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12V, Ultra-Low I , Low-Dropout
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Linear Regulators
General Description
Features
The MAX1725/MAX1726 are ultra-low supply current,
low-dropout linear regulators intended for low-power
applications that demand the longest possible battery
life. Unlike inferior PNP-based designs, the MAX1725/
MAX1726s’ PMOS pass elements maintain an ultra-low
2µA supply current throughout their entire operating
range and in dropout. Despite their ultra-low power
consumption, the MAX1725/MAX1726 have tight output
accuracy (1.5%) and require just 1µF output capacitance
to achieve good load-transient response.
ꢀ 2µA Supply Current
ꢀ Reverse-Battery Protection
ꢀ +2.5V to +12V Input Voltage Range
ꢀ Fixed 1.8V, 2.5V, 3.3V, and 5V Output Voltages
(MAX1726)
ꢀ Adjustable 1.5V to 5V Output Voltages (MAX1725)
ꢀ 20mA Guaranteed Output Current
ꢀ 1.5% Output Voltage Accuracy
ꢀ Small 1µF Output Capacitor
ꢀ Short-Circuit Protection
These regulators have a wide input voltage range
(+2.5V to +12V), making them excellent choices for
systems powered from two lithium-ion (Li+) cells and 9V
batteries. Other features include reverse-battery protec-
tion, short-circuit protection, and thermal protection.
ꢀ Thermal Protection
The MAX1725 provides an adjustable 1.5V to 5V output
using an external resistor-divider. The MAX1726 pro-
vides factory preset 1.8V, 2.5V, 3.3V, or 5V output volt-
ages (see the Ordering Information). Both devices are
available in a tiny 5-pin SOT23 package.
ꢀ Tiny 5-Pin SOT23 Package
Ordering Information
________________________Applications
Smoke Detectors
PIN-
PACKAGE
TOP
MARK
PART
TEMP RANGE
Remote Transmitters
MAX1725EUK-T
-40°C to +85°C
5 SOT23-5
5 SOT23-5
5 SOT23-5
5 SOT23-5
5 SOT23-5
ADNK
ADNL
ADNM
ADNN
ADNO
Smart Battery Packs
MAX1726EUK18-T -40°C to +85°C
MAX1726EUK25-T -40°C to +85°C
MAX1726EUK33-T -40°C to +85°C
Industrial Control Systems
Microcontroller Power
Real-Time Clock Backup Power
PDAs and Handy-Terminals
Battery-Powered Alarms
MAX1726EUK5-T
-40°C to +85°C
Note: See the Selector Guide for the MAX1725/MAX1726 output
options as they relate to the part number suffix.
Typical Operating Circuit
Selector Guide
OUTPUT VOLTAGE
PART
(V)
V
OUTPUT
1.5V TO 5V
IN
IN
OUT
2.5V TO 12V
MAX1725EUK-T
MAX1726EUK18-T
MAX1726EUK25-T
MAX1726EUK33-T
MAX1726EUK50-T
Adj 1.5 to 5.0
Fixed 1.8
Fixed 2.5
Fixed 3.3
Fixed 5.0
MAX1726
ON
SHDN
GND
OFF
Pin Configuration appears at end of data sheet.
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