19-4537; Rev 0; 3/09
High PSRR, Low-Dropout, 150mA
Linear Regulators
1/MAX892
General Description
Features
The MAX8891/MAX8892 low-dropout (LDO) linear regu-
lators are designed to deliver up to 150mA continuous
output current. These regulators achieve a low 120mV
dropout for 120mA load current.
♦ Space-Saving SC70 Package
♦ 65dB PSRR at 10kHz
♦ 120mV Dropout at 120mA Load
The MAX8891 only requires an input/output capacitor,
hence achieving the smallest PCB area. The
MAX8892’s output voltage can be adjusted with an
external divider.
♦ Stable with 1µF Ceramic Capacitor for Any Load
♦ Guaranteed 150mA Output
♦ Only Need Input and Output Capacitors (MAX8891)
♦ Output Voltages: 1.5V, 1.8V, 2.5V, 2.6V, 2.7V, 2.8V,
2.85V, 3V, 3.3V, 4.5V (MAX8891) and Adjustable
(MAX8892)
The MAX8891 is preset to a variety of voltages in the
1.5V to 4.5V range. Designed with a p-channel
MOSFET series pass transistor, the MAX8891/MAX8892
maintain very low ground current (40µA).
♦ Low 40µA Ground Current
The regulators are designed and optimized to work with
low-value, low-cost ceramic capacitors. The MAX8891/
MAX8892 require only 1µF (typ) of output capacitance
for stability with any load. When disabled, current con-
sumption drops to below 1µA.
♦ Excellent Load/Line Transient
♦ Overcurrent and Thermal Protection
Ordering Information
These regulators are available in a tiny 5-pin SC70
package.
PART*
TEMP RANGE
-40°C to +85°C
-40°C to +85°C
PIN-PACKAGE
5 SC70
MAX8891EXKxy+T
MAX8892EXK+T
Applications
Cellular and Cordless Phones
PDA and Palmtop Computers
Base Stations
Bluetooth Portable Radios and Accessories
Wireless LANs
5 SC70
*xy is the output voltage code (see Output Voltage Selector
Guide). Other versions between 1.5V and 4.5V are available in
100mV increments. Contact factory for other versions.
+Denotes a lead(Pb)-free/RoHS-compliant package.
Typical Operating Circuits
Digital Cameras
INPUT
2V TO 6V
OUTPUT PRESET
1.5V TO 4.5V
Personal Stereos
Portable and Battery-Powered Equipment
IN
OUT
C
IN
= 1µF
MAX8891
ON
Output Voltage Selector Guide appears at end of data sheet.
SHDN
OFF
C
OUT
= 1µF
GND
Pin Configuration
TOP VIEW
+
INPUT
2V TO 6V
OUTPUT ADJUSTABLE
1.5V TO 4.5V
OUT
1
2
3
5
IN
GND
IN
OUT
FB
C
= 1µF
R1
IN
MAX8892
MAX8891/
MAX8892
ON
SHDN
C
OUT
= 1µF
OFF
N.C. (MAX8891)
FB (MAX8892)
4
SHDN
R2
GND
SC70
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