LR8

High-Input Voltage, Adjustable, 3-Terminal,

Linear Regulator
Features General Description
• 13.2-450V Input Voltage Range LR8 is a high-voltage, low-output current, adjustable
• Adjustable 1.20-438V Output Regulation linear regulator. This regulator has a wide operating
• 5% Output Voltage Tolerance input voltage range of 13.2-450V. The output voltage
• Output Current Limiting can be adjusted from 1.20-438V, provided that the input
• 10 µA Typical ADJ Current voltage is at least 12V greater than the output voltage.
The output voltage can be adjusted by means of two
• Internal Junction Temperature Limiting
external resistors, R1 and R2, as shown in the typical
application circuits. LR8 regulates the voltage differ-
Applications ence between VOUT and ADJ pins to a nominal value of
• Offline SMPS startup circuits 1.20V. The 1.20V is amplified by the external resistor
ratio R1 and R2. An internal constant bias current, of
• Adjustable high-voltage constant current source
typically 10 µA, is connected to the ADJ pin. This
• Industrial controls increases VOUT by a constant voltage of 10 µA times
• Motor controls R2.
• Battery chargers
• Power supplies LR8 provides both current and temperature limiting.
The output current limit is typically 20 mA and the
minimum temperature limit is +125°C. An output short-
circuit current will therefore be limited to 20 mA. When
the junction temperature reaches its temperature limit,
the output current and/or output voltage will decrease
to prevent the junction temperature from exceeding its
temperature limit. For SMPS start-up circuit applica-
tions, LR8 turns off when an external voltage greater
than the output voltage of the LR8 is applied to VOUT of
the LR8. To maintain stability, a bypass capacitor of
1.0 µF or larger and a minimum DC output current of
500 µA are required.

LR8 is available in TO-243AA (SOT-89), TO-252 (D-

PAK) and TO-92 packages.

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Package Type

VOUT
ADJ

ADJ
VOUT 9,1
VIN 9287

TO-243AA (SOT-89) TO-92

VOUT

ADJ
VIN

TO-252

See Table 2-1 for pin information

Functional Block Diagram

Pass
VIN Element VOUT

Overtemp &
Overcurrent 1.2V 10μA
ADJ
LR8

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1.0 ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS

ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS†

VIN Input voltage (voltages ref to ADJ).............................................................................................................................. -0.5 to +480V
Output voltage range.......................................................................................................................................................... 0.5 to +470V
Operating ambient temperature range ...........................................................................................................................–40°C to +85°C
Operating junction temperature range .........................................................................................................................–40°C to +125°C
Storage temperature ....................................................................................................................................................–65°C to +150°C

† Notice: Stresses above those listed under “Maximum Ratings” may cause permanent damage to the device. This is
a stress rating only and functional operation of the device at those or any other conditions above those indicated in the
operational listings of this specification is not implied. Exposure to maximum rating conditions for extended periods
may affect device reliability.

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ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS 1
Parameter Sym. Min. Typ. Max. Units Conditions
Input to output voltage difference VIN- VOUT 12 450 V
13.2V < VIN < 400V,
1.14 1.20 1.26 V
Overall output voltage regulation VOUT R1 = 2.4 kΩ, R2 = 0
375 400 425 V R1 = 2.4 kΩ, R2 = 782 kΩ
17V < VIN < 400V, VOUT = 5V,
Line regulation 0.003 0.01 %/V
IOUT = 0.5mA
VIN = 17V, VOUT = 5V,
Load regulation ∆VOUT 1.4 3.0 %
0.5 mA < IOUT < 10 mA
VIN = 17V, VOUT = 5V,
Temperature regulation -1 +1 %
IOUT = 10 mA, -40°C < TA < 85°C
10 30 mA TJ < 85°C, VIN - VOUT = 12V
Output current limit IOUT
0.5 mA TJ > 125°C, VIN - VOUT = 450V
Minimum output current IOUT 0.3 0.5 mA Includes R1 and load current
Adjust output current IADJ 5.0 10 15 µA
Minimum output load capacitance CLOAD 1.0 µF
Ripple rejection ratio ∆VOUT/∆VIN 50 60 dB 120 Hz, VOUT = 5V
Junction temperature limit TLIMIT 125 °C
1 Test Conditions unless otherwise specified: -40°C <TA < 85°C.

