RT9193
300mA, Ultra-Low Noise, Ultra-Fast CMOS LDO Regulator
General Description
The RT9193 is designed for portable RF and wireless
applications  with  demanding  performance  and  space
requirements. The RT9193 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 RT9193 also works with low-ESR ceramic
capacitors, reducing the amount of board space necessary
for  power  applications,  critical  in  hand-held  wireless
devices. The  RT9193  consumes  less  than  0.01μA  in
shutdown mode and has fast turn-on time less than 50μs.
The other features include ultra low dropout voltage, high
output accuracy, current limiting protection, and high ripple
rejection ratio. Available in the 5-lead of SC-70, SOT-23
and WDFN-6L 2x2 packages.
Features
 Ultra-Low-Noise for RF Application
 Ultra-Fast Response in Line/Load Transient
 Quick Start-Up (Typically 50μμμμμs)
 < 0.01μμμμμA Standby Current When Shutdown
 Low Dropout : 220mV @ 300mA
 Wide Operating Voltage Ranges : 2.5V to 5.5V
 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
 Custom Voltage Available
 RoHS Compliant and 100% Lead (Pb)-Free
Applications
 CDMA/GSM Cellular Handsets
 Battery-Powered Equipment
 Laptop, Palmtops, Notebook Computers
 Hand-Held Instruments
 PCMCIA Cards
 Portable Information Appliances
Ordering  Information
RT9193-
Package Type
U5 : SC-70-5
B : SOT-23-5
QW : WDFN-6L 2x2 (W-Type)
Operating Temperature Range
P : Pb Free with Commercial Standard
G : Green (Halogen Free with Commer-
      cial Standard)
Output Voltage
15 : 1.5V
16 : 1.6V
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49 : 4.9V
50 : 5.0V
1H : 1.85V
2H : 2.85V
4G : 4.75V
Note :
RichTek Pb-free and Green 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.
100% matte tin (Sn) plating.
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Marking Information
For marking information, contact our sales representative
directly or through a RichTek distributor located in your
area, otherwise visit our website for detail.
Pin  Configurations
(TOP VIEW)
VIN
GND
EN
1
2
3
5
4
VOUT
BP
EN
GND
VIN
1
2
3
6
5
4
BP
NC
VOUT
SC-70-5/SOT-23-5
WDFN-6L 2x2
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Typical Application Circuit
VIN
CIN
1uF/X7R
RT9193
VOUT
VIN
GND
Chip Enable
EN
BP
VOUT
COUT
1uF/X7R
CBP
22nF
Functional  Pin Description
Pin Name  Pin Function 
EN 
BP 
GND 
VOUT 
VIN 
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 
Ground   
Output Voltage 
Power Input Voltage 
Function Block Diagram
EN
BP
Quick
Start
VREF
Shutdown
and
Logic Control
+
-
Error
Amplifier
MOS Driver
Current-Limit
and
Thermal
Protection
VIN
VOUT
GND
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Absolute Maximum Ratings   (Note 1)
 Supply Input Voltage------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 6V
 Power Dissipation, PD @ TA = 25°C
SC-70-5 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 300mW
SOT-23-5 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 400mW
WDFN-6L 2x2 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 606mW
RT9193
 Package Thermal Resistance   (Note 4)
SOT-70-5, θJA --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 333°C/W
SOT-23-5, θJA --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 250°C/W
WDFN-6L 2x2, θJA --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 165°C/W
 Junction Temperature ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 150°C
 Lead Temperature (Soldering, 10 sec.) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 260°C
 Storage Temperature Range -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- −65°C to 150°C
 ESD Susceptibility   (Note 2)
HBM (Human Body Mode) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2kV
MM (Machine Mode) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 200V
Recommended Operating Conditions      (Note  3)
 Supply Input Voltage------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 2.5V to 5.5V
 EN Input Voltage ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 0V to 5.5V
 Junction Temperature Range--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  
 Ambient Temperature Range--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  
Electrical Characteristics
(VIN = VOUT + 1V, CIN = COUT = 1μF, CBP = 22nF, TA = 25°C, unless otherwise specified)
−40°C to 125°C
−40°C to 85°C
Parameter 
Output Voltage Accuracy 
Current Limit 
Quiescent Current 
Dropout Voltage      (Note 5) 
Line Regulation 
Load Regulation 
Standby Current 
EN Input Bias Current 
EN Threshold 
Logic-Low Voltage  VIL 
Logic-High Voltage  VIH 
Output Noise Voltage 
eNO 
Power Supply 
Rejection Rate 
Thermal Shutdown Temperature 
f = 100Hz 
f = 10kHz 
PSRR  COUT = 1μF, IOUT = 10mA 
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Symbol 
ΔVOUT 
ILIM 
IQ 
VDROP 
ΔVLINE 
Test Conditions 
IOUT = 1mA 
RLOAD = 1Ω 
VEN  ≥   1.2V, IOUT = 0mA   
IOUT = 200mA, VOUT > 2.8V 
IOUT = 300mA, VOUT > 2.8V 
VIN = (VOUT + 1V) to 5.5V,   
IOUT = 1mA 
ΔVLOAD  1mA < IOUT < 300mA 
ISTBY 
IIBSD 
VEN = GND, Shutdown   
VEN = GND or VIN 
VIN = 3V to 5.5V, Shutdown 
VIN = 3V to 5.5V, Start-Up 
10Hz to 100kHz, IOUT = 200mA 
COUT = 1μF 
Min 
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Typ  Max  Units 
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90 
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220 
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200 
300 
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mA 
μA 
mV 
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0 
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−70 
−50 
165 
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0.6 
1 
100 
0.4 
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μA 
nA 
V 
μVRMS 
dB 
°C 
To be continued
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Parameter 
Symbol 
Test Conditions 
Min 
Typ  Max  Units 
Thermal Shutdown Temperature 
Hysteresis 
ΔTSD 
 
-- 
30 
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°C 
Note 1. Stresses listed as the above  "Absolute Maximum Ratings" may cause permanent damage to the device. These are for
stress  ratings.  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 for extended
periods  may  remain  possibility  to  affect  device  reliability.
