MIC37501/37502
5A, Low Voltage μCap LDO Regulator
General Description
Features
The MIC37501 and MIC37502 are 5A, low dropout
linear voltage regulator that provide low voltage, high
current outputs with a minimum of external components.
They offer high precision, ultra-low dropout (500mV),
and low ground current.
• 5A minimum guaranteed output current
• 500mV maximum dropout voltage
– Ideal for 3.0V to 2.5V conversion
– Ideal for 2.5V to 1.8V, 1.65V, or 1.5V
conversion
The MIC37501and MIC37502 operate from an input of
2.3V to 6.0V. They are designed to drive digital circuits
requiring low voltage at high currents (i.e., PLDs, DSPs,
microcontrollers, etc.). They are available in fixed and
adjustable output voltages. Fixed voltages include 1.5V,
1.65V, 1.8V, 2.5V, and 3.3V. The adjustable version is
capable of 1.24V to 5.5V.
• Stable with ceramic or tantalum capacitor
• Wide input voltage range:
- VIN: 2.3V to 6.0V
• ±1.0% initial output tolerance
• Fixed and adjustable output voltages:
– MIC37501—7 terminal fixed voltage
– MIC37502—5 (TO-263) and 7 (SPAK) terminal
adjustable voltage
• Excellent line and load regulation specifications
• Logic controlled shutdown
• Thermal shutdown and current-limit protection
• Reverse-leakage protection
• Low profile S-Pak and TO-263 packages
MIC37501 and MIC37502 LDOs feature thermal and
currentlimit protection and reverse current protection.
Logic enable and error flag pins are available.
Junction temperature range of the MIC37501/02 is from
–40°C to 125°C.
For applications requiring input voltage greater than
6.0V, see MIC3910x, MIC3915x, MIC3930x, and
MIC3950x LDOs.
Applications
All support documentation can be found on Micrel’s web
site at www.micrel.com.
• LDO linear regulator for low-voltage digital IC
• PC add-in cards
• High efficiency linear power supplies
• SMPS post regulator
• Battery charger
Typical Applications
MIC37501
VIN = 3.0V
CIN
VOUT = 2.5V
VIN
VIN
VOUT
VOUT
Dropout
vs. Output Current
450
100k
COUT
100F, Ceramic
VEN
FLG
400
350
GND
300
2.5VOUT
Fixed 2.5V Regulator with Error Flag
250
200
150
100
50
MIC37502
VIN
1.3V
VIN
VIN
VOUT
VOUT
R1
R2
CIN
COUT
100F, Ceramic
VEN
ADJ
0
GND
012345
OUTPUT CURRENT (A)
Adjustable Regulator
Super βeta 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
M9999-050511-B
May 2011
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