The MCP1825/MCP1825S is a 500 mA Low Dropout
(LDO) linear regulator that provides high current and
low output voltages. The MCP1825 comes in a fixed or
adjustable output voltage version, with an output
voltage range of 0.8V to 5.0V. The 500 mA output
current capability, combined with the low output voltage
capability, make the MCP1825 a good choice for new
sub-1.8V output voltage LDO applications that have
high current demands. The MCP1825S is a 3-pin fixed
voltage version.
The MCP1825/MCP1825S is stable using ceramic
output capacitors that inherently provide lower output
noise and reduce the size and cost of the entire
regulator solution. Only 1 µF of output capacitance is
needed to stabilize the LDO.
Using CMOS construction, the quiescent current
consumed by the MCP1825/MCP1825S is typically
less than 120 µA over the entire input voltage range,
making it attractive for portable computing applications
that demand high output current. The MCP1825
versions have a Shutdown (S
down, the quiescent current is reduced to less than
0.1 µA.
On the MCP1825 fixed output versions, the scaleddown output voltage is internally monitored and a
power good (PWRGD) output is provided when the
output is within 92% of regulation (typical). The
PWRGD delay is internally fixed at 110 µs (typical).
The overtemperature and short circuit current-limiting
provide additional protection for the LDO during system
fault conditions.
† Notice: Stresses above those listed under “Maximum Rat-
ings” may cause permanent damage to the device. This is a
stress rating only and functional operation of the device at
those or any other conditions above those indicated in the
2:VR is the nominal regulator output voltage for the fixed cases. VR = 1.2V, 1.8V, etc. VR is the desired set point output
voltage for the adjustable cases. V
3:TCV
= (V
OUT
OUT-HIGH
temperature range. V
– V
OUT-LOW
OUT-LOW
R
= V
((R1/R2)+1). Figure 4-1.
ADJ *
) *106 / (VR * ΔTemperature). V
is the lowest voltage measured over the temperature range.
4:Load regulation is measured at a constant junction temperature using low duty-cycle pulse testing. Load regulation is
tested over a load range from 1 mA to the maximum specified output current.
5:Dropout voltage is defined as the input-to-output voltage differential at which the output voltage drops 2% below its
nominal value that was measured with an input voltage of V
6:The maximum allowable power dissipation is a function of ambient temperature, the maximum allowable junction
temperature and the thermal resistance from junction to air. (i.e., T
dissipation will cause the device operating junction temperature to exceed the maximum +150°C rating. Sustained
junction temperatures above 150°C can impact device reliability.
7:The junction temperature is approximated by soaking the device under test at an ambient temperature equal to the
desired junction temperature. The test time is small enough such that the rise in the junction temperature over the
ambient temperature is not significant.
Electrical Specifications: Unless otherwise noted, VIN = V
I
= 1 mA, CIN = C
OUT
Boldface type applies for junction temperatures, T
= 4.7 µF (X7R Ceramic), TA = +25°C.
OUT
J
OUT(MAX)
(Note 7) of -40°C to +125°C
ParametersSymMinTypMaxUnitsConditions
Dropout Characteristics
Dropout VoltageV
DROPOUT
—210350mVNote 5, I
Power Good Characteristics
PWRGD Input Voltage Operating Range
PWRGD Threshold Voltage
(Referenced to V
OUT
)
V
PWRGD_VIN
V
PWRGD_TH
1.0—6.0VTA = +25°C
1.2—6.0T
899295V
909294V
PWRGD Threshold HysteresisV
PWRGD Output Voltage LowV
PWRGD LeakageP
PWRGD_HYS
PWRGD_L
WRGD_LK
PWRGD Time DelayT
Detect Threshold to PWRGD
Active Time Delay
T
VDET-PWRGD
PG
1.02.03.0%V
—0.20.4VI
—1—nAV
—110—µsRising Edge
—200—µsV
Shutdown Input
Logic High Input V
Logic Low Input V
Input Leakage CurrentSHDN
SHDN
SHDN-HIGH
SHDN-LOW
ILK
45——%VINVIN = 2.1V to 6.0V
——15%VINVIN = 2.1V to 6.0V
-0.1±0.001+0.1µAVIN=6V, SHDN =VIN,
AC Performance
Output Delay From SHDN
Output Noisee
Note 1:The minimum V
must meet two conditions: VIN ≥ 2.1V and VIN ≥ V
IN
T
OR
N
—100—µsSHDN = GND to VIN,
—2.0—µV/√Hz I
2:VR is the nominal regulator output voltage for the fixed cases. VR = 1.2V, 1.8V, etc. VR is the desired set point output
voltage for the adjustable cases. V
3:TCV
= (V
OUT
OUT-HIGH
temperature range. V
OUT-LOW
– V
OUT-LOW
R
= V
((R1/R2)+1). Figure 4-1.
