LP2951
100 mA Low-Dropout Voltage Regulator
Features
General Description
• High Accuracy 5V, Guaranteed 100 mA Output
• Extremely Low Quiescent Current
• Low-Dropout Voltage
The LP2951 is micropower voltage regulators with very
low dropout voltage (typically 40 mV at light loads and
380 mV at 100 mA), and very low quiescent current
(75 μA typical). The quiescent current of the LP2951
increases only slightly in dropout, thus prolonging
battery life. This feature, among others, makes the
LP2951 ideally suited for use in battery-powered
systems.
• Extremely Tight Load and Line Regulation
• Very Low Temperature Coefficient
• Use as Regulator or Reference
• Needs Only 1 μF for Stability
• Current and Thermal Limiting
Available system functions, such as programmable
output voltage and logic-controlled shutdown, are
available as well.
• Error Flag Warns of Output Dropout
• Logic-Controlled Electronic Shutdown
• Output Programmable from 1.24V to 29V
Additional features available with the LP2951 also
include an error flag output that warns of a low output
voltage, which is often due to failing batteries on the
input. This may also be used as a power-on reset. A
logic-compatible shutdown input is also available which
enables the regulator to be switched on and off. This
part may also be pin-strapped for a 5V output, or
programmed from 1.24V to 29V with the use of two
external resistors.
Applications
• Automotive Electronics
• Voltage Reference
• Avionics
The LP2951 is available as either a -02 or -03 version.
The -02 and -03 versions are guaranteed for junction
temperatures from -40°C to +125°C; the -02 version
has a tighter output and reference voltage specification
range over temperature.
The LP2951 have a tight initial tolerance (0.5% typical),
a very low output voltage temperature coefficient which
allows use as a low-power voltage reference, and
extremely good load and line regulation (0.05%
typical). This greatly reduces the error in the overall
circuit, and is the result of careful design techniques
and process control.
Package Types
LP2951
DIP & SOIC
Top View
1
8
INPUT
OUTPUT
SENSE
2
3
4
7
6
5
FEEDBACK
SHUTDOWN
GROUND
5V TAP
ERROR
* See MIC2950 for a part with: 1) higher output
(150 mA), 2) transient protection (60V), and 3) reverse
input protection to –20V.
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