Datasheet
LP3892
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SNVS236D –SEPTEMBER 2003–REVISED APRIL 2013
LP3892 1.5A Fast-Response Ultra Low Dropout Linear Regulators
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FEATURES
DESCRIPTION
The LP3892 is a high current, fast response regulator
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• Ultra Low Dropout Voltage (140 mV at 1.5A
which can maintain output voltage regulation with
typ)
minimum input to output voltage drop. Fabricated on
• Low Ground Pin Current
a CMOS process, the device operates from two input
• Load Regulation of 0.04%/A
voltages: Vbias provides voltage to drive the gate of
the N-MOS power transistor, while Vin is the input
• 60 nA Typical Quiescent Current in Shutdown
voltage which supplies power to the load. The use of
• 1.5% Output Accuracy (25°C)
an external bias rail allows the part to operate from
• TO-220, DDPAK/TO-263 and SO PowerPAD-8
ultra low Vin voltages. Unlike bipolar regulators, the
Packages
CMOS architecture consumes extremely low
quiescent current at any output load current. The use
• Over Temperature/Over Current Protection
of an N-MOS power transistor results in wide
• −40°C to +125°C Junction Temperature Range
bandwidth, yet minimum external capacitance is
required to maintain loop stability.
APPLICATIONS
The fast transient response of these devices makes
• DSP Power Supplies
them suitable for use in powering DSP,
Microcontroller Core voltages and Switch Mode
• Server Core and I/O Supplies
Power Supply post regulators. The parts are available
• PC Add-in-Cards
in TO-220, DDPAK/TO-263 and SO PowerPAD-8
• Local Regulators in Set-Top Boxes
packages.
• Microcontroller Power Supplies
Dropout Voltage:140mV (typ) at 1.5A load current.
• High Efficiency Power Supplies
Ground Pin Current: 3 mA (typ) at full load.
• SMPS Post-Regulators
Shutdown Current: 60 nA (typ) when S/D pin is low.
Precision Output Voltage: 1.5% room temperature
accuracy.
TYPICAL APPLICATION CIRCUIT
At least 10 µF of input and output capacitance is required for stability.
*Tantalum capacitors are recommended. Aluminum electrolytic capacitors may be used for restricted temperature
range. See application hints.
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