Datasheet

OUT
S/D
0.1 PF
10 PF
Ceramic
OUT
S/D
GND
IN
BIAS
LP38842
IN
BIAS
5V ± 10%
GND
GND
4.7 PF*
LP38842
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SNVS291C DECEMBER 2004REVISED APRIL 2013
LP38842 1.5A Ultra Low Dropout Linear Regulators
Stable with Ceramic Output Capacitors
Check for Samples: LP38842
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FEATURES
DESCRIPTION
The LP38842 is a high current, fast response
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Ideal for Conversion from 1.8V or 1.5V Inputs
regulator which can maintain output voltage
Designed for use with low ESR Ceramic
regulation with minimum input to output voltage drop.
Capacitors
Fabricated on a CMOS process, the device operates
0.8V, 1.2V and 1.5V Standard Voltages
from two input voltages: Vbias provides voltage to
drive the gate of the N-MOS power transistor, while
Available
Vin is the input voltage which supplies power to the
Ultra Low Dropout Voltage (115mV at 1.5A typ)
load. The use of an external bias rail allows the part
1.5% Initial Output Accuracy
to operate from ultra low Vin voltages. Unlike bipolar
Load Regulation of 0.1%/A (typical)
regulators, the CMOS architecture consumes
extremely low quiescent current at any output load
30nA Quiescent Current in Shutdown (typical)
current. The use of an N-MOS power transistor
Low Ground Pin Current at all Loads
results in wide bandwidth, yet minimum external
Over Temperature/Over Current Protection
capacitance is required to maintain loop stability.
Available in 5 Lead TO-220 and DDPAK/TO-263
The fast transient response of these devices makes
Packages
them suitable for use in powering DSP,
Microcontroller Core voltages and Switch Mode
40°C to +125°C Junction Temperature Range
Power Supply post regulators. The parts are available
in TO-220 and DDPAK/TO-263 packages.
APPLICATIONS
Dropout Voltage: 115 mV (typ) at 1.5A load current.
ASIC Power Supplies In:
Desktops, Notebooks, and Graphics Cards,
Quiescent Current: 30 mA (typ) at full load.
Servers
Shutdown Current: 30 nA (typ) when S/D pin is low.
Gaming Set Top Boxes, Printers and
Precision Output Voltage: 1.5% room temperature
Copiers
accuracy.
Server Core and I/O Supplies
DSP and FPGA Power Supplies
SMPS Post-Regulator
TYPICAL APPLICATION CIRCUIT
* Minimum value required if Tantalum capacitor is used (see Application Hints).
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