Datasheet

LP38693
V
IN
V
OUT
SNS
**
GND
1 PF *
1 PF *
V
OUT
V
IN
V
EN
V
EN
LP38691
V
IN
V
OUT
SNS
**
GND
1 PF *
1 PF *
V
OUT
V
IN
LP38691, LP38693
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SNVS321K JANUARY 2005REVISED APRIL 2013
LP38691
LP38693 500mA Low Dropout CMOS Linear Regulators
Stable with Ceramic Output Capacitors
Check for Samples: LP38691, LP38693
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FEATURES
DESCRIPTION
The LP38691/3 low dropout CMOS linear regulators
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All WSON Options are Available as AEC-Q100
provide tight output tolerance (2.0% typical),
Grade 1
extremely low dropout voltage (250 mV @ 500mA
2.0% Output Accuracy (25°C)
load current, V
OUT
= 5V), and excellent AC
Low Dropout Voltage: 250 mV @ 500mA (typ,
performance utilizing ultra low ESR ceramic output
capacitors.
5V out)
Wide Input Voltage Range (2.7V to 10V)
The low thermal resistance of the WSON, SOT-223
and PFM packages allow the full operating current to
Precision (Trimmed) Bandgap Reference
be used even in high ambient temperature
Ensured Specs for -40°C to +125°C
environments.
1µA Off-State Quiescent Current
The use of a PMOS power transistor means that no
Thermal Overload Protection
DC base drive current is required to bias it allowing
Foldback Current Limiting
ground pin current to remain below 100 µA
regardless of load current, input voltage, or operating
PFM, SOT-223 and 6-Lead WSON Packages
temperature.
Enable Pin (LP38693)
Dropout Voltage: 250 mV (typ) @ 500mA (typ. 5V
out).
APPLICATIONS
Hard Disk Drives Ground Pin Current: 55 µA (typ) at full load.
Notebook Computers
Precision Output Voltage: 2.0% (25°C) accuracy.
Battery Powered Devices
Portable Instrumentation
Typical Application Circuits
* Minimum value required for stability.
**WSON package devices only.
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