)
z Supply Input Voltage ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 6V
z Power Dissipation, PD @ TA = 25°C
TSOT-23-3/TSOT-23-5/SOT-23-3/SOT-23-5 ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 400mW
SC-70-5, SC-82 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 300mW
MSOP-8 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 625mW
WDFN-6L 2x2 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 606mW
z Package Thermal Resistance (Note 4)

TSOT-23-3/TSOT-23-5/SOT-23-3/SOT-23-5, θJA -------------------------------------------------------------------- 250°C/W

SC-70-5, SC-82, θJA ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 333°C/W
MSOP-8, θJA ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 160°C/W
WDFN-6L 2x2, θJA --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 165°C/W
WDFN-6L 2x2, θJC -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 20°C/W
z Junction Temperature ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 150°C
z Lead Temperature (Soldering, 10 sec.) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 260°C
z Storage Temperature Range -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- −65°C to 150°C
z ESD Susceptibility (Note 2)

HBM (Human Body Mode) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2kV

MM (Machine Mode) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 200V

Recommended Operating Conditions (Note 3)

z Supply Input Voltage ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 2.5V to 5.5V
z EN Input Voltage ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 0V to 5.5V
z Junction Temperature Range -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- −40°C to 125°C
z Ambient Temperature Range -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- −40°C to 85°C

Electrical Characteristics
(VIN = VOUT + 1V, CIN = COUT = 1μF, TA = 25°C, unless otherwise specified)

Parameter Symbol Test Conditions Min Typ Max Units

Output Voltage Accuracy ΔVOUT IOUT = 1mA −2 -- +2 %
Current Limit ILIM RLOAD = 1Ω 360 400 -- mA
RT9198, VEN ≧ 1.2V, IOUT = 0mA
Quiescent Current IQ -- 90 130 μA
RT9198A, VEN ≦ 0.4V, IOUT = 0mA
IOUT = 200mA -- 170 200
Dropout Voltage (Note 5) VDROP mV
IOUT = 300mA -- 220 330
VIN = (VOUT + 1V) to 5.5V,
Line Regulation ΔVLINE -- -- 0.3 %
IOUT = 1mA
Load Regulation ΔVLOAD 1mA < IOUT < 300mA -- -- 0.6 %
RT9198, VEN = GND, Shutdown
Shutdown Current ISHDN -- 0.01 1 μA
RT9198A, VEN = VIN, Shutdown
EN Input Bias Current IIBEN VEN = GND or VIN -- 0 100 nA

To be continued

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Parameter Symbol Test Conditions Min Typ Max Units
Logic-Low RT9198, VIN = 3V to 5.5V, Shutdown
VIL -- -- 0.4
Voltage RT9198A, VIN = 3V to 5.5V, Enable
EN Threshold V
Logic-High RT9198, VIN = 3V to 5.5V, Enable
VIH 1.2 -- --
Voltage RT9198A, VIN = 3V to 5.5V, Shutdown
Power Supply f = 100Hz -- −60 --
PSRR COUT = 1μF, IOUT = 100mA dB
Rejection Rate f = 10kHz -- −30 --
Thermal Shutdown
TSD -- 165 -- °C
Temperature
Thermal Shutdown
ΔTSD -- 30 -- °C
Temperature Hysteresis

Note 1. Stresses listed as the above "Absolute Maximum Ratings" may cause permanent damage to the device. These are for
stress ratings. Functional operation of the device at these or any other conditions beyond those indicated in the
operational sections of the specifications is not implied. Exposure to absolute maximum rating conditions for extended
periods may remain possibility to affect device reliability.
Note 2. Devices are ESD sensitive. Handling precaution is recommended.
Note 3. The device is not guaranteed to function outside its operating conditions.
Note 4. θJA is measured in the natural convection at TA = 25°C on a low effective single layers thermal conductivity test board
of JEDEC 51-3 thermal measurement standard. The case point of θJC is on the exposed pad for the package.
Note 5. The dropout voltage is defined as VIN -VOUT, which is measured when VOUT is VOUT(NORMAL) − 100mV.

