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The TPS721xx family of LDO regulators is available in fixed voltage options that are commonly used to power the latest DSPs and microcontrollers with an adjustable option ranging from 1.22 V to 2.5 V. These regulators can be used in a wide variety of applications ranging from portable, battery-powered equipment to PC peripherals. The family features operation over a wide range of input voltages (1.8 V to 5.5 V) and low dropout voltage (150 mV at full load). Therefore, compared to many other regulators that require 2.5-V or higher input voltages for operation, these regulators can be operated directly from two AAA batteries. Also, the typical quiescent current (ground pin current) is low, starting at 85 µA during normal operation and 1 µA in shutdown mode. These regulators can be operated very efficiently and, in a battery-powered application, help extend the longevity of the device. Similar LDO regulators require 1-µF or larger output capacitors for stability. However, this regulator uses an internal compensation scheme that stabilizes the feedback loop over the full range of input voltages and load currents with output capacitances as low as 0.1-µF. Ceramic capacitors of this size are relatively inexpensive and available in small footprints. This family of regulators is particularly suited as a portable power supply solution due to its minimal board space requirement and 1.8-V minimum input voltage. Being able to use two off-the-shelf AAA batteries makes system design easier and also reduces component cost. Moreover, the solution will be more efficient than if a regulator with a higher input voltage is used. The TPS721xx family of LDO regulators is available in fixed voltage options that are commonly used to power the latest DSPs and microcontrollers with an adjustable option ranging from 1.22 V to 2.5 V. These regulators can be used in a wide variety of applications ranging from portable, battery-powered equipment to PC peripherals. The family features operation over a wide range of input voltages (1.8 V to 5.5 V) and low dropout voltage (150 mV at full load). Therefore, compared to many other regulators that require 2.5-V or higher input voltages for operation, these regulators can be operated directly from two AAA batteries. Also, the typical quiescent current (ground pin current) is low, starting at 85 µA during normal operation and 1 µA in shutdown mode. These regulators can be operated very efficiently and, in a battery-powered application, help extend the longevity of the device. Similar LDO regulators require 1-µF or larger output capacitors for stability. However, this regulator uses an internal compensation scheme that stabilizes the feedback loop over the full range of input voltages and load currents with output capacitances as low as 0.1-µF. Ceramic capacitors of this size are relatively inexpensive and available in small footprints. This family of regulators is particularly suited as a portable power supply solution due to its minimal board space requirement and 1.8-V minimum input voltage. Being able to use two off-the-shelf AAA batteries makes system design easier and also reduces component cost. Moreover, the solution will be more efficient than if a regulator with a higher input voltage is used.

The TPS72118 family of LDO regulators is available in fixed voltage options that are commonly used to power the latest DSPs and microcontrollers with a fixed output to 1.8 V. These regulators can be used in a wide variety of applications ranging from portable, battery-powered equipment to PC peripherals. The family features operation over a wide range of input voltages (1.8 V to 5.5 V) and low dropout voltage (150 mV at full load). Therefore, compared to many other regulators that require 2.5 V or higher input voltages for operation, these regulators can be operated directly from two AAA batteries. Also, the typical quiescent current (ground pin current) is low, starting at 85 µA during normal operation and 3 µA in shutdown mode. These regulators can be operated very efficiently and, in a battery-powered application, help extend the longevity of the device. Similar LDO regulators require 1 µF or larger output capacitors for stability. However, this regulator uses an internal compensation scheme that stabilizes the feedback loop over the full range of input voltages and load currents with output capacitances as low as 0.1 µF. Ceramic capacitors of this size are relatively inexpensive and available in small footprints. This family of regulators is particularly suited as a portable power supply solution due to its minimal board space requirement and 1.8 V minimum input voltage. Being able to use two off-the-shelf AAA batteries makes system design easier and also reduces component cost. Moreover, the solution is more efficient than if a regulator with a higher input voltage is used. The TPS72118 family of LDO regulators is available in fixed voltage options that are commonly used to power the latest DSPs and microcontrollers with a fixed output to 1.8 V. These regulators can be used in a wide variety of applications ranging from portable, battery-powered equipment to PC peripherals. The family features operation over a wide range of input voltages (1.8 V to 5.5 V) and low dropout voltage (150 mV at full load). Therefore, compared to many other regulators that require 2.5 V or higher input voltages for operation, these regulators can be operated directly from two AAA batteries. Also, the typical quiescent current (ground pin current) is low, starting at 85 µA during normal operation and 3 µA in shutdown mode. These regulators can be operated very efficiently and, in a battery-powered application, help extend the longevity of the device. Similar LDO regulators require 1 µF or larger output capacitors for stability. However, this regulator uses an internal compensation scheme that stabilizes the feedback loop over the full range of input voltages and load currents with output capacitances as low as 0.1 µF. Ceramic capacitors of this size are relatively inexpensive and available in small footprints. This family of regulators is particularly suited as a portable power supply solution due to its minimal board space requirement and 1.8 V minimum input voltage. Being able to use two off-the-shelf AAA batteries makes system design easier and also reduces component cost. Moreover, the solution is more efficient than if a regulator with a higher input voltage is used.

