MCP1703
250 mA, 16V, Low Quiescent Current
Features
Description
• 2.0 µA Typical Quiescent Current
The MCP1703 is a family of CMOS low dropout (LDO)
voltage regulators that can deliver up to 250 mA of
current while consuming only 2.0 µA of quiescent
current (typical). The input operating range is specified
from 2.7V to 16.0V, making it an ideal choice for two to
six primary cell battery-powered applications, 9V alka-
line and one or two cell Li-Ion-powered applications.
• Input Operating Voltage Range: 2.7V to16.0V
• 250 mA Output Current for Output Voltages ≥ 2.5V
• 200 mA Output Current for Output Voltages < 2.5V
• Low Drop Out Voltage, 625 mV typical @ 250 mA
for VR = 2.8V
• 0.4% Typical Output Voltage Tolerance
The MCP1703 is capable of delivering 250 mA with
only 625 mV (typical) of input to output voltage differen-
tial (VOUT = 2.8V). The output voltage tolerance of the
MCP1703 is typically ±0.4% at +25°C and ±3%
maximum over the operating junction temperature
range of -40°C to +125°C. Line regulation is ±0.1%
typical at +25°C.
• Standard Output Voltage Options (1.2V, 1.5V,
1.8V, 2.5V, 2.8V, 3.0V, 3.3V, 4.0V, 5.0V)
• Output voltage range 1.2V to 5.5V in 0.1V
increments (50 mV increments available upon
request)
• Stable with 1.0 µF to 22 µF output capacitance
• Short-Circuit Protection
Output voltages available for the MCP1703 range from
1.2V to 5.5V. The LDO output is stable when using only
1 µF of output capacitance. Ceramic, tantalum or
aluminum electrolytic capacitors can all be used for
input and output. Overcurrent limit and overtemperature
shutdown provide a robust solution for any application.
• Overtemperature Protection
Applications
• Battery-powered Devices
• Battery-powered Alarm Circuits
• Smoke Detectors
Package options include the SOT-223-3, SOT-23A,
and SOT-89-3.
• CO2 Detectors
Related Literature
• Pagers and Cellular Phones
• Smart Battery Packs
• AN765, “Using Microchip’s Micropower LDOs”,
DS00765, Microchip Technology Inc., 2002
• Low Quiescent Current Voltage Reference
• PDAs
• AN766, “Pin-Compatible CMOS Upgrades to
BiPolar LDOs”, DS00766,
• Digital Cameras
Microchip Technology Inc., 2002
• Microcontroller Power
• Solar-Powered Instruments
• Consumer Products
• AN792, “A Method to Determine How Much
Power a SOT23 Can Dissipate in an Application”,
DS00792, Microchip Technology Inc., 2001
• Battery Powered Data Loggers
Package Types
SOT-223-3
3-Pin SOT-23A
3-Pin SOT-89
VIN
VIN
4
3
2
GND VIN VOUT
1
3
1
2
3
1
2
VIN
GND VOUT
GND VOUT
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