GQ2141
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ISSUED DATE :2006/04/04
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Ordering Information ( contd. )
Part Number
Marking
Output Voltage
Part Number
Marking
Output Voltage
GQ2141-AD
1DAD2
XXXX
Adjustable
Detailed Description
The GQ2141 of COMS regulator contains a PMOS pass transistor, voltage reference, error amplifier, over-
current protection, and thermal shutdown.
The P-channel pass transistor receives data from the error amplifier, over-current shutdown, and thermal
protection circuits. During normal operation, the error amplifier compares the output voltage to a precision
reference. Over-current and Thermal shutdown circuits become active when the junction temperature exceeds
150 : , or the current exceeds 150mA. During thermal shutdown, the output voltage remains low. Normal
operation is restored when the junction temperature drops below 120 : .
The GQ2141 switches from voltage mode to current mode when the load exceeds the rated output current.
This prevents over-stress. The GQ2141 also incorporates current fold-back to reduce power dissipation when
the output is short circuited. This feature becomes active when the output drops below 0.8 volts, and reduces
the current flow by 65%. Full current is restored when the voltage exceeds 0.8 volts.
External Capacitors
The GQ2141 is stable with an output capacitance to ground of 0.22 F or greater. Ceramic capacitors have the
lowest ESR, and will offer the best AC performance. Conversely, Aluminum Electrolytic capacitors exhibit the
highest ESR, resulting in the poorest AC response.
A second capacitor is recommended between the input and ground to stabilize Vin. The input capacitor should
be at least 1 F to have a beneficial effect.
A large capacitor improves the AC ripple rejection, but also makes the output come up slowly. This “Soft”
turn-on is desirable in some applications to limit turn-on surges.
All capacitors should be placed in close proximity to the pins. A “Quiet” ground termination is desirable. This
can be achieved with a “Star” connection.
Shutdown
When actively, pulled low, the PMOS pass transistor shuts off, and all internal circuits are powered down. In
this state, the quiescent current is less than 1 A. This pin behaves much like an electronic switch.
Adjustable Version
The GQ2141 features a user-adjustable output through an external feedback resister divider. To set the output
of GQ2141 use the following equation:
VOUT=VADJ * (1+R1/R2)
VADJ=1.225, use 1% or better resistors
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