NCP500, NCV500
10
UNSTABLE
1
STABLE
0.1
Cout = 1 mF to 10 mF
TA = 40°C to 125°C
Vin = up to 6.0 V
0.01
0
25
50
75
100
125 150
IO, Output Current (mA)
Figure 29. Stability
Input
Q1
R
1
1.0 mF
2
3
Output
5
1.0 mF
4
Figure 30. Current Boost Regulator
The NCP500 series can be current boosted with a PNP transist-
or. Resistor R in conjunction with VBE of the PNP determines
when the pass transistor begins conducting; this circuit is not
short circuit proof. Input/Output differential voltage minimum is
increased by VBE of the pass resistor.
Input
R1
R2
Q2
Q1
R3
1
1.0 mF
2
3
Output
5
1.0 mF
4
Figure 31. Current Boost Regulator with Short
Circuit Limit
Short circuit current limit is essentially set by the VBE of Q2 and
R1. ISC = ((VBEQ2 − ib * R2) / R1) + IO(max) Regulator
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