ISO-9001 CERTIFIED BY DSCC
M.S.KENNEDY CORP.
FEATURES:
HIGH CURRENT, LOW DROPOUT
SURFACE MOUNT
VOLTAGE REGULATORS
5232
SERIES
(315) 701-6751
4707 Dey Road Liverpool, N.Y. 13088
MIL-PRF-38534 CERTIFIED
Hermetic Surface Mount Package Option
Extremely Low Dropout Voltage: 350mV @ 3 Amps
Available in 1.5V, 1.7V, 1.8V, 1.9V, 2.5V, 3.3V, 5.0V and 12.0V
On Board Thermal Shut Down
Reverse Battery and Load Dump Protection
Low Ground Current: 32mA Typical at Full Load
1% Maximum Guaranteed Accuracy
Output Current to 3 Amps
Alternate Output Voltages Available
Improved Replacement for 0M185SR
Available in Four Lead Configurations
Available with Top Tab or Tabless Package
TOP TAB
DESCRIPTION:
NO TAB
The MSK 5232 series voltage regulators are available in +1.5V, +1.7V, +1.8V, +1.9V, +2.5V, +3.3V, +5.0V,
and +12.0V output configurations. All boast ultra low dropout specifications due to the utilization of a super PNP
output pass transistor with monolithic technology. Dropout voltages of 350mV at 3 amps are typical in this configu-
ration, which drives efficiency up and power dissipation down. Accuracy is guaranteed with a 1% maximum output
voltage tolerance. The case of the MSK5232 series is electrically isolated for heat sinking purposes. The MSK5232
series is packaged in a space efficient 3 pin power package that is available lead formed for surface mount
applications. The device is also available in a power package with a top tab to accomodate direct mounting to a heat
sink.
EQUIVALENT SCHEMATIC
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
High Efficiency, High Current Linear Regulators
Constant Voltage/Current Regulators
System Power Supplies
Switching Power Supply Post Regulators
Battery Powered Equipment
1
PIN-OUT INFORMATION
1 GND
2 V
OUT
3 V
IN
Rev. D 8/05
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
V
INP
V
IN
V
EN
I
OUT
Input Voltage (100mS 1%D.C.) -20V to +60V
Input Voltage
26V
Enable Voltage
-0.3V to 26V
Output Current
4A
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T
ST
T
LD
T
J
Storage Temperature Range
Lead Temperature . . . . . . .
(10 Seconds Soldering)
Operating Temperature
MSK 5232 Series . . . . . . .
MSK 5232H/E Series . . . .
. . -65°C to +150°C
. . . . . . . . . . 300°C
. . -40°C to +85°C
. . . -55°C to +125°C
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Parameter
Test Conditions 1 3
Group A
Subgroup
1
I
OUT
= 10mA; V
IN
= V
OUT
+1V
2, 3
Dropout Voltage
2
∆V
OUT
= -1%; I
OUT
= 100 mA
∆V
OUT
= -1%; I
OUT
= 3A
Load Regulation 8
V
IN
= V
OUT
+5V
10 mA
≤
I
OUT
≤
2.5A
Line Regulation
Output Current Limit 2
Ground Current
Output Noise 2
Thermal Resistance 2
Thermal Shutdown 2
2
(V
OUT
+1V)
≤
V
IN
≤
26V
I
OUT
= 10 mA
V
OUT
= 0V; V
IN
= V
OUT
+1V
V
IN
= V
OUT
+1V; I
OUT
= 1.5A
V
IN
= V
OUT
+1V; I
OUT
= 3A
C
L
= 20µF; 10 H
Z
≤
f
≤
100 KH
Z
Junction to Case @ 125°C
T
J
1
1
1
2, 3
1
2, 3
1
1
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
±1.0
80
350
±0.2
±0.3
±0.05
±0.5
4.5
20
42
400
6.2
130
±2.0
200
600
±1.0
±2.0
±0.5
±1.0
5.0
45
-
-
6.5
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
80
350
±0.2
±0.3
±0.05
±0.5
4.5
20
42
400
6.2
130
-
225
625
±1.2
-
±0.6
-
5.0
45
-
-
6.8
-
%
mV
mV
%
%
%
%
A
mA
mA
µV
°C/W
°C
MSK 5232H/E SERIES
Min.
-
Typ.
±0.5
Max.
±1.0
MSK 5232 SERIES
Min.
Typ.
Max.
-
±0.5
±1.0
Units
%
Output Voltage Tolerance
PART
NUMBER
MSK5232-1.5
MSK5232-1.7
MSK5232-1.8
MSK5232-1.9
OUTPUT
VOLTAGE
7
+1.5V
+1.7V
+1.8V
+1.9V
+2.5V
+3.3V
+5.0V
+12.0V
NOTES:
MSK5232-2.5
1 Output decoupled to ground using 47µF minimum capacitor unless otherwise specified.
MSK5232-3.3
2 This parameter is guaranteed by design but need not be tested.
MSK5232-5.0
Typical parameters are representative of actual device performance but are for reference only.
