LP2952/LP2952A/LP2953/LP2953A
Adjustable Micropower Low-Dropout Voltage Regulators
LP2952/LP2952A/LP2953/LP2953A Adjustable Micropower Low-Dropout Voltage Regulators
General Description
The LP2952 and LP2953 are micropower voltage regulators
with very low quiescent current (130 µA typical at 1 mA load)
and very low dropout voltage (typ. 60 mV at light load and
470 mV at 250 mA load current). They are ideally suited for
battery-powered systems. Furthermore, the quiescent current increases only slightly at dropout, which prolongs battery life.
The LP2952 and LP2953 retain all the desirable characteristics of the LP2951, but offer increased output current,
additional features, and an improved shutdown function.
The internal crowbar pulls the output down quickly when the
shutdown is activated.
The error flag goes low if the output voltage drops out of
regulation.
Reverse battery protection is provided.
The internal voltage reference is made available for external
use, providing a low-T.C. reference with very good line and
load regulation.
The parts are available in DIP and surface mount packages.
Block Diagrams
Features
n Output voltage adjusts from 1.23V to 29V
n Guaranteed 250 mA output current
n Extremely low quiescent current
n Low dropout voltage
n Extremely tight line and load regulation
n Very low temperature coefficient
n Current and thermal limiting
n Reverse battery protection
n 50 mA (typical) output pulldown crowbar
n 5V and 3.3V versions available
LP2953 Versions Only
n Auxiliary comparator included with CMOS/TTL
compatible output levels. Can be used for fault
detection, low input line detection, etc.
Applications
n High-efficiency linear regulator
n Regulator with under-voltage shutdown
n Low dropout battery-powered regulator
n Snap-ON/Snap-OFF regulator
If Military/Aerospace specified devices are required,
please contact the National Semiconductor Sales Office/
Distributors for availability and specifications.
Storage Temperature Range−65˚C ≤ T
Operating Temperature Range
LP2952I, LP2953I, LP2952AI,
LP2953AI, LP2952I-3.3,
LP2953I-3.3, LP2952AI-3.3,
LP2953AI-3.3−40˚C ≤ T
Electrical Characteristics Limits in standard typeface are for T
= 25˚C, bold typeface applies over the full
J
operating temperature range. Limits are guaranteed by production testing or correlation techniques using standard Statistical
Quality Control (SQC) methods. Unless otherwise specified: V
(NOM) + 1V, IL= 1 mA, CL= 2.2 µF for 5V parts and
IN=VO
4.7µF for 3.3V parts. Feedback pin is tied to V Tap pin, Output pin is tied to Output Sense pin.
3.3V Versions
SymbolParameterConditionsTypicalLP2952AI-3.3, LP2953AI-3.3LP2952I-3.3, LP2953I-3.3 Units
Limits in standard typeface are for TJ= 25˚C, bold typeface applies over the full operating temperature range. Limits are guaranteed by production testing or correlation techniques using standard Statistical Quality Control (SQC) methods. Unless otherwise specified: V
Tap pin, Output pin is tied to Output Sense pin.
(NOM) + 1V, IL= 1 mA, CL= 2.2 µF for 5V parts and 4.7µF for 3.3V parts. Feedback pin is tied to V
IN=VO
LP2952I, LP2953I,
LP2952AI-3.3,
LP2953AI-3.3,
LP2952I-3.3,
LP2953I-3.3
LP2953AM
(Notes 16, 17)
MinMaxMinMax
(Note 5)20100150ppm/˚C
Units
Output Voltage Line
Regulation
VIN=VO(NOM) + 1V to 30V0.030.10.2%
0.20.4
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Limits in standard typeface are for TJ= 25˚C, bold typeface applies over the full operating temperature range. Limits are guaranteed by production testing or correlation techniques using standard Statistical Quality Control (SQC) methods. Unless otherwise specified: V
Tap pin, Output pin is tied to Output Sense pin.
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Limits in standard typeface are for TJ= 25˚C, bold typeface applies over the full operating temperature range. Limits are guaranteed by production testing or correlation techniques using standard Statistical Quality Control (SQC) methods. Unless otherwise specified: V
Tap pin, Output pin is tied to Output Sense pin.
(NOM) + 1V, IL= 1 mA, CL= 2.2 µF for 5V parts and 4.7µF for 3.3V parts. Feedback pin is tied to V
IN=VO
LP2952I, LP2953I,
LP2952AI-3.3,
LP2953AI-3.3,
LP2952I-3.3,
LP2953I-3.3
LP2953AM
(Notes 16, 17)
MinMaxMinMax
204040nA
6060
(Note 9)3030mA
2020
22
150250250mV
(COMP) = 400 µA
I
O
400400
(Note 14)−60−80−35−80−35mV
−95−25−95−25
(Note 14)−85−110−55−110−55mV
−160−40−160−40
REF
)
±
3−7.57.5−7.57.5mV
−50
LP2953AM10−3030
−7575
REF
)
LP2953AM
±
3−7.57.5−7.5
−1010
±
3−7.57.5
−10
−1212
−5050
−50
LP2953AM10−3030
−7575
V
(COMP) = 1.3V2
IN
LP2953AM0.011
2.2
I
(COMP) = 400 µA400
O
LP2953AM150250
420
−30
50
7.5
10
30
50
2
400
Units
nA
mV
nA
µA
mV
LP2952/LP2952A/LP2953/LP2953A
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Note 1: Absolute maximum ratings indicate limits beyond which damage to the component may occur. Electrical specifications do not apply when operating the
device outside of its rated operating conditions.
Note 2: The maximum allowable power dissipation is a function of the maximum junction temperature, T
and the ambient temperature, T
.
Exceeding the maximum allowable power dissipation will cause excessive die temperature, and the regulator will go into thermal shutdown. See APPLICATION
HINTS for additional information on heatsinking and thermal resistance.
Note 3: When used in dual-supply systems where the regulator load is returned to a negative supply, the output voltage must be diode-clamped to ground.
LP2952/LP2952A/LP2953/LP2953A
Note 4: May exceed the input supply voltage.
Note 5: Output or reference voltage temperature coefficient is defined as the worst case voltage change divided by the total temperature range.
Note 6: Load regulation is measured at constant junction temperature using low duty cycle pulse testing. Two separate tests are performed, one for the range of
100 µA to 1 mA and one for the 1 mA to 250 mA range. Changes in output voltage due to heating effects are covered by the thermal regulation specification.
Note 7: Dropout voltage is defined as the input to output differential at which the output voltage drops 100 mV below the value measured with a 1V differential. At
very low values of programmed output voltage, the input voltage minimum of 2V (2.3V over temperature) must be observed.
Note 8: Ground pin current is the regulator quiescent current. The total current drawn from the source is the sum of the ground pin current, output load current, and
current through the external resistive divider (if used).
≤ V
≤ 1.1V, V
OUT
Note 9: V
Note 10: Thermal regulation is the change in output voltage at a time T after a change in power dissipation, excluding load or line regulation effects. Specifications
are for a 200 mA load pulse at V
Note 11: Connect a 0.1 µF capacitor from the output to the feedback pin.
Note 12: V
Note 13: Two separate tests are performed, one covering 2.5V ≤ V
Note 14: Comparator thresholds are expressed in terms of a voltage differential at the Feedback terminal below the nominal reference voltage measured atV
V
Figure 4).
Note 15: Human body model, 200 pF discharged through 1.5 kΩ.
Note 16: Drive Shutdown pin with TTL or CMOS-low level to shut regulator OFF, high level to turn regulator ON.
Note 17: A military RETS specification is available upon request. For more information on military products, please refer to the Mil-Aero web page at