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Typical Operating Characteristics
Output Voltage vs. Temperature Quiesent Current vs. Temperature
2 100
VIN = 5V RT9198/A-15
CIN = COUT = 1uF VIN = 3.3V
95
CIN = COUT = 1uF

Quiescent Current (uA)

1.9 90
Output Voltage (V)

85

1.8 80
No Load
75

1.7 70

65

1.6 60
-50 -25 0 25 50 75 100 125 -50 -25 0 25 50 75 100 125
Temperature (°C) Temperature (°C)

EN Pin Shutdown Threshold vs. Temperature Current Limit vs. Input Voltage
1.5 600
RT9198/A-15 RT9198/A-15
VIN = 3.3V CIN = COUT = 1uF
EN Pin Threshold Voltage (V)

CIN = COUT = 1uF 550

1.25
Current Limit (mA)

500
1
450
0.75
400

0.5
350

0.25 300
-50 -25 0 25 50 75 100 125 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5 5 5.5 6 6.5
Temperature (°C) Input Voltage (V)

Dropout Voltage vs. Load Current PSRR

300 20
RT9198/A-33 VOUT = 2.5V
CIN = COUT = 1uF TJ = 125°C CIN = COUT = 1uF, X7R
250
0
Dropout Voltage (mV)

200
TJ = 25°C
PSRR (dB)

-20
150
TJ = -40°C -40
100
ILOAD = 100mA
-60
50
ILOAD = 10mA
0 -80
0 0.05 0.1 0.15 0.2 0.25 0.3 10
0.01 100
0.1 1K
1 10K
10 100K
100 1M
1000
Load Current (A) Frequency (kHz)
(Hz)

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Line Transient Response Line Transient Response

CIN = COUT = 1uF ILOAD = 50mA CIN = COUT = 1uF ILOAD = 250mA

Input Voltage
Deviation (V)
Input Voltage
Deviation (V)

5 5

4 4

3 3
Deviation (mV)

Deviation (mV)
Output Voltage

Output Voltage
20 50

0 0

-20 -50

Time (100μs/Div) Time (100μs/Div)

Load Transient Response Load Transient Response

VIN = 3.3V VOUT = 1.5V VIN = 3.3V VOUT = 1.5V
Load Current
Load Current

CIN = COUT = 1uF ILOAD= 1mA to 50mA CIN = COUT = 1uF ILOAD = 1mA to 250mA
100 400
(mA)
(mA)

50 200

0 0
Deviation (mV)
Output Voltage

Deviation (mV)
Output Voltage

50 50

0 0

-50 -50

Time (100μs/Div) Time (100μs/Div)

Start Up EN Pin Shutdown Response

RT9198-18, VIN = 5V VOUT = 1.8V RT9198-18, VIN = 5V VOUT = 1.8V
EN Pin Voltage

EN Pin Voltage

CIN = COUT = 1uF ILOAD = 1mA CIN = COUT = 1uF ILOAD = 1mA
10 10
(V)

(V)

5 5

0 0
Output Voltage

Output Voltage

2 2
(V)

1
(V)

0 0

Time (10μs/Div) Time (1ms/Div)

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Noise Noise
VIN = 4.5V VOUT = 1.8V VIN = 4.5V VOUT = 1.8V
CIN = COUT = 1uF ILOAD = 150mA CIN = COUT = 1uF No Load

400 400

200 200
Noise (μV)

Noise (μV)
0 0

-200 -200

-400 -400

f = 10Hz to 100kHz f = 10Hz to 100kHz

Time (5ms/Div) Time (5ms/Div)

