MCP1703
250 mA, 16V, Low Quiescent Current LDO Regulator
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
alkaline 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
• Standard Output Voltage Options:
The MCP1703 is capable of delivering 250 mA with
only 625 mV (typical) of input to output voltage
differential (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.
- 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 ceramic output
capacitance
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.
Package options include the SOT-223-3, SOT-23A,
2x3 DFN-8, and SOT-89-3.
• Short-Circuit Protection
• Overtemperature Protection
Applications
• Battery-powered Devices
• Battery-powered Alarm Circuits
• Smoke Detectors
Package Types
• CO2 Detectors
• Pagers and Cellular Phones
• Smart Battery Packs
2x3 DFN-8 *
3-Pin SOT-23A
VIN
VOUT
NC
1
2
8 VIN
• Low Quiescent Current Voltage Reference
• PDAs
3
NC
7
EP
9
NC
NC
NC
3
4
6
5
• Digital Cameras
GND
• Microcontroller Power
• Solar-Powered Instruments
• Consumer Products
1
2
GND VOUT
• Battery Powered Data Loggers
SOT-223-3
3-Pin SOT-89
VIN
Related Literature
• AN765, “Using Microchip’s Micropower LDOs”,
DS00765, Microchip Technology Inc., 2002
• AN766, “Pin-Compatible CMOS Upgrades to
BiPolar LDOs”, DS00766,
2
1
3
1
2
3
Microchip Technology Inc., 2002
GND VIN VOUT
VIN
GND VOUT
• AN792, “A Method to Determine How Much
Power a SOT23 Can Dissipate in an Application”,
DS00792, Microchip Technology Inc., 2001
* Includes Exposed Thermal Pad (EP); see Table 3-1.
© 2009 Microchip Technology Inc.
DS22049D-page 1