MIC5255
Micrel
MIC5255
150mA Low Noise µCap CMOS LDO
General Description
Features
The MIC5255 is an efficient, precise CMOS voltage regulator
optimized for ultra-low-noise applications. It offers 1% initial
accuracy, extremely-low dropout voltage (135mV at 150mA)
and low ground current (typically 90µA). The MIC5255 pro-
vides a very-low-noise output, ideal for RF applications
where a clean voltage source is required. A noise bypass pin
is also available for further reduction of output noise.
• Input voltage range: 2.7V to 6.0V
• Thin SOT package: 1mm height SOT-23-5
• Ultra-low output noise: 30µV(rms)
• Stability with ceramic output capacitors
• Ultra-low dropout: 135mV @ 150mA
• High output accuracy:
1.0% initial accuracy
2.0% over temperature
Designed specifically for handheld and battery-powered de-
vices, the MIC5255 provides a TTL-logic-compatible enable
pin.Whendisabled,powerconsumptiondropsnearlytozero.
• Low quiescent current: 90µA
• Tight load and line regulation
• TTL-Logic-controlled enable input
• “Zero” off-mode current
The MIC5255 also works with low-ESR ceramic capacitors,
reducing the amount of board space necessary for power
applications, critical in handheld wireless devices.
• Thermal shutdown and current limit protection
Key features include current limit, thermal shutdown, faster
transient response, and an active clamp to speed up device
turn-off. Available in the 6-pin 2mm × 2mm MLF™ package,
the IttyBitty® SOT-23-5 package and the new Thin SOT-23-
5, which offers the same footprint as the standard IttyBitty®
SOT-23-5, but only 1mm tall. The MIC5255 offers a range of
output voltages.
Applications
• Cellular phones and pagers
• Cellular accessories
• Battery-powered equipment
• Laptop, notebook, and palmtop computers
• Consumer/personal electronics
All support documentation can be found on Micrel’s web
site at www.micrel.com.
Typical Application
MIC5255-x.xBM5
VOUT
VIN
VIN
VOUT
C
IN = 1.0µF
Ceramic
1
2
3
5
MIC5255-x.xBML
ENABLE
SHUTDOWN
COUT
6
5
4
1
2
3
EN
CBYP
(optional)
COUT = 1.0µF
Ceramic
4
Enable
Shutdown
EN
EN (pin 3) may be
connected directly
to IN (pin 1).
C
BYP = 0.01µF
Ultra-Low-Noise Regulator Application
IttyBitty is a registered trademark of Micrel, Inc.
MicroLeadFrame and MLF are trademarks of Amkor Technology.
Micrel, Inc. • 1849 Fortune Drive • San Jose, CA 95131 • USA • tel + 1 (408) 944-0800 • fax + 1 (408) 474-1000• http://www.micrel.com
M0385-080204
August, 2004
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