LM 1084
LM 1084
1 Features 3 Description
• Available in 3.3V, 5.0V, and adjustable versions The LM1084 is a regulator with a maximum dropout of
• Current limiting and thermal protection 1.5V at 5A of load current. The device has the same
• Output current: 5A pinout as TI's industry standard LM317.
• Industrial temperature range: −40°C to 125°C
Two resistors are required to set the output voltage of
• Line regulation: 0.015% (typical)
the adjustable output voltage version of the LM1084.
• Load regulation: 0.1% (typical)
Fixed output voltage versions integrate the adjust
2 Applications resistors.
• Post regulator for switching DC/DC converters The LM1084 circuit includes a zener trimmed band-
• High-efficiency linear regulators gap reference, current limiting, and thermal shutdown.
• Battery chargers
Refer to LM1085 for the 3A version, and the LM1086
for the 1.5A version.
Package Information
PART NUMBER PACKAGE(1) PACKAGE SIZE(2)
10.16mm ×
KTT (TO-263, 3)
LM1084 15.24mm
NDE (TO-220, 3) 10.16mm × 4.58mm
Typical Application
An IMPORTANT NOTICE at the end of this data sheet addresses availability, warranty, changes, use in safety-critical applications,
intellectual property matters and other important disclaimers. PRODUCTION DATA.
LM1084
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Table of Contents
1 Features............................................................................1 6.4 Device Functional Modes..........................................11
2 Applications..................................................................... 1 7 Application and Implementation.................................. 13
3 Description.......................................................................1 7.1 Application Information............................................. 13
4 Pin Configuration and Functions...................................3 7.2 Typical Applications.................................................. 13
5 Specifications.................................................................. 4 7.3 Power Supply Recommendations.............................19
5.1 Absolute Maximum Ratings........................................ 4 7.4 Layout....................................................................... 20
5.2 ESD Ratings............................................................... 4 8 Device and Documentation Support............................22
5.3 Recommended Operating Conditions.........................4 8.1 Receiving Notification of Documentation Updates....22
5.4 Thermal Information....................................................5 8.2 Support Resources................................................... 22
5.5 Electrical Characteristics.............................................5 8.3 Trademarks............................................................... 22
5.6 Typical Characteristics................................................ 7 8.4 Electrostatic Discharge Caution................................22
6 Detailed Description........................................................9 8.5 Glossary....................................................................22
6.1 Overview..................................................................... 9 9 Revision History............................................................ 22
6.2 Functional Block Diagram........................................... 9 10 Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable
6.3 Feature Description.....................................................9 Information.................................................................... 23
5 Specifications
5.1 Absolute Maximum Ratings
over operating free-air temperature range (unless otherwise noted)(1) (2)
MIN MAX UNIT
Maximum input to output voltage differential
LM1084-ADJ 29 V
LM1084-3.3 27 V
LM1084-5.0 25 V
Power dissipation(3) Internally limited
Junction temperature (TJ)(4) 150 °C
Lead temperature 260, to 10 sec °C
Storage temperature, Tstg –65 150 °C
(1) Absolute Maximum Ratings indicate limits beyond which damage to the device may occur. The Recommended Operating Conditions
indicate conditions for which the device is intended to be functional, but specific performance is not ensured. For ensured
specifications and the test conditions, see the Electrical Characteristics.
(2) If Military/Aerospace specified devices are required, please contact the Texas Instruments Sales Office/Distributors for availability and
specifications.
(3) Power dissipation is kept in a safe range by current limiting circuitry. See the Overload Recovery section.
(4) The maximum power dissipation is a function of TJ(max) , θJA, and TA. The maximum allowable power dissipation at any ambient
temperature is PD = (TJ(max)–T A)/θJA. All numbers apply for packages soldered directly into a PC board. See the Thermal
Considerations.
(1) JEDEC document JEP155 states that 500-V HBM allows safe manufacturing with a standard ESD control process.
(1) Absolute Maximum Ratings indicate limits beyond which damage to the device may occur. Recommended Operating Conditions
indicate conditions for which the device is intended to be functional, but specific performance is not ensured. For ensured
specifications and the test conditions, see the Electrical Characteristics.
(2) The maximum power dissipation is a function of TJ(max) , θJA, and TA. The maximum allowable power dissipation at any ambient
temperature is PD = (TJ(max)–T A)/θJA. All numbers apply for packages soldered directly into a PC board. Refer to Thermal
Considerations.
(1) For more information about traditional and new thermal metrics, see the Semiconductor and IC Package Thermal Metrics application
note.
