8205
PRELIMINARY INFORMATION
(subject to change without notice)
December 6, 1999
NC
OR
ADJ*
OUT
LOW-DROPOUT REGULATORS
— HIGH EFFICIENCY
Designed specifically to meet the requirement for extended opera-
tion of battery-powered equipment such as cordless and cellular tele-
phones, the A8205SLH voltage regulators offer the reduced dropout
voltage and quiescent current essential for maximum battery life.
Applicable also to palmtop computers and personal data assistants,
these devices deliver a regulated output at up to 200 mA (transient),
which is limited only by package power dissipation. Regulated output
voltages of 2.7, 2.8, 3.0, 3.3, 3.6, 4.0, and 5.0 V are currently provided.
Other voltages, down to 2.0 volts, are available on special order.
A PMOS pass element provides a typical dropout voltage of only
75 mV at 100 mA of load current. The low dropout voltage permits
deeper battery discharge before output regulation is lost. Quiescent
current does not increase significantly as the dropout voltage is ap-
proached, an ideal feature in standby/resume power systems where data
integrity is crucial. Regulator accuracy and excellent temperature
characteristics are provided by a bandgap reference. The A8205SLH
includes an ENABLE input to give the designer complete control over
power up, standby, or power down.
These devices are supplied in a thermally enhanced 5-lead small-
outline plastic package similar to the SOT-23, and fitting the SC-74A
footprint. All devices are rated for operation over a temperature range
of -20°C to +85°C.
Data Sheet
27468.20
5
4
*NO CONNECTION (fixed regulators) or
ADJUST (A8205SLH-ADJ only).
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
Input Voltage, V
I
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7 V
Peak Output Current,
I
OM
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
200 mA*
Enable Input Voltage, V
E
. . . . . . . . . .
V
I
Operating Temperature Range,
T
A
. . . . . . . . . . . . .
-20
°
C to +85
°
C
Junction Temperature, T
J
. . . .
+150
°
C
Storage Temperature Range,
T
S
. . . . . . . . . . . .
-40
°
C to +150
°
C
* Output current rating is limited by input
voltage, duty cycle, and ambient temperature.
Under any set of conditions, do not exceed a
junction temperature of +150°C. See follow-
ing pages.
T
C
U Y
D L
O N
R O
P E
D C
E N
U E
IN ER
T F
N E
O R
C R
IS O
D F
—
VR
1
2
3
Dwg. PS-021-5
ENABLE
GND
IN
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
I
High Efficiency Provides Extended Battery Life
I
75 mV Typical Dropout Voltage at I
O
= 100 mA
I
55
µA
Typical Quiescent Current
Less Than 1
µA
“Sleep” Current
I
Low Output Noise
I
200 mA Peak Output Current
I
Improved PSRR and Transient Performance
APPLICATIONS
I
I
I
I
Cordless and Cellular Telephones
Personal Data Assistants
Personal Communicators
Palmtop Computers
Always order by complete part number, e.g.,
A8205SLH-xx
, where “xx”
is the required output voltage in tenths or “ADJ” for adjustable.
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