RT9169/H

μA Quiescent Current CMOS LDO Regulator

100mA, 4μ
General Description Features
The RT9169/H series are 100mA ultra-low quiescent z μA
Ultra-Low Quiescent Current: 4μ
current CMOS low dropout (LDO) regulator designed for z Low Dropout: 450mV at 100mA
battery-powered equipments. The output voltages range z Wide Operating Voltage Ranges: 2V to 6V
from 1.2V to 5V with 0.1V per step. z Current Limiting Protection
z μF Output Capacitor Required for Stability
Only 1μ
The other features include 4μA ultra-low quiescent, low
z High Power Supply Rejection Ratio
dropout voltage, high output accuracy, current limiting
z RoHS Compliant and 100% Lead (Pb)-Free
protection, and high ripple rejection ratio.

Applications
Ordering Information
RT9169/H- z Battery-Powered Equipment
Package Type z Palmtops, Notebook Computers
ZL : TO-92 (L-Type) z Hand-held Instruments
ZT : TO-92 (T-Type)
z PCMCIA Cards
X : SOT-89
V : SOT-23-3
VL : SOT-23-3 (L-Type) Pin Configurations
B : SOT-23-5
(TOP VIEW)
Lead Plating System
P : Pb Free
G : Green (Halogen Free and Pb Free) VIN VIN

3 3
Output Voltage
12 : 1.2V 2 2
13 : 1.3V
: VOUT GND GND VOUT

49 : 4.9V
SOT-23-3 SOT-23-3 (L-Type)
50 : 5.0V
Chip Enable High (SOT-23-5 Only) VOUT NC

Chip Enable Low 5 4

Note : 1 2 3 2 3
1. RT9169H package type is available in SOT-23-5 only.
VIN GND EN/EN
2. Richtek products are :
GND VIN VOUT SOT-23-5
` RoHS compliant and compatible with the current require-
(TAB)
ments of IPC/JEDEC J-STD-020.
SOT-89
` Suitable for use in SnPb or Pb-free soldering processes.

Marking Information 3 VOUT

2 GND
For marking information, contact our sales representative
1 VIN
directly or through a Richtek distributor located in your
TO-92 (L-Type)
area.
3 GND
2 VIN
1 VOUT

TO-92 (T-Type)

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Typical Application Circuit

RT9169 VIN VIN VOUT VOUT

+
VIN VIN VOUT VOUT CIN RT9169/H COUT
+

+
CIN GND COUT 1uF 1uF
EN/EN GND
1uF 1uF
RT9169 RT9169H
Chip Enable Chip Enable

Function Block Diagram Functional Pin Description

VIN
Pin Name Pin Function
VIN Power Input
VOUT Output Voltage
+ Current
- Limit GND Ground
EN/EN VOUT EN/EN Chip Enable Control Input

Absolute Maximum Ratings (Note 1)

z Input Voltage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7V
z Power Dissipation, PD @ TA = 25°C
SOT-23-3 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 0.4W
SOT-23-5 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 0.4W
SOT-89 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 0.571W
TO-92 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 0.625W
z Junction Temperature ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 150°C
z Lead Temperature (Soldering, 10 sec.) ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 260°C
z Storage Temperature Range --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- −65°C to 150°C
z Package Thermal Resistance (Note 2)
SOT-23-3, θJA --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 250°C/W
SOT-23-5, θJA --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 250°C/W
SOT-89, θJA ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 175°C/W
TO-92, θJA ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 160°C/W
z ESD Susceptibility (Note 3)
HBM (Human Body Mode) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2kV
MM (Machine Mode) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 200V

Recommended Operating Conditions (Note 4)

z Junction Temperature Range -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- −40°C to 125°C
z Ambient Temperature Range -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- −40°C to 85°C

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Electrical Characteristics
(VIN = 5.5V, CIN = 1μF, COUT = 1μF, TA = 25°C, unless otherwise specified)
Parameter Symbol Test Conditions Min Typ Max Unit
Input Voltage Range VIN 2 -- 6 V
Output Voltage Accuracy ΔV OUT IL = 1mA -2 -- +2 %
Maximum Output Current IMAX VIN = V OUT + 0.6V, V IN ≥ 3.6V 100 -- -- mA
Current Limit ILIM IL = 100mA 150 250 -- mA
No Load -- 4 7 μA
GND Pin Current IG
IOUT = 100mA 4 10 μA
IOUT = 1mA, VIN ≥ 3.6V -- 4 10
Dropout Voltage VDROP IOUT = 50mA, VIN ≥ 3.6V -- 200 300 mV
IOUT = 100mA, VIN ≥ 3.6V -- 450 600
VIN = (VOUT + 0.3V) to 6V,
Line Regulation ΔV LINE -0.2 -- +0.2 %/V
VIN ≥ 3.6V, IOUT = 1mA
Load Regulation ΔV LOAD ILOUT = 0mA to 100mA -- 0.01 0.04 %/mA
BW = 100Hz to 50kHz
Output Noise eNO -- 250 -- μV
COUT = 10μF
Ripple Rejection PSRR F = 1kHz, COUT = 1μF -- 30 -- dB
Standby
RT9169/H (SOT-23-5) EN = V IN or EN = 0 -- 0.1 1 μA
Current
EN/EN Logic High VIL 0.6 -- --
V
Threshold Logic Low VIH -- -- 2
Thermal Shutdown Protection 125 -- -- °C

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. θJA is measured in the natural convection at TA = 25°C on a low effective thermal conductivity test board of
JEDEC 51-3 thermal measurement standard.
Note 3. Devices are ESD sensitive. Handling precaution is highly recommended.
Note 4. The device is not guaranteed to function outside its operating conditions.

