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Description Features: Lt3092 200ma 2-Terminal Programmable Current Source
Description Features: Lt3092 200ma 2-Terminal Programmable Current Source
200mA 2-Terminal
Programmable Current Source
Features Description
n Programmable 2-Terminal Current Source The LT3092 is a programmable 2-terminal current
n Maximum Output Current: 200mA source. It requires only two resistors to set an output
n Wide Input Voltage Range: 1.2V to 40V current between 0.5mA and 200mA. A multitude of analog
n Input/Output Capacitors Not Required techniques lend themselves to actively programming the
n Resistor Ratio Sets Output Current output current. The LT3092 is stable without input and
n Initial Set Pin Current Accuracy: 1% output capacitors, offering high DC and AC impedance. This
n Reverse-Voltage Protection feature allows operation in intrinsically safe applications.
n Reverse-Current Protection
n
The SET pin features 1% initial accuracy and low tem-
<0.001%/V Line Regulation Typical
n
perature coefficient. Current regulation is better than
Current Limit and Thermal Shutdown Protection
n
10ppm/V from 1.5V to 40V.
Available in 8-Lead SOT-23, 3-Lead SOT-223 and
8-Lead 3mm 3mm DFN Packages The LT3092 can operate in a 2-terminal current source
configuration in series with signal lines. It is ideal for driv-
ing sensors, remote supplies, and as a precision current
Applications limiter for local supplies.
n 2-Terminal Floating Current Source Internal protection circuitry includes reverse-battery and
n GND Referred Current Source reverse-current protection, current limiting and thermal
n Variable Current Source limiting. The LT3092 is offered in the 8-lead TSOT-23,
n In-Line Limiter 3-lead SOT-223 and 8-lead 3mm 3mm DFN packages.
n Intrinsic Safety Circuits
L, LT, LTC, LTM, Linear Technology and the Linear logo are registered trademarks of Linear
Technology Corporation. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Typical Application
Adjustable 2-Terminal Current Source SET Pin Current vs Temperature
VIN VOUT = 1.2V TO 40V
10.100
LT3092 IN 10.075
10.050
SET PIN CURRENT (A)
10A
10.025
+
10.000
9.975
SET OUT
9.950
RSET ROUT
9.925
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9.900
50 25 0 25 50 75 100 125 150
TEMPERATURE (C)
RSET
ISOURCE = 10A 3092 TA01b
ROUT
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IN Pin Voltage Relative to SET, OUT.........................40V Operating Junction Temperature Range (Notes 2, 8)
SET Pin Current (Note 6)...................................... 15mA E, I Grades.......................................... 40C to 125C
SET Pin Voltage (Relative to OUT, Note 6)............... 10V MP Grade............................................ 55C to 125C
Output Short-Circuit Duration........................... Indefinite Storage Temperature Range................... 65C to 150C
Lead Temperature (ST, TS8 Packages Only)
Soldering, 10 sec............................................... 300C
Pin Configuration
TOP VIEW
TOP VIEW
3 IN TOP VIEW
OUT 1 8 IN
OUT 2 7 IN NC 1 8 IN
9 TAB IS OUT 2 OUT OUT 2 7 IN
NC 3 6 NC
OUT 3 6 NC
SET 4 5 NC 1 SET OUT 4 5 SET
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LEAD FREE FINISH TAPE AND REEL PART MARKING* PACKAGE DESCRIPTION TEMPERATURE RANGE
LT3092EDD#PBF LT3092EDD#TRPBF LFJD 8-Lead (3mm 3mm) Plastic DFN 40C to 125C
