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LP38501/3-ADJ, LP38501A/3A-ADJ 3A FlexCap Low Dropout Linear Regulator for 2.7V to 5.5V Inputs
May 19, 2008
LP38501/3-ADJ, LP38501A/3A-ADJ 3A FlexCap Low Dropout Linear Regulator for 2.7V to 5.5V Inputs
General Description
National's FlexCap LDO's feature unique compensation that allows the use of any type of output capacitor with no limits on minimum or maximum ESR. The LP38501/3 series of lowdropout linear regulators operates from a +2.7V to +5.5V input supply. These ultra low dropout linear regulators respond very quickly to step changes in load, which makes them suitable for low voltage microprocessor applications. Developed on a CMOS process, (utilizing a PMOS pass transistor), the LP38501/3 has low quiescent current that changes little with load current.