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Applications Information
Enable Function
Like any low-dropout regulator, the external capacitors used
for the RT9198/A must be carefully selected for regulator The RT9198/A features an LDO regulator enable/disable
stability and performance. Using a capacitor whose value function.
is > 1μF on the RT9198/A input and the amount of To assure the RT9198 LDO regulator will switch on, the
capacitance can be increased without limit. The input EN turn on control level must be greater than 1.2V. The
capacitor must be located a distance of not more than RT9198 LDO regulator will go into shutdown mode when
0.5 inch from the input pin of the IC and returned to a the voltage on the EN pin falls below 0.4V. For RT9198A,
clean analog ground. Any good quality ceramic or tantalum the EN turn on control level must be lower than 0.4V to
can be used for this capacitor. The capacitor with larger assure the RT9198A LDO regulator switch on. The
value and lower ESR (equivalent series resistance) provides RT9198A LDO regulator will go into shutdown mode when
better PSRR and line-transient response. the voltage on the EN pin is higher than 1.2 V. The RT9198A
The output capacitor must meet both requirements for equips a quick-discharge function to protect the system.
minimum amount of capacitance and ESR in all LDOs When the regulator is turned off by EN pin, the internal
application. The RT9198/A is designed specifically to work MOSFET between VOUT and GND will be turned on to
with low ESR ceramic output capacitor in space-saving discharge output voltage quickly. If the enable function is
and performance consideration. Using a ceramic capacitor not needed in a specific application, it may be tied to
whose value is at least 1μF with ESR is more than 20mΩ GND/VIN to keep the LDO regulator in a continuously on
on the RT9198/A output ensures stability. The RT9198/A state.
still works well with output capacitor of other types due to
Thermal Considerations
the wide stable ESR range. Figure 1. shows the curves of
allowable ESR range as a function of load current for various Thermal protection limits power dissipation in RT9198/A.
output capacitor values. Output capacitor of larger When the operating junction temperature exceeds 165°C,
capacitance can reduce noise and improve load transient the OTP circuit starts the thermal shutdown function and
response, stability, and PSRR. The output capacitor should turns the pass element off. The pass element turns on
be located with in 0.5 inch from the VOUT pin of the again after the junction temperature cools by 30°C.
RT9198/A and returned to a clean analog ground. For continuous operation, do not exceed absolute
maximum operatiog junction temperature 125°C. The
Region of Stable COUT ESR vs. Load Current power dissipation definition in device is shown as following
100.00
100
formula :
Instable
10
10.00 PD = (VIN − VOUT) x IOUT + VIN x IQ
The maximum power dissipation depends on the thermal
C OUT ESR (Ω)

COUT = 1uF
1.001 resistance of IC package, PCB layout, the rate of
surroundings airflow and temperature difference between
Stable
0.10 junction to ambient. The maximum power dissipation can
be calculated by following formula :
0.01
PD(MAX) = ( TJ(MAX) - TA ) / θJA
RT9198/A-15xU5
COUT = 1μF, X7R Simulation Verify
0.00
Where T J(MAX) is the maximum operating junction
0 50 100 150 200 250 300 temperature 125°C, TA is the ambient temperature and the
Load Current (mA) θJA is the junction to ambient thermal resistance.

Figure 1

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For recommended operating conditions specification of
RT9198/A, where T J(MAX) is the maximum junction
temperature of the die (125°C) and TA is the maximum
ambient temperature. The junction to ambient thermal
resistance (θJA is layout dependent) for TSOT-23-3/TSOT-
23-5/SOT-23-3/SOT-23-5 package is 250°C/W, SC-70-5
and SC-82 package is 333°C/W and WDFN-6L 2x2
package is 165°C/W on standard JEDEC 51-3 thermal
test board. The maximum power dissipation at TA = 25°C
can be calculated by following formula :
PD(MAX) = (125°C − 25°C)/250 = 400mW (TSOT-23-3/
TSOT-23-5/SOT-23-3/SOT-23-5)
PD(MAX) = (125°C − 25°C)/333 = 300mW (SC-70-5/SC-82)
PD(MAX) = (125°C − 25°C) / 165 = 606mW (WDFN-6L 2x2)
The maximum power dissipation depends on operating
ambient temperature for fixed T J(MAX) and thermal
resistance θJA. For RT9198/A packages, the Figure 2. of
derating curves allows the designer to see the effect of
rising ambient temperature on the maximum power
allowed.

700
Maximum Power Dissipation (mW) 1

WDFN-6L 2x2
600

500
SOT-23-3/SOT-23-5
400 TSOT-23-3/TSOT-23-5

300
SC 70-5
200 SC-82

100

0
0 15 30 45 60 75 90 105 120 135
Ambient Temperature (°C)

Figure 2. Derating Curve for Packages

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Outline Dimension

H
D
L

C B

A
A1
b

Dimensions In Millimeters Dimensions In Inches

Symbol
Min Max Min Max
A 0.889 1.295 0.035 0.051
A1 0.000 0.152 0.000 0.006
B 1.397 1.803 0.055 0.071
b 0.356 0.508 0.014 0.020
C 2.591 2.997 0.102 0.118
D 2.692 3.099 0.106 0.122
e 1.803 2.007 0.071 0.079
H 0.080 0.254 0.003 0.010
L 0.300 0.610 0.012 0.024

