LT3021/LT3021-1.2/
LT3021-1.5/LT3021-1.8
500mA, Low Voltage,
Very Low Dropout
Linear Regulator
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DESCRIPTIO
FEATURES
The LT®3021 is a very low dropout voltage (VLDOTM) linear
regulator that operates from input supplies down to 0.9V.
This device supplies 500mA of output current with a
typical dropout voltage of 160mV. The LT3021 is ideal for
low input voltage to low output voltage applications,
providing comparable electrical efficiency to that of a
switching regulator.
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VIN Range: 0.9V to 10V
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Dropout Voltage: 160mV Typical
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Output Current: 500mA
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Adjustable Output (VREF = VOUT(MIN) = 200mV)
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Fixed Output Voltages: 1.2V, 1.5V, 1.8V
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Stable with Low ESR, Ceramic Output Capacitors
(3.3µF Minimum)
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0.2% Load Regulation from 0mA to 500mA
The LT3021 regulator optimizes stability and transient
response with low ESR, ceramic output capacitors as
small as 3.3µF. Other LT3021 features include 0.05%
typical line regulation and 0.2% typical load regulation. In
shutdown, quiescent current typically drops to 3µA.
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Quiescent Current: 120µA (Typ)
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3µA Typical Quiescent Current in Shutdown
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Current Limit Protection
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Reverse-Battery Protection
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No Reverse Current
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Internal protection circuitry includes reverse-battery pro-
tection, current limiting, thermal limiting with hysteresis,
andreverse-currentprotection. TheLT3021isavailableas
an adjustable output device with an output range down to
the 200mV reference. Three fixed output voltages, 1.2V,
1.5V and 1.8V, are also available.
Thermal Limiting with Hysteresis
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16-Pin DFN (5mm × 5mm) and 8-Lead
SO Packages
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APPLICATIO S
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Low Current Regulators
The LT3021 regulator is available in the low profile
(0.75mm) 16-pin (5mm × 5mm) DFN package with ex-
posed pad and the 8-lead SO package.
, LTC and LT are registered trademarks of Linear Technology Corporation. VLDO is a
trademark of Linear Technology Corporation. All other trademarks are the property of their
respective owners.
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Battery-Powered Systems
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Cellular Phones
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Pagers
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Wireless Modems
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TYPICAL APPLICATIO
Minimum Input Voltage
1.8V to 1.5V, 500mA VLDO Regulator
1.1
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L
= 500mA
1.0
0.9
0.8
0.7
0.6
0.5
0.4
0.3
0.2
0.1
0
V
OUT
V
IN
IN
OUT
LT3021-1.5
1.5V
1.8V
500mA
3.3µF
3.3µF
SHDN SENSE
GND
3021 TA01
–50 –25
0
25
50
75 100 125
TEMPERATURE (°C)
3021 TA02
3021fa
1