LP2950/LP2951
100 mA Low Dropout Voltage Regulators
FEATURES
• 5.0V, 3.3V and 3.0V Versions @ 100mA Output
• Very Low Quiescent Current
• Low Dropout Voltage
• Extremely Tight Load and Line Regulation
• Very Low Temperature Coefficient
• Current & Thermal Limiting
• Need Only 1 µF for Stability
• Offered in TO-263 & SOIC
• Direct Replacement For LP2950/LP2951 Sockets
LP2951 versions only
• Error Flag Warns of Output Dropout
• Logic-Controlled Electronic Shutdown
• Output Programmable From 1.24 to 29V
APPLICATIONS
• Battery Powered Systems
• Cordless Telephones
• Radio Control Systems
• Portable/Palm Top/Notebook Computers
• Portable Consumer Equipment
• Portable Instrumentation
• Avionics
• SMPS Post-Regulator
• Voltage Reference
• Automotive Electronics
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The LP2950 and LP2951 are low power voltage regulators. These devices are an excellent choice for use in battery-powered
applications such as cordless telephones, radio control systems, and portable computers. The LP2950 and LP2951 features low
quiescent current and very low dropout voltage (Typ. 50mV at light load and 380 mV at 100mA). This includes a tight initial
tolerance of 0.5% typ., extremely good load and line regulation 0.05% typ., and very low output temperature coefficient, making the
LP2950/LP2951 useful as a low-power voltage reference.
The error flag output feature is used as power-on reset for warning of a low output voltage, due to falling voltage input of batteries.
Another feature is the logic-compatible shutdown input which enables the regulator to be switched ON and OFF. The LP2950 is
offered in a 3-pin TO-263 package compatible with other 5V, 3.0V & 3.3V regulators. The LP2951 is also available in 8-pin plastic,
SO-8 packages.
The regulator output voltage may be pin-strapped for 5.0V, 3.0V or 3.3V or programmed from 1.24V to 29V with an external pair of
resistors. Look for SPX2950/51 for 150mA, for SPX2975 for 180mA and SPX2954 for 250mA.
8-Pin Surface Mount (S)
OUTPUT
SENSE
SHUTDOWN
GROUND
1
8
2 ALPHA 7
3 LAPS293501 6
4
5
INPUT
FEEDBACK
5V or 3.3V TAP
ERROR
Top View
TO-263-3 (T)
LP2950
123
VIN GND VOUT
Top View
Rev. 11/2/00