ADJ *
) *106 / (VR * ΔTemperature). V
is the lowest voltage measured over the temperature range.
4:Load regulation is measured at a constant junction temperature using low duty-cycle pulse testing. Load regulation is
tested over a load range from 1 mA to the maximum specified output current.
5:Dropout voltage is defined as the input-to-output voltage differential at which the output voltage drops 2% below its
nominal value that was measured with an input voltage of V
6:The maximum allowable power dissipation is a function of ambient temperature, the maximum allowable junction
temperature and the thermal resistance from junction to air. (i.e., T
dissipation will cause the device operating junction temperature to exceed the maximum +150°C rating. Sustained
junction temperatures above 150°C can impact device reliability.
7:The junction temperature is approximated by soaking the device under test at an ambient temperature equal to the
desired junction temperature. The test time is small enough such that the rise in the junction temperature over the
ambient temperature is not significant.
Electrical Specifications: Unless otherwise noted, VIN = V
I
= 1 mA, CIN = C
OUT
Boldface type applies for junction temperatures, T
= 4.7 µF (X7R Ceramic), TA = +25°C.
OUT
J
OUT(MAX)
(Note 7) of -40°C to +125°C
ParametersSymMinTypMaxUnitsConditions
Power Supply Ripple Rejection
PSRR—60—dBf = 100 Hz, C
Ratio
Thermal Shutdown TemperatureT
Thermal Shutdown HysteresisΔT
Note 1:The minimum V
must meet two conditions: VIN ≥ 2.1V and VIN ≥ V
IN
SD
SD
—150—°CI
—10—°CI
2:VR is the nominal regulator output voltage for the fixed cases. VR = 1.2V, 1.8V, etc. VR is the desired set point output
voltage for the adjustable cases. V
3:TCV
= (V
OUT
OUT-HIGH
temperature range. V
– V
OUT-LOW
OUT-LOW
R
= V
((R1/R2)+1). Figure 4-1.
ADJ *
) *106 / (VR * ΔTemperature). V
is the lowest voltage measured over the temperature range.
4:Load regulation is measured at a constant junction temperature using low duty-cycle pulse testing. Load regulation is
tested over a load range from 1 mA to the maximum specified output current.
5:Dropout voltage is defined as the input-to-output voltage differential at which the output voltage drops 2% below its
nominal value that was measured with an input voltage of V
6:The maximum allowable power dissipation is a function of ambient temperature, the maximum allowable junction
temperature and the thermal resistance from junction to air. (i.e., T
dissipation will cause the device operating junction temperature to exceed the maximum +150°C rating. Sustained
junction temperatures above 150°C can impact device reliability.
7:The junction temperature is approximated by soaking the device under test at an ambient temperature equal to the
desired junction temperature. The test time is small enough such that the rise in the junction temperature over the
ambient temperature is not significant.
Note:The graphs and tables provided following this note are a statistical summary based on a limited number of
samples and are provided for informational purposes only. The performance characteristics listed herein
are not tested or guaranteed. In some graphs or tables, the data presented may be outside the specified
operating range (e.g., outside specified power supply range) and therefore outside the warranted range.
Note: Unless otherwise indicated, C
Temperature = +25°C, V