Figure 5-5. LM1084-ADJ Ripple Rejection vs Current Figure 5-6. Temperature Stability
Figure 5-7. Adjust Pin Current Figure 5-8. LM1084-ADJ Load Transient Response
Figure 5-9. LM1084-ADJ Line Transient Response Figure 5-10. Maximum Power Dissipation
6 Detailed Description
6.1 Overview
A basic functional diagram for the LM1084-ADJ (excluding protection circuitry) is shown in Figure 6-1. The
topology is basically that of the LM317 except for the pass transistor. Instead of a Darlington NPN with its two
diode voltage drop, the LM1084 uses a single NPN. This results in a lower dropout voltage. The structure of
the pass transistor is also known as a quasi LDO. The advantage of a quasi LDO over a PNP LDO is its
inherently lower quiescent current. The LM1084 is ensured to provide a minimum dropout voltage of 1.5-V over
temperature, at full load.
Figure 6-1. Basic Functional Diagram for the LM1084, Excluding Protection Circuitry
However, the adjustable version allows this degradation of ripple rejection to be compensated. The adjust
terminal can be bypassed to ground with a capacitor (CADJ). The impedance of the CADJ should be equal to or
less than R1 at the desired ripple frequency. This bypass capacitor prevents ripple from being amplified as the
output voltage is increased.
When the adjustable regulator is used (Figure 6-3), the best performance is obtained with the positive side of
the resistor R1 tied directly to the output pin of the regulator rather than near the load. This eliminates line drops
from appearing effectively in series with the reference and degrading regulation. For example, a 5-V regulator
with 0.05Ω resistance between the regulator and load will have a load regulation due to line resistance of 0.05Ω
× IL. If R1 (= 125Ω) is connected near the load the effective line resistance will be 0.05Ω (1 + R2/R1) or in this
case, it is 4 times worse. In addition, the ground side of the resistor R2 can be returned near the ground of the
load to provide remote ground sensing and improve load regulation.
It is desirable to have large output capacitance for applications that entail large changes in load current
(microprocessors for example). The higher the capacitance, the larger the available charge per demand. It is
also desirable to provide low ESR to reduce the change in output voltage:
ΔV = ΔI x ESR (2)
It is common practice to use several tantalum and ceramic capacitors in parallel to reduce this change in the
output voltage by reducing the overall ESR.
Output capacitance can be increased indefinitely to improve transient response and stability.
6.4.3 Protection Diodes
Under normal operation, the LM1084 regulator does not need any protection diode. With the adjustable device,
the internal resistance between the adjustment and output terminals limits the current. No diode is needed to
divert the current around the regulator even with a capacitor on the adjustment pin. The adjust pin can take a
transient signal of ±25 V with respect to the output voltage without damaging the device.
When an output capacitor is connected to a regulator and the input is shorted, the output capacitor will discharge
into the output of the regulator. The discharge current depends on the value of the capacitor, the output voltage
of the regulator, and rate of decrease of VIN. In the LM1084 regulator, the internal diode between the output and
input pins can withstand microsecond surge currents of 10A to 20A. With an extremely large output capacitor
(≥ 1000 µf), and with input instantaneously shorted to ground, the regulator could be damaged. In this case, an
external diode is recommended between the output and input pins to protect the regulator, shown in Figure 6-5.
7.2.2 Adjustable at 5 V
The application shown in Figure 7-2 outlines a simple 5 V output application made possible by the LM1084-ADJ.
This application can provide 5 A at high efficiencies and very low drop-out.
7.4 Layout
7.4.1 Layout Guidelines
For the best overall performance, some layout guidelines should be followed. Place all circuit components on the
same side of the circuit board and as near as practical to the respective linear regulator pins. Traces should be
kept short and wide to reduce the amount of parasitic elements into the system. The actual width and thickness
of traces will depend on the current carrying capability and heat dissipation required by the end system. An array
of plated vias can be placed on the pad area underneath the TAB to conduct heat to any inner plane areas or to
a bottom-side copper plane.
7.4.1.1 Thermal Considerations
ICs heats up when in operation, and power consumption is one factor in how hot it gets. The other factor is how
well the heat is dissipated. Heat dissipation is predictable by knowing the thermal resistance between the IC and
ambient (θJA). Thermal resistance has units of temperature per power (C/W). The higher the thermal resistance,
the hotter the IC.
