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LP2960 Datasheet, PDF (2/17 Pages) National Semiconductor (TI) – Adjustable Micropower 0.5A Low-Dropout Regulators
Absolute Maximum Ratings (Note 1)
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Storage Temperature Range
Operating Junction Temperature
Range
LP2960AI/LP2960I
−65˚C to +150˚C
−40˚C to +125˚C
Lead Temperature (Soldering, 5 sec.)
Power Dissipation (Note 2)
Input Supply Voltage
Feedback Input Voltage (Note 3)
Comparator Input Voltage (Note 4)
Comparator Output Voltage (Note 4)
ESD Rating (Note 15)
260˚C
Internally Limited
−20V to +30V
−0.3V to +5V
−0.3V to +30V
−0.3V to +30V
1.5 kV
Electrical Characteristics Limits in standard typeface are for TJ = 25˚C, and limits in boldface type apply
over the full operating temperature range. Unless otherwise specified: CIN = 4.7 µF, VIN = VO(NOM) + 1V, IL = 1 mA,
COUT = 10 µF for 5V parts or COUT = 22 µF for 3.3V parts, Feedback pin is tied to VTAP pin, Output pin is tied to Sense pin,
VS/D = 2V.
Symbol
Parameter
Conditions
VO
Output Voltage
(5V Versions)
1 mA ≤ IL ≤ 500 mA
Output Voltage
(3.3 Versions)
1 mA ≤ IL ≤ 500 mA
Output Voltage
(Note 5)
Temperature Coefficient
Output Voltage
Line Regulation
VIN = [VO(NOM) + 1V] to 30V
Output Voltage
Load Regulation
(Note 6)
VIN − VO Dropout Voltage (Note 7) IL = 1 mA
IL = 100 mA
IL = 200 mA
IL = 500 mA
IGND
Ground Pin Current
(Note 8)
IL = 1 mA
IL = 100 mA
IL = 200 mA
IL = 500 mA
IGND
ILIMIT
Ground Pin Current
at Dropout (Note 8)
Ground Pin Current
at Shutdown (Note 8)
Current Limit
VIN = VO(NOM) − 0.5V
IL = 100 µA
VSD ≤ 1.1V
RL = 0.5Ω
Thermal Regulation
(Note 10)
Typ
5.0
3.3
20
0.06
0.08
12
180
260
470
450
2.6
2.5
21
1.8
300
1000
0.05
LP2960AI
(Note 14)
Min
Max
4.962
4.930
5.038
5.070
3.275
3.254
3.325
3.346
130
LP2960I
(Note 14)
Min Max
4.925 5.075
4.880 5.120
3.250 3.350
3.221 3.379
Units
V
160 ppm/˚C
0.2
0.5
0.16
0.30
30
50
250
350
350
450
600
800
600
750
4.0
5.0
8
10
35
40
3
5
400
1500
1600
0.2
0.4
0.8
0.20
0.40
30
50
250
350
350
450
600
800
600
750
4.0
5.0
8
10
35
40
3
5
400
1500
1600
0.2
%
%
mV
µA
mA
mA
µA
mA
%/W
en
Output Noise Voltage
COUT = 10 µF
300
@ IL = 100 mA
COUT = 47 µF
210
(10 Hz–100kHz)
COUT = 47 µF (Note 11)
130
µV RMS
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