LT3092IDD#PBF LT3092IDD#TRPBF LFJD 8-Lead (3mm 3mm) Plastic DFN 40C to 125C
LT3092EST#PBF LT3092EST#TRPBF 3092 3-Lead Plastic SOT-223 40C to 125C
LT3092IST#PBF LT3092IST#TRPBF 3092 3-Lead Plastic SOT-223 40C to 125C
LT3092MPST#PBF LT3092MPST#TRPBF 3092MP 3-Lead Plastic SOT-223 55C to 125C
LT3092ETS8#PBF LT3092ETS8#TRPBF LTFJW 8-Lead Plastic SOT-23 40C to 125C
LT3092ITS8#PBF LT3092ITS8#TRPBF LTFJW 8-Lead Plastic SOT-23 40C to 125C
LEAD BASED FINISH TAPE AND REEL PART MARKING* PACKAGE DESCRIPTION TEMPERATURE RANGE
LT3092EDD LT3092EDD#TR LFJD 8-Lead (3mm 3mm) Plastic DFN 40C to 125C
LT3092IDD LT3092IDD#TR LFJD 8-Lead (3mm 3mm) Plastic DFN 40C to 125C
LT3092EST LT3092EST#TR 3092 3-Lead Plastic SOT-223 40C to 125C
LT3092IST LT3092IST#TR 3092 3-Lead Plastic SOT-223 40C to 125C
LT3092MPST LT3092MPST#TR 3092MP 3-Lead Plastic SOT-223 55C to 125C
LT3092ETS8 LT3092ETS8#TR LTFJW 8-Lead Plastic SOT-23 40C to 125C
LT3092ITS8 LT3092ITS8#TR LTFJW 8-Lead Plastic SOT-23 40C to 125C
Consult LTC Marketing for parts specified with wider operating temperature ranges. *The temperature grade is identified by a label on the shipping container.
For more information on lead free part marking, go to: http://www.linear.com/leadfree/
For more information on tape and reel specifications, go to: http://www.linear.com/tapeandreel/. Some packages are available in 500 unit reels through
designated sales channels with #TRMPBF suffix.
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Note 1: Stresses beyond those listed under Absolute Maximum Ratings Note 4: For the LT3092, dropout is specified as the minimum input-to-
may cause permanent damage to the device. Exposure to any Absolute output voltage differential required supplying a given output current.
Maximum Rating condition for extended periods may affect device Note 5: Adding a small capacitor across the reference current resistor
reliability and lifetime. lowers output noise. Adding this capacitor bypasses the resistor shot noise
Note 2: Unless otherwise specified, all voltages are with respect to VOUT. and reference current noise (see the Applications Information section).
The LT3092E is tested and specified under pulse load conditions such Note 6: Diodes with series 1k resistors clamp the SET pin to the OUT pin.
that TJ @ TA. The LT3092E is 100% tested at TA = 25C. Performance at These diodes and resistors only carry current under transient overloads.
40C and 125C is assured by design, characterization, and correlation Note 7: Current regulation is Kelvin-sensed at the package.
with statistical process controls. The LT3092I is guaranteed to meet all
Note 8: This IC includes overtemperature protection that protects the
data sheet specifications over the full 40C to 125C operating junction
device during momentary overload conditions. Junction temperature
temperature range. The LT3092MP is 100% tested and guaranteed over
exceeds the maximum operating junction temperature when
the 55C to 125C operating junction temperature range.
overtemperature protection is active. Continuous operation above the
Note 3: Minimum load current is equivalent to the quiescent current of specified maximum operating junction temperature may impair device
the part. Since all quiescent and drive current is delivered to the output reliability.
of the part, the minimum load current is the minimum current required to
maintain regulation.
