19-1860; Rev 1; 3/01
500mA Low-Dropout
Linear Regulator in SOT23
General Description
Features
The MAX1818 low-dropout linear regulator operates
from a +2.5V to +5.5V supply and delivers a guaran-
teed 500mA load current with low 120mV dropout. The
high-accuracy ( 1ꢀ% output voltage is preset at an
internally trimmed voltage (see Selector Guide% or can
be adjusted from 1.25V to 5.0V with an external resis-
tive divider.
o Guaranteed 500mA Output Current
o Low 120mV Dropout at 500mA
o
1ꢀ Output Voꢁtaꢂe Aꢃꢃuraꢃc
Preset at 1.5V, 1.8V, 2.0V, 2.5V, 3.3V, 5V
Adjustabꢁe from 1.25V to 5.0V
o Power OK Output
An internal PMOS pass transistor allows the low 125µA
supply current to remain independent of load, making
this device ideal for portable battery-operated equip-
ment such as personal digital assistants (PDAs%, cellu-
lar phones, cordless phones, base stations, and
notebook computers.
o Low 125µA Ground Current
o 0.1µA Shutdown Current
o Thermaꢁ Overꢁoad Proteꢃtion
o Output Current Limit
o Tinc 800mW 6-Pin SOT23 Paꢃkaꢂe
Other features include an active-low open-drain reset
output that indicates when the output is out of regula-
tion, a 0.1µA shutdown, short-circuit protection, and
thermal shutdown protection. The device is available in
a miniature 800mW 6-pin SOT23 package.
Ordering Information
PART*
TEMP RANGE PIN-PACKAGE
MAX1818EUAT_ _
-40°C to +85°C 6 SOT23-6
*Insert the desired two-digit suffix (see Selector Guide) into the
blanks to complete the part number.
Note: The MAX1818 requires a special solder temperature
Applications
Notebook Computers
Cellular and Cordless Telephones
Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs%
Palmtop Computers
Base Stations
profile described in the Absolute Maximum Ratings section.
Selector Guide
PART AND
SUFFIX
SOT23
TOP MARK
V
OUT
USB Hubs
MAX1818EUT15
MAX1818EUT18
MAX1818EUT20
MAX1818EUT25
MAX1818EUT33
MAX1818EUT50
1.5V or Adj
1.8V or Adj
2.0V or Adj
2.5V or Adj
3.3V or Adj
5.0V or Adj
AASO
AANU
AANV
AANF
AANG
AANH
Docking Stations
Pin Configuration
Typical Operating Circuit
V
= 2.5V TO 5.5V
IN
TOP VIEW
IN
V
IN
OUT
OUT
NC
C
C
OUT
IN
POK
1
2
3
6
5
4
OUT
SET
3.3µF
1µF
MAX1818
MAX1818
R
POK
100k
ON
TO
µC
SHDN
SET
POK
GND
SHDN
GND
OFF
SOT23
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