Table of Contents

1 Features............................................................................1

2 Applications..................................................................... 1

3 Description.......................................................................1

4 Revision History.............................................................. 2

5 Pin Configuration and Functions...................................3

6 Specifications.................................................................. 4

6.1 Absolute Maximum Ratings........................................ 4

6.2 ESD Ratings............................................................... 4

6.3 Recommended Operating Conditions.........................4

6.4 Thermal Information....................................................5

6.5 Electrical Characteristics.............................................5

6.6 Typical Characteristics................................................ 9

7 Detailed Description......................................................15

7.1 Overview................................................................... 15

7.2 Functional Block Diagrams....................................... 15

7.3 Feature Description...................................................16

7.4 Device Functional Modes..........................................18

8 Application and Implementation.................................. 19

8.1 Application Information............................................. 19

8.2 Typical Application.................................................... 22

8.3 Power Supply Recommendations.............................27

8.4 Layout....................................................................... 27

9 Device and Documentation Support............................29

9.1 Documentation Support............................................ 29

9.2 Device Nomenclature................................................29

9.3 Receiving Notification of Documentation Updates....29

9.4 Support Resources................................................... 29

9.5 Trademarks...............................................................29

9.6 Electrostatic Discharge Caution................................29

9.7 Glossary....................................................................29

10 Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable

Information.................................................................... 29

4 Revision History

NOTE: Page numbers for previous revisions may differ from page numbers in the current version.

Changes from Revision Y (December 2016) to Revision Z (May 2023)

Page

• Added M3-suffix devices to document................................................................................................................1

• Changed entire document to align with new format and updated detailed description of the features,

functions, and applications of the LDO...............................................................................................................1

• Added links to Applications section.................................................................................................................... 1

• Added M3-suffix (new chip) curves to Typical Characteristics section............................................................... 9

• Added Block Diagram for New Chip to Functional Block Diagrams section..................................................... 15

• Added M3-suffix (new chip) curves to Application Curves section................................................................... 23

Changes from Revision X (May 2015) to Revision Y (December 2016)

Page

• Added top nav icon for TI Designs .................................................................................................................... 1

• Deleted "Smallest Possible Size (SOT-23 Package)" from Features ................................................................ 1

• Deleted all information re: DSBGA package - it is no longer available ............................................................. 1

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