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LP3856-ADJ 3A Fast Response Ultra Low Dropout Linear Regulators
September 2006
LP3856-ADJ
3A Fast Response Ultra Low Dropout Linear Regulators
General Description
The LP3856-ADJ fast ultra low-dropout linear regulators op-
erate from a +2.5V to +7.0V input supply. These ultra low
dropout linear regulators respond very quickly to step
changes in load, which makes them suitable for low voltage
microprocessor applications. The LP3856-ADJ is developed
on a CMOS process which allows low quiescent current
operation independent of output load current. This CMOS
process also allows the LP3856-ADJ to operate under ex-
tremely low dropout conditions.
Dropout Voltage:
Ultra low dropout voltage; typically 39mV
at 300mA load current and 390mV at 3A load current.
Ground Pin Current:
Typically 4mA at 3A load current.
Shutdown Mode:
Typically 10nA quiescent current when
the shutdown pin is pulled low.
Adjustable Output Voltage:
The output voltage may be
programmed via two external resistors.
Features
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
Ultra low dropout voltage
Stable with selected ceramic capacitors
Low ground pin current
Load regulation of 0.08%
10nA quiescent current in shutdown mode
Guaranteed output current of 3A DC
Available in TO-263 and TO-220 packages
Overtemperature/overcurrent protection
−40˚C to +125˚C junction temperature range
Applications
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
Microprocessor power supplies
GTL, GTL+, BTL, and SSTL bus terminators
Power supplies for DSPs
SCSI terminator
Post regulators
High efficiency linear regulators
Battery chargers
Other battery powered applications
Typical Application Circuit
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Connection Diagrams
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Top View
TO220-5 Package
Bent, Staggered Leads
Top View
TO263-5 Package
Pin Description for TO220-5 and TO263-5 Packages
Pin #
Name
1
2
3
4
5
SD
V
IN
GND
V
OUT
ADJ
Shutdown
Input Supply
Ground
Output Voltage
Set Output Voltage
LP3856-ADJ
Function
Ordering Information
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Package Type Designator is "T" for TO220 package, and "S" for TO263 package.
TABLE 1. Package Marking and Ordering Information
Output
Voltage
ADJ
ADJ
ADJ
Order Number
LP3856ES-ADJ
LP3856ESX-ADJ
LP3856ET-ADJ
Current
Description
3A
3A
3A
Package
Type
TO263-5
TO263-5
TO220-5
Package Marking
LP3856ES-ADJ
LP3856ES-ADJ
LP3856ET-ADJ
Supplied As:
Rail
Tape and Reel
Rail
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Block Diagram
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Absolute Maximum Ratings
(Note 1)
If Military/Aerospace specified devices are required,
please contact the National Semiconductor Sales Office/
Distributors for availability and specifications.
Storage Temperature Range
Lead Temperature
(Soldering, 5 sec.)
ESD Rating (Note 3)
Power Dissipation (Note 2)
Input Supply Voltage (Survival)
Shutdown Input Voltage
(Survival)
Output Voltage (Survival), (Note
6), (Note 7)
260˚C
2 kV
Internally Limited
−0.3V to +7.5V
−0.3V to 7.5V
−0.3V to +6.0V
−65˚C to +150˚C
I
OUT
(Survival)
Short Circuit Protected
Operating Ratings
Input Supply Voltage (Operating),
(Note 10)
Shutdown Input Voltage
(Operating)
Maximum Operating Current (DC)
Operating Junction Temp. Range
2.5V to 7.0V
−0.3V to 7.0V
3A
−40˚C to +125˚C
Electrical Characteristics
LP3856-ADJ
Limits in standard typeface are for T
J
= 25˚C, and limits in
boldface type
apply over the
full operating temperature range.
Unless otherwise specified: V
IN
= V
O(NOM)
+ 1V, I
L
= 10 mA, C
OUT
= 10µF, V
SD
= 2V.
Symbol
Parameter
Conditions
Typ
(Note 4)
LP3856-ADJ
(Note 5)
Min
V
ADJ
I
ADJ
∆V
OL
∆V
O
/
∆I
OUT
Adjust Pin Voltage
Adjust Pin Input Current
Output Voltage Line
Regulation (Note 8)
Output Voltage Load
Regulation
(Note 8)
Dropout Voltage
(Note 9)
V
OUT
+1V
≤
V
IN
≤
7V
10 mA
≤
I
L
≤
3A
V
OUT
+1V
≤
V
IN
≤
7V
10 mA
≤
I
L
≤
3A
V
OUT
+1V
≤
V
IN
≤
7.0V
10 mA
≤
I
L
≤
3A
1.216
10
0.02
0.06
0.08
0.14
39
390
4
4
0.01
4.5
6
55
75
500
700
9
10
9
10
10
50
A
A
1.198
1.180
Max
1.234
1.253
100
V
nA
%
%
Units
V
IN
- V
OUT
I
L
= 300 mA
I
L
= 3A
I
L
= 300 mA
mV
I
GND
Ground Pin Current In
Normal Operation Mode
Ground Pin Current In
Shutdown Mode
Peak Output Current
Short Circuit Current
I
L
= 3A
V
SD
≤
0.3V
-40˚C
≤
T
J
≤
85˚C
V
O
≥
V
O(NOM)
- 4%
mA
I
GND
I
O(PK)
I
SC
µA
Short Circuit Protection
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