DATA SHEET
AAT3242
300mA/150mA Dual CMOS LDO Linear Regulator
Functional Block Diagram
INA
OUTA
Over-Current
Protection
Over -
Temperature
Protection
POKA
+
Error
Amplifier
-
Voltage
Reference
-
+
ENA
91%
VREF
INB
OUTB
Over-Current
Protection
Over -
Temperature
Protection
POKB
+
Error
Amplifier
-
Voltage
Reference
-
+
ENB
91%
VREF
GND
Functional Description
Applications Information
The AAT3242 is a high performance dual LDO regulator
with two Power OK pins. The first regulator (A) sources
300mA of current, while the second (B) regulator can
deliver 150mA. Each regulator has an integrated Power
OK comparator which indicates when the respective out-
put is out of regulation. The POK pins are open drain
outputs, and they are held low when the respective
regulator is in shutdown mode.
To assure the maximum possible performance is obtained
from the AAT3242, please refer to the following applica-
tion recommendations.
Input Capacitor
A 1µF or larger capacitor is typically recommended for
CIN in most applications. A CIN capacitor is not required
for basic LDO regulator operation; however, if the
AAT3242 is physically located more than three centime-
ters from an input power source, a CIN capacitor will be
needed for stable operation. CIN should be located as
closely to the device VIN pin as practically possible. CIN
values greater than 1µF will offer superior input line
transient response and will assist in maximizing the
highest possible power supply ripple rejection.
The device has independent enable pins to shut down
each LDO regulator for power conservation in portable
products. Forcing EN A/B low (<0.6V) powers down the
regulators and draws a maximum of 1.0µA. The AAT3242
has short-circuit and thermal protection in case of
adverse operating conditions. Device power dissipation
is limited to the package type and thermal dissipation
properties. Refer to the Thermal Considerations section
of this datasheet for details on device operation at max-
imum output current loads.
Ceramic, tantalum, or aluminum electrolytic capacitors
may be selected for CIN. There is no specific capacitor
ESR requirement for CIN; however, for 300mA LDO regu-
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