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    Dear Sir/Madam,
    
 
    I used the TPS7A3301 in an application where i adjusted the feedback voltage using a DAC. Vin=-30 and Vout=-27 to -28. It worked nicely however i ran into a problem with this part at these voltages that made the solution non viable.
    
 
    I would like to use the LT3090 in the same application where the output voltage can be changed by using a DAC or something similar. Vin = -30 and Vout=-27 to -28V.
    
 
    Page 15 of the DS mentions the following:
    
 
    For applications requiring higher accuracy 
    or an adjustable output voltage, the SET pin may 
    be actively driven by an external voltage source 
    capable of sourcing 50μA – the application limitations 
    are the creativity and ingenuity of the circuit designer. 
    
 
    Any thoughts how to achieve this without impacting on the noise performance of the LDO?
    
 
    Regards Joe
    
									
			        
		
    

				
						
        

    
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      The image below shows the basic concept of how to control an LDO output using a DAC.  The LT3082 in the image is a positive LDO and the LT3090 that you want to use is a negative LDO, but it should still be possible to drive the LT3090 SET pin in a similar fashion, even if it is necessary to invert your DAC output.  A capacitor from the SET pin to ground usually makes the SET pin quiet so noise from the DAC does not show up at the LDO output.  Try not to over-drive the SET pin in relation to the LDO output.  In other words, the LT3090 and other similar LDOs were designed so in most cases SET = OUT, and the LT3090 will work best if you drive SET so OUT has time to follow SET.
      
 
      
			
      

		
			
	      

		
		
	
      
	
      
		
      
			
		
      
	
      
	
      
		
						
						
						
						
				
				
		
		
      
			
		
      
	
      

      

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        Dear Arad,
        
 
        Thank you for the reply. I was thinking about the arrangement you mention before posting. I had several concerns. Firstly, the op amp would be at -27V to -28V unless a secondary resistor is used. Secondly, the set input is high impedance and is susceptible to noise pickup. Lastly, the DS mentions not to drive SET more than 0V3 below VIN.
        
 
        
 
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        The image below shows one way to vary the output voltage of the LT3090 between -27V and -28V using the output of a DAC:
        

        

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          Hi ARad,
          

          Thank you.
          

          I took a slightly different approach by using a active filter to reduce DAC noise. 
          The DAC is represented by a voltage source 0 to +2V048. 
          The output of the OPA376 swings 0 to -2V048.
          The +-2V5 rails power up first and the DAC output powers up at 0V.
          

          Do you see any issues with this circuit?
          

           
          

           
          

          Regards Joe
          
			
          

		
			
	      

		
		
	
          
	
          
		
          
			
		
          
	
          
	
          
		
						
						
				
						
				
				
		
		
          
			
		
          
	
          

          

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