Datasheet
LP3856-ADJ
V
IN
V
OUT
ADJ
GND
*C
IN
*C
OUT
INPUT
OUTPUT
3A
R1**
R2**
C
FF
**
**
V
OUT
= 1.216 x (1+
R1
R2
)
SDSD
10 PF
10 PF
* TANTALUM OR
CERAMIC
LP3856-ADJ
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SNVS243E –SEPTEMBER 2003–REVISED APRIL 2013
LP3856-ADJ 3A Fast Response Ultra Low Dropout Linear Regulators
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FEATURES
DESCRIPTION
The LP3856-ADJ fast ultra low-dropout linear
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• Ultra Low Dropout Voltage
regulators operate from a +2.5V to +7.0V input
• Stable with Selected Ceramic Capacitors
supply. These ultra low dropout linear regulators
• Low Ground Pin Current
respond very quickly to step changes in load, which
makes them suitable for low voltage microprocessor
• Load Regulation of 0.08%
applications. The LP3856-ADJ is developed on a
• 10nA Quiescent Current in Shutdown Mode
CMOS process which allows low quiescent current
• Specified Output Current of 3A DC
operation independent of output load current. This
CMOS process also allows the LP3856-ADJ to
• Available in DDPAK/TO-263 and TO-220
operate under extremely low dropout conditions.
Packages
• Overtemperature/Overcurrent Protection
Dropout Voltage: Ultra low dropout voltage; typically
39mV at 300mA load current and 390mV at 3A load
• −40°C to +125°C Junction Temperature Range
current.
APPLICATIONS
Ground Pin Current: Typically 4mA at 3A load
current.
• Microprocessor Power Supplies
Shutdown Mode: Typically 10nA quiescent current
• GTL, GTL+, BTL, and SSTL Bus Terminators
when the shutdown pin is pulled low.
• Power Supplies for DSPs
Adjustable Output Voltage: The output voltage may
• SCSI Terminator
be programmed via two external resistors.
• Post Regulators
• High Efficiency Linear Regulators
• Battery Chargers
• Other Battery Powered Applications
TYPICAL APPLICATION CIRCUIT
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