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SET Pin Current SET Pin Current Distribution Offset Voltage (VOUT VSET)
10.100 2.0
N = 1326
10.075 1.5
10.050 1.0
SET PIN CURRENT (A)
10.000 0.0
9.975 0.5
9.950 1.0
9.925 1.5
9.900 2.0
50 25 0 25 50 75 100 125 150 9.80 9.90 10 10.10 10.20 50 25 0 25 50 75 100 125 150
TEMPERATURE (C) SET PIN CURRENT DISTRIBUTION (A) TEMPERATURE (C)
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3092 G02 3092 G03
0.50
OFFSET VOLTAGE (mV)
0.25
0.25
0.50
0.75
1.00
2 1 0 1 2 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40
VOS DISTRIBUTION (mV) INPUT-TO-OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)
3092 G04 3092 G05
0 0
OFFSET VOLTAGE (V)
50 10
WITH LOAD (nA)
100 20
150 30
200 40
250 50
300 60
350 70
400 80
0 50 100 150 200 50 25 0 25 50 75 100 125 150
LOAD CURRENT (mA) 3092 G06
TEMPERATURE (C)
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1.4 1.4
500
1.2 1.2
400
1.0 1.0
ILOAD = 10mA
300 0.8 0.8
0.6 0.6
200
0.4 0.4
100 TJ = 55C
0.2 TJ = 25C 0.2
TJ = 125C
0 0 0
50 25 0 25 50 75 100 125 150 0 25 50 75 100 125 150 175 200 50 25 0 25 50 75 100 125 150
TEMPERATURE (C) LOAD CURRENT (mA) TEMPERATURE (C)
3092 G08
3092 G09 3092 G10
350
CURRENT LIMIT (mA)
250 300
200 250
200
150
150
100
100
50 VIN = 7V
50
VOUT = 0V
TJ = 25C
0 0
0 2 4 6 8 10 50 25 0 25 50 75 100 125 150
INPUT-TO-OUTPUT DIFFERENTIAL VOLTAGE (V) TEMPERATURE (C) 3092 G12
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6 8
4 1.5 6 10mA CURRENT SOURCE
CONFIGURATION
2 1mA CURRENT SOURCE 1.0 4 10
CONFIGURATION
0 0.5 2 5
OUTPUT CURRENT
OUTPUT CURRENT
DEVIATION (mA)
DEVIATION (mA)
0 0
0.5 5
1.0 10
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
TIME (s) TIME (s)
3092 G13 3092 G14
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CURRENT (mA)
CURRENT (mA)
OUTPUT
OUTPUT
0.5 5
0 0
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50
TIME (s) TIME (s)
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RTEST 10mA
OUTPUT VOLTAGE (mV)
1M
500
VIN = 5V 100k
400
10k
300 ISOURCE = 100mA
1k
200
100
100 10 VRSET = 100mV
0 1
0 1000 2000 10 100 1k 10k 100k 1M 10M
RTEST () FREQUENCY (Hz) 3092 G18
3092 G17
10
REFERENCE CURRENT
0.1
0.01
10 100 1k 10k 100k
FREQUENCY (Hz)
3092 G19
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IN (Pins 7, 8/Pin 3/Pins 7, 8): Input. This pin supplies SET (Pin 4/Pin 1/Pin 5): Set. This pin is the error ampli-
power to bias internal circuitry and supply output load fiers noninverting input and also sets the operating bias
current. For the device to operate properly and regulate, point of the circuit. A fixed 10A current source flows out
the voltage on this pin must be 1.2V to 1.4V above the OUT of this pin. Two resistors program IOUT as a function of
pin (depending on output load currentsee the dropout the resistor ratio relative to 10A. Output current range
voltage specifications in the Electrical Characteristics table). is 0.5mA to the maximum rated 200mA level.
NC (Pins 3, 5, 6/NA/Pins 1, 6): No Connection. These Exposed Pad/Tab (Pin 9/Tab/NA): Output. The Exposed
pins have no connection to internal circuitry and may be Pad of the DFN package and the Tab of the SOT-223
tied to IN, OUT, GND or floated. package are tied internally to OUT. Tie them directly to
the OUT pins (Pins 1, 2/Pin 2) at the PCB. The amount
OUT (Pins 1, 2/Pin 2/Pins 2, 3, 4): Output. This is the
of copper area and planes connected to OUT determine
power output of the device. The minimum current source
the effective thermal resistance of the packages (see the
value to which the LT3092 can be set is 0.5mA or the
Applications Information section).
device will not regulate.
