General Description
The MAX8875 low-dropout linear regulator operates from
a +2.5V to +6.5V input range and delivers up to 150mA.
A P-channel MOSFET pass transistor allows its 85µA sup-
ply current to remain independent of the load, making this
device ideal for battery-operated portable equipment
such as PCS phones, cellular phones, cordless phones,
and modems.
The MAX8875 features a power-OK (POK) output that indi-
cates when the output is out of regulation. The device is
available in several preset output voltage versions: 5.0V,
3.3V, 3.0V, 2.7V, 2.5V, or 1.5V. Other features include 1µA
(max) shutdown current, short-circuit protection, thermal
shutdown protection, and reverse-battery protection. The
device comes in a miniature 5-pin SOT23 package.
The MAX8875 is optimized for use with a 1µF ceramic out-
put capacitor. For a pin-compatible, functionally equivalent
device for use with a higher ESR output capacitor, see the
MAX8885 data sheet.
Applications
PCS Telephones Hand-Held Instruments
Cellular Telephones Palmtop Computers
Cordless Telephones Electronic Planners
PCMCIA Cards Modems
Features
♦Power-OK Output
♦Small Output Capacitor (1µF ceramic)
♦Preset Output Voltages (±1% accuracy)
♦Guaranteed 150mA Output Current
♦85µA No-Load Supply Current
♦Low 110mV Dropout at 100mA Load (165mV at
150mA load)
♦Thermal-Overload and Short-Circuit Protection
♦Reverse-Battery Protection
♦60dB PSRR at 100Hz
♦1µA max Shutdown Current
MAX8875
150mA, Low-Dropout Linear Regulator
with Power-OK Output
________________________________________________________________ Maxim Integrated Products 1
GND
POK
SHDN
15OUT
IN
MAX8875
SOT23-5
TOP VIEW
2
34
MAX8875
INPUT
+2.5V TO +6.5V
IN OUT
SHDN
GND
OUTPUT
PRESET
1.5V TO 5.0V
150mA
POK
COUT
1µF
100k
CIN
1µF
TO µC
OFF
ON
Typical Operating Circuit
19-1556; Rev 1; 12/00
*xy is the output voltage code (see Output Voltage Selector
Guide).
Note: Other output voltages between 1.5V and 5.0V are avail-
able in 100mV increments—contact the factory for information.
Minimum order quantity is 25,000 units.
Pin Configuration
Ordering Information
Output Voltage Selector Guide
5 SOT23-5
PIN-PACKAGETEMP. RANGE
-40°C to +85°CMAX8875EUKxy-T
PART*
TOP MARK
ADQI
ADLA
ADLB
ADLC
ADLD5.0
3.3
3.0
2.7
1.5
VOUT (V)PART
MAX8875EUK15-T
MAX8875EUK27-T
MAX8875EUK30-T
MAX8875EUK33-T
MAX8875EUK50-T
ADKZ2.5MAX8875EUK25-T
For price, delivery, and to place orders, please contact Maxim Distribution at 1-888-629-4642,
or visit Maxim’s website at www.maxim-ic.com.
MAX8875
150mA, Low-Dropout Linear Regulator
with Power-OK Output
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ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
(VIN = VOUT(NOMINAL) + 1V, SHDN = IN, TA= -40°C to +85°C, unless otherwise noted. Typical values are at TA= +25°C.) (Note 1)
Stresses beyond those listed under “Absolute Maximum Ratings” may cause permanent damage to the device. These are stress ratings only, and functional
operation of the device at these or any other conditions beyond those indicated in the operational sections of the specifications is not implied. Exposure to
absolute maximum rating conditions for extended periods may affect device reliability.
