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 pincompatibility with older 5V regulators. The 8-lead LP2951 is
available in plastic, ceramic dual-in-line, 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
resistors.
Careful design of the LP2950/LP2951 has minimized all
contributions 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 coefficient, making the part useful as a low-power voltage reference.
Features
n 5V, 3V, and 3.3V versions available
n High accuracy output voltage
n Guaranteed 100mA output current
n Extremely low quiescent current
n Low dropout voltage
n Extremely tight load and line regulation
n Very low temperature coefficient
n Use as Regulator or Reference
n Needs minimum capacitance for stability
n Current and Thermal Limiting
n Stable with low-ESR output capacitors
LP2951 versions only
n Error flag warns of output dropout
n Logic-controlled electronic shutdown
n Output programmable from 1.24 to 29V
LP2950/LP2951 Series of Adjustable Micropower Voltage Regulators
Part NumberPackage MarkingTransport MediaNSC Drawing
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125LP2950ACZ-3.02950A CZ3.0BagZ03A
LP2950CZ-3.02950 CZ3.0Bag
LP2950ACZ-3.32950A CZ3.3Bag
LP2950CZ-3.32950 CZ3.3Bag
LP2950ACZ-5.02950A CZ5.0Bag
LP2950CZ-5.02950 CZ5.0Bag
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125LP2950CDT-3.0LP2950CDT-3.075 Units/RailTD03B
LP2950CDTX-3.02.5k Units Tape and Reel
LP2950CDT-3.3LP2950CDT-3.375 Units/Rail
LP2950CDTX-3.32.5k Units Tape and Reel
LP2950CDT-5.0LP2950CDT-5.075 Units/Rail
LP2950CDTX-5.02.5k Units Tape and Reel
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125LP2951ACN-3.0LP2951ACN-3.040 Units/RailN08E
LP2951CN-3.0LP2951CN-3.040 Units/Rail
LP2951ACN-3.3LP2951ACN-3.340 Units/Rail
LP2951CN-3.3LP2951CN-3.340 Units/Rail
LP2951ACNLP2951ACN40 Units/Rail
LP2951CNLP2951CN40 Units/Rail
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125LP2951ACM-3.02951ACM30DD95 Units/RailM08A
LP2951ACMX-3.02.5k Units Tape and Reel
LP2951CM-3.02951CM30DD95 Units/Rail
LP2951CMX-3.02.5k Units Tape and Reel
LP2951ACM-3.32951ACM33DD95 Units/Rail
LP2951ACMX-3.32.5k Units Tape and Reel
LP2951CM-3.32951CM33DD95 Units/Rail
LP2951CMX-3.32.5k Units Tape and Reel
LP2951ACM2951ACMDD95 Units/Rail
LP2951ACMX2.5k Units Tape and Reel
LP2951CM2951CMDD95 Units/Rail
LP2951CMX2.5k Units Tape and Reel
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125LP2951ACMM-3.0L0BA1k Units Tape and ReelMUA08A
LP2951ACMMX-3.03.5k Units Tape and Reel
LP2951CMM-3.0L0BB1k Units Tape and Reel
LP2951CMMX-3.03.5k Units Tape and Reel
LP2951ACMM-3.3L0CA1k Units Tape and Reel
LP2951ACMMX-3.33.5k Units Tape and Reel
LP2951CMM-3.3L0CB1k Units Tape and Reel
LP2951CMMX-3.33.5k Units Tape and Reel
LP2951ACMML0DA1k Units Tape and Reel
LP2951ACMMX3.5k Units Tape and Reel
LP2951CMML0DB1k Units Tape and Reel
LP2951CMMX3.5k Units Tape and Reel
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150LP2951J/883See MIL/AERO
Datasheet
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150LP2951H/883See MIL/AERO
Datasheet
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150LP2951WG/883See MIL/AERO
Datasheet
40 Units/RailJ08A
TrayH08C
TrayWG10A
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PackageTemperature
8-lead LLP−40<T
LP2950/LP2951
Part NumberPackage MarkingTransport MediaNSC Drawing
Range
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125LP2951ACLD-3.0L002A1k Units Tape and ReelLDA08A
J
LP2951ACLDX-3.04.5k Units Tape and Reel
LP2951CLD-3.0L002B1k Units Tape and Reel
LP2951CLDX-3.04.5k Units Tape and Reel
LP2951ACLD-3.3L003A1k Units Tape and Reel
LP2951ACLDX-3.34.5k Units Tape and Reel
LP2951CLD-3.3L003B1k Units Tape and Reel
LP2951CLDX-3.34.5k Units Tape and Reel
LP2951ACLD-5.0L027A1k Units Tape and Reel
LP2951ACLDX-5.04.5k Units Tape and Reel
LP2951CLD-5.0L027B1k Units Tape and Reel
LP2951CLDX-5.04.5k Units Tape and Reel
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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.