Block Diagram
IN
10A
SET OUT
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VIN
+ CCOMP +
IOUT ROUT
COUT OR
COUT
Figure 3. Compensation From Input to
Output of Current Source Provides Stability
Figure 4. Input and/or Output Capacitors May
Be Used for Compensation
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20 40
BOTH CAPACITORS ARE 16V,
1210 CASE SIZE, 10F
20
0
X5R X5R
CHANGE IN VALUE (%)
0
CHANGE IN VALUE (%)
20
20
40
40
Y5V
60
60
Y5V
80 80 BOTH CAPACITORS ARE 16V,
1210 CASE SIZE, 10F
100 100
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 50 25 0 25 50 75 100 125
DC BIAS VOLTAGE (V) TEMPERATURE (C)
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Figure 5. Ceramic Capacitor DC Bias Characteristics Figure 6. Ceramic Capacitor Temperature Characteristics
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LT3092 IN LT3092 IN
10A 10A
300 300
+ +
SET OUT OUT SET
IOUT, 300mA
IOUT
LT3092 IN LT3092 IN
10A 10A Rx
+ + Rx =
VIN(MAX) R
90%
40m*
SET SET
40m*
R
1V 50k 2.5
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interface, heat sink resistance or circuit board-to-ambient Note that the Exposed Pad of the DFN package and the
as the application dictates. Consider all additional, adjacent Tab of the SOT-223 package are electrically connected
heat generating sources in proximity on the PCB. to the output (VOUT).
Surface mount packages provide the necessary heat The following tables list thermal resistance as a function
sinking by using the heat spreading capabilities of the of copper areas in a fixed board size. All measurements
PC board, copper traces and planes. Surface mount heat were taken in still air on a four-layer FR-4 board with 1oz
sinks, plated through-holes and solder filled vias can also solid internal planes and 2oz external trace planes with a
spread the heat generated by power devices. total finished board thickness of 1.6mm.
Junction-to-case thermal resistance is specified from the PCB layers, copper weight, board layout and thermal vias
IC junction to the bottom of the case directly, or the bot- affect the resultant thermal resistance. Please reference
tom of the pin most directly, in the heat path. This is the JEDEC standard JESD51-7 for further information on high
lowest thermal resistance path for heat flow. Only proper thermal conductivity test boards. Achieving low thermal
device mounting ensures the best possible thermal flow resistance necessitates attention to detail and careful layout.
from this area of the package to the heat sinking material.
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+ + + +
SET OUT SET OUT SET OUT SET OUT
R2 R1 R4 R3 R1 R3
40m 40m
3092 TA02
R2 R4 IOUT R2 R4
IOUT = 10A +
R1 R3 40.2k 2
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400mA
High Voltage Current Source Decreasing Power Dissipation in LT3092 100mA Current Source
LT3092 IN LT3092 IN
10A 10A
D1 Rx
+ 35V + VMAX = ( VIN VOUT )MAX
Rx =
VMAX
OUT 200mV
90%
R1
SET OUT SET
R4 R3 R2 R1