IN, SHDN, POK to GND...............................................-7V to +7V
SHDN to IN ...............................................................-7V to +0.3V
OUT to GND ................................................-0.3V to (VIN + 0.3V)
Output Short-Circuit Duration ........................................Indefinite
Continuous Power Dissipation (TA= +70°C)
5-Pin SOT23 (derate 7.1mW/°C above +70°C)..........571mW
Operating Temperature Range ...........................-40°C to +85°C
Junction Temperature......................................................+150°C
θJA ...............................................................................+140°C/W
Storage Temperature Range .............................-65°C to +150°C
Lead Temperature (soldering, 10s) .................................+300°C
TA= -40°C to +85°C -3 2
SHDN Input Threshold
SHDN = IN or GND
TA= +25°C, IOUT = 100µA
VIN = 2.5V to 5.5V
TA= +25°C
SHDN = GND
IOUT = 150mA
IOUT = 100mA
f = 100Hz
COUT = 10µF, f = 10Hz to 100kHz
IOUT = 50mA
IOUT = 100µA
IOUT = 100µA
IOUT = 100µA to 120mA, COUT = 1µF
IOUT = 150mA
VIN = 2.5V or (VOUT + 0.1V) to 6.5V, IOUT = 1mA
CONDITIONS
0.05 nA
0 100
ISHDN
SHDN Input Bias Current
0.4
VIL
V
2.0
VIH
0.02
TA= +85°C
µA
0.005 1
IOFF
Shutdown Supply Current
dB
60
PSRR
Output Voltage AC Power-
Supply Rejection Ratio
µVRMS
170
Output Voltage Noise
%/mA
0.01
∆VLDR
Load Regulation
%/V
-0.15 0 0.15
∆VLNR
Line Regulation
-2 2
TA= +25°C
TA= +85°C
%
-1.0 1.0
V
2.5 6.5
VIN
Input Voltage
Output Voltage Accuracy
165
110 220 mV
50
0.1
VIN -V
OUT
Dropout Voltage (Note 2)
mA
150
IOUT
Maximum Output Current
mA
160 390
ILIM
Current Limit
µA
85 180
IQ
Ground Pin Current 100
UNITSMIN TYP MAXSYMBOLPARAMETER
IOUT = 100µA to
120mA
IOUT = 100µA
SHUTDOWN
MAX8875
150mA, Low-Dropout Linear Regulator
with Power-OK Output
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0
40
20
80
60
100
120
0231 456
GROUND PIN CURRENT vs.
INPUT VOLTAGE
MAX8875toc01
INPUT VOLTAGE (V)
GROUND PIN CURRENT (µA)
IOUT = 0
IOUT = 150mA
85
100
95
90
105
110
115
0604515 30 75 90 105 120 135 150
GROUND PIN CURRENT vs.
OUTPUT LOAD
MAX8875toc02
OUTPUT LOAD (mA)
GROUND PIN CURRENT (µA)
VIN = 3.5V
VIN = 5.0V
85
100
105
95
90
110
115
120
0604515 30 75 90 105 120 135 150
GROUND PIN CURRENT vs.
OUTPUT LOAD
MAX8875toc03
OUTPUT LOAD (mA)
GROUND PIN CURRENT (µA)
VIN = VOUT(NOMINAL) + 0.5V
VOUT = 5.0V
MAX8875EUK50
VOUT = 3.0V
MAX8875EUK30
Typical Operating Characteristics
(MAX8875EUK30, VIN = +3.6V, CIN = COUT = 1µF, SHDN = IN, TA= +25°C, unless otherwise noted.)
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (continued)
(VIN = VOUT(NOMINAL) + 1V, SHDN = IN, TA= -40°C to +85°C, unless otherwise noted. Typical values are at TA= +25°C.) (Note 1)
Note 1: Limits are 100% production tested at TA= +25°C. Limits over the operating temperature range are guaranteed through
correlation using Statistical Quality Control (SQC) methods.
Note 2: Dropout voltage is defined as VIN - VOUT, when VOUT is 100mV below the value of VOUT for VIN = VOUT + 0.5V. Applies only
for output voltages ≥2.5V.
Thermal Shutdown Temperature TSHDN 170 °C
Thermal Shutdown Hysteresis ∆TSHDN 20 °C
PARAMETER SYMBOL MIN TYP MAX UNITSCONDITIONS
POK Output Leakage Current 1µA0 ≤VPOK ≤6.5V, VOUT in regulation
POK Output Voltage Low VOL 0.4 VISINK = 1mA
-3 -5 -8
1 - VOUT /VOUT(NOMINAL) 100, IOUT = 0,
VOUT falling, VOUT ≥2.5V
-5.3
In dropout, VOUT falling, VOUT ≥2.5V
Power-OK Voltage Threshold VPOK
1
%
Hysteresis, IOUT = 0
-8.5 -10.5 -13.5
1 - VOUT /VOUT(NOMINAL)
100, IOUT = ILIM,
VOUT falling,
VOUT < 2.5V -7 -15
THERMAL PROTECTION
POWER-OK OUTPUT
TA= 0°C to +85°C
TA= -40°C to +85°C
MAX8875
150mA, Low-Dropout Linear Regulator
with Power-OK Output
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Typical Operating Characteristics (continued)
(MAX8875EUK30, VIN = +3.6V, CIN = COUT = 1µF, SHDN = IN, TA= +25°C, unless otherwise noted.)
2.90
2.95
3.00
3.05
3.10
-40 10-15 35 60 85
OUTPUT VOLTAGE vs. TEMPERATURE
MAX8875toc07
TEMPERATURE (°C)
OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)
VIN = 3.6V OR 5.0V
IOUT = 0
VIN = 3.6V
IOUT = 150mA
VIN = 5.0V
IOUT = 150mA
0
150
100
50
200
250
0453015 105907560 150135120
DROPOUT VOLTAGE vs.
