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The TC1174 is an adjustable output CMOS low dropout regulator. Total supply current is typically 50µA at full load (20 to 60 times lower than in bipolar regulators). TC1174 key features include ultra low noise operation (plus optional Bypass input); very low dropout voltage (typically 240mV at full load) and internal feed-forward compensation for fast response to step changes in load. Supply current is reduced to 0.05µA (typical) and VOUT falls to zero when the shutdown input is low. The TC1174 incorporates both over-temperature and over-current protection. The TC1174 is stable with an output capacitor of only 1µF and has a maximum output current of 300mA.

The TC1014, TC1015 and TC1185 are high accuracy (typically ±0.5%) CMOS upgrades for older (bipolar) low dropout regulators such as the LP2980. Designed specifically for battery-operated systems, the devices’ CMOS construction eliminates wasted ground current, significantly extending battery life. Total supply current is typically 50 µA at full load (20 to 60 times lower than in bipolar regulators). Key features for the devices include ultra low-noise operation (plus optional Bypass input), fast response to step changes in load, and very low dropout voltage, typically 85 mV (TC1014), 180 mV (TC1015) and 270 mV (TC1185) at full load. Supply current is reduced to 0.5 µA (max) and VOUT falls to zero when the shutdown input is low. The devices also incorporate both over-temperature and over-current protection. The TC1014, TC1015 and TC1185 are stable with an output capacitor of only 1µF and have a maximum output current of 50 mA, 100 mA and 150 mA, respectively. For higher output versions, see the TC1107, TC1108 and TC1173 (IOUT = 300 mA) data sheets.

The TC1054, TC1055, and TC1186 are high accuracy (typically ±0.5%) CMOS upgrades for older (bipolar) low dropout regulators. Designed specifically for battery-operated systems, the devices’ CMOS construction eliminates wasted ground current, significantly extending battery life. Total supply current is typically 50µA at full load (20 to 60 times lower than in bipolar regulators). The devices’ key features include ultra low noise operation, very low dropout voltage — typically 85mV (TC1054); 180mV (TC1055); and 270mV (TC1186) at full load — and fast response to step changes in load. An error output (ERROR) is asserted when the devices are out-of-regulation (due to a low input voltage or excessive output current). ERROR can be used as a low battery warning or as a processor RESET signal (with the addition of an external RC network). Supply current is reduced to 0.5µA (max) and both VOUT and ERROR are disabled when the shut-down input is low. The devices incorporate both over-temperature and over-current protection. The TC1054, TC1055, and TC1186 are stable with an output capacitor of only 1µF and have a maximum output current of 50mA, 100mA, and 150mA, respectively. For higher output current regulators, please see the TC1173 (IOUT = 300mA) data sheet.

The TC1070, TC1071, and TC1187 are adjustable LDOs designed to supersede a variety of older (bipolar) voltage regulators. Total supply current is typically 50uA at full load, (20 to 60 times lower than in bipolar regulators). The devices’ key features include ultra low noise operation, very low dropout voltage — typically 85mV (TC1070); 180mV (TC1071); and 270mV (TC1187) at full load, and fast response to step changes in load. Supply current is reduced to 0.5 µA (max) when the shutdown input is low. The devices incorporate both over-temperature and over-current protection. Output voltage is programmed with a simple resistor divider from VOUT to ADJ to GND. The TC1070, TC1071, and TC1187 are stable with an output capacitor of only 1F and have a maximum output current of 50mA, 100mA, and 150mA, respectively. For higher output versions, please see the TC1174 (IOUT = 300mA) data sheet.

Delivering up to 120mA, the TC1188 and TC1189 are fixed output, low-dropout linear regulators that operate from a +2.5V to +6.0V input range. The 50µA supply current remains independent of load, making these devices ideal for battery-operated portable equipment. The output of the TC1188/1189 is preset at 3.15V, 2.84V, 2.80V or 1.80V. (Other output voltage options are available. contact Microchip Technology for more information.) In addition to low-power shutdown, short-circuit protection, and thermal shutdown protection, the TC1189 includes an auto-discharge function that actively discharges the output voltage to ground when the device is in shutdown mode. Both devices are pin-compatible with the Maxim MAX8863/8864 LDOs and are available in SOT-23-5 pack-ages.