LP2950/LP2951
100mA Low Dropout Voltage Regulators
FEATURES
• 5.0V and 3.3V Versions at 100mA Output
• Very Low Quiescent Current
APPLICATIONS
• Battery Powered Systems
• Cordless Telephones
• Low Dropout Voltage: 380mV at 100mA
• Extremely Tight Load and Line Regulation
• Very Low Temperature Coefficient
• Current & Thermal Limiting
• Radio Control Systems
• Portable/Palm Top/Notebook Computers
• Portable Consumer Equipment
• Portable Instrumentation
• Avionics
• Need Only 1 µF for Stability
• Offered in TO-92 (LP2950) & SOIC (LP2951)
• Direct Replacement For LP2950/LP2951
• SMPS Post-Regulator
• Voltage Reference
• Automotive Electronics
LP2951 versions only
• Error Flag Warns of Output Dropout
• Logic-Controlled Electronic Shutdown
• Output Programmable From 1.24 to 29V
Now Available in Lead Free Packaging
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The LP2950 and LP2951 are low power voltage regulators. These devices are an excellent choice for use in battery-powered
applications such as cordless telephones, radio control systems, and portable computers. The LP2950 and LP2951 feature low
quiescent current and low dropout voltage (typ. 50mV at light load and 380 mV at 100mA). This includes a tight initial tolerance
(0.5% typ.), extremely good load and line regulation (0.05% typ.), and very low output temperature coefficient (20 ppm/¡C typ.),
making the LP2950/LP2951 useful as a low-power voltage reference.
The error flag output feature is used as a power-on reset for warning of a low output voltage, due to a falling input voltage. The logic-
compatible shutdown feature enables the regulator to be switched ON and OFF. The LP2950 is offered in a 3-pin TO-92 package
compatible with other 5V, 3.3V regulators. The LP2951 is available in an 8-lead SOIC package.
Block diagram of LP2951
UNREGULATED DC
5V @ 100mA
MAX
1
7
8
+
INPUT
FEEDBACK
OUTPUT
2
SENSE
180k
Ω
+
_
6
ERROR
3
FROM
CMOS OR
TTL
AMPLIFIER
330k
Ω
5V TAP
SHUTDOWN
+
60 mV
60k
Ω
1µF
.
5
______
ERROR
+
+
_
.
ERROR DETECTION
COMPARATOR
TO CMOS OR
TTL
1.23V
+
4
REFERENCE
GROUND
Rev. 8/10/01
LP2950/51 100mA Low Dropout Voltage Regulators
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