Note 2.  Devices  are  ESD  sensitive.  Handling  precaution  recommended.
Note 3. The device is not guaranteed to function outside its operating conditions.
Note  4.  θJA  is  measured  in  the  natural  convection  at  TA =  25°C    on  a  low  effective  thermal  conductivity  test  board
(Single  Layer,  1S)  of  JEDEC  51-3  thermal  measurement  standard.
Note 5. The dropout voltage is defined as VIN -VOUT, which is measured when VOUT is VOUT(NORMAL) − 100mV.
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Typical Operating Characteristics
Output Voltage vs. Temperature
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VIN = 3.3V
CIN = COUT = 1uF X7R
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TJ = 125°C
TJ = 25°C
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ILoad = 100mA
ILoad = 10mA
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EN Pin Shoutdown Threshold vs. Temperature
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RT9193-15CU5
VIN = 3.3V
CIN = COUT = 1uF X7R
EN  Pin  Shutdown  Response
VIN = 5V
CIN = COUT = 1uF
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Load  Transient  Response
VIN = 5V, VOUT = 2.8V
CIN = COUT = 1uF
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Line  Transient  Response
VIN = 4V to 5V
COUT = 1uF
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COUT = 1uF
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ILoad = 100mA
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Noise
Time  (100μs/Div)
Noise
VIN = 4.5V
CIN = COUT = 1uF, X7R
RT9193-30CB
ILoad = 50mA
VIN = 4.5V
CIN = COUT = 1uF, X7R
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RT9193
Start Up
VIN = 5V
CIN = COUT = 1uF
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Applications Information
Like any low-dropout regulator, the external capacitors
used  with  the  RT9193  must  be  carefully  selected  for
regulator  stability  and  performance.  Using  a  capacitor
whose value is > 1μF on the RT9193 input and the amount
of capacitance can be increased without limit. The input
capacitor must be located a distance of not more than
0.5 inch from the input pin of the IC and returned to a
clean  analog  ground. Any  good  quality  ceramic  or
tantalum can be used for this capacitor. The capacitor
with  larger  value  and  lower  ESR  (equivalent  series
resistance)  provides  better  PSRR  and  line-transient
response.  The  output  capacitor  must  meet  both
requirements for minimum amount of capacitance and
ESR in all LDOs application. The RT9193 is designed
specifically to work with low ESR ceramic output capacitor
in space-saving and performance consideration. Using
a ceramic capacitor whose value is at least 1μF with ESR
is > 25mΩ on the RT9193 output ensures stability. The
RT9193  still  works  well  with  output  capacitor  of  other
types due to the wide stable ESR range. Figure 1 shows
the curves of allowable ESR range as a function of load
current  for  various  output  capacitor  values.  Output
capacitor  of  larger  capacitance  can  reduce  noise  and
improve load transient response, stability, and PSRR. The
output  capacitor  should  be  located  not  more  than  0.5
inch from the VOUT pin of the RT9193 and returned to a
clean analog ground.
Region of Stable COUT ESR vs. Load Current
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RT9193-15CU5
CIN = COUT = 1uF, X7R
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150
100
200
Load Current (mA)
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300
Figure 1
Bypass Capacitor and Low Noise
Connecting a 22nF between the BP pin and GND pin
significantly reduces noise on the regulator output, it is
critical that the capacitor connection between the BP pin
and GND pin be direct and PCB traces should be as short
as possible. There is a relationship between the bypass
capacitor value and the LDO regulator turn on time. DC
leakage on this pin can affect the LDO regulator output
noise and voltage regulation performance.
Enable Function
The RT9193 features an LDO regulator enable/disable
function. To assure the LDO regulator will switch on, the
EN turn on control level must be greater than 1.2 volts.
The LDO regulator will go into the shutdown mode when
the voltage on the EN pin falls below 0.4 volts. For to
protecting the system, the RT9193 have a quick-discharge
function. If the enable function is not needed in a specific
application, it may be tied to VIN to keep the LDO regulator
in a continuously on state.
Thermal Considerations
Thermal protection limits power dissipation in RT9193.
When the operation junction temperature exceeds 165°C,
the OTP circuit starts the thermal shutdown function turn
the pass element off. The pass element turn on again
after the junction temperature cools by 30°C.
For continue operation, do not exceed absolute maximum
operation  junction  temperature  125°C.  The  power
dissipation definition in device is :
PD = (VIN−VOUT) x IOUT + VIN x IQ
The maximum power dissipation depends on the thermal
resistance  of  IC  package,  PCB  layout,  the  rate  of
surroundings airflow and temperature difference between
junction to ambient. The maximum power dissipation can
be calculated by following formula :
PD(MAX) = ( TJ(MAX) − TA ) /θJA
Where  TJ(MAX)  is  the  maximum  operation  junction
temperature 125°C, TA is the ambient temperature and
the θJA  is the junction to ambient thermal resistance.
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