Datasheet

MCP1700

5.0 FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION

The MCP1700 CMOS low dropout linear regulator is

intended for applications that need the lowest current

consumption while maintaining output voltage

regulation. The operating continuous load range of the

MCP1700 is from 0 mA to 250 mA (V

≥ 2.5V). The

input operating voltage range is from 2.3V to 6.0V,

making it capable of operating from two, three or four

alkaline cells or a single Li-Ion cell battery input.

5.1 Input

The input of the MCP1700 is connected to the source

of the P-Channel PMOS pass transistor. As with all

LDO circuits, a relatively low source impedance (10Ω)

is needed to prevent the input impedance from causing

the LDO to become unstable. The size and type of the

capacitor needed depends heavily on the input source

type (battery, power supply) and the output current

range of the application. For most applications (up to

100 mA), a 1 µF ceramic capacitor will be sufficient to

ensure circuit stability. Larger values can be used to

improve circuit AC performance.

5.2 Output

The maximum rated continuous output current for the

MCP1700 is 250 mA (V

≥ 2.5V). For applications

where V

< 2.5V, the maximum output current is

200 mA.

A minimum output capacitance of 1.0 µF is required for

small signal stability in applications that have up to

250 mA output current capability. The capacitor type

can be ceramic, tantalum or aluminum electrolytic. The

esr range on the output capacitor can range from 0Ω to

2.0Ω.

5.3 Output Rise time

When powering up the internal reference output, the

typical output rise time of 500 µs is controlled to

prevent overshoot of the output voltage.