LP2950/LP2951 Series of Adjustable Micropower Voltage Regulators
June 17, 2009
LP2950/LP2951
Series of Adjustable Micropower Voltage Regulators
General Description
The LP2950 and LP2951 are micropower voltage regulators
with very low quiescent current (75μA typ.) and very low
dropout voltage (typ. 40mV at light loads and 380mV at
100mA). They are ideally suited for use in battery-powered
systems. Furthermore, the quiescent current of the LP2950/
LP2951 increases only slightly in dropout, prolonging battery
life.
The LP2950-5.0 is available in the surface-mount D-Pak
package, and in the popular 3-pin TO-92 package for pin-
compatibility with older 5V regulators. The 8-lead LP2951 is
available in plastic, ceramic dual-in-line, LLP, or metal can
packages and offers additional system functions.
One such feature is an error flag output which warns of a low
output voltage, often due to falling batteries on the input. It
may be used for a power-on reset. A second feature is the
logic-compatible shutdown input which enables the regulator
to be switched on and off. Also, the part may be pin-strapped
for a 5V, 3V, or 3.3V output (depending on the version), or
programmed from 1.24V to 29V with an external pair of re-
sistors.
Careful design of the LP2950/LP2951 has minimized all con-
tributions to the error budget. This includes a tight initial
tolerance (.5% typ.), extremely good load and line regulation
(.05% typ.) and a very low output voltage temperature coef-
ficient, making the part useful as a low-power voltage refer-
ence.
Features
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5V, 3V, and 3.3V versions available
High accuracy output voltage
Guaranteed 100mA output current
Extremely low quiescent current
Low dropout voltage
Extremely tight load and line regulation
Very low temperature coefficient
Use as Regulator or Reference
Needs minimum capacitance for stability
Current and Thermal Limiting
Stable with low-ESR output capacitors (10mΩ to 6Ω)
LP2951 versions only
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Error flag warns of output dropout
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Logic-controlled electronic shutdown
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Output programmable from 1.24 to 29V
Block Diagram and Typical Applications
LP2950
LP2951
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LP2950/LP2951
Absolute Maximum Ratings
(Note 1)
If Military/Aerospace specified devices are required,
please contact the National Semiconductor Sales Office/
Distributors for availability and specifications.
Input Supply Voltage
SHUTDOWN Input Voltage,
Error Comparator Output
Voltage, (Note 9)
FEEDBACK Input Voltage
(Notes
9, 10)
Power Dissipation
Junction Temperature (T
J
)
Ambient Storage Temperature
Soldering Dwell Time, Temperature
Wave
Infrared
Vapor Phase
−0.3 to +30V
ESD Rating
Human Body Model(Note 18)
2500V
(Note 1)
30V
Operating Ratings
−1.5 to +30V
Internally Limited
+150°C
−65° to +150°C
4 seconds, 260°C
10 seconds, 240°C
75 seconds, 219°C
(Note 2)
LP2951
Maximum Input Supply Voltage
Junction Temperature Range
(T
J
) (Note 8)
LP2951
LP2950AC-XX, LP2950C-XX,
LP2951AC-XX, LP2951C-XX
−55° to +150°C
−40° to +125°C
Electrical Characteristics
Conditions
(Note 2)
LP2950AC-XX
LP2951AC-XX
Typ
Tested Design
Limit
Limit
(Note 3) (Note 4)
3.015
2.985
3.0
3.030
2.970
3.036
2.964
3.042
2.958
3.317
3.284
3.3
3.333
3.267
3.340
3.260
3.346
3.254
5.025
4.975
5.0
5.05
4.95
5.06
4.94
5.075
4.925
5.0
5.0
5.0
3.3
3.3
3.3
3.0
3.0
3.0
Typ
LP2950C-XX
LP2951C-XX
Tested Design
Limit
Limit
(Note 3) (Note 4)
3.030
2.970
3.045
2.955
3.060
2.940
3.072
2.928
3.333
3.267
3.350
3.251
3.366
3.234
3.379
3.221
5.05
4.95
5.075
4.925
5.1
4.9
5.12
4.88
Units
Parameter
Typ
Tested
Limit
(Notes 3, 16)
3.015
2.985
3V Versions
(Note 17)
Output Voltage
T
J
= 25°C
−25°C
≤
T
J
≤
85°C
Full Operating
Temperature Range
Output Voltage
100μA
≤
I
L
≤
100mA
T
J
≤
T
JMAX
3.3V Versions
(Note 17)
Output Voltage
T
J
= 25°C
−25°C
≤
T
J
≤
85°C
Full Operating
Temperature Range
Output Voltage
100μA
≤
I
L
≤
100mA
T
J
≤
T
JMAX
5V Versions
(Note 17)
Output Voltage
T
J
= 25°C
−25°C
≤
T
J
≤
85°C
Full Operating
Temperature Range
Output Voltage
100μA
≤
I
L
≤
100mA
T
J
≤
T
JMAX
All Voltage Options
5.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
5.06
4.94
5.075
4.925
5.025
4.975
5.0
5.0
V max
V min
V max
V min
V max
V min
V max
V min
3.3
3.3
3.3
3.3
3.340
3.260
3.350
3.251
3.317
3.284
3.3
3.3
V max
V min
V max
V min
V max
V min
V max
V min
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.036
2.964
3.045
2.955
3.0
3.0
V max
V min
V max
V min
V max
V min
V max
V min
3.0
3.0
3.3
3.3
5.0
5.0
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