OUTPUT LOAD
MAX8875toc08
OUTPUT LOAD (mA)
DROPOUT VOLTAGE (mV)
TA = +25°C
TA = +85°C
TA = -40°C
0
0.01 0.1 1 10 100 1000
POWER-SUPPLY REJECTION RATIO
vs. FREQUENCY
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
MAX8875toc09
FREQUENCY (kHz)
PSRR (dB)
COUT = 10µF
COUT = 1µF
10
0.01
0.1 10 100
OUTPUT NOISE SPECTRAL DENSITY
vs. FREQUENCY
0.1
1
MAX8875toc10
FREQUENCY (kHz)
OUTPUT NOISE SPECTRAL DENSITY (µV/√
Hz
)
1
COUT = 10µF
IOUT = 50mA
10ms/div
OUTPUT NOISE
VOUT
500µV/div
MAX8875toc11
f = 10Hz TO 100kHz
COUT = 10µF
IOUT = 50mA
60
80
70
100
90
120
110
130
-40 10-15 356085
GROUND PIN CURRENT vs.
TEMPERATURE
MAX8875toc04
TEMPERATURE (°C)
GROUND PIN CURRENT (µA)
VIN = 5.0V
IOUT = 150mA
VIN = 3.6V
IOUT = 150mA
VIN = 3.6V OR 5.0V
IOUT = 0
0
1.0
0.5
2.0
1.5
3.0
2.5
3.5
0231 456
OUTPUT VOLTAGE vs.
INPUT VOLTAGE
MAX8875toc05
INPUT VOLTAGE (V)
OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)
IOUT = 0
IOUT = 150mA
2.90
2.95
3.00
3.05
3.10
04530 105907515 60 120 135 150
OUTPUT VOLTAGE vs. OUTPUT LOAD
MAX8875toc06
OUTPUT LOAD (mA)
OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)
VIN = 3.6V
VIN = 5.0V
10µs/div
LINE-TRANSIENT RESPONSE
IOUT = 50mA
5V
4V
3.00V
2.98V
3.02V
VIN
VOUT
MAX8875toc13
MAX8875
150mA, Low-Dropout Linear Regulator
with Power-OK Output
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100µs/div
SHUTDOWN DELAY
MAX8875EUK30, ROUT = 60Ω
3V
0
0
2V
VOUT
1V/div
MAX8875toc16
VSHDN
1V/div
200µs/div
POK OUTPUT
RPOK = 100kΩ
0
0
2V
3V
4V
VPOK
2V/div
VOUT
2V/div
MAX8875toc17
VIN
1V/div
10ms/div
POK STARTUP RESPONSE
5.0V
2.5V
0
0
0
5.0V
VPOK
2.5V/div
VOUT
2.5V/div
MAX8875toc18
VIN
2.5V/div
RPOK = 100kΩ
10µs/div
POK AND SHUTDOWN RESPONSE
2V
0
2V
0
0
4V
VPOK
2V/div
VOUT
2V/div
MAX8875toc19
VSHDN
2V/div
RLOAD = 60Ω
RPOK = 100kΩ
Typical Operating Characteristics (continued)
(MAX8875EUK30, VIN = +3.6V, CIN = COUT = 1µF, SHDN = IN, TA= +25°C, unless otherwise noted.)
10µs/div
LOAD-TRANSIENT RESPONSE
VIN = VOUT + 0.5V, IOUT = 0 TO 50mA
3.01V
3.00V
2.99V
0
50mA
VOUT
ILOAD
MAX8875toc14
10µs/div
LOAD-TRANSIENT RESPONSE
NEAR DROPOUT
VIN = VOUT + 0.1V, IOUT = 0 TO 50mA
3.01V
3.00V
2.99V
0
50mA
VOUT
ILOAD
MAX8875toc15
_______________Detailed Description
The MAX8875 is a low-dropout, low-quiescent-current
linear regulator designed primarily for battery-powered
applications. The device supplies loads up to 150mA
and is available with preset output voltages of 1.5V,
2.5V, 2.7V, 3.0V, 3.3V, or 5.0V. As illustrated in Figure
1, the MAX8875 consists of a 1.25V reference, error
amplifier, P-channel pass transistor, power-OK com-
parator, and internal feedback voltage divider.
The 1.25V bandgap reference is connected to the error
amplifier’s inverting input. The error amplifier compares
this reference with the feedback voltage and amplifies
the difference. If the feedback voltage is lower than the
reference voltage, the pass-transistor gate is pulled
lower, which allows more current to pass to the output
and increases the output voltage. If the feedback volt-
age is too high, the pass-transistor gate is pulled up,
allowing less current to pass to the output. The output
voltage feeds back through an internal resistor voltage
divider connected to the OUT pin.
Additional blocks include a current limiter, reverse-
battery protection, thermal sensor, and shutdown logic.
