Data Sheet ADP5040
Rev. A | Page 31 of 40
Table 12. Suggested 1.0 μF Capacitors
Vendor Type Model
Case
Size
Voltage
Rating
(V)
Murata X5R GRM155R61A105ME15 0402 10.0
TDK X5R C1005JB0J105KT 0402 6.3
Panasonic X5R ECJ0EB0J105K 0402 6.3
Taiyo Yuden X5R LMK105BJ105MV-F 0402 10.0
Input and Output Capacitor Properties
Use any good quality ceramic capacitor with the ADP5040 as
long as it meets the minimum capacitance and maximum ESR
requirements. Ceramic capacitors are manufactured with a variety
of dielectrics, each with a different behavior over temperature
and applied voltage. Capacitors must have a dielectric adequate
to ensure the minimum capacitance over the necessary tempe-
rature range and dc bias conditions. X5R or X7R dielectrics
with a voltage rating of 6.3 V or 10 V are recommended for best
performance. Y5V and Z5U dielectrics are not recommended
for use with any LDO because of their poor temperature and dc
bias characteristics.
Figure 107 depicts the capacitance vs. voltage bias characteristic
of a 0402 1 µF, 10 V, X5R capacitor. The voltage stability of a
capacitor is strongly influenced by the capacitor size and voltage
rating. In general, a capacitor in a larger package or higher voltage
rating exhibits better stability. The temperature variation of the
X5R dielectric is about ±15% over the −40°C to +85°C tempera-
ture range and is not a function of package or voltage rating.
1.2
1.0
0.8
0.6
0.4
0.2
00 1 2 3 4 5 6
DC BIAS VOLTAGE (V)
CAPACI TANCE (µF)
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Figure 107. Capacitance vs. Voltage Characteristic
Use the following equation to determine the worst-case capa-
citance accounting for capacitor variation over temperature,
component tolerance, and voltage.
CEFF = CBIAS × (1 − TEMPCO) × (1 − TOL)
where:
CBIAS is the effective capacitance at the operating voltage.
TEMPCO is the worst-case capacitor temperature coefficient.
TOL is the worst-case component tolerance.
In this example, the worst-case temperature coefficient
(TEMPCO) over −40°C to +85°C is assumed to be 15% for an
X5R dielectric. The tolerance of the capacitor (TOL) is assumed
to be 10%, and CBIAS is 0.94 μF at 1.8 V as shown in Figure 107.
Substituting these values into the following equation yields:
CEFF = 0.94 μF × (1 – 0.15) × (1 – 0.1) = 0.72 μF
Therefore, the capacitor chosen in this example meets the
minimum capacitance requirement of the LDO over
temperature and tolerance at the chosen output voltage.
To guarantee the performance of the ADP5040, it is imperative
that the effects of dc bias, temperature, and tolerances on the
behavior of the capacitors be evaluated for each application.
POWER DISSIPATION/THERMAL CONSIDERATIONS
The ADP5040 is a highly efficient micropower management
unit (micro PMU), and in most cases the power dissipated in
the device is not a concern. However, if the device operates at
high ambient temperatures and with maximum loading
conditions, the junction temperature can reach the maximum
allowable operating limit (125°C).
When the junction temperature exceeds 150°C, the ADP5040
turns off all the regulators, allowing the device to cool down.
Once the die temperature falls below 135°C, the ADP5040
resumes normal operation.
This section provides guidelines to calculate the power dissi-
pated in the device and to make sure the ADP5040 operates
below the maximum allowable junction temperature.
The efficiency for each regulator on the ADP5040 is given by
(1)
where:
η is efficiency.
PIN is the input power.
POUT is the output power.
Power loss is given by
PLOSS = PIN − POUT (2a)
or
PLOSS = POUT × (1 − η)/η (2b)
Power dissipation can be calculated in several ways. The most
intuitive and practical way is to measure the power dissipated at
the input and all the outputs. The measurements should be
performed at the worst-case conditions (voltages, currents,
and temperature). The difference between input and output
power is dissipated in the device and the inductor. Use
Equation 4 to derive the power lost in the inductor, and from
this use Equation 3 to calculate the power dissipation in the
ADP5040 buck regulator.
A second method to estimate the power dissipation uses the
efficiency curves provided for the buck regulator, whereas the
power lost on a LDO is calculated using Equation 12. When the
buck efficiency is known, use Equation 2b to derive the total
power lost in the buck regulator and inductor. Use Equation 4