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Very low dropout voltage regulators with inhibit function
Features
■ Very low dropout voltage (0.2 V typ.)
■ Very low quiescent current (typ. 50 µA in OFF
mode, 0.5 mA in ON mode, no load)
■ Output current up to 100 mA
■ Output voltages of 3 V, 3.3 V, 4.5 V, 5 V, 8 V
■ Internal current and thermal limit
■ Small 2.2 µF capacitor for stability
■ Available in ± 1% (A) or ± 2% (C) selection at
25 °C
■ Supply voltage rejection: 80 dB (typ.)
■ Temperature range: - 40 to 125 °C
Description
The LExxAB and LExxC are very low dropout
voltage regulators available in SO-8 and TO-92
packages and over a wide range of output
voltages.
The very low dropout voltage (0.2 V) and the very
low quiescent current make them particularly
suitable for low-noise low-power applications and
especially in battery-powered systems.
LExxAB
LExxC
Datasheet − production data
TO-92
These devices are pin-to-pin compatible with the
older L78Lxx series. Furthermore, in the 8-pin
configuration (SO-8) they employ a shutdown
logic control (pin 5, TTL compatible). This means
that when the device is used as a local regulator,
a part of the board can be put in standby,
decreasing even more total power consumption.
In the three-terminal configuration (TO-92) the
device is always in the ON state, maintaining the
same electrical performance. It requires only a
2.2 µF capacitor for stability, reducing component
size and cost.
SO-8
Table 1.Device summary
Order codes
SO-8
(tape and reel)
LE30CD-TR3 V
LE33CD-TRLE33CZ-TRLE33CZ-AP3.3 V
LE45CD-TR4.5 V
LE50ABD-TRLE50ABZ-AP5 V
LE50CD-TR5 V
LE80CD-TR8 V
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This is information on a product in full production.
Figure 2.Pin connections (top view for SO-8, bottom view for TO-92)
SO-8
PIN 1 = V
OUT
PIN 2 = GND
PIN 3 = V
IN
TO-92
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LExxAB, LExxCMaximum ratings
3 Maximum ratings
Table 2.Absolute maximum ratings
SymbolParameterValueUnit
V
I
I
O
P
TOT
T
STG
T
OP
1. Our SO-8 package used for voltage regulators is modified internally to have pins 2, 3, 6 and 7 electrically fused to the die
attach pad. This particular frame decreases the total thermal resistance of the package and increases its ability to dissipate
power when an appropriate area of copper on the printed circuit board is available for heatsinking. The external dimensions
are the same as for the standard SO-8.
DC input voltage20V
Output currentInternally limited
(1)
Power dissipationInternally limited
Storage temperature range-65 to 150°C
Operating junction temperature range-40 to 125°C
Table 3.Thermal data
SymbolParameterSO-8TO-92Unit
R
thJC
R
thJA
Figure 3.Test circuit
Thermal resistance junction-case 20°C/W
Thermal resistance junction-ambient55200°C/W
Note:If the INHIBIT pin is left floating, the regulator is in the ON mode. However, to avoid picking
up any noise, it is suggested to ground it when the Inhibit function is not used.
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Electrical characteristicsLExxAB, LExxC
4 Electrical characteristics
Refer to the test circuits, TJ = 25 °C, CI = 0.1 µF, CO = 2.2 µF unless otherwise specified.
Table 4.Electrical characteristics for LE30AB
SymbolParameterTest conditionsMin.Typ.Max.Unit
V
O
V
I
I
O
ΔV
O
ΔV
O
I
d
I
= 10 mA, VI = 5 V2.97033.030
Output voltage
O
= 10 mA, VI = 5 V, TJ = -25 to 85°C2.9403.060
I
O
V
Operating input voltageIO = 100 mA18V
Output current limit150mA
Line regulationVI = 3.7 to 18 V, IO = 0.5 mA315mV
Load regulationVI = 4 V, IO = 0.5 to 100 mA315mV
Quiescent current
= 4 to 18 V, IO = 0 mA
V
I
= 4 to 18 V, IO = 100 mA1.53
V
I
V
= 6 VOFF mode50100µA
I
ON mode
0.51
mA
f = 120 Hz81
SVRSupply voltage rejectionI
= 5 mA, VI = 5 ± 1 V
O
f = 10 kHz60
eNOutput noise voltageB = 10 Hz to 100 kHz50µV
I
= 100 mA0.20.4
V
Dropout voltage
d
V
Control input logic lowTJ = -40 to 125°C0.8V
IL
V
Control input logic highTJ = -40 to 125°C2V
IH
I
Control input currentVI = 6 V, VC = 6 V10µA
I
Output bypass
C
O
capacitance
O
= 100 mA, TJ = -40 to 125°C0.5
I
O
ESR = 0.1 to 10 Ω, I
= 0 to 100 mA210µF
O
dBf = 1 kHz76
V
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LExxAB, LExxCElectrical characteristics
Refer to the test circuits, TJ = 25 °C, CI = 0.1 µF, CO = 2.2 µF unless otherwise specified.