Peak Output Current

Line Transient Response

20001617

20001619

Ripple Rejection

Load Transient Response

20001621

20001622

Output Impedance

20001624

Applications Information

Unlike other PNP low dropout regulators, the LM2936 re-

mains fully operational to 40V. Owing to power dissipation

characteristics of the available packages, full output current

cannot be guaranteed for all combinations of ambient tem-

perature and input voltage.

The junction to ambient thermal resistance

θ

two distinct components: the junction to case thermal resis-

tance rating

θ

rating

θ

θ

θ

θ

For the SO-8 and TO-252 surface mount packages the

θ

JA

rating can be improved by using the copper mounting pads

on the printed circuit board as a thermal conductive path to

extract heat from the package.

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