The MCP1827/MCP1827S is a 1.5A Low Dropout
(LDO) linear regulator that provides high current and
low output voltages. The MCP1827 comes in a fixed or
adjustable output voltage version, with an output
voltage range of 0.8V to 5.0V. The 1.5A output current
capability, combined with the low output voltage
capability, make the MCP1827 a good choice for new
sub-1.8V output voltage LDO applications that have
high current demands. The MCP1827S is a 3-pin fixed
voltage version. The MCP1827/MCP1827S is based
upon the MCP1727 LDO device.
The MCP1827/MCP1827S 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 MCP1827/MCP1827S 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 MCP1827
versions have a Shutdown (S
HDN) pin. When shut
down, the quiescent current is reduced to less than
0.1 µA.
On the MCP1827 fixed output versions the
scaled-down 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 200 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
Adjust Pin Leakage CurrentI
Adjust Temperature CoefficientTCV
ADJ
ADJ
OUT
Fixed-Output Characteristics (Fixed Output Only)
Note 1:The minimum V
must meet two conditions: V
IN
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
R
) *106 / (VR * ΔTemperature). V
OUT-LOW
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, V
I
= 1 mA, CIN = C
OUT
-40°C to +125°C
= 4.7 µF (X7R Ceramic), TA = +25°C. Boldface type applies for junction temperatures, TJ (Note 7) of
OUT
ParametersSymMinTypMaxUnitsConditions
Voltage RegulationV
OUT
Dropout Characteristics
Dropout VoltageV
IN-VOUT
Power Good Characteristics
PWRGD Input Voltage Operat-
V
PWRGD_VIN
ing Range
PWRGD Threshold Voltage
(Referenced to V
OUT
)
PWRGD Threshold HysteresisV
PWRGD Output Voltage LowV
PWRGD LeakageP
PWRGD Time DelayT
Detect Threshold to PWRGD
V
PWRGD_TH
PWRGD_HYS
PWRGD_L
WRGD_LK
PG
T
VDET-PWRGD
Active Time Delay
Shutdown Input
Logic High Input V
Logic Low Input V
Input Leakage CurrentSHDN
SHDN
SHDN-HIGH
SHDN-LOW
ILK
AC Performance
Output Delay From SHDN
Output Noisee
Note 1:The minimum V
must meet two conditions: V
IN
T
OR
N
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
temperature range. V
OUT-HIGH
– V
OUT-LOW
R
) *106 / (VR * ΔTemperature). V
OUT-LOW
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, V
I
= 1 mA, CIN = C
OUT
-40°C to +125°C
= 4.7 µF (X7R Ceramic), TA = +25°C. Boldface type applies for junction temperatures, TJ (Note 7) of
OUT
ParametersSymMinTypMaxUnitsConditions
Power Supply Ripple Rejection
PSRR—60—dBf = 100 Hz, C
Ratio
Thermal Shutdown TemperatureT
Thermal Shutdown Hysteresis
Note 1:The minimum V
must meet two conditions: V
IN
ΔT
SD
SD
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
R
) *106 / (VR * ΔTemperature). V
OUT-LOW
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.
= V
IN
= V
OUT(MAX)
+ V
DROPOUT(MAX)
Note 1, VR=1.8V for Adjustable Output,
—150—°CI
—10—°CI
≥ 2.3V and V
IN
((R1/R2)+1). Figure 4-1.
ADJ *
≥ V
IN
OUT(MAX)
OUT-HIGH
IN = VOUTMAX
, TJ, θJA). Exceeding the maximum allowable power
A
+ V
DROPOUT(MAX).
is the highest voltage measured over the
+ V
DROPOUT(MAX)
I
= 10 mA,
OUT
V
= 30 mV pk-pk,
INAC
C
= 0 µF
IN
= 100 µA, V
OUT
V
= 2.8V
IN
= 100 µA, V
OUT
V
= 2.8V
IN
.
OUT
= 10 µF,
= 1.8V,
OUT
= 1.8V,
OUT
TEMPERATURE SPECIFICATIONS
Electrical Specifications: Unless otherwise indicated, all limits apply for V
ParametersSymMinTypMaxUnitsConditions
Temperature Ranges
Operating Junction Temperature RangeT
Maximum Junction TemperatureT
Storage Temperature RangeT
—31.2—°C/W4-Layer JC51 Standard Board
—31.4—°C/W4-Layer JC51 Standard Board
—29.3—°C/W4-Layer JC51 Standard Board
—29.4—°C/W4-Layer JC51 Standard Board
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, V
Ceramic (X7R), I
Note: Junction Temperature (T
= 1 mA, Temperature = +25°C, VIN = V
OUT
) is approximated by soaking the device under test to an ambient temperature equal to
J
the desired Junction temperature. The test time is small enough such that the rise in Junction temperature over the
Ambient temperature is not significant.
= 1.8V (Adjustable), VIN = 2.8V, C
OUT
OUT
+ 0.6V, R
= 4.7 µF Ceramic (X7R), CIN = 4.7 µF
OUT
= 10 kΩ To VIN.
PWRGD
= 2.3V to 6.0V
= 1.2V adj
FIGURE 2-1:Quiescent Current vs. Input
Voltage (1.2V Adjustable).
FIGURE 2-2:Ground Current vs. Load
Current (1.2V Adjustable).
FIGURE 2-4:Line Regulation vs.
Temperature (1.2V Adjustable).
FIGURE 2-5:Load Regulation vs.
Temperature (Adjstable Version).
FIGURE 2-3:Quiescent Current vs.
Junction Temperature (1.2V Adjustable).