SOT-23-3 Surface Mount Package

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H
D
L

C B

A
A1
e

Dimensions In Millimeters Dimensions In Inches

Symbol
Min Max Min Max
A 0.889 1.295 0.035 0.051
A1 0.000 0.152 0.000 0.006
B 1.397 1.803 0.055 0.071
b 0.356 0.559 0.014 0.022
C 2.591 2.997 0.102 0.118
D 2.692 3.099 0.106 0.122
e 0.838 1.041 0.033 0.041
H 0.080 0.254 0.003 0.010
L 0.300 0.610 0.012 0.024

SOT-23-5 Surface Mount Package

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H
D
L

C B

A
A1
b

Dimensions In Millimeters Dimensions In Inches

Symbol
Min Max Min Max
A 0.700 1.000 0.028 0.039
A1 0.000 0.100 0.000 0.004
B 1.397 1.803 0.055 0.071
b 0.300 0.510 0.012 0.020
C 2.591 3.000 0.102 0.118
D 2.692 3.099 0.106 0.122
e 1.803 2.007 0.071 0.079
H 0.080 0.254 0.003 0.010
L 0.300 0.610 0.012 0.024

TSOT-23-3 Surface Mount Package

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H
D
L

C B

A
A1
e

Dimensions In Millimeters Dimensions In Inches

Symbol
Min Max Min Max
A 0.700 1.000 0.028 0.039
A1 0.000 0.100 0.000 0.004
B 1.397 1.803 0.055 0.071
b 0.300 0.559 0.012 0.022
C 2.591 3.000 0.102 0.118
D 2.692 3.099 0.106 0.122
e 0.838 1.041 0.033 0.041
H 0.080 0.254 0.003 0.010
L 0.300 0.610 0.012 0.024

TSOT-23-5 Surface Mount Package

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H
D
L

C B

A
A1
e

Dimensions In Millimeters Dimensions In Inches

Symbol
Min Max Min Max
A 0.800 1.100 0.031 0.044
A1 0.000 0.100 0.000 0.004
B 1.150 1.350 0.045 0.054
b 0.150 0.400 0.006 0.016
C 1.800 2.450 0.071 0.096
D 1.800 2.250 0.071 0.089
e 0.650 0.026
H 0.080 0.260 0.003 0.010
L 0.210 0.460 0.008 0.018

SC-70-5 Surface Mount Package

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D H
e
L

C B

b b1

A
A1
e

Dimensions In Millimeters Dimensions In Inches

Symbol
Min Max Min Max
A 0.800 1.100 0.031 0.043
A1 0.000 0.100 0.000 0.004
B 1.150 1.350 0.045 0.053
b 0.150 0.400 0.006 0.016
b1 0.350 0.500 0.014 0.020
C 1.800 2.450 0.071 0.096
D 1.800 2.200 0.071 0.087
e 1.300 0.051
H 0.080 0.260 0.003 0.010
L 0.200 0.460 0.008 0.018

SC-82 Surface Mount Package

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D
L

E E1

A A2
A1
b

Dimensions In Millimeters Dimensions In Inches

Symbol
Min Max Min Max
A 0.810 1.100 0.032 0.043
A1 0.000 0.150 0.000 0.006
A2 0.750 0.950 0.030 0.037
b 0.220 0.380 0.009 0.015
D 2.900 3.100 0.114 0.122
e 0.650 0.026
E 4.800 5.000 0.189 0.197
E1 2.900 3.100 0.114 0.122
L 0.400 0.800 0.016 0.031

8-Lead MSOP Plastic Package

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D D2

E E2

SEE DETAIL A
1

e
b 2 1 2 1
A
A3
A1
DETAIL A
Pin #1 ID and Tie Bar Mark Options

Note : The configuration of the Pin #1 identifier is optional,

but must be located within the zone indicated.

Dimensions In Millimeters Dimensions In Inches

Symbol
Min Max Min Max
A 0.700 0.800 0.028 0.031
A1 0.000 0.050 0.000 0.002
A3 0.175 0.250 0.007 0.010
b 0.200 0.350 0.008 0.014
D 1.950 2.050 0.077 0.081
D2 1.000 1.450 0.039 0.057
E 1.950 2.050 0.077 0.081
E2 0.500 0.850 0.020 0.033
e 0.650 0.026
L 0.300 0.400 0.012 0.016

W-Type 6L DFN 2x2 Package

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