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

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Low Ground Pin Current

a CMOS process, the device operates from two input

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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

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60 nA Typical Quiescent Current in Shutdown

voltage which supplies power to the load. The use of

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1.5% Output Accuracy (25°C)

an external bias rail allows the part to operate from

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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

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Over Temperature/Over Current Protection

of an N-MOS power transistor results in wide

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−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

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DSP Power Supplies

them

suitable

for

use

in

powering

DSP,

Microcontroller Core voltages and Switch Mode

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Server Core and I/O Supplies

Power Supply post regulators. The parts are available

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PC Add-in-Cards

in TO-220, DDPAK/TO-263 and SO PowerPAD-8

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Local Regulators in Set-Top Boxes

packages.

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Microcontroller Power Supplies

Dropout Voltage:140mV (typ) at 1.5A load current.

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High Efficiency Power Supplies

Ground Pin Current: 3 mA (typ) at full load.

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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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