CS8121
5V, 1A Linear Regulator
with
and
RESET
ENABLE
Description
Features
The CS8121 is a 5V, 1A precision linear
5V ± 4% Output Voltage
■
RESET
RESET
signal
250µA.
sends a
regulator with two microprocessor
compatible control functions and pro-
tection circuitry included on chip. The
composite NPN-PNP output pass tran-
sistor assures a lower dropout voltage
(1.2V @ 1A) without requiring exces-
sive supply current (4mA).
when the IC is powering up or when-
ever the output voltage falls out of reg-
■ Low Dropout Voltage
(1.2V @ 1A)
RESET
ulation. The
signal is valid
■ Low Quiescent Current
down to VOUT = 1V.
(4mA @ I
= 1A)
OUT
The CS8121 design optimizes supply
rejection by switching the internal
bandgap reference from the supply
input to the regulator output as soon as
the nominal output voltage is achieved.
Additional on chip filtering enhances
rejection of high frequency transients
on all external leads.
■ µP Compatible Control
Functions
The CS8121Õs two logic control func-
tions make this regulator well suited to
applications requiring microprocessor-
based control at the board or module
RESET
ENABLE
■ Low Current Sleep Mode
IQ = 250µA
ENABLE
level.
stage. A high voltage (>2.9V) on
ENABLE
controls the output
■ Fault Protection
Thermal Shutdown
Short Circuit
The CS8121 is fault protected against
short circuit, over voltage and thermal
runaway conditions.
the
lead turns off the regula-
torÕs pass transistor and sends the IC
into Sleep mode where it draws only
60V Peak Transient
Voltage
Package Options
Block Diagram
5 Lead TO-220
Overmolded
5 Lead TO-220
VOUT
VIN
Over
Voltage
5 Lead
TO-220
Shutdown
1
VIN
ENABLE
Output
Current
Limit
ENABLE
VOUT(SENSE)
-
2
3
Comparator
ENABLE
Bandgap
Supply
+
Gnd
-
+
Error
Amplifier
RESET
VOUT
4
5
1
V
REF
1
Thermal
Shutdown
1
2
NC
VIN
TO VOUT
7 Lead D2PAK
Bandgap
Reference
ENABLE
Gnd
3
4
RESET
Comparator
RESET
+
-
RESET
5
6
7
Gnd
VOUT
VOUT(SENSE)
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Cherry Semiconductor Corporation
2000 South County Trail, East Greenwich, RI 02818
Tel: (401)885-3600 Fax: (401)885-5786
Email: info@cherry-semi.com
Web Site: www.cherry-semi.com
Rev. 5/4/99
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