MIC2954
250 mA Low Dropout Regulator
Features
General Description
• High Accuracy 5V, Ensured 250 mA Output
• Low Quiescent Current
The MIC2954 is an efficient voltage regulator with very
low dropout voltage (typically 40 mV at light loads and
375 mV at 250 mA), and low quiescent current (120 µA
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).
• Low Dropout Voltage
• Extremely Tight Load and Line Regulation
• Very Low Temperature Coefficient
• Current and Thermal Limiting
• Input Withstands –20V Reverse Battery and +60V
Positive Transients
• Error Flag Warns of Output Dropout
• Logic-Controlled Electronic Shutdown
The MIC2954-07/08YM 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 that
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.
• Output Programmable from 1.24V to 29V
(MIC2954-07/-08)
• Available in TO-220-3 and Surface-Mount
SOT-223 and SOIC-8 Packages
Applications
• Battery-Powered Equipment
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.
• Cellular Telephones
• Laptop, Notebook, and Palmtop Computers
• PCMCIA VCC and VPP Regulation/Switching
• Barcode Scanners
• Automotive Electronics
• SMPS Post-Regulators/DC-DC Modules
• Voltage Reference
• High-Efficiency Linear Power Supplies
Package Types
MIC2954
MIC2954
8-Lead SOIC (M)
3-Lead SOT-223 (S)
OUT 1
8
7
6
5
IN
SNS
2
3
FB
SHDN
TAP
ERR
GND 4
MIC2954
3-Lead TO-220 (T)
2
3
1
IN GND OUT
3
2
1
OUT
GND
IN
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