The LP38851-ADJ is a high current, fast response regulator which can maintain output
voltage regulation with extremely low input to output voltage drop. Fabricated on a CMOS process,
the device operates from two input voltages: VBIAS provides voltage to drive
the gate of the N-MOS power transistor, while VIN is the input voltage which
supplies power to the load. The use of an external bias rail allows the part to operate from ultra
low VIN voltages. Unlike bipolar regulators, the CMOS architecture consumes
extremely low quiescent current at any output load current. The use of an N-MOS power transistor
results in wide bandwidth, yet minimum external capacitance is required to maintain loop
stability.
The fast transient response of this device makes it suitable for use in powering DSP,
Microcontroller Core voltages and Switch Mode Power Supply post regulators. The part is available
in PSOP 8–pin, SFM 7–pin, and TO-263 7-pin packages.
- Dropout Voltage: 115 mV (typical) at
800 mA load current
- Low Ground Pin Current: 10
mA (typical) at 800 mA load current
- Soft-Start: Programmable Soft-Start time
- Precision ADJ Voltage: ±1.5% for TJ = 25°C, and ±2.0%
for 0°C ≤ TJ ≤ +125°C, across all line and load
conditions
The LP38851-ADJ is a high current, fast response regulator which can maintain output
voltage regulation with extremely low input to output voltage drop. Fabricated on a CMOS process,
the device operates from two input voltages: VBIAS provides voltage to drive
the gate of the N-MOS power transistor, while VIN is the input voltage which
supplies power to the load. The use of an external bias rail allows the part to operate from ultra
low VIN voltages. Unlike bipolar regulators, the CMOS architecture consumes
extremely low quiescent current at any output load current. The use of an N-MOS power transistor
results in wide bandwidth, yet minimum external capacitance is required to maintain loop
stability.
The fast transient response of this device makes it suitable for use in powering DSP,
Microcontroller Core voltages and Switch Mode Power Supply post regulators. The part is available
in PSOP 8–pin, SFM 7–pin, and TO-263 7-pin packages.
- Dropout Voltage: 115 mV (typical) at
800 mA load current
- Low Ground Pin Current: 10
mA (typical) at 800 mA load current
- Soft-Start: Programmable Soft-Start time
- Precision ADJ Voltage: ±1.5% for TJ = 25°C, and ±2.0%
for 0°C ≤ TJ ≤ +125°C, across all line and load
conditions