MCP1701
2 µA Low Dropout Positive Voltage Regulator
Features
General Description
• 2.0 µA Typical Quiescent Current
• Input Operating Voltage Range up to 10.0V
• Low Dropout Voltage:
The MCP1701 is a family of CMOS low dropout (LDO),
positive voltage regulators that can deliver up to
250 mA of current while consuming only 2.0 µA of
quiescent current (typ.). The input operating range is
specified up to 10V, making it ideal for lithium-ion (one
or two cells), 9V alkaline and other two and three
primary cell battery-powered applications.
- 250 mV (typ) @ 100 mA
- 500 mV (typ) @ 200 mA
• High Output Current: 250 mA (VOUT = 5.0V)
• High-Accuracy Output Voltage: ±2% (max)
• Low Temperature Drift: ±100 ppm/°C (typ.)
• Excellent Line Regulation: 0.2%/V (typ.)
The MCP1701 is capable of delivering 250 mA with an
input-to-output voltage differential (dropout voltage) of
650 mV. The low dropout voltage extends the battery
operating lifetime. It also permits high currents in small
packages when operated with minimum VIN – VOUT
differentials.
• Package Options: 3-Pin SOT-23A and
3-Pin SOT-89
• Short Circuit Protection
The MCP1701 has a tight tolerance output voltage
regulation of ±0.5% (typ.) and very good line regulation
at ±0.2%. The LDO output is stable when using only
1 µF of output capacitance of either tantalum or
aluminum-electrolytic style capacitors. The MCP1701
LDO also incorporates short circuit protection to ensure
maximum reliability.
• Standard Output Voltage Options:
- 1.8V, 2.5V, 3.0V, 3.3V, 5.0V
Applications
• Battery-Powered Devices
• Battery-Powered Alarm Circuits
• Smoke Detectors
Package options include the 3-pin SOT-23A and 3-pin
SOT-89.
• CO2 Detectors
• Smart Battery Packs
Package Types
• PDAs
3-Pin SOT-23A
• Low Quiescent Current Voltage Reference
• Cameras and Portable Video Equipment
• Pagers and Cellular Phones
• Solar-Powered Instruments
• Consumer Products
3-Pin SOT-89
VIN
3
VIN
MCP1701
MCP1701
• Microcontroller Power
1
2
1
2
3
GND
VOUT
GND VIN VOUT
Related Literature
Note: 3-Pin SOT-23A is equivalent to the EIAJ
• AN765, “Using Microchip’s Micropower LDOs”,
DS00765, Microchip Technology Inc., 2002
SC-59.
• AN766, “Pin-Compatible CMOS Upgrades to
Bipolar LDOs”, DS00766, Microchip Technology
Inc., 2002
© 2005 Microchip Technology Inc.
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