LP3873_15 Datasheet, PDF (1/24 Pages) Texas Instruments – 3A Fast Ultra Low Dropout Linear Regulators

LP3873, LP3876
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SNVS220E – NOVEMBER 2002 – REVISED APRIL 2013
LP3873/LP3876 3A Fast Ultra Low Dropout Linear Regulators
Check for Samples: LP3873, LP3876
FEATURES
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•2 Ultra Low Dropout Voltage
• Low Ground Pin Current
• Load Regulation of 0.08%
• 1µA Quiescent Current in Shutdown Mode
• Ensured Output Current of 3A DC
• Available in DDPAK/TO-263 and TO-220
Packages
• Output Voltage Accuracy ± 1.5%
• Error Flag Indicates Output Status
• Sense Option Improves Load Regulation
• Minimum Output Capacitor Requirements
• Overtemperature/overcurrent Protection
• −40°C to +125°C Junction Temperature Range
APPLICATIONS
• Microprocessor Power Supplies
• GTL, GTL+, BTL, and SSTL Bus Terminators
• Power Supplies for DSPs
• SCSI Terminator
• Post Regulators
• High Efficiency Linear Regulators
• Battery Chargers
• Other Battery Powered Applications
DESCRIPTION
The LP3873/LP3876 series of fast ultra low-dropout
linear regulators operate from a +2.5V to +7.0V input
supply. Wide range of preset output voltage options
are available. These ultra low dropout linear
regulators respond very quickly to step changes in
load, which makes them suitable for low voltage
microprocessor applications. The LP3873/LP3876 are
developed on a CMOS process which allows low
quiescent current operation independent of output
load current. This CMOS process also allows the
LP3873/LP3876 to operate under extremely 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.
Error Flag:Error flag goes low when the output
voltage drops 10% below nominal value.
SENSE: Sense pin improves regulation at remote
loads.
Precision Output Voltage: Multiple output voltage
options are available ranging from 1.8V to 5.0V with
an ensured accuracy of ±1.5% at room temperature,
and ±3.0% over all conditions (varying line, load, and
temperature).
Typical Application Circuits
*SD and ERROR pins must be pulled high through a 10kΩ pull-up resistor. Connect the ERROR pin to ground if this
function is not used. See Application Hints for more information.
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