LP2953A

Output voltage adjusts from 1.23V to 29V
Guaranteed 250 mA output current
Extremely low quiescent current
Low dropout voltage
Extremely tight line and load regulation
Very low temperature coefficient
Current and thermal limiting
Reverse battery protection
50 mA (typical) output pulldown crowbar
5V and 3.3V versions available

The LP2952 and LP2953A are micropower voltage regulators with very low quiescent current (130 µA typical at 1 mA load) and very low dropout voltage (typ. 60 mV at light load and 470 mV at 250 mA load current). They are ideally suited for battery-powered systems. Furthermore, the quiescent current increases only slightly at dropout, which prolongs battery life.

The LP2952 and LP2953A retain all the desirable characteristics of the LP2951, but offer increased output current, additional features, and an improved shutdown function.

The internal crowbar pulls the output down quickly when the shutdown is activated.

The error flag goes low if the output voltage drops out of regulation.

Reverse battery protection is provided.

The internal voltage reference is made available for external use, providing a low-T.C. reference with very good line and load regulation.

The parts are available in DIP and surface mount packages.