Datasheet

19-1680; Rev 2; 11/12
MAX1725/MAX1726
12V, Ultra-Low I
Q
, Low-Dropout
Linear Regulators
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General Description
The MAX1725/MAX1726 are ultra-low supply current,
low-dropout linear regulators intended for low-power
applications that demand the longest possible battery
life. Unlike inferior PNP-based designs, the MAX1725/
MAX1726s’ PMOS pass elements maintain an ultra-low
2µA supply current throughout their entire operating
range and in dropout. Despite their ultra-low power
consumption, the MAX1725/MAX1726 have tight output
accuracy (1.5%) and require just 1µF output capacitance
to achieve good load-transient response.
These regulators have a wide input voltage range
(+2.5V to +12V), making them excellent choices for
systems powered from two lithium-ion (Li+) cells and 9V
batteries. Other features include reverse-battery protec-
tion, short-circuit protection, and thermal protection.
The MAX1725 provides an adjustable 1.5V to 5V output
using an external resistor-divider. The MAX1726 pro-
vides factory preset 1.8V, 2.5V, 3.3V, or 5V output volt-
ages (see the
Ordering Information
). Both devices are
available in a tiny 5-pin SOT23 package.
________________________Applications
Smoke Detectors
Remote Transmitters
Smart Battery Packs
Industrial Control Systems
Microcontroller Power
Real-Time Clock Backup Power
PDAs and Handy-Terminals
Battery-Powered Alarms
Features
o 2µA Supply Current
o Reverse-Battery Protection
o +2.5V to +12V Input Voltage Range
o Fixed 1.8V, 2.5V, 3.3V, and 5V Output Voltages
(MAX1726)
o Adjustable 1.5V to 5V Output Voltages (MAX1725)
o 20mA Guaranteed Output Current
o 1.5% Output Voltage Accuracy
o Small 1µF Output Capacitor
o Short-Circuit Protection
o Thermal Protection
o Tiny 5-Pin SOT23 Package
V
IN
2.5V TO 12V
OUTPUT
1.5V TO 5V
MAX1726
OFF
ON
IN OUT
SHDN
GND
PART
OUTPUT VOLTAGE
(V)
MAX1725EUK+T
Adj 1.5 to 5.0
MAX1726EUK18+T
Fixed 1.8
MAX1726EUK25+T
Fixed 2.5
MAX1726EUK25/V+T
Fixed 2.5
MAX1726EUK33+T
Fixed 3.3
MAX1726EUK50+T
Fixed 5.0
Typical Operating Circuit
Ordering Information
Selector Guide
Pin Configuration appears at end of data sheet.
PART
TEMP RANGE
PIN-
PACKAGE
TOP
MARK
MAX1725EUK+T
-40°C to +85°C 5 SOT23
ADNK
MAX1726EUK18+T
-40°C to +85°C 5 SOT23
ADNL
MAX1726EUK25+T
-40°C to +85°C 5 SOT23
ADNM
MAX1726EUK25/V+T
-40°C to +85°C 5 SOT23
AFMN
MAX1726EUK33+T
-40°C to +85°C 5 SOT23
ADNN
MAX1726EUK50+T
-40°C to +85°C 5 SOT23
ADNO
+
Denotes a lead(Pb)-free/RoHS-compliant package.
/V denotes an automotive-qualified part.
Note: See the Selector Guide for the output options as they relate
to the part number suffix.

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