TABLE 1-1: TYPICAL THERMAL RESISTANCE

Package θja
TO-252 (D-PAK) 81°C/W
TO-92 132°C/W
TO-243AA (SOT-89) 133°C/W

TABLE 1-2: THERMAL CHARACTERISTICS

Power Dissipation θjc θja
Package
@TA = 2.5°C °C/W °C/W
TO-92 0.74W 125 170
TO-243AA (SOT-89) 1.6W 15 781
TO-252 (D-PAK) 2.5W 6.25 501
1 Mounted on FR4 board, 25 mm x 2 mm x 1.57 mm

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2.0 PIN DESCRIPTION
The locations of the pins are listed in Package Type.

TABLE 2-1: PIN DESCRIPTION

Function Description
VIN Regulator input. 13.2-450V.
VOUT Regulator output.
ADJ Output voltage adjust.

3.0 TYPICAL APPLICATION CIRCUITS

*
VOUT
VIN VIN VOUT

ADJ R1
C1 C2
LR8 RLOAD

R2

* Required for conditions where VIN is less than VOUT.

FIGURE 3-1: Typical Application Circuit.

VIN = VOUT = 5.0V

VIN VOUT
17 to 450V
R1
LR8 ADJ 6.04kΩ
1% C2
C1 RLOAD ≤16.5kΩ
R2 1.0μF
18.2kΩ
1%

R2
* Required for conditions where VIN is less than VOUT VOUT = 1.20V 1+ + ,$'-[5
R1

FIGURE 3-2: High-input Voltage, 5.0V Output Linear Regulator.

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+
VIN = (VOUT + 12V) to 450V
VAUXILIARY
VOUT1

+
VIN VOUT
VOUT1
LR8 ADJ
VCC -
FB PWM IC

FIGURE 3-3: SMPS Start-Up Circuit.

1.20V
IOUT =
R R
+ VIN VOUT

LR8 ADJ
VIN =
(VOUT + 12V) to 450V
Load
1.0μF
-

FIGURE 3-4: High-voltage, Adjustable, Constant-Current Source.

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Temperature Variation
1.30

1.25
VIN VOUT = 1.2V
LR8 1.20

VOUT (V)
ADJ
1.15
12V 2.4kΩ 1.0μF

1.10

1.05

1.00
-50 -25 0 25 50 75 100 125
T (junction) (OC)

Adjustment Current
12

11

VIN VOUT = 1.2V

10
LR8
VIN = 400V
IADJ (μA)

VIN = 12V
12V, ADJ 9

200V 2.4kΩ 1.0ΩF

400V IADJ 8

VIN = 200V
7

6
-50 -25 0 25 50 75 100 125
T (junction) (OC)

Load Regulation
5.2

VIN VOUT = 5.0V IOUT

LR8 5.1

6.04kΩ
ADJ
±1%
VOUT (V)

25V 1.0μF 5.0

RLOAD
18.2kΩ
±1%
4.9

4.8
0 2 4 6 8 10
IOUT (mA)

FIGURE 3-5: Typical Performance Curves 1 of 3.

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VOUT vs. VIN

6

VIN VOUT = 5.0V 5

LR8
6.04kΩ 4
ADJ
±1%

VOUT (V)
0V to 50V 1.0μF 1kΩ 3

18.2kΩ
±1% 2

0
0 10 20 30 40 50
VIN (V)

Ripple Rejection
-65

Ripple Regection Ratio (dB)

VIN VOUT = 5.0V IOUT -64

LR8

20VP-P ADJ 6.04kΩ -63

±1%
@ 60Hz
1.0μF
RLOAD -62
65V 18.2kΩ
±1%
-61

-60
0 2 4 6 8 10

IOUT (mA)

30

25
lCL (mA)

20

15

10
-40 -20 0 20 40 60 80 100

Temperature (OC)

FIGURE 3-6: Typical Performance Curves 2 of 3.

