LP3876-ADJ Datasheet, PDF (1/14 Pages) National Semiconductor (TI) – 3A Fast Ultra Low Dropout Linear Regulator

September 2003
LP3876-ADJ
3A Fast Ultra Low Dropout Linear Regulator
General Description
The LP3876-ADJ fast ultra low-dropout linear regulators op-
erate from a +2.5V to +7.0V input supply. These ultra low
dropout linear regulators respond very quickly to step
changes in load, which makes them suitable for low voltage
microprocessor applications. The LP3876-ADJ is developed
on a CMOS process which allows low quiescent current
operation independent of output load current. This CMOS
process also allows the LP3876-ADJ to operate under ex-
tremely low dropout conditions.
Dropout Voltage: Ultra low dropout voltage; typically 80mV
at 300mA load current and 800mV at 3A load current.
Ground Pin Current: Typically 6mA at 3A load current.
Shutdown Mode: Typically 1µA quiescent current when the
shutdown pin is pulled low.
Adjustable Output Voltage: The output voltage may be
programmed via two external resistors.
Features
n Ultra low dropout voltage
n Low ground pin current
n Load regulation of 0.08%
n 1µA quiescent current in shutdown mode
n Guaranteed output current of 3A DC
n Available in TO-263 and TO-220 packages
n Minimum output capacitor requirements
n Overtemperature/overcurrent protection
n −40˚C to +125˚C junction temperature range
Applications
n Microprocessor power supplies
n GTL, GTL+, BTL, and SSTL bus terminators
n Power supplies for DSPs
n SCSI terminator
n Post regulators
n High efficiency linear regulators
n Battery chargers
n Other battery powered applications
Typical Application Circuit
*See Application Hints
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