GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The ADP3303 is a member of the ADP330x family of precision low dropout anyCAP voltage regulators. The ADP3303 stands out from the conventional LDOs with a novel architecture, an enhanced process and a new package. Its patented design requires only a 0.47 µF output capacitor for stability.

FEATURES

High Accuracy Over Line and Load ±0.8 @ at +25°C,

±1.4 Over Temperature

Ultralow Dropout Voltage: 180 mV (Typ) @ 200 mA

Requires Only CO = 0.47 μF for Stability

anyCAP = Stable with All Types of Capacitors

(Including MLCC)

3.2 V to 12 V Supply Range

Current and Thermal Limiting

Low Noise

Dropout Detector

Low Shutdown Current: < 1 μA

Thermally Enhanced SO-8 Package

Excellent Line and Load Regulation Performance

APPLICATIONS

Cellular Telephones

Notebook, Palmtop Computers

Battery Powered Systems

Portable Instruments

Post Regulator for Switching Supplies

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