1 Features

• Output Tolerance of
  • 1% (A Grade)
  • 1.5% (Standard Grade)
• Ultra-Low Dropout, Typically
  • 280 mV at Full Load of 150 mA
  • 7 mV at 1 mA
• Wide VIN Range: 16 V Max
• Low IQ: 850 μA at Full Load at 150 mA
• Shutdown Current: 0.01 μA Typ
• Low Noise: 30 μVRMS With 10-nF Bypass Capacitor
• Stable With Low-ESR Capacitors, Including Ceramic
• Overcurrent and Thermal Protection
• High Peak-Current Capability
• ESD Protection Exceeds JESD 22
  • 2000-V Human-Body Model (A114-A)
  • 200-V Machine Model (A115-A)

2 Applications

• Portable Devices
• Digital Cameras and Camcorders
• CD Players
• MP3 Players

3 Description

The LP2985 family of fixed-output, low-dropout regulators offers exceptional, cost-effective performance for both portable and nonportable applications. Available in voltages of 1.8 V, 2.5 V, 2.8 V, 2.9 V, 3 V, 3.1 V, 3.3 V, 5 V, and 10 V, the family has an output tolerance of 1% for the A version (1.5% for the non-A version) and is capable of delivering 150-mA continuous load current. Standard regulator features, such as overcurrent and overtemperature protection, are included.

Device Information

1. For all available packages, see the orderable addendum at the end of the data sheet.

Dropout Voltage vs Temperature