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LT1585A/LT1585A-3.3
1585afa
5A Low Dropout
Fast Response
Positive Regulators
Adjustable and Fixed
The LT
®
1585A/LT1585A-3.3 are low dropout 3-terminal
regulators with 5A output current capability. Design has
been optimized for low voltage applications where tran-
sient response and minimum input voltage are critical.
Similar to the LT1084 family, these regulators feature
lower dropout voltage and faster transient response.
These improvements make them ideal for low voltage
microprocessor applications requiring a regulated 2.5V to
3.6V output with an input supply below 7V.
Current limit is trimmed to ensure specified output current
and controlled short-circuit current. On-chip thermal lim-
iting provides protection against any combination of over-
load that would create excessive junction temperatures.
The LT1585A/LT1585A-3.3 are available in the industry
standard 3-pin TO-220 power package.
Fast Transient Response
Guaranteed Dropout Voltage at Multiple Currents
Load Regulation: 0.05% Typ
Trimmed Current Limit
On-Chip Thermal Limiting
Standard 3-Pin TO-220 Power Package
Pentium
®
Processor Supplies
PowerPC
TM
Supplies
Other 2.5V to 3.6V Microprocessor Supplies
Low Voltage Logic Supplies
Battery-Powered Circuitry
Post Regulator for Switching Supply
LT1585ACT Adjustable
LT1585ACT-3.3 3.3V Fixed
, LTC and LT are registered trademarks of Linear Technology Corporation.
Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation. PowerPC is a trademark of IBM Corporation.
NOTE: MICROPROCESSOR APPLICATIONS WITH LOAD TRANSIENTS OF 3.8A REQUIRE
OUTPUT DECOUPLING CAPACITANCE >1300µF ON FIXED VOLTAGE PARTS TO ACHIEVE
< 50mV OF DEVIATION FROM NOMINAL OUTPUT. CONSULT FACTORY FOR DETAILS
Dropout Voltage vs Output Current
3.3V, 5A Regulator
LT1585A-3.3
V
IN
4.75V
1585A TA01
C1
10µF
* REQUIRED FOR STABILITY
3.3V
5A
C2*
100µF
+ +
OUTPUT CURRENT (A)
0
INPUT/OUTPUT DIFFERENTIAL (V)
1.5
1.4
1.3
1.2
1.1
1.0
0.9
0.8
0.7
0.6
0.5
LT1585A TA02
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FULL LOAD
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FEATURES
APPLICATIO S
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TYPICAL APPLICATIO
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