50-mA Low-Dropout Regulator

Available in 1.5-V, 1.8-V, 2.5-V, 2.8-V, 3.0-V

Output Noise Typically 56 μVRMS

(TPS79030)

Only 17 μA Quiescent Current at 50 mA

1 μA Quiescent Current in Standby Mode

Dropout Voltage Typically 57 mV at 50 mA

(TPS79030)

Over Current Limitation

–40°C to 125°C Operating Junction

Temperature Range

5-Pin SOT-23 (DBV) Package

description

The TPS790xx family of low-dropout (LDO)

voltage regulators offers the benefits of

low-dropout voltage, ultralow-power operation,

low-output noise, and miniaturized packaging.

These regulators feature low-dropout voltages

and ultralow quiescent current compared to

conventional LDO regulators. An internal resistor,

in conjunction with an external bypass capacitor,

creates a low-pass filter to reduce the noise. The

TPS79030 exhibits only 56 μVRMS of output

voltage noise using 0.01 μF bypass and 10 μF

output capacitors. Offered in a 5-terminal small

outline integrated-circuit SOT-23 package, the

TPS790xx series devices are ideal for

micropower operations, low output noise, and

where board space is limited.

The usual PNP pass transistor has been replaced

by a PMOS pass element. Because the PMOS

pass element behaves as a low-value resistor, the

dropout voltage is very low, typically 57 mV at

50 mA of load current (TPS79030), and is directly

proportional to the load current. The quiescent

current is ultralow (17 μA typically) and is stable

over the entire range of output load current (0 mA

to 50 mA). Intended for use in portable systems

such as laptops and cellular phones, the

ultralow-dropout voltage feature and ultralowpower

operation result in a significant increase in

system battery operating life.