SNVSC57 September   2022 LP5912-EP

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 Output and Input Capacitors
    7. 6.7 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 Enable (EN)
      2. 7.3.2 Output Automatic Discharge (RAD)
      3. 7.3.3 Reverse Current Protection (IRO)
      4. 7.3.4 Internal Current Limit (ISC)
      5. 7.3.5 Thermal Overload Protection (TSD)
      6. 7.3.6 Power-Good Output (PG)
    4. 7.4 Device Functional Modes
      1. 7.4.1 Enable (EN)
      2. 7.4.2 Minimum Operating Input Voltage (VIN)
  8. 8 Applications 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
        2. 8.2.2.2 Input Capacitor
        3. 8.2.2.3 Output Capacitor
        4. 8.2.2.4 Capacitor Characteristics
        5. 8.2.2.5 Remote Capacitor Operation
        6. 8.2.2.6 Power Dissipation
        7. 8.2.2.7 Estimating Junction Temperature
      3. 8.2.3 Application Curves
    3. 8.3 Power Supply Recommendations
    4. 8.4 Layout
      1. 8.4.1 Layout Guidelines
      2. 8.4.2 Layout Example
  9. 9 Device and Documentation Support
    1. 9.1 Documentation Support
      1. 9.1.1 Related Documentation
    2. 9.2 Receiving Notification of Documentation Updates
    3. 9.3 Support Resources
    4. 9.4 Trademarks
  10. 10Electrostatic Discharge Caution
  11. 11Glossary
  12. 12Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information

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Orderable Information

7.3.4 Internal Current Limit (ISC)

The internal current limit circuit protects the LDO against high-load current faults or shorting events. The LDO is not designed to operate continuously at the ISC current limit. During a current-limit event, the LDO sources constant current. Therefore, the output voltage falls when load impedance decreases. If a current limit occurs and the resulting output voltage is low, excessive power may be dissipated across the LDO, resulting in a thermal shutdown of the output.