The LM1084 specifies the thermal resistance for each package as junction to case (θJC). In order to get the total
resistance to ambient (θJA), two other thermal resistance must be added, one for case to heat-sink (θCH) and
one for heatsink to ambient (θHA). The junction temperature can be predicted as follows:
TJ is junction temperature, TA is ambient temperature, and PD is the power consumption of the device. Device
power consumption is calculated as follows:
IIN = IL + IG (4)
Figure 7-13 shows the voltages and currents which are present in the circuit.
Once the devices power is determined, the maximum allowable (θJA (max)) is calculated as:
The LM1084 has different temperature specifications for two different sections of the IC: the control section
and the output section. The Thermal Information table shows the junction to case thermal resistances for each
of these sections, while the maximum junction temperatures (TJ(max)) for each section is listed in the Absolute
Maximum Ratings table. TJ(max) is 125°C for the control section, while TJ(max) is 150°C for the output section.
θJA (max) should be calculated separately for each section as follows:
The required heat sink is determined by calculating its required thermal resistance (θHA (max)).
(θHA (max)) = θJA (max, CONTROL SECTION) - (θJC (CONTROL SECTION) + θCH) (10)
(θHA (max)) = θJA(max, OUTPUT SECTION) - (θJC (OUTPUT SECTION) + θCH) (11)
If thermal compound is used, θCH can be estimated at 0.2 C/W. If the case is soldered to the heat sink, then a
θCH can be estimated as 0 C/W.
After, θHA (max) is calculated for each section, choose the lower of the two θHA (max) values to determine the
appropriate heat sink.
If PC board copper is going to be used as a heat sink, then Figure 7-14 can be used to determine the
appropriate area (size) of copper foil required.
8.5 Glossary
TI Glossary This glossary lists and explains terms, acronyms, and definitions.
9 Revision History
NOTE: Page numbers for previous revisions may differ from page numbers in the current version.
Changes from Revision G (January 2015) to Revision H (March 2024) Page
• Updated the numbering format for tables, figures, and cross-references throughout the document................. 1
• Changed output deviation voltage units in LM1084-ADJ Line Transient Response figure from V to mV...........7
• Changed diode configuration in Generating Negative Supply Voltage figure...................................................19
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PACKAGING INFORMATION
Orderable Device Status Package Type Package Pins Package Eco Plan Lead finish/ MSL Peak Temp Op Temp (°C) Device Marking Samples
(1) Drawing Qty (2) Ball material (3) (4/5)
(6)
LM1084IS-3.3/NOPB ACTIVE DDPAK/ KTT 3 45 RoHS-Exempt SN Level-3-245C-168 HR -40 to 125 LM1084 Samples
TO-263 & Green IS-3.3
LM1084IS-5.0/NOPB ACTIVE DDPAK/ KTT 3 45 RoHS-Exempt SN Level-3-245C-168 HR -40 to 125 LM1084 Samples
TO-263 & Green IS-5.0
LM1084IS-ADJ/NOPB ACTIVE DDPAK/ KTT 3 45 RoHS-Exempt SN Level-3-245C-168 HR -40 to 125 LM1084 Samples
TO-263 & Green IS-ADJ
LM1084ISX-3.3/NOPB ACTIVE DDPAK/ KTT 3 500 RoHS-Exempt SN Level-3-245C-168 HR -40 to 125 LM1084 Samples
TO-263 & Green IS-3.3
LM1084ISX-5.0/NOPB ACTIVE DDPAK/ KTT 3 500 RoHS-Exempt SN Level-3-245C-168 HR -40 to 125 LM1084 Samples
TO-263 & Green IS-5.0
LM1084ISX-ADJ/NOPB ACTIVE DDPAK/ KTT 3 500 RoHS-Exempt SN Level-3-245C-168 HR -40 to 125 LM1084 Samples
TO-263 & Green IS-ADJ
LM1084IT-3.3/NOPB ACTIVE TO-220 NDE 3 45 RoHS & Green SN Level-1-NA-UNLIM -40 to 125 LM1084 Samples
IT-3.3
LM1084IT-5.0/NOPB ACTIVE TO-220 NDE 3 45 RoHS & Green SN Level-1-NA-UNLIM -40 to 125 LM1084 Samples
IT-5.0
LM1084IT-ADJ/NOPB ACTIVE TO-220 NDE 3 45 RoHS & Green SN Level-1-NA-UNLIM -40 to 125 LM1084 Samples
IT-ADJ
(1)
The marketing status values are defined as follows:
ACTIVE: Product device recommended for new designs.
LIFEBUY: TI has announced that the device will be discontinued, and a lifetime-buy period is in effect.