The TPS722xx family of LDO regulators is available in fixed voltage options that are commonly used to power the latest DSP’s and microcontrollers with an adjustable option ranging from 1.22 V to 2.5 V. These regulators can be used in a wide variety of applications ranging from portable, battery-powered equipment to PC peripherals. The family features operation over a wide range of input voltages (1.8 V to 5.5 V) and low dropout voltage (50 mV at full load). Therefore, compared to many other regulators that require 2.5-V or higher input voltages for operation, these regulators can be operated directly from two AAA batteries. Also, the typical quiescent current (ground pin current) is low, starting at 85 uA during normal operation and 1 uA in shutdown mode. Thus, these regulators can be operated very efficiently and, in a battery-powered application, help extend the longevity of the device. Similar LDO regulators require 1-uF or larger output capacitors for stability. However, this regulator uses an internal compensation scheme that stabilizes the feedback loop over the full range of input voltages and load currents with output capacitances as low as 0.1-uF. Ceramic capacitors of this size are relatively inexpensive and available in small footprints. This family of regulators is particularly suited as a portable power supply solution due to its minimal board space requirement and 1.8-V minimum input voltage. Being able to use two off-the-shelf, AAA, batteries makes system design easier and also reduces component cost. Moreover, the solution will be more efficient than if a regulator with a higher input voltage is used. The TPS722xx family of LDO regulators is available in fixed voltage options that are commonly used to power the latest DSP’s and microcontrollers with an adjustable option ranging from 1.22 V to 2.5 V. These regulators can be used in a wide variety of applications ranging from portable, battery-powered equipment to PC peripherals. The family features operation over a wide range of input voltages (1.8 V to 5.5 V) and low dropout voltage (50 mV at full load). Therefore, compared to many other regulators that require 2.5-V or higher input voltages for operation, these regulators can be operated directly from two AAA batteries. Also, the typical quiescent current (ground pin current) is low, starting at 85 uA during normal operation and 1 uA in shutdown mode. Thus, these regulators can be operated very efficiently and, in a battery-powered application, help extend the longevity of the device. Similar LDO regulators require 1-uF or larger output capacitors for stability. However, this regulator uses an internal compensation scheme that stabilizes the feedback loop over the full range of input voltages and load currents with output capacitances as low as 0.1-uF. Ceramic capacitors of this size are relatively inexpensive and available in small footprints. This family of regulators is particularly suited as a portable power supply solution due to its minimal board space requirement and 1.8-V minimum input voltage. Being able to use two off-the-shelf, AAA, batteries makes system design easier and also reduces component cost. Moreover, the solution will be more efficient than if a regulator with a higher input voltage is used.

