MCP1701A
2 µA Low-Dropout Positive Voltage Regulator
Features
General Description
• 2.0 µA Typical Quiescent Current
The MCP1701A is a family of CMOS low-dropout,
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.
• Input Operating Voltage Range up to 10.0V
• Low-Dropout Voltage (LDO):
- 120 mV (typical) @ 100 mA
- 380 mV (typical) @ 200 mA
• High Output Current: 250 mA (VOUT = 5.0V)
• High-Accuracy Output Voltage: ±2% (max)
• Low Temperature Drift: ±100 ppm/°C (typical)
• Excellent Line Regulation: 0.2%/V (typical)
The MCP1701A 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. The MCP1701A offers improved startup
and transient response.
• Package Options: 3-Pin SOT-23A, 3-Pin SOT-89,
and 3-Pin TO-92
• Short Circuit Protection
• Standard Output Voltage Options:
- 1.8V, 2.5V, 3.0V, 3.3V, 5.0V
The MCP1701A 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 MCP1701A
LDO also incorporates short circuit protection to ensure
maximum reliability.
Applications
• Battery-Powered Devices
• Battery-Powered Alarm Circuits
• Smoke Detectors
Package options include the 3-pin SOT-23A, 3-pin
SOT-89 and 3-Pin TO-92.
• CO2 Detectors
• Smart Battery Packs
• PDAs
Package Types
• Low-Quiescent Current Voltage Reference
• Cameras and Portable Video Equipment
• Pagers and Cellular Phones
• Solar-Powered Instruments
• Consumer Products
3-Pin SOT-23A
3-Pin SOT-89
VIN
3
VIN
MCP1701A
MCP1701A
• Microcontroller Power
1
2
1
2
3
GND
VOUT
GND VIN VOUT
3-Pin TO-92
1 2 3
Bottom
View
GND VIN VOUT
Note: 3-Pin SOT-23A is equivalent to the EIAJ
SC-59.
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