3 All output parameters are tested using a low duty cycle pulse to maintain TJ = TC.
MSK5232-12
4 Industrial grade and "E" suffix devices shall be tested to subgroup 1 unless otherwise specified.
5 Military grade devices ('H' suffix) shall be 100% tested to subgroups 1,2,3.
6 Subgroup 1 T
C
= +25°C
Subgroup 2 T
J
= +125°C
Subgroup 3 T
A
= -55°C
7 Please consult the factory if alternate output voltages are required.
8 Due to current limit, maximum output current may not be available at all values of V
IN
-V
OUT
and temperatures.
See typical performance curves for clarification.
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Rev. D 8/05
APPLICATION NOTES
REGULATOR PROTECTION:
The MSK 5232 series is fully protected against reversed
input polarity, overcurrent faults, overtemperature con-
ditions (Pd) and transient voltage spikes of up to 60V. If
the regulator is used in dual supply systems where the
load is returned to a negative supply, the output voltage
must be diode clamped to ground.
PACKAGE CONNECTIONS:
The MSK 5232 series are highly thermally conductive
devices and the thermal path from the package heat sink
to the internal junctions is very short. Standard surface
mount soldering techniques should be used when mount-
ing the device. Some applications may require additional
heat sinking of the device.
OUTPUT CAPACITOR:
The output voltage ripple of the MSK 5232 series volt-
age regulators can be minimized by placing a filter ca-
pacitor from the output to ground. The optimum value
for this capacitor may vary from one application to the
next, but a minimum of 20µF is recommended for opti-
mum performance. Transient load response can also be
improved by placing a capacitor directly across the load.
The capacitor should not be an ultra-low ESR type. Tan-
talum capacitors are best for fast load transients but
aluminum electrolytics will work fine in most applica-
tions.
HEAT SINK SELECTION:
To select a heat sink for the MSK 5232, the following
formula for convective heat flow may be used.
Governing Equation:
Tj = Pd x (Rθjc + Rθcs + Rθsa) + Ta
WHERE:
Tj = Junction Temperature
Pd = Total Power Dissipation
Rθjc = Junction to Case Thermal Resistance
Rθcs = Case to Heat Sink Thermal Resistance
Rθsa = Heat Sink to Ambient Thermal Resistance
Ta = Ambient Temperature
First, the power dissipation must be calculated as fol-
lows:
Power Dissipation = (Vin - Vout) x Iout
Next, the user must select a maximum junction tempera-
ture. The absolute maximum allowable junction tem-
perature is 125°C. The equation may now be rearranged
to solve for the required heat sink to ambient thermal
resistance (Rθsa).
EXAMPLE:
An MSK 5232-1.8 is configured for Vin=3.3V and
Vout=1.8V. Iout is a continuous 1A DC level. The
ambient temperature is +25°C. The maximum desired
junction temperature is 125°C.
Rθjc = 6.5°C/W and Rθcs = 0.5°C/W typically.
Power Dissipation = (3.3V - 1.8V) x (1A)
= 1.5 Watts
Solve for Rθsa:
Rθsa =
LOAD CONNECTIONS:
In voltage regulator applications where very large load
currents are present, the load connection is very impor-
tant. The path connecting the output of the regulator to
the load must be extremely low impedance to avoid af-
fecting the load regulation specifications. Any imped-
ance in this path will form a voltage divider with the
load.
MINIMIZING POWER DISSIPATION:
Many applications can not take full advantage of the
extremely low dropout specifications of the regulator due
to large input to output voltage differences. The simple
circuit below illustrates a method to reduce the input
voltage at the regulator to just over the dropout specifi-
cation to keep the internal power dissipation minimized:
[
125°C - 25°C
]
- 6.5°C/W - 0.5°C/W
1.5W
For a given continuous maximum load of 1 amp, R1 can
be selected to drop the voltage seen at the regulator to
4V. This allows for the output tolerance and dropout
specifications. Input voltage variations (5V) also should
be included in the calculations. The resistor should be
sized according to the power levels required for the ap-
plication.
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In this example, a heat sink with a thermal resistance of
no more than 60°C/W must be used to maintain a junc-
tion temperature of no more than 125°C.
Rev. D 8/05
TYPICAL PERFORMANCE CURVES
4
Rev. D 8/05
MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS
ESD Triangle Indicates Pin 1.
NOTE:
ALL DIMENSIONS ARE ±0.010 INCHES UNLESS OTHERWISE LABELED.
ORDERING INFORMATION
MSK5232-3.3 H T D
LEAD CONFIGURATIONS
(GULL WING NOT AVAILABLE WITH TOP TAB VERSION)
S= STRAIGHT; U= BENT UP; D= BENT DOWN
PACKAGE STYLE
T=TOP TAB; BLANK=NO TAB
SCREENING
BLANK= INDUSTRIAL; E=EXTENDED RELIABILITY
H= MIL-PRF-38534 CLASS H
OUTPUT VOLTAGE
1.5=+1.5V; 1.7=+1.7V; 1.8=+1.8V; 1.9=+1.9V;
2.5=+2.5V; 3.3=+3.3V; 5.0=+5.0V; 12=+12.0V
GENERAL PART NUMBER
5
Rev. D 8/05
