RT9163

500mA Low Dropout Positive Voltage Regulator

General Description Features
The RT9163 is a positive low dropout regulator designed z Low Dropout, Maximum 1.4V at 500mA
for applications requiring low dropout performance at full z Fast Transient Response
rated current. The device is available in fixed output z ±2% Total Output Regulation
voltage of 3.3V, 3.5V, and 5.0V. The RT9163 provides z 0.4% Line Regulation
excellent regulation over line, load, and temperature z 0.4% Load Regulation
variations. z TO-92, SOT-89, SOT-223, and TO-252 Packages
z RoHS Compliant and 100% Lead (Pb)-Free
The other features include low dropout performance at a
maximum of 1.4V at 500mA, fast transient response,
Applications
internal current limiting, and thermal shutdown protection
of the output devices. The RT9163 is a three-terminal z 5V to 3.3V Linear Regulator
regulator available in surface mount SOT-89, SOT-223, z Low Voltage Microcontroller, DSP,.... etc. Power Supply
and TO-252 packages. z Linear Regulator for LAN Card and CD-ROM

Ordering Information Pin Configurations

RT9163-
(TOP VIEW)
3 VOUT
Package Type
2 GND
ZL : TO-92 (L-Type)
X : SOT-89 1 VIN
XL : SOT-89 (L-Type) TO-92 (L-Type)
L : TO-252
G : SOT-223 (Type-I)
GL : SOT-223 (Type-II)
GT : SOT-223 Type-III)
GF : SOT-223 (Type-IV)
1 2 3 1 2 3
Lead Plating System
P : Pb Free
G : Green (Halogen Free and Pb Free)
VOUT GND VIN GND VIN VOUT
Output Voltage (TAB) (TAB)
33 : 3.3V SOT-89 SOT-89 (L-Type)
35 : 3.5V
50 : 5.0V
Note :
Richtek products are :
` RoHS compliant and compatible with the current require-
ments of IPC/JEDEC J-STD-020.
` Suitable for use in SnPb or Pb-free soldering processes. 1 2 3
1 2 3

Marking Information
GND VOUT GND VIN
For marking information, contact our sales representative (TAB) (TAB)
VOUT VIN
directly or through a Richtek distributor located in your SOT-223 (Type-I)
area. TO-252

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1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3

VIN GND VOUT GND VOUT VIN GND VIN VOUT

(TAB) (TAB) (TAB)

SOT-223 (Type-II) SOT-223 (Type-III) SOT-223 (Type-IV)

Typical Application Circuit

RT9163
VIN VIN VOUT VOUT
+

+
CIN GND COUT
10uF 10uF

Function Block Diagram

VIN
Q2

Buffer
Amplifier
Thermal Q1
Shutdown
R4

Error Current
Amplifier Limiting R3
Sensor
+

- VOUT
R1
VREF

R2

Functional Pin Description

Pin Name Pin Function
VOUT Output Voltage.
GND Ground.
VIN Power Input.

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Absolute Maximum Ratings
z Input Voltage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 15V
z Power Dissipation, PD @ TA = 25°C
TO-92 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 0.625W
SOT-89 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 0.571W
SOT-223 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 0.740W
TO-252 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1.471W
z Package Thermal Resistance (Note 1)
TO-92, θJA ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 160°C/W
SOT-89, θJC ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 48°C/W
SOT-89, θJA ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 175°C/W
SOT-223, θJC ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 19°C/W
SOT-223, θJA ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 135°C/W
TO-252, θJC ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7.5°C/W
TO-252, θJA ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 68°C/W
z Operating Junction Temperature Range ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- −40°C to 125°C
z Storage Temperature Range --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- −65°C to 150°C

Electrical Characteristics
(VIN = 5V, TA = 25° C, unless otherwise specified)

Parameter Symbol Test Conditions Min Typ Max Unit

RT9163-33 3.235 3.300 3.365
Output Voltage
RT9163-35 VOUT 3.430 3.500 3.570 V
(Note 2)
RT9163-50 VIN = 7V 4.900 5.000 5.100
RT9163-33
Line Regulation VIN = 5V to 15V -- 0.1 0.4
RT9163-35 ΔVLINE %
(Note 2)
RT9163-50 VIN = 7V to 15V -- 0.1 0.4
Load Regulation (Note 2) ΔVLOAD I L = 0 to 500mA -- 0.2 0.4 %
Dropout Voltage (Note 3) VDROP ΔVOUT = 1% -- 1.3 1.4 V
Current Limit ILIM Load = 1Ω 550 -- -- mA
Quiescent Current IQ -- 4.5 8 mA
Temperature Coefficient TC -- 0.005 -- %/°C
Temperature Stability TS -- 0.5 -- %
RMS Output Noise (Note 4) -- 0.003 -- %/VOUT

Note 1. 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. The case point of θJC is on the center of the exposed pad.
Note 2. Low duty cycle pulse tested with Kelvin connections.
Note 3. The dropout voltage is defined as VIN -VOUT, which is measured when VOUT is VOUT(NORMAL) − 100mV.
Note 4. Bandwidth of 10 Hz to 10 kHz.

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Outline Dimension

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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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 U
C
D1 R

B
T

V
S
E
L1

L3

b1 L2

b e
b2

Dimensions In Millimeters Dimensions In Inches

Symbol
Min Max Min Max
A 2.184 2.388 0.086 0.094
B 0.889 2.032 0.035 0.080
b 0.508 0.889 0.020 0.035
b1 1.016 Ref. 0.040 Ref.
b2 0.457 0.584 0.018 0.023
C 0.457 0.584 0.018 0.023
D 6.350 6.731 0.250 0.265
D1 5.207 5.461 0.205 0.215
E 5.334 6.223 0.210 0.245
e 2.108 2.438 0.083 0.096
L1 9.398 10.414 0.370 0.410
L2 0.508 Ref. 0.020 Ref.
L3 0.635 1.016 0.025 0.040
U 3.810 Ref. 0.150 Ref.
V 3.048 Ref. 0.120 Ref.
R 0.200 0.850 0.008 0.033
S 2.500 3.400 0.098 0.134
T 0.500 0.850 0.020 0.033

3-Lead TO-252 Surface Mount Package

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Dimensions In Millimeters Dimensions In Inches

Symbol
Min Max Min Max
A 1.400 1.800 0.055 0.071
A1 0.020 0.100 0.001 0.004
b 0.600 0.840 0.024 0.033
B 3.300 3.700 0.130 0.146
C 6.700 7.300 0.264 0.287
D 6.300 6.700 0.248 0.264
b1 2.900 3.100 0.114 0.122
e 2.300 0.091
H 0.230 0.350 0.009 0.014
L 1.500 2.000 0.059 0.079
L1 0.800 1.100 0.031 0.043

3-Lead SOT-223 Surface Mount Package

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