MIC2954
250mA Low-Dropout Regulator
General Description
Features
The MIC2954 is a “bulletproof” efficient voltage regulator
with very low dropout voltage (typically 40mV @ light loads
and 375mV @ 250mA), and low quiescent current (120µA
typical). The quiescent current of the MIC2954 increases
only slightly in dropout, thus prolonging battery life. Key
MIC2954 features include protection against reversed
battery, fold-back current limiting, and automotive load
dump protection (60V positive transient).
• High-accuracy 5V, guaranteed 250mA output
• Low quiescent current
• Low dropout voltage
• Extremely tight load and line regulation
• Very low temperature coefficient
• Current and thermal limiting
• Input can withstand –20V reverse battery and+60V
positive transients
The MIC2954-07/08BM is an adjustable version that
includes an error flag output that warns of a low output
voltage, which is often due to failing batteries on the input.
This may also be used as a power-on reset. A logic-
compatible shutdown input is provided which enables the
regulator to be switched on and off. This part may be pin-
strapped for 5V output, or programmed from 1.24V to 29V
with the use of two external resistors.
• Error flag warns of low output voltage
• Logic-controlled electronic shutdown
• Output programmable from 1.24V to 29V
(MIC2954-07/08)
• Available in TO-220, TO-92, and surface-mount SOT-
223 and SOIC-8 packages
Applications
The MIC2954 is available in two voltage tolerances, ±0.5%
maximum and ±1% maximum. Both are guaranteed for
junction temperatures from –40°C to +125°C.
• Battery powered equipment
• Cellular telephones
• Laptop, notebook, and palmtop computers
• PCMCIA VCC and VPP regulation/switching
• Bar code scanners
Data sheets and support documentation can be found on
Micrel’s web site at www.micrel.com.
• Automotive electronics
• SMPS post-regulator/dc-to-dc modules
• Voltage reference
• High-efficiency linear power supplies
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Ordering Information
Part Number
Junction
Pb-Free /
Accuracy
0.5%
Temp. Range
Package
TO-220-3
TO-220-3
SOT-223-3
SOT-223-3
TO-92-3**
TO-92-3**
8-Pin SOIC
8-Pin SOIC
Standard
RoHS Compliant
MIC2954-02BT
MIC2954-03BT
MIC2954-02BS
MIC2954-03BS
MIC2954-02BZ
MIC2954-03BZ
MIC2954-07BM
MIC2954-08BM
MIC2954-02WT*
MIC2954-03WT*
MIC2954-02WS*
MIC2954-03WS*
MIC2954-02YZ
MIC2954-03YZ
MIC2954-07YM
MIC2954-08YM
–40° to +125°C
–40° to +125°C
–40° to +125°C
–40° to +125°C
–40° to +125°C
–40° to +125°C
–40° to +125°C
–40° to +125°C
1.0%
0.5%
1.0%
0.5%
1.0%
0.5%
1.0%
*
RoHS compliant with ‘high-melting solder’ exemption.
** TO-92 package discontinuance notification issued September 2007. End-of-life-buy offered thru December 31, 2007.
Contact factory for additional information.
Micrel Inc. • 2180 Fortune Drive • San Jose, CA 95131 • USA • tel +1 (408) 944-0800 • fax + 1 (408) 474-1000 • http://www.micrel.com
M9999-090607
September 2007