CS5253B−1

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DESIGN GUIDELINES

Remote Sense

Remote sense operation can be easily obtained with the

CS5253B−1 but some care must be paid to the layout and

positioning of the filter capacitors around the part. The

ground side of the input capacitors on the +5.0 V and +3.3 V

on the IC output must be tied close to the ground connected

resistor voltage divider feedback network. The top resistor

of the regulator. This will establish the stability of the part.

This capacitor−divider resistor connection may then be

connected to ground remotely at the load, giving the ground

portion remote sense operation.

connection, giving the feedback remote sense operation.

The remote sense lines should be Kelvin connected so as to

eliminate the effect of load current voltage drop. An optional

bypass capacitor may be used at the load to reduce the effect

of load variations and spikes.

Figure 19. Remote Sense

CS5253B−1

ADJ

100

mF

+5.0 V

+3.3 V

+Load

Optional

GND

+

10

mF

+

33

mF

+

+

Local

Connections

Remote

Connections

−Load

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Adjustable Operation

This LDO adjustable regulator has an output voltage

range of 1.25 V to 5.0 V. An external resistor divider sets the

output voltage as shown in Figure 20. The regulator’s

voltage sensing error amplifier maintains a fixed 1.25 V

reference between the output pin and the adjust pin.

Figure 20. Typical Application Schematic. The

1.260 V Reference Dropped Across R1.

CS5253B−1

Adjust

R2

R1

5.0 V

3.3 V

2.5 V

@ 3.0 A

A resistor divider network R1 and R2 causes a fixed

current to flow to ground. This current creates a voltage

across R2 that adds to the 1.25 V across R1 and sets the

overall output voltage. The adjust pin current (typically

50

mA) also flows through R2 and adds a small error that

is necessary. The output voltage is set according to the

formula:

VOUT + 1.25 V

R1

) R2

R1

) R2

IADJ

adjust pin current. R1 is chosen so that the minimum load

current is at least 10 mA. R1 and R2 should be of the same

composition for best tracking overtemperature.

While not required, a bypass capacitor connected between

the adjust pin and ground will improve transient response

and ripple rejection. A 0.1

mF tantalum capacitor is

recommended for “first cut” design. Value and type may be

varied to optimize performance vs. price.

Other Adjustable Operation Considerations

The CS5253B−1 linear regulator has an absolute

maximum specification of 6.0 V for the voltage difference

to regulate voltages in excess of 6.0 V. The two main

considerations in such a design are the sequencing of power

supplies and short circuit capability.

Power supply sequencing should be such that the

remain in dropout, and current is passed to the load until