NRND: Not recommended for new designs. Device is in production to support existing customers, but TI does not recommend using this part in a new design.
PREVIEW: Device has been announced but is not in production. Samples may or may not be available.
OBSOLETE: TI has discontinued the production of the device.
(2)
RoHS: TI defines "RoHS" to mean semiconductor products that are compliant with the current EU RoHS requirements for all 10 RoHS substances, including the requirement that RoHS substance
do not exceed 0.1% by weight in homogeneous materials. Where designed to be soldered at high temperatures, "RoHS" products are suitable for use in specified lead-free processes. TI may
reference these types of products as "Pb-Free".
RoHS Exempt: TI defines "RoHS Exempt" to mean products that contain lead but are compliant with EU RoHS pursuant to a specific EU RoHS exemption.
Green: TI defines "Green" to mean the content of Chlorine (Cl) and Bromine (Br) based flame retardants meet JS709B low halogen requirements of <=1000ppm threshold. Antimony trioxide based
flame retardants must also meet the <=1000ppm threshold requirement.
(3)
MSL, Peak Temp. - The Moisture Sensitivity Level rating according to the JEDEC industry standard classifications, and peak solder temperature.
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PACKAGE OPTION ADDENDUM
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Multiple Device Markings will be inside parentheses. Only one Device Marking contained in parentheses and separated by a "~" will appear on a device. If a line is indented then it is a continuation
of the previous line and the two combined represent the entire Device Marking for that device.
(6)
Lead finish/Ball material - Orderable Devices may have multiple material finish options. Finish options are separated by a vertical ruled line. Lead finish/Ball material values may wrap to two
lines if the finish value exceeds the maximum column width.
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PACKAGE MATERIALS INFORMATION
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B0 W
Reel
Diameter
Cavity A0
A0 Dimension designed to accommodate the component width
B0 Dimension designed to accommodate the component length
K0 Dimension designed to accommodate the component thickness
W Overall width of the carrier tape
P1 Pitch between successive cavity centers
Sprocket Holes
Q1 Q2 Q1 Q2
Pocket Quadrants
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Width (mm)
H
W
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TUBE
T - Tube
height L - Tube length
W - Tube
width
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MECHANICAL DATA
NDE0003B
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PACKAGE OUTLINE
KTT0003B SCALE 1.000
TO-263 - 4.83 mm max height
TO-263
B 8.64 A
OPTIONAL
2X 2.54
10.41
9.91
3
0.97
3X
0.71
0.25 C A B
14.35 MAX
1.27 MAX
0.76
0.38
0.25 4.64
GAGE PLANE 4.45 C
0.25 1.32
2.24 0.00 1.22
8 1.24
0
5.08 MIN
0 -8 3
4 5.08 MIN
0.25
2.24 GAGE PLANE
1.24 1
EXPOSED
THERMAL PAD NOTE 3
NOTE 3
4215105/B 05/2023
NOTES:
1. All linear dimensions are in millimeters. Any dimensions in parenthesis are for reference only. Dimensioning and tolerancing
per ASME Y14.5M.
2. This drawing is subject to change without notice.
3. Features may not exist and shape may vary per different assembly sites.
4. Reference JEDEC registration TO-263, except minimum lead thickness and minimum exposed pad length.
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EXAMPLE BOARD LAYOUT
KTT0003B TO-263 - 4.83 mm max height
TO-263
(6.99)
(1.91)
3X (2.16)
3X (1.07)
1
4
(2.54)
SYMM (10.8)
(8.33)
(R0.05) TYP
(14.17)
4215105/B 05/2023
NOTES: (continued)
5. This package is designed to be soldered to a thermal pad on the board. For more information, see Texas Instruments literature numbers
SLMA002(www.ti.com/lit/slm002) and SLMA004 (www.ti.com/lit/slma004).
6. Vias are optional depending on application, refer to device data sheet. It is recommended that vias under paste be filled, plugged or tented.
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EXAMPLE STENCIL DESIGN
KTT0003B TO-263 - 4.83 mm max height
TO-263
(1.24)
3X (2.16)
3X (1.07)
1
(1.27) TYP
(4.435)
(2.54)
SYMM
4
3
EXPOSED METAL
(R0.05) TYP TYP
14.17
EXPOSED PAD
60% PRINTED SOLDER COVERAGE BY AREA
SCALE:6X
4215105/B 05/2023
NOTES: (continued)
7. Laser cutting apertures with trapezoidal walls and rounded corners may offer better paste release. IPC-7525 may have alternate
design recommendations.
8. Board assembly site may have different recommendations for stencil design.
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