GE1086

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ISSUED DATE :2005/03/14

REVISED DATE :2006/06/01B

Functional Description

Introduction

The GE1086 adjustable or fixed-mode Low Dropout (LDO) regulator is a 3 terminal device which can easily be

programmed by internal mask change to any voltage within the range of 1.25 to Vin-1.4V. The GE1086 only needs 1.4V

differential between Vin and Vout to maintain output regulation, in addition, the output voltage tolerances are also extremely

tight and they include the transient response as port of the specification. For example, Intel VRE specification calls for a

total of ±100mV including initial tolerance, load regulation and 0 to 1.5A load step. The GE1086 is specifically designed to

meet the fast current transient needs as well as providing an accurate initial voltage, reducing the overall system cost with

the need for fewer output capacitors.

Load Regulation

Since the GE1086 is only a 3 terminal device, it is not possible to provide true remote sensing of the output voltage at the

load. But it can supply good load regulation by internal feedback bypass the external loss such as adjustable mode.

Stability

The GE1086 requires the use of an output capacitor as part of the frequency compensation in order to make the regulator

stable .For most applications a minimum of 10uF aluminum electrolytic capacitor insures both stability and good transient

response.

Thermal Design

The GE1086 incorporates an internal shutdown that protects the device when the junction temperature exceeds the

maximum allowable junction temperatures. Although this device can operate with junction temperatures in the range of

150 : , it is recommended that the selected heat sink be chosen such that during maximum continuous load operation the

junction temperature is kept below the temperature.

Layout Consideration

The output capacitors must be located as close to the Vout terminal of the device as possible .It is recommended to use a

section of a layer of the PC board as a plane to connect the Vout pin to the output capacitors to prevent any high frequency

oscillation that may result due to excessive trace inductance.