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Load Transient Response

VIN VOUT = 5.0V
LR8 Closed
SW
ADJ 6.04kΩ
±1% sw Open

25V 1.0μF 10kΩ

18.2kΩ 532Ω VOUT

±1%

Load Transient Response

Line Transient Response

400V VOUT = 5.0V
VIN 400V
VIN LR8
0V 6.04kΩ
ADJ
±1% VIN
1.0μF 10kΩ

18.2kΩ
±1% 0V

VOUT
0V

Line Transient Response

400V 400V

VIN VIN

0V 0V

5.0V 5.0V
VOUT VOUT
0V 0V

Line Power Up Transient Line Power Down Transient

FIGURE 3-7: Typical Performance Curves 3 of 3.

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4.0 PACKAGING INFORMATION

4.1 Package Marking Information

3-lead TO-92 Example 3-lead TO-243AA * Example

(SOT-89)

XXXXXX LR8
XXXX e3 N3 e3 XXXYYWW LR8516
YWWNNN 516343 NNN 343

3-lead TO-252 Example

(D-PAK)

XXXX LR
XXXXX e3 8K4 e3
YYWWNNN 1516343

Legend: XX...X Product Code or Customer-specific information

Y Year code (last digit of calendar year)
YY Year code (last 2 digits of calendar year)
WW Week code (week of January 1 is week ‘01’)
NNN Alphanumeric traceability code
e3 Pb-free JEDEC® designator for Matte Tin (Sn)
* This package is Pb-free. The Pb-free JEDEC designator ( e3 )
can be found on the outer packaging for this package.

Note: In the event the full Microchip part number cannot be marked on one line, it will
be carried over to the next line, thus limiting the number of available
characters for product code or customer-specific information. Package may or
not include the corporate logo.

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Note: For the most current package drawings, see the Microchip Packaging Specification at www.microchip.com/packaging.

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3-Lead TO-243AA (SOT-89) Package Outline (N8)

D
D1 C

E H E1

1 2 3
L

b b1 A
e
e1

Top View Side View

Note: For the most current package drawings, see the Microchip Packaging Specification at www.microchip.com/packaging.

Symbol A b b1 C D D1 E E1 e e1 H L
MIN 1.40 0.44 0.36 0.35 4.40 1.62 2.29 2.00† 3.94 0.73†
Dimensions 1.50 3.00
NOM - - - - - - - - - -
(mm) BSC BSC
MAX 1.60 0.56 0.48 0.44 4.60 1.83 2.60 2.29 4.25 1.20
JEDEC Registration TO-243, Variation AA, Issue C, July 1986.
† This dimension differs from the JEDEC drawing
Drawings not to scale.

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Note: For the most current package drawings, see the Microchip Packaging Specification at www.microchip.com/packaging.

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APPENDIX A: REVISION HISTORY

Revision B (November 2017)

The following is the list of modifications:
1. Updated Figure 3-2.
2. Various typographical edits.

Revision A (June 2015)

• Original Release of this Document.

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PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM
To order or obtain information, e.g., on pricing or delivery, refer to the factory or the listed sales office.

PART NO. XX - X - X Examples:

a) LR8N3-G TO-92 package,
Device Package Environmental Media 1000/bag
Options Type
b) LR8N3-G-P003: TO-92 package,
2000/reel.
c) LR8K4-G TO-252 package,
Device: LR8 = High-Input Voltage, Adjustable, 3-Terminal, 2000/reel
Linear Regulator d) LR8N8-G TO-243AA package,
2000/reel

Package: N3 = TO-92
K4 = TO-252 (D-PAK)
N8 = TO-243AA (SOT-89)

Environmental G = Lead (Pb)-free/ROHS-compliant package

Media Type: (blank) = 1000/Bag for N3 packages

= 2000/Reel for K4 packages
= 2000/Reel for N8 packages
P003 = 2000/Reel for N3 package

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