Application Information
A 1μF (or larger) capacitor is recommended between VOUT and GND for stability. The part may oscillate without the
capacitor. Any type of capacitor can be used, but not Aluminum electrolytes when operating below –25°C. The capacitance
may be increased without limit.

A 1μF capacitor (or larger) should be placed between VIN to GND.

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Typical Operating Characteristics

Temperature Stability Quiescient Current vs. Temperature

3.7 5

VOUT = 3.3V

Quiescent Current ( μ A)
3.3 4
Output Voltage (V)

2.9 3

2.5 2

2.1 1
VOUT = 1.8V
VIN = 5V
1.7 0
-50 -25 0 25 50 75 100 125 -30 0 30 60 90 120
Temperature (°C) Temperature (°C)

Dropout Voltage (VIN-VOUT) Short Circuit Current

0.8 500

0.7 125°C
Short Circuit Current (mA)

400
25°C
Dropout Voltage (V)

0.6

0.5
300 125°C
0.4 25°C

0.3 200

0.2
100
0.1
VOUT = 3.3V
0 0
0 20 40 60 80 100 0 1 2 3 4 5
I LOAD (mA) Input/Output Differential (V)

PSRR PSRR
0 0

-10 -10
50mA
-20 -20
50mA
10mA
PSRR (dB)

PSRR (dB)

10mA
-30 -30

-40 -40

-50 VIN = 5V, VOUT = 1.8V -50 VIN = 5V, VOUT = 3.3V
CIN = 1uF, TA = 125°C CIN = 1uF, TA = 125°C
-60 COUT = 1uF Electrolytic -60 COUT = 1uF Electrolytic
Capacitor Capacitor
-70 -70
10 100 1k 10k 100k 1M 10 100 1k 10k 100k 1M
Frequency (Hz) Frequency (Hz)

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Line Transient Response Line Transient Response

300 200

Deviation (mV)
Output Voltage
Deviation (mV)
Output Voltage

VOUT = 1.8V TA = 25°C VOUT = 3.3V TA = 25°C

IOUT = 50mA COUT = 1uF Electrolytic 100 IOUT = 50mA COUT = 1uF Electrolytic
200

100 0

≈ ≈ ≈ ≈

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

6 6

5 5

4 4

3 3
Time (1ms/Div) Time (1ms/Div)

Load Transient Response Load Transient Response

VIN = 5V CIN = 1uF Ceramic VIN = 5V CIN = 1uF Ceramic
Deviation (mV)
Deviation (mV)

Output Voltage
Output Voltage

20 VOUT = 1.8V COUT = 1uF Ceramic 50 VOUT = 1.8V COUT = 1uF Ceramic
TA = 25°C TA = 25°C
0 0

−20 −50

≈ ≈
Current (mA)
Current (mA)

100 200
Load
Load

50 100

1 10

−50 −100
Time (500us/Div) Time (500us/Div)

Load Transient Response Load Transient Response

100 100
VIN = 5V CIN = 1uF Ceramic VIN = 5V CIN = 1uF Ceramic
Deviation (mV)
Deviation (mV)

Output Voltage
Output Voltage

50 VOUT = 3.3V COUT = 1uF Ceramic 50 VOUT = 3.3V COUT = 1uF Ceramic
TA = 25°C TA = 25°C
0 0

−50 −50

≈ ≈ ≈
Current (mA)
Current (mA)

100 200
Load
Load

50 100

1 10

−50 −100
Time (500us/Div) Time (500us/Div)

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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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D
D1 A

B
C

C1

e e
H

b b
b1

Dimensions In Millimeters Dimensions In Inches

Symbol
Min Max Min Max
A 1.397 1.600 0.055 0.063
b 0.356 0.483 0.014 0.019
B 2.388 2.591 0.094 0.102
b1 0.406 0.533 0.016 0.021
C 3.937 4.242 0.155 0.167
C1 0.787 1.194 0.031 0.047
D 4.394 4.597 0.173 0.181
D1 1.397 1.753 0.055 0.069
e 1.448 1.549 0.057 0.061
H 0.356 0.432 0.014 0.017

3-Lead SOT-89 Surface Mount Package

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D A

b C
e

D1
A1

Dimensions In Millimeters Dimensions In Inches

Symbol
Min Max Min Max
A 3.175 4.191 0.125 0.165
A1 1.143 1.372 0.045 0.054
b 0.406 0.533 0.016 0.021
C 0.406 0.533 0.016 0.021
D 4.445 5.207 0.175 0.205
D1 3.429 5.029 0.135 0.198
E 4.318 5.334 0.170 0.210
e 1.143 1.397 0.045 0.055
L 12.700 0.500

3-Lead TO-92 Plastic Package

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