SNVS056J May   2000  – June 2015 LP3961 , LP3964

PRODUCTION DATA.  

  1. 1 Features
  2. 2 Applications
  3. 3 Description
  4. 4 Revision History
  5. 5 Pin Configurations 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 Short-Circuit Protection
      2. 7.3.2 ERROR Flag Operation
      3. 7.3.3 SENSE Pin
      4. 7.3.4 Dropout Voltage
      5. 7.3.5 Reverse Current Path
    4. 7.4 Device Functional Modes
      1. 7.4.1 Operation With VOUT(TARGET) + 0.35 V ≤ VIN ≤ 7 V
      2. 7.4.2 Operation With Shutdown (SD) Pin Control
  8. 8 Application and Implementation
    1. 8.1 Application Information
    2. 8.2 Typical Applications
      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 Selecting a Capacitor
        3. 8.2.2.3 Capacitor Characteristics
          1. 8.2.2.3.1 Ceramic
          2. 8.2.2.3.2 Tantalum
          3. 8.2.2.3.3 Aluminum
        4. 8.2.2.4 RFI and EMI Susceptibility
        5. 8.2.2.5 Output Adjustment
        6. 8.2.2.6 Turnon Characteristics for Output Voltages Programmed to 2.0 V or Below
        7. 8.2.2.7 Output Noise
        8. 8.2.2.8 Shutdown Operation
        9. 8.2.2.9 Maximum Output Current Capability
      3. 8.2.3 Application Curves
  9. 9 Power Supply Recommendations
  10. 10Layout
    1. 10.1 Layout Guidelines
    2. 10.2 Layout Example
    3. 10.3 Heatsinking TO-220 Packages
  11. 11Device and Documentation Support
    1. 11.1 Related Links
    2. 11.2 Community Resources
    3. 11.3 Trademarks
    4. 11.4 Electrostatic Discharge Caution
    5. 11.5 Glossary
  12. 12Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information

Package Options

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

11 Device and Documentation Support

11.1 Related Links

The table below lists quick access links. Categories include technical documents, support and community resources, tools and software, and quick access to sample or buy.

Table 1. Related Links

PARTS PRODUCT FOLDER SAMPLE & BUY TECHNICAL DOCUMENTS TOOLS & SOFTWARE SUPPORT & COMMUNITY
LP3961 Click here Click here Click here Click here Click here
LP3964 Click here Click here Click here Click here Click here

11.2 Community Resources

The following links connect to TI community resources. Linked contents are provided "AS IS" by the respective contributors. They do not constitute TI specifications and do not necessarily reflect TI's views; see TI's Terms of Use.

    TI E2E™ Online Community TI's Engineer-to-Engineer (E2E) Community. Created to foster collaboration among engineers. At e2e.ti.com, you can ask questions, share knowledge, explore ideas and help solve problems with fellow engineers.
    Design Support TI's Design Support Quickly find helpful E2E forums along with design support tools and contact information for technical support.

11.3 Trademarks

E2E is a trademark of Texas Instruments.

All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

11.4 Electrostatic Discharge Caution

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These devices have limited built-in ESD protection. The leads should be shorted together or the device placed in conductive foam during storage or handling to prevent electrostatic damage to the MOS gates.

11.5 Glossary

SLYZ022 — TI Glossary.

This glossary lists and explains terms, acronyms, and definitions.