LP2950AC-XX, LP2950C-XX,
LP2951AC-XX, LP2951C-XX−40˚ to +125˚C
LP2951LP2950AC-XXLP2950C-XX
LP2951AC-XXLP2951C-XX
TestedTested DesignTested Design
(Notes 3, 16)(Note 3) (Note 4)(Note 3) (Note 4)
2.9852.9852.970V min
2.9702.955V min
2.9552.9582.928V min
3.2843.2843.267V min
3.2673.251V min
3.2513.2543.221V min
4.9754.9754.95V min
4.954.925V min
4.9254.9254.88V min
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Electrical Characteristics (Note 2) (Continued)
LP2951LP2950AC-XXLP2950C-XX
Parameter
LP2950/LP2951
Conditions
(Note 2)
TestedTested DesignTested Design
TypLimitTypLimitLimitTypLimitLimit
(Notes 3, 16)(Note 3) (Note 4)(Note 3) (Note 4)
All Voltage Options
Output Voltage
(Note 12)201202010050150ppm/˚C
Temperature
Coefficient
Line Regulation
(Note 14)
Load Regulation
(Note 14)
Dropout Voltage
(Note 5)
NOM + 1)V ≤ Vin≤
(V
O
30V (Note 15)
100µA ≤ I
I
= 100µA808080mV max
L
I
= 100mA450450450mV max
L
≤ 100mA0.040.10.040.10.10.2% max
L
0.030.10.030.10.040.2% max
0.50.20.4% max
0.30.20.3% max
501505015050150mV max
380600380600380600mV max
GroundI
= 100µA751207512075120µA max
L
Current140140140µA max
I
= 100mA812812812mA max
L
141414mA max
DropoutV
Ground CurrentI
Current LimitV
=(VONOM − 0.5)V110170110170110170µA max
in
= 100µA200200200µA max
L
= 0160200160200160200mA max
out
220220220mA max
Thermal Regulation(Note 13)0.050.20.050.20.050.2%/W max
Output Noise,C
10 Hz to 100 kHzC
= 1µF (5V Only)430430430µV rms
L
= 200µF160160160µV rms
L
C
= 3.3µF
L
(Bypass = 0.01µF100100100µV rms
Pins 7 to 1 (LP2951)
8-pin Versions OnlyLP2951LP2951AC-XXLP2951C-XX
Reference1.2351.251.2351.251.2351.26V max
Voltage1.261.261.27V max
1.221.221.21V min
1.21.21.2V min
Reference(Note 7)1.271.271.285V max
Voltage1.191.191.185V min
Feedback Pin204020402040nA max
Bias Current606060nA max
Reference Voltage(Note 12)202050ppm/˚C
Temperature
Coefficient
Feedback Pin Bias0.10.10.1nA/˚C
Current Temperature
Coefficient
Error Comparator
Output LeakageV
= 30V0.0110.0110.011µA max
OH
Current222µA max
Output LowV
VoltageI
=(VONOM − 0.5)V150250150250150250mV max
in
= 400µA400400400mV max
OL
LP2951AC-XXLP2951C-XX
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Electrical Characteristics (Note 2) (Continued)
LP2951LP2950AC-XXLP2950C-XX
Parameter
Conditions
(Note 2)
TestedTested DesignTested Design
TypLimitTypLimitLimitTypLimitLimit
(Notes 3, 16)(Note 3) (Note 4)(Note 3) (Note 4)
Error Comparator
Upper Threshold(Note 6)604060406040mV min
Voltage252525mV min
Lower Threshold(Note 6)759575957595mV max
Voltage140140140mV max
Hysteresis(Note 6)151515mV
Shutdown Input
Input1.31.31.3V
LogicLow (Regulator ON)0.60.70.7V max
VoltageHigh (Regulator OFF)2.02.02.0V min
Shutdown Pin Input
Current
V
shutdown
V
shutdown
= 2.4V305030503050µA max
100100100µA max
= 30V450600450600450600µA max
750750750µA max
Regulator Output
Current in Shutdown
Note 1: Absolute Maximum Ratings are limits beyond which damage to the device may occur. Operating Ratings are conditions under which operation of the device
is guaranteed. Operating Ratings do not imply guaranteed performance limits. For guaranteed performance limits and associated test conditions, see the Electrical
Characteristics tables.
