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RT9065
500mA, Low Dropout, Low Noise, Ultra-Fast Linear Regulator
General Description
The RT9065 is designed for portable RF and wireless
applications  with  demanding  performance  and  space
requirements. The RT9065 performance is optimized for
battery powered systems to deliver ultra low noise and
low quiescent current. A noise bypass pin is available for
further reduction of output noise. Regulator ground current
increases only slightly in dropout, further prolonging the
battery life. The RT9065 also works with low-ESR ceramic
capacitors, reducing the amount of board space necessary
for  power  applications,  critical  in  hand  held  wireless
devices. The  RT9065  consumes  less  than  0.01μA  in
shutdown mode and has fast turn-on time less than 10μs.
The other features include low dropout voltage, high output
accuracy,  current  limiting  protection,  and  high  ripple
rejection ratio. The RT9065 is available in the SOT-23-6
package.
Features
 Ultra-Low-Noise for RF Application
 Ultra-Fast Response in Line/Load Transient
 Quick Start-Up (Typically 10μμμμμs)
 0.01μμμμμA Shutdown Current
 Low Dropout : 370mV @ 500mA
 Wide Input Voltage Range : 2.2V to 5.5V
 Adjustable Output Voltage
 TTL Logic Controlled Shutdown Input
 Low Temperature Coefficient
 Current Limiting Protection
 Thermal Shutdown Protection
 Only 1μμμμμF Output Capacitor Required for Stability
 High Power Supply Rejection Ratio
 RoHS Compliant and Halogen Free
Ordering  Information
RT9065
Package Type
E : SOT-23-6
Lead Plating System
G : Green (Halogen Free and Pb Free)
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.
Simplified Application Circuit
Applications
 CDMA/GSM Cellular Handsets
 Battery Powered Equipment
 Laptop, Palmtops, Notebook Computers
 Hand Held Instruments
 PCMCIA Cards
 Portable Information Appliances
Marking  Information
For marking information, contact our sales representative
directly or through a Richtek distributor located in your
area.
VIN
CIN
Chip Enable 
RT9065
VIN
VOUT
ADJ
BP
EN
GND
18676379750
VOUT
COUT
R1
R2
CBP
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RT9065
Pin  Configurations
(TOP VIEW)
VOUT ADJ BP
18676379750
6
5
2
4
3
VIN GND EN
SOT-23-6
Functional  Pin Description
Pin No. 
Pin Name 
Pin Function 
1 
2 
3 
4 
5 
6 
VIN 
GND 
EN 
BP 
ADJ 
VOUT 
Power Input. 
Ground. 
Chip Enable (Active High). Note that this pin is high impedance. There should be 
a pull-low 100kΩ resistor connected to GND when the control signal is floating. 
Reference Noise Bypass. 
Feedback Input. Connect a resistive divider to adjust the output voltage. 
Output of the Regulator. 
 
Function  Block Diagram
EN
BP
ADJ
Quick 
Start
VREF
Shutdown 
and 
Logic Control
MOS
Driver
+
-
Error 
Amplifier
Current Limit 
and 
Thermal Protection
VIN
VOUT
GND
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RT9065
Quick Start
This function is designed to achieve internal reference
voltage quick ramping up during chip turning on or power
on.
Shutdown and Logic Control
This function block includes chip Enable/Disable and UVLO
circuits. When chip is disabled, VOUT is pulled to GND
through the auto-discharge MOSFET.
Operation
The  RT9065  is  a  low  dropout  voltage  linear  regulator
designed for RF and wireless applications which require
low noise and high PSRR performance. The RT9065 builds
in  a  P-type  P-MOSFET  with  current  capability  up  to
500mA. In normal operation, the Error Amplifier adjusts
the gate voltage of the power MOSFET to regulate the
ADJ voltage being equal to the internal 0.8V reference
voltage.
P-MOSFET current is detected and current limit function
will work to limit the output current to a designed value
when short circuit happens. Furthermore, the P-MOSFET
will be shutdown if the junction temperature is higher than
typically 165°C, and released to normal operation until
the temperature falls below typically 135°C.
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Absolute Maximum Ratings   (Note 1)
 Supply Voltage, VIN ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  −0.3V to 6V
 Chip Enable Input Voltage, EN -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  −0.3V to 6V
 Output Voltage, VOUT ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  −0.3V to 6V
 Adjust Output, ADJ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  −0.3V to 6V
 Power Dissipation, PD @ TA = 25°C
SOT-23-6 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 0.400W
 Package Thermal Resistance   (Note 2)
SOT-23-6, θJA --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 250°C/W
 Lead Temperature (Soldering, 10 sec.) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 260°C
 Storage Temperature Range --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  −65°C to 150°C
 Junction Temperature ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 150°C
 ESD Susceptibility   (Note 3)
HBM (Human Body Model) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2kV
MM (Machine Model) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 200V
Recommended Operating Conditions    (Note 4)
 Supply Voltage, VIN ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 2.2V to 5.5V
 Junction Temperature Range--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  
 Ambient Temperature Range--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  
 −40°C to 125°C
 −40°C to 85°C
Electrical  Characteristics
(VIN = VOUT + 1V, CIN  = COUT  = 1μF, CBP  =22nF, TA = 25°C, unless otherwise specified)
Parameter 
ADJ Reference Voltage 
Shutdown Current 
Quiescent Current 
Dropout Voltage 
Symbol 
VADJ 
ISHDN 
IQ 
VDROP 
Test Conditions 
VIN = 5V, IOUT = 100mA 
VEN = GND 
IOUT = 0mA 
IOUT = 300mA, VOUT > 2.8V 
IOUT = 500mA, VOUT > 2.8V 
VIN = (VOUT + 1V) to 5.5V, IOUT = 1mA 
Line Regulation 
Load Regulation 
EN Input Bias Current 
EN Threshold 
ΔVLINE 
ΔVLOAD  1mA < IOUT < 500mA 
IIBSD 
Logic-High  VIH 
Logic-Low  VIL 
VEN = GND or VIN 
 
