Datasheet

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LT1086 Series
3-Terminal Adjustable or Fixed
2.85V, 3.3V, 3.6V, 5V, 12V
Output Current of 1.5A, (0.5A for LT1086H)
Operates Down to 1V Dropout
Guaranteed Dropout Voltage at Multiple Current Levels
Line Regulation: 0.015%
Load Regulation: 0.1%
100% Thermal Limit Functional Test
The LT
®
1086 is designed to provide 1.5A with higher
efficiency than currently available devices. All internal
circuitry is designed to operate down to 1V input-to-
output differential and the dropout voltage is fully speci-
fied as a function of load current. Dropout is guaranteed at
a maximum of 1.5V at maximum output current, decreas-
ing at lower load currents. On-chip trimming adjusts the
reference/ouput voltage to 1%. Current limit is also
trimmed, minimizing the stress on both the regulator and
power source circuitry under overload conditions.
The LT1086 is pin compatible with older 3-terminal adjust-
able regulators. A 10µF output capacitor is required on
these new devices; however, this is usually included in
most regulator designs.
A 2.85V output version is offered for SCSI-2 active termi-
nation. For surface mount applications see the LT1117-
2.85 data sheet. For high current or lower dropout require-
ments see the LT1123-2.85 data sheet.
Unlike PNP regulators, where up to 10% of the output
current is wasted as quiescent current, the LT1086 quies-
cent current flows into the load, increasing efficiency.
1.5A Low Dropout Positive
Regulators Adjustable and
Fixed 2.85V, 3.3V, 3.6V, 5V, 12V
FEATURES
DESCRIPTION
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SCSI-2 Active Terminator
High Efficiency Linear Regulators
Post Regulators for Switching Supplies
Constant Current Regulators
Battery Chargers
Microprocessor Supply
APPLICATIONS
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LT1086 Dropout Voltage
OUTPUT CURRENT (A)
0
0
MINIMUM INPUT/OUTPUT DIFFERENTIAL (V)
1
2
0.5
1
LT1086 • TA02
1.5
INDICATES GUARANTEED TEST POINT
55°C T
J
150°C
0°C T
J
125°C
T
J
= –55°C
T
J
= 25°C
T
J
= 150°C
TYPICAL APPLICATION
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V
IN
4.75V 3.3V AT 1.5A
*MAY BE OMITTED IF INPUT SUPPLY IS WELL
BYPASSED WITHIN 2" OF THE LT1086
LT1086-3.3
LT1086 • TA01
10µF*
TANTALUM
10µF
TANTALUM
IN OUT
GND
5V to 3.3V Regulator
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