MIL-PRF-38534 AND 38535 CERTIFIED FACILITY
M.S.KENNEDY CORP.
FEATURES:
HIGH CURRENT, VERY LOW OUTPUT
SURFACE MOUNT
VOLTAGE REGULATORS
5251
SERIES
Ultra-Fast Transient Response
Very Low Output Voltage
Available in 0.8V, 0.9V, 1.0V, 1.2V, 1.3V, 1.4V and 1.5V
On Board Thermal Shut Down
Reverse Battery and Load Dump Protection
1% Maximum Guaranteed Accuracy
Output Current to 5 Amps
Alternate Output Voltages Available
Ultra-Low Package Height - 0.110" Max.
Contact MSK for MIL-PRF-38534 Qualification Status
DESCRIPTION:
The MSK5251 series voltage regulators offer high current and low output voltage capability ideal for use with low voltage
microprocessors. Low output impedance, very fast transient response and minimal output capacitance requirements make
the MSK5251 an excellent choice for ASIC and FPGA core voltage supplies. The device is available in +0.8V, +0.9V,
+1.0V, +1.2V, +1.3V, +1.4V and +1.5V output configurations with output accuracy guaranteed to 1% maximum. The
MSK5251 series is packaged in a low profile 3 pin hermetically sealed power surface mount ceramic package.
EQUIVALENT SCHEMATIC
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
PLD/FPGA Core Power Supply
ASIC Core Voltage Regulator
System Power Supplies
Switching Power Supply Post Regulators
Battery Powered Equipment
1
PIN-OUT INFORMATION
1 V
IN
2 V
OUT
3 Ground
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ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
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ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
NOTES:
MSK5251-1.4
+1.4V
1 Output decoupled to ground using 10μF ceramic capacitor unless otherwise specified.
2 This parameter is guaranteed by design but need not be tested.
MSK5251-1.5
+1.5V
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 T
J
= T
C
.
4 Industrial grade 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 2B T
C
= +135°C
Subgroup 3 T
A
= -55°C
7 Please consult the factory if alternate output voltages are required.
8 Due to internal thermal shutdown, maximum output current may not be available at all values of VIN-VOUT and temperatures.
See typical performance curves for clarification.
9 Continuous operation at or above absolute maximum ratings may adversely effect the device performance and/or life cycle.
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V
IN
P
D
Input Voltage
Power Dissipation
+6.5V
Internally Limited
T
ST
T
LD
T
J
Storage Temperature Range . . . . -65°C to +150°C
Lead Temperature
(10 Seconds Soldering) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300°C
Operating Temperature
MSK5251 Series . . . . . . . . . -40°C to +85°C
MSK5251H Series . . . . . . . -55°C to +125°C
PART
NUMBER
MSK5251-0.8
MSK5251-0.9
MSK5251-1.0
MSK5251-1.2
MSK5251-1.3
OUTPUT
VOLTAGE
7
+0.8V
+0.9V
+1.0V
+1.2V
+1.3V
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APPLICATION NOTES
REGULATOR PROTECTION:
The MSK5251 series are high performance linear regulators for high
current, low voltage applications requiring fast transient response.
The devices are fully protected from damage due to fault conditions,
offering constant current limiting and thermal shutdown. The thermal
shutdown junction temperature is typically 140°C and is 100% tested
to verify thermal shutdown occurs above 135°C.
THERMAL SHUTDOWN:
The MSK5251 series of devices is equipped with a thermal shutdown
circuit that will turn off the device when the junction temperature
reaches approximately 140°C. It is important for the user to be
aware that high temperature operation will limit the current capabil-
ity of the device due to this thermal shutdown protection. In cases of
maximum input voltage and high case temperature, the output cur-
rent available may be less than 3 Amps. See curve below for clarifi-
cation.
The input voltage must be maintained at a minimum of 3.0 volts for
proper operation for devices with output voltage below 1.0 volt.
