SARA-N2 / N3 series - System integration manual
UBX-17005143 - R13
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2.2.1.5
Guidelines for VCC supply circuit design using an LDO linear regulator
The use of a linear regulator is suggested when the difference from the available supply rail and the
VCC
value is low: linear regulators provide high efficiency when transforming a 5 V supply to a voltage
value within the module
VCC
normal operating range.
The characteristics of the LDO linear regulator connected to the
VCC
pins should meet the following
prerequisites to comply with the module
VCC
requirements summarized in
•
Power capabilities
: the LDO linear regulator with its output circuit must be capable of providing a
proper voltage value to the
VCC
pins and of delivering to
VCC
pins the specified maximum average
current during a transmission at maximum power (see the SARA-N2 series data sheet
•
Power dissipation
: the power handling capability of the LDO linear regulator must be checked to
limit its junction temperature to the maximum rated operating range (i.e. check the voltage drop
from the maximum input voltage to the minimum output voltage to evaluate the power dissipation
of the regulator)
and the components listed in
show a power supply circuit example, where the
VCC
module supply is provided by an LDO linear regulator capable of delivering the specified current.
It is recommended to configure the LDO linear regulator to generate a voltage supply value slightly
below the maximum limit of the module
VCC
normal operating range. This reduces the power on the
linear regulator and improves the whole thermal design of the supply circuit.
5V
C1
IN
OUT
ADJ
GND
1
2
4
5
3
C2
R1
R2
U1
EN
SARA-N2/N3
52
VCC
53
VCC
51
VCC
GND
3V6
C3
C4
C5
C6
+
Figure 17: Suggested schematic design for the VCC voltage supply application circuit using an LDO linear regulator
Reference
Description
Part number - Manufacturer
C1
10
µ
F capacitor ceramic X5R 6.3 V
GRM188R60J106ME47 - Murata
C2
100
µ
F capacitor tantalum 15m
T520B107M006ATE015 - Kemet
R1
29.4 k
resistor
RC0402FR-0729K4L - Yageo Phycomp
R2
4.7 k
resistor
RC0402JR-074K7L - Yageo Phycomp
U1
LDO linear regulator ADJ 800 mA
LP38511TJ-ADJ/NOPB - Texas Instrument
C3
100 nF capacitor ceramic X7R 0402
GCM155R71C104KA55 - Murata
C4
10 nF capacitor ceramic X7R 0402
GRT155R71C103KE01 - Murata
C5
56 pF capacitor ceramic C0G 0402
GRT1555C1E560JA02 - Murata
C6
15 pF capacitor ceramic C0G 0402
GJM1555C1H150JB01 - Murata
Table 12: Suggested components for VCC voltage supply application circuit using an LDO linear regulator