LT1083/LT1084/LT1085 Fixed
3A, 5A, 7.5A Low Dropout
Positive Fixed Regulators
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FEATURES
DESCRIPTIO
The LT®1083 series of positive adjustable regulators are
designedtoprovide3A, 5Aand7.5Awithhigherefficiency
than currently available devices. All internal circuitry is
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Three-Terminal 3.3V, 3.6V, 5V and 12V
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Output Current of 3A, 5A or 7.5A
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Operates Down to 1V Dropout
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Guaranteed Dropout Voltage at Multiple Current Levels designedtooperatedownto1Vinputtooutputdifferential
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Line Regulation: 0.015%
and the dropout voltage is fully specified as a function of
load current. Dropout is guaranteed at a maximum of 1.5V
at maximum output current, decreasing at lower load
currents. On-chip trimming adjusts the output voltage to
1%. Current limit is also trimmed, minimizing the stress
on both the regulator and power source circuitry under
overload conditions.
Load Regulation: 0.1%
100% Thermal Limit Functional Test
Adjustable Versions Available
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APPLICATIO S
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High Efficiency Linear Regulators
The LT1083 series devices are pin compatible with older
three-terminal regulators. A 10μF output capacitor is
required on these new devices; however, this is usually
included in most regulator designs.
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Post Regulators for Switching Supplies
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Constant Current Regulators
Battery Chargers
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DEVICE
OUTPUT CURRENT*
Unlike PNP regulators, where up to 10% of the output
current is wasted as quiescent current, the LT1083 quies-
cent current flows into the load, increasing efficiency.
LT1083
LT1084
LT1085
7.5 Amps
5.0 Amps
3.0 Amps
*For a 1.5A low dropout regulator see the LT1086 data sheet.
, LT, LTC and LTM are registered trademarks of Linear Technology Corporation.
All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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TYPICAL APPLICATIO
5V, 7.5A Regulator
Dropout Voltage vs Output Current
2
V
≥ 6.5V
5V AT 7.5A
LT1083-5
IN
+
+
22μF*
TANTALUM
10μF
LT1083/4/5 TA01
1
0
*REQUIRED FOR STABILITY
0
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/2
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FULLLOAD
FULLLOAD
OUTPUT CURRENT (A)
1083/4/5 TA02
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