 
10 kHz to 100kHz, IOUT = 200mA,   
COUT = 1μF 
Output Noise Voltage 
eNO 
f=100Hz 
Power Supply 
Rejection Rate  f=10KHz 
Under Voltage Lockout 
Threshold 
 
PSRR 
COUT = 1μF, IOUT = 10mA 
VUVLO 
VIN Rising 
Min 
0.788 
-- 
-- 
-- 
-- 
-- 
-- 
-- 
1.2 
-- 
-- 
-- 
-- 
1.6 
Typ  Max 
0.8 
0.812 
0.01 
90 
220 
370 
-- 
-- 
0 
-- 
-- 
1 
120 
300 
500 
0.3 
0.6 
100 
-- 
0.4 
Unit 
V 
μA 
μA 
mV 
% 
% 
nA 
V 
100 
−70 
−50 
1.8 
-- 
-- 
-- 
2 
μVRMS 
dB 
V 
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Parameter 
Symbol 
Test Conditions 
Under Voltage Lockout 
Hysteresis 
Current Limit 
Thermal Shutdown 
Threshold 
Hysteresis 
ΔVUVLO 
 
ILIM 
TSD 
ΔTSD 
RLOAD = 1Ω 
 
 
RT9065
Min 
0.1 
500 
-- 
-- 
Typ  Max 
Unit 
0.15 
650 
165 
30 
-- 
-- 
-- 
-- 
V 
mA 
°C 
°C 
Note 1. Stresses beyond those listed “Absolute Maximum Ratings” may cause permanent damage to the device. These are
stress ratings only, and functional operation of the device at these or any other conditions beyond those indicated in
the  operational  sections  of  the  specifications  is  not  implied.  Exposure  to  absolute  maximum  rating  conditions  may
affect device reliability.
Note 2. θJA is measured at TA = 25°C on a low effective thermal conductivity single-layer test board per JEDEC 51-3.
Note 3.  Devices  are  ESD  sensitive.  Handling  precaution  recommended.
Note 4. The device is not guaranteed to function outside its operating conditions.
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RT9065
Typical Application  Circuit
VIN
CIN
1µF X7R
Chip Enable 
RT9065
VIN
VOUT
1
ADJ
BP
3
EN
GND
2
6
5
4
R1
R2
CBP
22nF
VOUT
COUT
1µF X7R
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Outline Dimension
RT9065
H
L
C
A
D
b
e
B
A1
Symbol 
A 
A1 
B 
b 
C 
D 
e 
H 
L 
Dimensions In Millimeters 
Dimensions In Inches 
Min 
0.889 
0.000 
1.397   
0.250 
2.591   
2.692   
0.838   
0.080   
0.300   
Max 
1.295 
0.152   
1.803   
0.560   
2.997 
3.099 
1.041   
0.254   
0.610   
Min 
0.031 
0.000 
0.055   
0.010   
0.102   
0.106   
0.033   
0.003   
0.012 
Max 
0.051 
0.006   
0.071   
0.022   
0.118   
0.122   
0.041   
0.010   
0.024   
 
SOT-23-6 Surface Mount Package
Richtek Technology Corporation
5F, No. 20, Taiyuen Street, Chupei City
Hsinchu, Taiwan, R.O.C.
Tel:  (8863)5526789
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Datasheet Revision History 
Version 
P00 
Data 
Page No. 
2012/5/25 
 
 
 
Item 
Description 
first edition 
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