LT3010 LINER [Linear Technology], LT3010 Datasheet - Page 9

• Manufacturer Part Number: LT3010
• Description: 50mA, 3V to 80V Low Dropout Micropower Linear Regulator
• Manufacturer: LINER [Linear Technology]

APPLICATIO S I FOR ATIO
Extra consideration must be given to the use of ceramic
capacitors. Ceramic capacitors are manufactured with a
variety of dielectrics, each with different behavior across
temperature and applied voltage. The most common di-
electrics used are Z5U, Y5V, X5R and X7R. The Z5U and
Y5V dielectrics are good for providing high capacitances
in a small package, but exhibit strong voltage and tem-
perature coefficients as shown in Figures 3 and 4. When
used with a 5V regulator, a 10 F Y5V capacitor can exhibit
an effective value as low as 1 F to 2 F over the operating
temperature range. The X5R and X7R dielectrics result in
more stable characteristics and are more suitable for use
as the output capacitor. The X7R type has better stability
across temperature, while the X5R is less expensive and
is available in higher values.
Voltage and temperature coefficients are not the only
sources of problems. Some ceramic capacitors have a
piezoelectric response. A piezoelectric device generates
voltage across its terminals due to mechanical stress,
Figure 3. Ceramic Capacitor DC Bias Characterics
–100
–20
–40
–60
–80
20
0
0
2
U
4
DC BIAS VOLTAGE (V)
BOTH CAPACITORS ARE 16V,
1210 CASE SIZE, 10 F
6
U
8
X5R
Y5V
10
12
W
14
3010 F03
16
U
similar to the way a piezoelectric accelerometer or micro-
phone works. For a ceramic capacitor the stress can be
induced by vibrations in the system or thermal transients.
Thermal Considerations
The power handling capability of the device will be limited
by the maximum rated junction temperature (125 C). The
power dissipated by the device will be made up of two
components:
1. Output current multiplied by the input/output voltage
2. GND pin current multiplied by the input voltage:
The GND pin current can be found by examining the GND
Pin Current curves in the Typical Performance Character-
istics. Power dissipation will be equal to the sum of the two
components listed above.
differential: I
I
GND
Figure 4. Ceramic Capacitor Temperature Characterics
• V
–100
–20
–40
–60
–80
IN
40
20
0
–50
.
BOTH CAPACITORS ARE 16V,
1210 CASE SIZE, 10 F
OUT
–25
• (V
0
TEMPERATURE ( C)
IN
25
– V
LT3010/LT3010-5
OUT
50
X5R
Y5V
) and,
75
100
3010 F04
125
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