The TPS72xx family of low-dropout (LDO) voltage regulators offers the benefits of low-dropout voltage, micropower operation, and miniaturized packaging. These regulators feature extremely low dropout voltages and quiescent currents compared to conventional LDO regulators. Offered in small-outline integrated-circuit (SOIC) packages and 8-terminal thin shrink small-outline (TSSOP), the TPS72xx series devices are ideal for cost-sensitive designs and for designs where board space is at a premium. A combination of new circuit design and process innovation has enabled the usual pnp pass transistor to be replaced by a PMOS device. Because the PMOS pass element behaves as a low-value resistor, the dropout voltage is very low - maximum of 85 mV at 100 mA of load current (TPS7250) - and is directly proportional to the load current (see Figure 1). Since the PMOS pass element is a voltage-driven device, the quiescent current is very low (300 uA maximum) and is stable over the entire range of output load current (0 mA to 250 mA). Intended for use in portable systems such as laptops and cellular phones, the low-dropout voltage and micropower operation result in a significant increase in system battery operating life. The TPS72xx also features a logic-enabled sleep mode to shut down the regulator, reducing quiescent current to 0.5 uA maximum at TJ= 25°C. Other features include a power-good function that reports low output voltage and may be used to implement a power-on reset or a low-battery indicator. The TPS72xx is offered in 2.5-V, 3-V, 3.3-V, 4.85-V, and 5-V fixed-voltage versions and in an adjustable version (programmable over the range of 1.2 V to 9.75 V). Output voltage tolerance is specified as a maximum of 2% over line, load, and temperature ranges (3% for adjustable version). The TPS72xx family of low-dropout (LDO) voltage regulators offers the benefits of low-dropout voltage, micropower operation, and miniaturized packaging. These regulators feature extremely low dropout voltages and quiescent currents compared to conventional LDO regulators. Offered in small-outline integrated-circuit (SOIC) packages and 8-terminal thin shrink small-outline (TSSOP), the TPS72xx series devices are ideal for cost-sensitive designs and for designs where board space is at a premium. A combination of new circuit design and process innovation has enabled the usual pnp pass transistor to be replaced by a PMOS device. Because the PMOS pass element behaves as a low-value resistor, the dropout voltage is very low - maximum of 85 mV at 100 mA of load current (TPS7250) - and is directly proportional to the load current (see Figure 1). Since the PMOS pass element is a voltage-driven device, the quiescent current is very low (300 uA maximum) and is stable over the entire range of output load current (0 mA to 250 mA). Intended for use in portable systems such as laptops and cellular phones, the low-dropout voltage and micropower operation result in a significant increase in system battery operating life. The TPS72xx also features a logic-enabled sleep mode to shut down the regulator, reducing quiescent current to 0.5 uA maximum at TJ= 25°C. Other features include a power-good function that reports low output voltage and may be used to implement a power-on reset or a low-battery indicator. The TPS72xx is offered in 2.5-V, 3-V, 3.3-V, 4.85-V, and 5-V fixed-voltage versions and in an adjustable version (programmable over the range of 1.2 V to 9.75 V). Output voltage tolerance is specified as a maximum of 2% over line, load, and temperature ranges (3% for adjustable version).

The TPS723xx-Q1 family of low-dropout (LDO) negative voltage regulators offers an ideal combination of features to support low-noise applications. This device is capable of operating with input voltages from –10 V to –2.7 V. The TPS72325-Q1 regulator is stable with small, low-cost ceramic capacitors, and includes enable (EN) and noise-reduction (NR) functions. Internal detection and shutdown logic provide thermal short-circuit and overcurrent protection. High PSRR (65 dB at 1 kHz) and low noise (60 µVRMS) make the TPS723xx-Q1 ideal for low-noise applications. The TPS723xx-Q1 uses a precision voltage reference to achieve 2% overall accuracy over load, line, and temperature variations. Available in a small SOT23-5 package, the TPS723xx-Q1 specification covers the full temperature range of –40°C to 125°C. The TPS723xx-Q1 family of low-dropout (LDO) negative voltage regulators offers an ideal combination of features to support low-noise applications. This device is capable of operating with input voltages from –10 V to –2.7 V. The TPS72325-Q1 regulator is stable with small, low-cost ceramic capacitors, and includes enable (EN) and noise-reduction (NR) functions. Internal detection and shutdown logic provide thermal short-circuit and overcurrent protection. High PSRR (65 dB at 1 kHz) and low noise (60 µVRMS) make the TPS723xx-Q1 ideal for low-noise applications. The TPS723xx-Q1 uses a precision voltage reference to achieve 2% overall accuracy over load, line, and temperature variations. Available in a small SOT23-5 package, the TPS723xx-Q1 specification covers the full temperature range of –40°C to 125°C.

The TPS723 low-dropout (LDO) negative voltage regulator offers an ideal combination of features to support low noise applications. This device is capable of operating with input voltages from –10 V to –2.7 V, and support outputs from –10 V to –1.2 V. This regulator is stable with small, low-cost ceramic capacitors, and include enable (EN) and noise reduction (NR) functions. Thermal short-circuit and over-current protections are provided by internal detection and shutdown logic. High PSRR (65 dB at 1 kHz) and low noise (60 µVRMS) make the TPS723 ideal for low-noise applications. The TPS723 uses a precision voltage reference to achieve 2% overall accuracy over load, line, and temperature variations. Available in a small SOT23-5 package, the TPS723 is fully specified over a temperature range of –40°C to 125°C. The TPS723 low-dropout (LDO) negative voltage regulator offers an ideal combination of features to support low noise applications. This device is capable of operating with input voltages from –10 V to –2.7 V, and support outputs from –10 V to –1.2 V. This regulator is stable with small, low-cost ceramic capacitors, and include enable (EN) and noise reduction (NR) functions. Thermal short-circuit and over-current protections are provided by internal detection and shutdown logic. High PSRR (65 dB at 1 kHz) and low noise (60 µVRMS) make the TPS723 ideal for low-noise applications. The TPS723 uses a precision voltage reference to achieve 2% overall accuracy over load, line, and temperature variations. Available in a small SOT23-5 package, the TPS723 is fully specified over a temperature range of –40°C to 125°C.