With an output voltage of 1.0 volt or higher, the input voltage must
be a minimum of 2.1 volts above the output.
INPUT SUPPLY VOLTAGE:
MINIMIZING POWER DISSIPATION:
To maximize the performance and reduce power dissipation of the
MSK5251 series devices, Vin should be maintained as close to drop-
out as possible. See Input Supply Voltage requirements. A series
resistor can be used to lower Vin close to the dropout specification,
lowering the input to output voltage differential. In turn, this will
decrease the power that the device is required to dissipate. Knowing
peak current requirements and worst case voltages, a resistor can be
selected that will drop a portion of the excess voltage and help to
distribute the heating. The circuit below illustrates this method.
PACKAGE CONNECTIONS:
The MSK5251 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 mounting the device. Some applications may require addi-
tional heat sinking of the device.
HEAT SINK SELECTION:
The maximum resistor value can be calculated from the following:
R1 max = VIN min - (VOUT max + V
DROP
)
I
OUT
peak + Quiescent Current
Where: VIN min = Minimum input voltage
VOUT max = Maximum output voltage across the
full temperature range
V
DROP
= Worst case dropout voltage (Typically 2.1 Volts)
I
OUT
peak = Maximum load current
Quiescent Current = Max. quiescent current at Iout peak
To select a heat sink for the MSK5251, the following formula for
convective heat flow may be used:
First, the power dissipation must be calculated as follows:
Power Dissipation = (VIN - VOUT) x I
OUT
+ VIN x Quiescent Current
Next, the user must select a maximum junction temperature. The
equation may now be arranged to solve for the required heat sink to
ambient thermal resistance (Rθsa).
EXAMPLE:
An MSK5251-1.3 is configured for VIN=+3.4V and VOUT=+1.3V.
Iout is a continuous 5Amp DC level. Under these conditions the maxi-
mum quiescent current would be 120mA. The ambient temperature is
+25°C and the maximum junction temperature is 125°C.
Rθjc = 2.0°C/W and Rθcs = 0.5°C/W typically.
Power Dissipation = (3.4V - 1.3V) x 5A + (3.4 x 120mA)
= 10.9 Watts
Solve for Rθsa:
Rθsa = 125°C - 25°C - 2.0°C/W - 0.5°C/W
10.9W
INPUT CAPACITOR:
If the device is to be located more than 4 inches from the bulk supply
capacitance, a minimum 1uF capacitor should be placed as close to
the input pin as possible for proper bypassing. A smaller value ca-
pacitor such as 0.01uF should be placed in parallel with the larger
value capacitor. Larger input capacitor values will help to improve
ripple rejection.
OUTPUT CAPACITOR:
The MSK5251 series devices require a minimum of external compo-
nents to maintain stability. A minimum of output capacitance is nec-
essary for stable operation. Due to the wide bandwidth design, the
device will operate with a wide range of capacitance and ESR val-
ues. For most applications, a 10uF ceramic capacitor will suffice.
Ideally, this should be an X7R ceramic capacitor or a tantalum ca-
pacitor due to their thermal performance. There is no upper limit to
the amount of output capacitance that may be used.
3
[
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= 6.67°C/W
In this example, a heat sink with a thermal resistance of no more than
6.6°C/W must be used to maintain a junction temperature of no more
than 125°C.
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TYPICAL PERFORMANCE CURVES
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MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS
WEIGHT=2.0 GRAMS TYPICAL
ALL DIMENSIONS ARE SPECIFIED IN INCHES
ORDERING INFORMATION
MSK5251-1.3 H
SCREENING
BLANK= INDUSTRIAL; H= MIL-PRF-38534 CLASS H
OUTPUT VOLTAGE
0.8=+0.8V; 0.9=+0.9V; 1.0=+1.0V; 1.2=+1.2V;
1.3=+1.3V; 1.4=+1.4V; 1.5=+1.5V
GENERAL PART NUMBER
The above example is a +1.3V, Military regulator.
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