20k 2 IOUT 0.5mA 20k 2
200mV 3092 TA05
IOUT =
R1
IN IOUT
LT3092
100mA
10A
D2
+ 35V
Capacitor Adds Stability, But Limits Slew Rate
SET OUT
+ LT3092 IN
R2 R1
200mV 20k 2
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10A C1
IOUT + dV I
LIMIT 90% OUT
100mA dt C1
OUT
SET
R2 R1
20k 2
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IOUT
100mA
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+ + +
SET OUT SET OUT SET OUT
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VIN VIN
LT3092 IN LT3092 IN
10A 10A
+ +
20k 1
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VIN
LOAD
IOUT
LT3092 IN LT3092
10A 10A
IOUT + IOUT
+
0 . 2V
SET OUT 20k R=
IOUT
IOUT
20k 1 ISET
3092 TA13
OFF ON
3092 TA12
IN LT3092 LT3092 IN
VIN
10A 10A
+ +
10k OUT 4.99
VOUT
SET SET OUT
10k 100k
124
LT1634-1.25 0.1%
10V
2N3906 3092 TA14 10mA
2N3904 IOUT 3092 TA15
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VIN
LT3092 IN
10A
SET OUT
4.99
100k
100k*
VN2222LL*
10V*
10k*
VOUT
IOUT = 200mA, IF VIN VOUT < 12V
= 100mA, IF VIN VOUT > 12V
*CURRENT FOLDBACK CIRCUIT LIMITS
THE LT3092 POWER DISSIPATION 3092 TA16
0.22F
VIN
VIN BOOST 33H
+ 36V
SW
SHDN BIAS C3 LT3092 IN
LT3470A 47F
100
10A
ZVP3306F
FB +
1k
GND 1nF
SET OUT
1
20k
3092 TA17
IOUT
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DD Package
8-Lead Plastic DFN (3mm 3mm)
(Reference LTC DWG # 05-08-1698 Rev C)
0.70 0.05
PACKAGE
OUTLINE
0.25 0.05
0.50
BSC
2.38 0.05
RECOMMENDED SOLDER PAD PITCH AND DIMENSIONS
APPLY SOLDER MASK TO AREAS THAT ARE NOT SOLDERED R = 0.125 0.40 0.10
TYP
5 8
4 1
0.200 REF 0.75 0.05 0.25 0.05
0.50 BSC
2.38 0.10
0.00 0.05 BOTTOM VIEWEXPOSED PAD
NOTE:
1. DRAWING TO BE MADE A JEDEC PACKAGE OUTLINE M0-229 VARIATION OF (WEED-1)
2. DRAWING NOT TO SCALE
3. ALL DIMENSIONS ARE IN MILLIMETERS
4. DIMENSIONS OF EXPOSED PAD ON BOTTOM OF PACKAGE DO NOT INCLUDE
MOLD FLASH. MOLD FLASH, IF PRESENT, SHALL NOT EXCEED 0.15mm ON ANY SIDE
5. EXPOSED PAD SHALL BE SOLDER PLATED
6. SHADED AREA IS ONLY A REFERENCE FOR PIN 1 LOCATION
ON TOP AND BOTTOM OF PACKAGE
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ST Package
3-Lead Plastic SOT-223
(Reference LTC DWG # 05-08-1630)
.130 .146
(3.30 3.71)
.039 MAX
.059 MAX
.090
BSC
.181 MAX
.0905 .033 .041
RECOMMENDED SOLDER PAD LAYOUT
(2.30) (0.84 1.04)
BSC
10 16
.010 .014
.071 10
(0.25 0.36)
(1.80) MAX
MAX
10 16
.024 .033 .012 .0008 .0040
(0.60 0.84) (0.31) (0.0203 0.1016)
.181 MIN
ST3 (SOT-233) 0502
(4.60)
BSC
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TS8 Package
8-Lead Plastic TSOT-23
(Reference LTC DWG # 05-08-1637 Rev A)
1.22 REF
PIN ONE ID
0.80 0.90
0.20 BSC
0.01 0.10
1.00 MAX
DATUM A
(NOTE 3)
NOTE:
1. DIMENSIONS ARE IN MILLIMETERS
2. DRAWING NOT TO SCALE
3. DIMENSIONS ARE INCLUSIVE OF PLATING
4. DIMENSIONS ARE EXCLUSIVE OF MOLD FLASH AND METAL BURR
5. MOLD FLASH SHALL NOT EXCEED 0.254mm
6. JEDEC PACKAGE REFERENCE IS MO-193
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200mA LED
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