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LP2992_15 Datasheet, PDF (14/33 Pages) Texas Instruments – LP2992 Micropower 250-mA Low-Noise Ultralow-Dropout Regulator in SOT-23 and WSON Packages Designed for Use with Very Low-ESR Output Capacitors
LP2992
SNVS171H – NOVEMBER 2001 – REVISED JANUARY 2015
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Feature Description (continued)
The LP2992 is featured with the foldback current limit that allows a high peak current when VOUT > 0.5 V, and
then reduces the maximum output current as VOUT is forced to ground.
7.3.6 Overtemperature Protection
The LP2992 is designed with the thermal shutdown circuitry to turn off the output when excessive heat is
dissipated in the LDO. The internal protection circuitry of the LP2992 is designed to protect against thermal
overload conditions. Continuously running the device into thermal shutdown degrades its reliability.
7.4 Device Functional Modes
7.4.1 Operation with VOUT(TARGET) + 0.9 V ≥ VIN ≥ 16 V
The LP2992 operates if the input voltage is equal to or exceeds VOUT(TARGET) + 0.9 V. At input voltages below the
minimum VIN requirement, the device does not operate correctly and output voltage may not reach a target value.
7.4.2 Operation with ON/OFF Control
If the voltage on the ON/OFF pin is less than 0.15 V, the device is disabled and, in this shutdown state, current
does not exceed 2 µA. Raising the voltage at the ON/OFF pin above 1.6 V initiates the start-up sequence of the
device. If this feature is not to be used, the ON/OFF input should be tied to VIN to keep the regulator output on at
all times.
To assure proper operation, the signal source used to drive the ON/OFF input must be able to swing above and
below the specified turn-on/turn-off voltage thresholds listed in the Electrical Characteristics section under
VON/OFF. To prevent mis-operation, the turn-on (and turn-off) voltage signals applied to the ON/OFF input must
have a slew rate which is ≥ 40 mV/µs.
CAUTION
The regulator output voltage can not be ensured if a slow-moving ac (or dc) signal is
applied that is in the range between the specified turn-on and turn-off voltages listed
under the electrical specification VON/OFF (see Electrical Characteristics).
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