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Rev. 3/6/03
SPX2950/SPX2951 150mA Low Dropout Voltage Regulator
Copyright 2003 Sipex Corporation
SPX2950/SPX2951
DESCRIPTION
FEATURES
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5.0V and 3.3V at 150mA Output
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Accurate: 0.5% for SPX2950A/SPX2951A
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Very Low Quiescent Current
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Low Dropout Voltage: 300mV at 150mA
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Extremely Tight Load and Line Regulation
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Very Low Temperature Coefficient
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Current & Thermal Limiting
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Need Only 1
μ
F for Stability
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Offered in TO-92 (SPX2950) and SOIC
(SPX2951)
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Direct Replacement for LP2950/LP2951
SPX2951 versions only
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Error Flag Warns of Output Dropout
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Logic-Controlled Electronic Shutdown
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Output Programmable From 1.24 to 30V
The SPX2950 and SPX2951 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 SPX2950 and SPX2951 feature low quiescent current and low dropout voltage (typ. 20mV
at 100
μ
A and 300mV at 150mA). This includes a tight initial tolerance of (0.5% for SPX2950A/SPX2951A),
extremely good load and line regulation (0.05% typ.), and very low output temperature coefficient (20ppm/
°
C typ.), making the SPX2950/SPX2951 useful as a low-power voltage reference.
The error flag output feature is used as a power-on reset for warning of a low output voltage, due to a falling
voltage. The logic compatible shutdown feature enables the regulator to be switched ON and OFF. The
SPX2950 is offered in a 3-pin TO-92 package compatible with other 5.0V, 3.3V regulators. The SPX2951
is availiable in an 8-lead SOIC package.
150mA Low Dropout Voltage Regulator
Block Diagram of SPX2951, 8 Lead 5V Version
INPUT
OUTPUT
UNREGULATED DC
SHUTDOWN
GROUND
ERROR
______
SENSE
TO CMOS OR
TTL
REFERENCE
ERROR DETECTION
COMPARATOR
ERROR
AMPLIFIER
1.23V
FROM
CMOS OR
TTL
+
+
_
+
+
+
+
60 mV
3
7
8
1
2
6
5
4
60k
330k
180k
.
.
1
μ
F
_
FEEDBACK
5V TAP
5V
APPLICATIONS
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Battery Powered Systems
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Cordless Telephones
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Radio Control Systems
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Portable/Palm Top/Notebook Computers
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Portable Consumer Equipment
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Portable Instrumentation
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Avionics
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SMPS Post-Regulator
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Voltage Reference
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Automotive Electronics