MIC5250
Micrel
MIC5250
Dual 150mA µCap CMOS LDO Regulator
Preliminary Information
General Description
Features
The MIC5250 is an efficient, precise dual CMOS voltage
regulator optimized for ultra-low-noise applications. The
MIC5250offersbetterthan1%initialaccuracy,extremelylow
dropout voltage (typically 150mV at 150mA) and constant
ground current over load (typically 100µA). The MIC5250
provides a very-low-noise output, ideal for RF applications
where quiet voltage sources are required. A noise bypass pin
is also available for further reduction of output noise.
• Ultralow dropout—100mV @ 100mA
• Ultralow noise—30µV(rms)
• Stability with ceramic, tantalum, or aluminum electrolytic
capacitors
• Load independent, ultralow ground current
• 150mA output current
• Current limiting
• Thermal Shutdown
• Tight load and line regulation
• “Zero” off-mode current
• Fast transient response
Designed specifically for hand-held and battery-powered
devices, the MIC5250 provides TTL logic compatible enable
pins. When disabled, power consumption drops nearly to
zero.
• TTL-Logic-controlled enable input
Applications
• Cellular phones and pagers
• Cellular accessories
The MIC5250 also works with low-ESR ceramic capacitors,
reducing the amount of board space necessary for power
applications, critical in hand-held wireless devices.
Key features include current limit, thermal shutdown, push-
pull outputs for faster transient response, and active clamps
to speed up device turnoff. Available in the 10-lead MSOP
(micro-shrink-outline package), the MIC5250 also offers a
range of fixed output voltages.
• Battery-powered equipment
• Laptop, notebook, and palmtop computers
• PCMCIA V and V regulation/switching
CC
PP
• Consumer/personal electronics
• SMPS post-regulator/dc-to-dc modules
• High-efficiency linear power supplies
Ordering Information
Part Number
Voltage Junction Temp. Range
Package
MIC5250-2.7BMM
MIC5250-2.8BMM
MIC5250-3.0BMM
MIC5250-3.3BMM
2.7V
2.8V
3.0V
3.3V
–40°C to +125°C
–40°C to +125°C
–40°C to +125°C
–40°C to +125°C
10-lead MSOP
10-lead MSOP
10-lead MSOP
10-lead MSOP
Other voltages available. Contact Micrel for details.
Typical Application
MIC5250-3.3BMM
10
OUTA
3.3V
COUTA
9
2
1
3
VINA
INA
BYPA
CBYPA
(optional)
ENABLE
ENA GNDA
SHUTDOWN
7
5
8
4
6
VINB
INB
OUTB
3.3V
COUTB
ENABLE
SHUTDOWN
ENB BYPB
GNDB
CBYPB
(optional)
ENA may be connected directly to INA.
ENB may be connected directly to INB.
GNDA and GND B may be connected to
isolated grounds or the same ground.
Dual Ultra-Low-Noise Regulator Circuit
Micrel, Inc. • 1849 Fortune Drive • San Jose, CA 95131 • USA • tel + 1 (408) 944-0800 • fax + 1 (408) 944-0970 • http://www.micrel.com
March 2000
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