Note 2: Unless otherwise specified all limits guaranteed for V
Limits appearing in boldface type apply over the entire junction temperature range for operation. Limits appearing in normal type apply for T
conditions for the 8-pin versions are FEEDBACK tied to V
Note 3: Guaranteed and 100% production tested.
Note 4: Guaranteed but not 100% production tested. These limits are not used to calculate outgoing AQL levels.
Note 5: Dropout Voltage is defined as the input to output differential at which the output voltage drops 100 mV below its nominal value measured at 1V differential.
At very low values of programmed output voltage, the minimum input supply voltage of 2V (2.3V over temperature) must be taken into account.
Note 6: Comparator thresholds are expressed in terms of a voltage differential at the Feedback terminal below the nominal reference voltage measured at V
(V
NOM + 1)V. To express these thresholds in terms of output voltage change, multiply by the error amplifier gain = V
O
programmed output voltage of 5V, the Error output is guaranteed to go low when the output drops by 95mV x 5V/1.235V = 384 mV. Thresholds remain constant as
a percent of V
Note 7: V
Note 8: The junction-to-ambient thermal resistances are as follows: 180˚C/W and 160˚C/W for the TO-92 package with 0.40 inch and 0.25 inch leads to the printed
circuit board (PCB) respectively, 105˚C/W for the molded plastic DIP (N), 130˚C/W for the ceramic DIP (J), 160˚C/W for the molded plastic SOP (M), 200˚C/W for
the molded plastic MSOP (MM), and 160˚C/W for the metal can package (H). The above thermal resistances for the N, J, M, and MM packages apply when the
package is soldered directly to the PCB. Junction-to-case thermal resistance for the H package is 20˚C/W. Junction-to-case thermal resistance for the TO-252
package is 5.4˚C/W. The value of θ
thermal vias. For details of thermal resistance and power dissipation for the LLP package, refer to Application Note AN-1187.
Note 9: May exceed input supply voltage.
Note 10: When used in dual-supply systems where the output terminal sees loads returned to a negative supply, the output voltage should be diode-clamped to
ground.
Note 11: V
Note 12: Output or reference voltage temperature coefficient is defined as the worst case voltage change divided by the total temperature range.
Note 13: Thermal regulation is defined as the change in output voltage at a time T after a change in power dissipation is applied, excluding load or line regulation
effects. Specifications are for a 50mA load pulse at V
Note 14: Regulation is measured at constant junction temperature, using pulse testing with a low duty cycle. Changes in output voltage due to heating effects are
covered under the specification for thermal regulation.
Note 15: Line regulation for the LP2951 is tested at 150˚C for I
Performance Characteristics for line regulation versus temperature and load current.
Note 16: A Military RETS specification is available on request. At time of printing, the LP2951 RETS specification complied with the boldface limits in this column.
The LP2951H, WG, or J may also be procured as Standard Military Drawing Spec
Note 17: All LP2950 devices have the nominal output voltage coded as the last two digits of the part number. In the LP2951 products, the 3.0V and 3.3V versions
are designated by the last two digits, but the 5V version is denoted with no code at this location of the part number (refer to ordering information table).
Note 18: Human Body Model 1.5kΩ in series with 100pF.
out
≤ V
ref
shutdown
out
(Note 11)310310310µA max
202020µA max
=(V
IN
, OUTPUT tied to SENSE, and V
TAP
as V
is varied, with the dropout warning occurring at typically 5% below nominal, 7.5% guaranteed.