19-3894; Rev 4; 9/08
+5V/Programmable Low-Dropout
Voltage Regulator
_______________General Description
____________________________Features
♦ 350mV Max Dropout at 200mA
The MAX667 low-dropout, positive, linear voltage regu-
lator supplies up to 250mA of output current. With no
load, it has a typical quiescent current of 20µA. At
200mA of output current, the input/output voltage differ-
ential is typically 150mV. Other features include a low-
voltage detector to indicate power failure, as well as
early-warning and low-dropout detectors to indicate an
imminent loss of output voltage regulation. A shutdown
control disables the output and puts the circuit into a
low quiescent-current mode.
♦ 250mA Output Current
♦ Normal Mode: 20µA Typ Quiescent Current
Shutdown Mode: 0.2µA Typ Quiescent Current
♦ Low-Battery Detector
♦ Fixed +5V (Min Component Count) or
Adjustable Output
♦ +3.5V to +16.5V Input
♦ Dropout Detector Output
♦ 10µF Output Capacitor
The MAX667 employs Dual Mode™ operation. One
mode uses internally trimmed feedback resistors to pro-
duce +5V. In the other mode, the output may be varied
from +1.3V to +16V by connecting two external resistors.
The MAX667 is a pin-compatible upgrade to the
MAX666 in most applications where the input voltages
are above +3.5V. Choose the MAX667 when high out-
put currents and/or low dropout voltages are desired,
as well as for improved performance at higher
temperatures.
Ordering Information
PART
TEMP RANGE
0°C to +70°C
PIN-PACKAGE
8 Plastic DIP
8 SO
MAX667CPA
MAX667CSA
MAX667C/D
0°C to +70°C
Dice*
________________________Applications
0°C to +70°C
MAX667EPA
MAX667ESA
MAX667MJA
MAX667MSA/PR
MAX667MSA/PR-T
-40°C to +85°C
-40°C to +85°C
-55°C to +125°C
-55°C to +125°C
-55°C to +125°C
8 Plastic DIP
8 SO
Battery-Powered Devices
Pagers and Radio Control Receivers
Portable Instruments
8 CERDIP**
8 SO†
Solar-Powered Instruments
8 SO†
*Contact factory for dice specifications.
**Contact factory for availability and processing to MIL-STD-883.
†Contact factory for availability.
__________________Pin Configuration
__________Typical Operating Circuit
TOP VIEW
+5V OUT
IN
OUT
C1
10μF
+6.3V
BATTERY
1
2
3
4
8
7
6
5
DD
OUT
LBI
IN
MAX667
LBO
SET
MAX667
SHDN
GND
SET
GND
SHDN
DIP/SO
TM
Dual Mode is a trademark of Maxim Integrated Products.
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