Linear Regulator Series
BDxxHC5 Series Application Information
The information in this application note only provides hints for IC mounting. For this reason, these notes should not be considered as
an IC quality explanation or a warranty. See the latest data sheet for the IC standard values. Also, note that the application circuits
used in the explanations for each item have been simplified. Be sure to verify operations using the actual application.
Table of contents
1. Typical Application Circuit ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 2
3. Kelvin connection ............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
4. Output voltage tolerance .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
6. Output control (EN) pin ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
7. Output capacitor ................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 7
8. Input capacitor .................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
9. Load .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
10. Efficiency ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 9
11. Thermal design ............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 10
12. Terminal protection ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 13
13. Soft start .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 16
14. Sequence for turning power on ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 17
15. Sequence for turning power off ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 21
16. Inrush current .................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 24
17. Over current protection (OCP)....................................................................................................................................................................................... 25
18. Thermal shutdown (TSD) .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 25
19. Input-output equivalent circuit ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 26
20. Lineup ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 27
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Application Note
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No. 61AN084E Rev.003
FEBRUARY 2020
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