MIC5159
Micrel
MIC5159
Programmable Current Limit µCap LDO Regulator Controller
General Description
Features
Micrel’s MIC5159 is a precision-voltage regulator controller.
Used with an external P-Channel MOSFET, the MIC5159
forms a two-chip low-dropout regulator capable of driving a
wide range of output currents.
• Fast transient response
• Input voltage range: V 1.65V to 5.5V
• ±1.0% initial output tolerance
• Fixed 1.8V or adjustable output voltage down to 1.25V
• Stable with ceramic output capacitor
• Capable up to 10A
• Excellent line and load regulation specifications
• Logic-controlled shutdown
IN
The MIC5159 operates from an input of 1.65V to 5.5V. The
low input voltage allows the MIC5159 to operate off of high
power 1.8V rails to generate lower voltages such as 1.5V.
Features of the MIC5159 include enable input and current-
limit protection. As aµCap design, the MIC5159 is stable with
ceramic output capacitors.
• Programmable current limit
• Current-limit protection
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• IttyBitty SOT-23-6 package
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The MIC5159 is packaged in the IttyBitty SOT-23-6, and is
• Available temperature range: –40°C to +125°C
offered in fixed and adjustable output voltages. Junction
temperature range of the MIC5159 is from –40°C to +125°C.
Applications
• Ultra-high current, ultra-low dropout voltage regulator
• High-efficiency linear power supplies
• Low-voltage distributed power
• Fixed telecom
• Multimedia and PC power supplies
• Battery chargers
• Low-voltage DSP, microprocessor and microcontroller
power supplies
Ordering Information
Part Number
Voltage Marking
Junction Temp. Range
–40°C to +125°C
Package
SOT-23-6
SOT-23-6
SOT-23-6
MIC5159BM6
ADJ.
1.8V
3.0V
LZAA
LZ18
LZ30
MIC5159-1.8BM6
MIC5159-3.0BM6
–40°C to +125°C
–40°C to +125°C
Other voltages available. Contact Micrel for details.
Typical Application
Load Transient Response
10A
100mA
VIN = 3.3V
VOUT = 2.5V
COUT = 200µF
Adjustable Output Voltage
TIME (20µs/div.)
IttyBitty is a registered trademark of Micrel, Inc.
Micrel, Inc. • 1849 Fortune Drive • San Jose, CA 95131 • USA • tel + 1 (408) 944-0800 • fax + 1 (408) 944-0970 • http://www.micrel.com
April 2004
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