Datasheet

EN
V
EN
IN
BIAS
GND
OUT
V
OUT
V
IN
V
BIAS
C
IN
10 PF Ceramic
C
OUT
10 PF
Ceramic
C
BIAS
1 PF
GND
GND
LP38856-x.x
LP38856
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SNVS336E JUNE 2006REVISED APRIL 2013
3A Fast-Response High-Accuracy LDO Linear Regulator with Enable
Check for Samples: LP38856
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FEATURES
DESCRIPTION
The LP38856 is a high-current, fast-response
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Standard V
OUT
Values of 0.8V and 1.2V
regulator which can maintain output voltage
Wide V
BIAS
Supply Operating Range of 3.0V to
regulation with an extremely low input to output
5.5V
voltage drop. Fabricated on a CMOS process, the
Stable with 10 µF Ceramic Capacitors
device operates from two input voltages: V
BIAS
provides power for the internal bias and control
Dropout Voltage of 240 mV (Typical) at 3A
circuits, as well as drive for the gate of the N-MOS
Load Current
power transistor, while V
IN
supplies power to the load.
Precision Output Voltage Across all Line and
The use of an external bias rail allows the part to
Load Conditions:
operate from ultra low V
IN
voltages. Unlike bipolar
regulators, the CMOS architecture consumes
±1.0% for T
J
= 25°C
extremely low quiescent current at any output load
±2.0% for 0°C T
J
+125°C
current. The use of an N-MOS power transistor
±3.0% for -40°C T
J
+125°C
results in wide bandwidth, yet minimum external
Over-Temperature and Over-Current capacitance is required to maintain loop stability.
Protection
The fast transient response of this device makes it
Available in 5 Lead TO-220 and DDPAK/TO-263
suitable for use in powering DSP, Microcontroller
Packages
Core voltages and Switch Mode Power Supply post
regulators. The LP38856 is available in TO-220 and
Custom V
OUT
Values Between 0.8V and 1.2V
DDPAK/TO-263 5-Lead packages.
are Available
Dropout Voltage: 240 mV (typical) at 3A load
-40°C to +125°C Operating Temperature Range
current.
APPLICATIONS
Low Ground Pin Current: 10 mA (typical) at 3A load
current.
ASIC Power Supplies In:
Desktops, Notebooks, and Graphics Cards,
Shutdown Current: 1 µA (typical) I
IN(GND)
when EN
pin is low.
Servers
Gaming Set Top Boxes, Printers and
Precision Output Voltage: ±1.0% for T
J
= 25°C and
Copiers
±2.0% for 0°C T
J
+125°C, across all line and load
conditions
Server Core and I/O Supplies
DSP and FPGA Power Supplies
SMPS Post-Regulator
Typical Application Circuit
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