Standard Products
VRG8684
Voltage Regulator, 3.0 Amp, Positive
Low Dropout (LDO), Adjustable
Radiation Tolerant
www.aeroflex.com/voltreg
October 2, 2012
FEATURES
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Manufactured using
Space Qualified RH1084 die
Radiation performance
- Total dose: 100 krads(Si), Dose rate = 50 - 300 rads(Si)/s
Thermal shutdown
Output voltage adjustable: 1.25V to 23V
Dropout voltage: 1.80V at 3.0Amps
3-Terminal
Output current: 3.0Amps
Voltage reference: 1.25V +2%, -3.2%
Load regulation: 0.35% max
Line regulation: 0.25% max
Ripple rejection: >60dB
Packaging – Hermetic Ceramic
- SMD-0.5 Surface mount
- 3 Pads, .400"L x .296"W x .120"Ht
- Power package
- Weight - 2 gm max
Designed for aerospace and high reliability space applications
Aeroflex Plainview’s Radiation Hardness Assurance Plan is DLA Certified to MIL-PRF-38534, Appendix G.
DESCRIPTION
The Aeroflex Plainview VRG8684 consists of a Positive Adjustable (RH1084) LDO voltage regulator capable of
supplying 3.0Amps over the output voltage range as defined under recommended operating conditions. The VRG8684
offers excellent line and load regulation specifications and ripple rejection.
The VRG8684 serves a wide variety of applications including SCSI-2 Active Terminator, High Efficiency Linear
Regulators, Post Regulators for Switching Supplies, Constant Current Regulators, Battery Chargers and
Microprocessor Supply.
The VRG8684 has been specifically designed to meet exposure to radiation environments and is configured for a
SMD-0.5 SMT power package. It is guaranteed operational from -55°C to +125°C. Available screened in accordance
with MIL-PRF-38534, the VRG8684 is ideal for demanding military and space applications.
Dropout (V
IN
- V
OUT
) decreases at lower load currents.
3
ADJ
1
V
OUT
RH1084
Positive
Regulator
V
IN
2
FIGURE 1 – BLOCK DIAGRAM / SCHEMATIC
SCD8684 Rev C
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
Parameter
Lead temperature (soldering 10 Sec)
Input Output Differential
Load Current, maximum
ESD (MIL-STD-883, M3015, Class 2)
Operating Junction Temperature Range
Storage Temperature Range
Thermal Resistance (Junction to Case)
JC
Rating
300
25
6.0
2000 to 3999
-55 to +150
-65 to +150
2
Units
°C
V
DC
A
V
°C
°C
°C/W
NOTICE: Stresses above those listed under "Absolute Maximum Ratings" may cause permanent damage to the device. These are
stress rating only; functional operation beyond the "Operation Conditions" is not recommended and extended exposure
beyond the "Operation Conditions" may effect device reliability.
RECOMMENDED OPERATING CONDITIONS
Parameter
Output Voltage Range
Input Output Differential
Case Operating Temperature Range
Range
1.25 to 23
1.8 to 24
-55 to +125
Units
V
DC
V
DC
°C
ELECTRICAL PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS 1/
U
NLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED
: -55°CT
C
+125°C
Conditions (P
P
MAX
)
1.5V < (V
IN
- V
OUT
) < 15V, 10mA < I
OUT
< 3.0A
Parameter
Reference Voltage 3/, 2/
Dropout Voltage 2/
Dropout Voltage 2/
Line Regulation 3/, 2/
Load Regulation 3/, 2/
Adjust Pin Current 2/
Adjust Pin Current
Change 2/
Minimum Load Current
4/, 2/
Current Limit 2/
Ripple Rejection 3/
Thermal Regulation
V
REF
Long-Term Stability
4/
I
MIN
I
CL
10 mA < I
OUT
< 3.0A, 1.5V < (V
IN
- V
OUT
) < 15V
(V
IN
- V
OUT
) = 25V
(V
IN
- V
OUT
) = 5V
I
OUT
= 3.0A, (V
IN
- V
OUT
) = 3V, f = 120Hz,
C
ADJ
= C
OUT
= 25µF
30ms pulse, T
C
= +25°C
Burn In: T
C
= +125°C @ 1000hrs minimum, Tested at +25°C.
Symbol
V
REF
Min
Max
Units
V
V
V
%
%
µA
µA
mA
A
-
0.04
1.0
dB
%/W
%
1.210 1.275
-
1.8
1.4
-
-
-
-
-
5.25
60
-
-
0.5
0.35
120
5
10
V
DROP1
V
REF
= 1%, I
OUT
= 5.0A
V
DROP2
V
REF
= 1%, I
OUT
= 3.0A
V
OUT
I
LOAD
= 10mA, 1.5V < (V
IN
- V
OUT
) < 15V
V
IN
V
OUT
I
OUT
10mA < I
OUT
< 3.0A, (V
IN
- V
OUT
) = 3V
Notes:
1/ The manufacturer’s output current rating for the RH1084MK positive regulator integrated circuit is 5.0 Amps. For Compliance with
the Current Density specifictation of MIL-STD-883 Rev. C, the electrical performance characteristics are specified at an output
current of 3.0 Amps.
2/ Specification derated to reflect total dose exposure to 100krads (Si) at +25°C.
3/ Line and load regulation are guaranteed up to the maximum power dissipation of 15W. Power dissipation is determined by the
input/output differential voltage and the output current. Guaranteed maximum power dissipation will not be available over the full
input/output voltage range.
4/ Not tested. Shall be guaranteed by design, characterization, or correlation to other tested parameters.
SCD8684 Rev C 10/2/12
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Aeroflex Plainview
Maximum Power Dissipation
VRG8684
(Watts)
Case Temperature (Degrees C)
FIGURE 2 – MAXIMUM POWER vs CASE TEMPERATURE
The maximum Power dissipation is limited by the thermal shutdown function of the regulator chip in the VRG8684.
The graph above represents the achievable power before the chip shuts down. The line in the graph represents the
maximum power dissipation of the VRG8684 This graph is based on the maximum junction temperature of 150°C
and a thermal resistance (
JC
) of 2°C/W.
RH1084
See Note 1/ on page 2
FIGURE 3 – RH1084 DROPOUT VOLTAGE CURVE
SCD8684 Rev C 10/2/12
Aeroflex Plainview
3
RH1084
See Note 1/ on page 2
FIGURE 4 – RH1084 SHORT CIRCUIT CURRENT
V
IN
10µF
Tant
.
2
VRG8684
1
V
OUT
R1
22µF
Tant
.
V
REF
V
REF
= 1.25V, I
ADJ
= 55µA
3
ADJ
+Reg = V
OUT
= V
REF
(1+R2/R1) + (I
ADJ
x R2)
R2
FIGURE 5 – BASIC RH1084 ADJUSTABLE REGULATOR APPLICATION
SCD8684 Rev C 10/2/12
Aeroflex Plainview
4
2
3
1
NOTE: Package & Lid are electrically isolated from signal pads.
FIGURE 6 – VRG8684 PACKAGE OUTLINE — SURFACE MOUNT
SCD8684 Rev C 10/2/12
Aeroflex Plainview
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