SNVS099I May   1999  – October 2016 LM2991

PRODUCTION DATA.  

  1. 1 Features
  2. 2 Applications
  3. 3 Description
  4. 4 Revision History
  5. 5 Pin Configuration and Functions
  6. 6 Specifications
    1. 6.1 Absolute Maximum Ratings
    2. 6.2 ESD Ratings
    3. 6.3 Recommended Operating Conditions
    4. 6.4 Thermal Information
    5. 6.5 Electrical Characteristics
    6. 6.6 Typical Characteristics
  7. 7 Detailed Description
    1. 7.1 Overview
    2. 7.2 Functional Block Diagram
    3. 7.3 Feature Description
      1. 7.3.1 ON/Off Pin
      2. 7.3.2 Forcing The Output Positive
      3. 7.3.3 Thermal Shutdown
    4. 7.4 Device Functional Modes
      1. 7.4.1 Operation with VOUT(TARGET) -5 V ≥ VIN > -26 V
  8. 8 Application and Implementation
    1. 8.1 Application Information
    2. 8.2 Typical Application
      1. 8.2.1 Design Requirements
      2. 8.2.2 Detailed Design Procedure
        1. 8.2.2.1 External Capacitors
          1. 8.2.2.1.1 Input Capacitor
          2. 8.2.2.1.2 Output Capacitor
        2. 8.2.2.2 Ceramic Bypass Capacitors
        3. 8.2.2.3 Minimum Load
        4. 8.2.2.4 Setting The Output Voltage
        5. 8.2.2.5 Power Dissipation
        6. 8.2.2.6 Estimating Junction Temperature
      3. 8.2.3 Application Curves
      4. 8.2.4 Additional Application Circuits
  9. 9 Power Supply Recommendations
  10. 10Layout
    1. 10.1 Layout Guidelines
    2. 10.2 Layout Example
  11. 11Device and Documentation Support
    1. 11.1 Device Support
      1. 11.1.1 Device Nomenclature
    2. 11.2 Related Documentation
    3. 11.3 Receiving Notification of Documentation Updates
    4. 11.4 Community Resources
    5. 11.5 Trademarks
    6. 11.6 Electrostatic Discharge Caution
    7. 11.7 Glossary
  12. 12Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information

Package Options

Mechanical Data (Package|Pins)
Thermal pad, mechanical data (Package|Pins)
Orderable Information

9 Power Supply Recommendations

The LM2991 is designed to operate from an input voltage supply range between –6 V and –26 V. The input voltage range must provide adequate headroom in order for the device to have a regulated output. This input supply must be well regulated.