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LP2951 — Adjust able Micro-Power Voltage Regulator
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LP2951 Rev. 1.1.1
August 2014
LP2951
Adjustable Micro-Power Voltage Regulator
Features
Adjustable or Fixed 5 V Output Voltage
Low Quiescent Current
Low Dropout Voltage
Low Temperature Coef f ic ien t
Tight Line and Load Regulation
Guaranteed 100 mA Output Current
Internal Short Current and Thermal Limit
Error Signals of Output Dropout
External Shut Down
Applications
Automotive Electro nic s
Voltage Reference
Ordering Information
Block Diagram
Figure 1. Block Diagram
Part Number Operating
Temperature Range Top Mark Package Packing Method
LP2951CM -40°C to +125°C LP2951CM SOIC 8L Rail
LP2951CMX -40°C to +125°C LP2951CM SOIC 8L Tape and Reel
5V
1.26V
[3]
Description
The LP2951 is an adjustable micro-power voltage regu-
lator suitable for battery-powered systems. This regula-
tor has various functions such as alarm that warns of a
low output voltage often due to falling batteries on the
input, the external shutdown enables the regulator to be
switched on and off, current and temperature limiting.
8-SOIC
1
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Absolute Maximum Ratings
Stresses exceeding the absolute maximum ratings may damage the device. The device may not function or be opera-
ble above the re co mmen ded operating conditions and s tres si ng the parts to these level s i s not recommended. In addi-
tion, extended exposure to stresses above the recommended operating conditions may affect device reliability. The
absolute maximum ratings are stress ratings only. Values are at TA = 25°C unless otherwise noted.
Electrical Characteristics
FEEDBACK (Pin 7) tied to TAP (Pin 6), VOUT (Pin 1) tied to PROGRAM (Pin 2). Values are at TA = 25°C, unless other-
wise specified.
Notes:
1. Output or reference voltage temperature coefficient is defined as the worst-case voltage change divided by the total
temperature range.
2. Regulation is measured at constant junction temperature, using pulse testing with a low duty cy cle.
3. VREF VOUT (VIN - 1 V), 2.5 V VIN 28 V, 100 μA IL 100 mA, TA TAMAX.
4. Threshold and hysteresis are expressed in terms of voltage differential at the feedback terminal below the normal
reference. To express these thresholds in terms of output voltage change, multiply by the error amplifier gain
= VO / VREF = (R1 + R2) / R2.
5. Vshutdown 0.6 V, VOUT = ON, Vshutdown 2.0 V, VOUT = OFF.
Symbol Parameter Value Unit
VIN Input Supply Voltage -0.3 to 30.0 V
PDPower Dissipation Internally Limited W
RθJA Thermal Resistance Ju nction-to-Air 127.5 °C/W
TSTG Storage Temperature Range -65 to 150 °C
TOPR Operating Junction Temperature Range -40 to 125 °C
Symbol Parameter Conditions Min. Typ. Max. Unit
VOUT Fixed Output Voltage IL = 50 mA 4.9 5.0 5.1 V
ALL VOLTAGE OPTIONS
ΔV/ΔTOutput Voltage Temperature
Coefficient(1) 50 ppm/°C
ΔV Line Regulation(2) (VO + 1) V VIN 28 V,
IL = 50 mA 0.4 %
ΔV Load Regulation(2) 100 μA IL 100 mA 0.3 %
VDDropout Voltage IL = 100 μA150
mV
IL = 100 mA 600
IGGround Current IL = 100 μA140μA
IL = 100 mA 7 mA
ICL Current Limit VO = 0 V 110 165 220 mA
VREF Reference Voltage VIN = (VO + 1) V, IL = 100 μA 1.235 1.260 1.285 V
(3) 1.225 1.260 1.295
IFB Feedback Bias Curren t 20 nA
ERROR COMPARATOR
VOL Output Low Voltage VIN = (VO - 0.5) V, IOL = 400 μA150400mV
VTH High Thresho ld Voltage(4) 25 60 mV
VTL Low Threshold Vo ltage(4) 75 140 mV
VHYS Hysteresis(4) 15 mV
SHUTDOWN INPUT
VSD Shutdown Threshold Range (5) 0.6 1.3 2.0 V
ISD Shutdown Input Current VSD = 2.4 V 30 100 μA
VSD = 28 V 450 750
LP2951 — Adjust able Micro-Power Voltage Regulator
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LP2951 Rev. 1.1.1 3
Typical Performance Characteristics
Figure 2. Quiescent Current Figure 3. Dropout Characteristics
Figure 4. Input Current Figure 5. Input Current
Figure 6. Output Voltage vs. Temperature Figure 7. Short-Circuit Current
0.1
1
10
100
0.4
0.8
1.2
1.6
2.0
GROUND CURRENT(mA)
LOAD CURRENT(mA)
0 1 2 3
4
5
6
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
OUTPUT VOLTAGE(V)
INPUT VOLTAGE(V)
5V OUTPUT RL=50KΩ
RL=50Ω
0
2
4
6
810
0
50
100
150
200
250
INPUT CURRENT(uA)
INPUT VOLTAGE(V)
5V OUTPUT RL=50K
RL=
0 2 4 6
8
10
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
INPUT CURRENT(mA)
INP UT VOLT A G E ( V)
RL=50Ω
o
5V OUTPUT
-50 -25 025 50
75
100 125
100
120
140
160
180
200
SHORT CIRCUIT CURRENT(mA)
TEMPERATURE(
o
C)
LP2951 — Adjust able Micro-Power Voltage Regulator
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LP2951 Rev. 1.1.1 4
Typical Performance Characteristics (Continued)
Figure 8. Dropout Voltage Figure 9. Dropout Voltage
-50-250 255075100125
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
DROPOUT VOLTAGE(V)
TEMPERATURE(oC)
IL
= 100mA
IL
= 100PA
0.1 1 10 100
0
100
200
300
400
500
DROPOUT VOLTAGE(mV)
OUTPUT CURRENT(mA)
T
J = 25
o
C
LP2951 — Adjust able Micro-Power Voltage Regulator
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LP2951 Rev. 1.1.1 5
Typical Application
Figure 10. Adjustable Regulator
Figure 11. Fixed Output 5 V
Note:
6. CO is required between the output an d ground for s tabil ity at output volta ges of 5 V or more. Since IFB is cont rolled to
less than 40 nA, the error associated with this term is negligible in most applications. At lower output voltage, more
capacitance is required. without this capacitance the part oscillates.
SHUTDOWN
VO = VREF (1+ R
1
/
R
2)+IFB R1
V
OUT
VIN
R2
R1Co
1μF
KA78RLOOD
VIN
8
VOUT 1
FB7
VREF
GND
4
5
3
ERROR
ERROR
SD
LP2951
* Pin2 and Pin 6
are left open
(6)
SHUTDOWN
V
OUT
VIN
R2
R1Co
1μF
KA78RLOOD
VIN
8
VOUT 1
FB7
VREF
GND
4
5
3
ERROR
ERROR
SD
LP2951
TAP 6
Program 2(6)
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Typical Application (Continued)
Figure 12. Wide Input Voltage Range Current Limiter Figure 13. 5 V Regulator with 2.5 V Sleep Function
Figure 14. Low Drift Current Source Figure 15. 5 V Current Limiter
Figure 16. Latch Off When Error Flag Occurs Figure 17. Open Circuit Detector for 4 mA to 20 mA
Current Loop
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Typical Application (Continued)
Figure 18. Low Battery Disconnect
PROGRAM
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Physical Dimensions
Figure 19. 8 Lead, SOIC, JEDEC MS-012, 0.150 inch NARROW BODY
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