MIC29302A
3A Fast-Response LDO Regulator
General Description
Features
The MIC29302A is a high-current, low-cost, low-dropout
voltage regulator which uses Micrel's proprietary Super
βeta PNP® process with a PNP pass element. The 3A
LDO regulator features 450mV (full load) dropout voltage
and very low ground current. Designed for high-current
loads, these devices also find applications in lower current,
low dropout-critical systems, where their dropout voltage
and ground current values are important attributes.
• High-current capability
−
3A over full temperature range
• Low-dropout voltage of 450mV at full load
• Low ground current
• Accurate 1% guaranteed tolerance
• Extremely-fast transient response
• Zero-current shutdown mode
• Error flag signals output out-of-regulation
• Adjustable output voltage
Along with a total accuracy of ±2% (over temperature, line
and load regulation) the regulator features very-fast
transient recovery from input voltage surges and output
load current changes.
• Packages: TO-263-5L and TO-252-5L
The MIC29302A has an adjustable output which can be
set by two external resistors to a voltage between 1.24V to
15V. In addition, the device is fully protected against over
current faults, reversed input polarity, reversed lead
insertion, and overtemperature operation. A TTL logic
enable (EN) pin is available in the MIC29302A to
shutdown the regulator. When not used, the device can be
set to continuous operation by connecting EN to the input
(IN). The MIC29302A is available in the standard and 5-pin
Applications
• Processor peripheral and I/O supplies
• High-efficiency “Green” computer systems
• Automotive electronics
• High-efficiency linear lower supplies
• Battery-powered equipment
• PC add-in cards
TO-263 and TO-252 packages with an operating junction
• High-efficiency lost-regulator for switching supply
temperature range of −40°C to +125°C.
Data sheets and support documentation can be found on
Micrel’s web site at: www.micrel.com.
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Typical Application
Dropout Voltage
vs. Output Current
500
VIN = 3.3V
VADJ = 0V
TA = 25ºC
400
300
200
100
0
R1
R2
⎛
⎜
⎞
VOUT = 1.242 ×
+ 1
⎟
⎝
⎠
0.0
0.5
1.0
1.5
2.0
2.5
3.0
OUTPUT CURRENT (A)
MIC29302A Adjustable Output Regulator
Super ßeta PNP is a registered trademark of Micrel, Inc.
Micrel Inc. • 2180 Fortune Drive • San Jose, CA 95131 • USA • tel +1 (408) 944-0800 • fax + 1 (408) 474-1000 • http://www.micrel.com
M9999-080411-A
August 2011