LP3893

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SNVS237B – SEPTEMBER 2003 – REVISED APRIL 2013

LP3893 3A Fast-Response Ultra Low Dropout Linear Regulators

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FEATURES

DESCRIPTION

The LP3893 is a high-current, fast-response regulator

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Ultra Low Dropout Voltage (270 mV at 3A typ)

which can maintain output voltage regulation with

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Low Ground Pin Current

minimum input to output voltage drop. Fabricated on

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Load Regulation of 0.04%/A

a CMOS process, the device operates from two input

voltages: Vbias provides voltage to drive the gate of

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60 nA Typical Quiescent Current in Shutdown

the N-MOS power transistor, while Vin is the input

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1.5% Output Accuracy (25°C)

voltage which supplies power to the load. The use of

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TO-220, DDPAK/TO-263 Packages

an external bias rail allows the part to operate from

ultra low Vin voltages. Unlike bipolar regulators, the

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Over Temperature/Over Current Protection

CMOS

architecture

consumes

extremely

low

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−40°C to +125°C Junction Temperature Range

quiescent current at any output load current. The use

of an N-MOS power transistor results in wide

APPLICATIONS

bandwidth, yet minimum external capacitance is

required to maintain loop stability.

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DSP Power Supplies

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Server Core and I/O Supplies

The fast transient response of these devices makes

them

suitable

for

use

in

powering

DSP,

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Linear Power Supplies for PC Add-in-Cards

Microcontroller Core voltages and Switch Mode

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Set-Top Box Power Supplies

Power Supply post regulators. The parts are available

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Microprocessor Power Supplies

in TO-220 and DDPAK/TO-263 packages.

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High Efficiency Linear Power Supplies

Dropout Voltage: 270 mV (typ) at 3A load current.

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SMPS Post-Regulators

Ground Pin Current: 3 mA (typ) at full load.

Shutdown Current: 60 nA (typ) when S/D pin is low.

Precision Output Voltage: 1.5% room temperature

accuracy.

TYPICAL APPLICATION CIRCUIT

At least 10 µF of input and output capacitance is required for stability.

*Tantalum capacitors are recommended. Aluminum electrolytic capacitors may be used for restricted temperature

range. See application hints.

CONNECTION DIAGRAM

Figure 1. TO-220, Top View

Figure 2. DDPAK/TO-263, Top View

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