MAX8875
150mA, Low-Dropout Linear Regulator
with Power-OK Output
6 _______________________________________________________________________________________
Figure 1. Functional Diagram
Regulator Output. Fixed 5.0V, 3.3V, 3.0V, 2.7V, 2.5V, or 1.5V output. Sources up to 150mA. Bypass with 1µF
(<0.2Ωtypical ESR) ceramic capacitor to GND for VOUT ≥2.5V. Bypass with 3.3µF (<0.2Ωtyp ESR) ceramic
capacitor to GND for VOUT = 1.5V.
OUT5
Power-OK Output. Active-low, open-drain output indicates an out-of-regulation condition. Connect a 100k
pull-up resistor to OUT for logic levels. If not used, leave this pin unconnected.
POK4
Active-Low Shutdown Input. A logic low reduces the supply current to below 1µA. Connect to IN for normal
operation.
SHDN
3
PIN
Ground. This pin also functions as a heatsink. Solder to a large pad or the circuit-board ground plane to
maximize power dissipation.
GND2
Regulator Input. Supply voltage can range from 2.5V to 6.5V. Bypass with 1µF to GND (see the Capacitor
Selection and Regulator Stability section).
IN1
FUNCTIONNAME
Pin Description
SHUTDOWN
LOGIC
ERROR
AMP
1.25V
REF
95%
REF
P
GND
IN
SHDN
MAX8875
THERMAL
SENSOR
REVERSE-
BATTERY
PROTECTION
MOS DRIVER
WITH ILIMIT
POK
OUT
POK
Output Voltage
The MAX8875 is supplied with factory-set output volt-
ages of 1.5V, 2.5V, 2.7V, 3.0V, 3.3V, or 5.0V. The part
number’s two-digit suffix identifies the nominal output
voltage. For example, the MAX8875EUK33 has a preset
output voltage of 3.3V (see Output Voltage Selector
Guide).
Internal P-Channel Pass Transistor
The MAX8875 features a 1.1Ω(typ) P-channel MOSFET
pass transistor. This provides several advantages over
similar designs using PNP pass transistors, including
longer battery life. The P-channel MOSFET requires no
base drive, which reduces quiescent current signifi-
cantly. PNP-based regulators waste considerable
current in dropout when the pass transistor saturates.
They also use high base-drive currents under large
loads. The MAX8875 does not suffer from these prob-
lems and consumes only 100µA of quiescent current
whether in dropout, light-load, or heavy-load applica-
tions (see Typical Operating Characteristics).
Power-OK Output (POK)
When the output voltage goes out of regulation—as dur-
ing dropout, current limit, or thermal shutdown—POK
goes low. POK is an open-drain N-channel MOSFET. To
obtain a logic-level output, connect a pull-up resistor
from POK to OUT. To minimize current consumption,
make this resistor as large as practical. A 100kΩresistor
works well for most applications. A capacitor to GND
may be added to generate a power-on-reset (POR)
delay. The POK function is not active during shutdown.
POK also provides a power-on-reset function that can
operate down to VIN ≤1V. See POK Startup Response
in the Typical Operating Characteristics.
Current Limit
The MAX8875 includes a current limiter that monitors
and controls the pass transistor’s gate voltage, limiting
the output current to 390mA (typ). For design purpos-
es, consider the current limit to be 160mA min to
600mA max. The output can be shorted to ground for
an indefinite period of time without damaging the part.
Thermal-Overload Protection
When the junction temperature exceeds TJ= +170°C,
the thermal sensor signals the shutdown logic, turning
off the pass transistor and allowing the IC to cool. The
thermal sensor will turn the pass transistor on again after
the IC’s junction temperature cools by 20°C, resulting in
a pulsed output during continuous thermal-overload
conditions.Thermal-overload protection is designed to
protect the MAX8875 in the event of fault conditions. For
continuous operation, do not exceed the absolute maxi-
mum junction-temperature rating of TJ= +150°C.
Operating Region and Power Dissipation
The MAX8875’s maximum power dissipation depends
on the thermal resistance of the case and circuit board,
the temperature difference between the die junction
and ambient air, and the rate of air flow. The power dis-
sipation across the device is P = IOUT (VIN - VOUT). The
maximum power dissipation is:
PMAX = (TJ- TA) / (θJB + θBA)
where TJ- TAis the temperature difference between
the MAX8875 die junction and the surrounding air, θJB
(or θJC) is the thermal resistance of the package, and
θBA is the thermal resistance through the printed circuit
board, copper traces, and other materials to the sur-
rounding air.
The MAX8875’s ground pin (GND) performs the dual
function of providing an electrical connection to system
ground and channeling heat away. Connect GND to the
system ground using a large pad or ground plane.
Reverse-Battery Protection
The MAX8875 has a unique protection scheme that lim-
its the reverse supply current to 1mA when either VIN or
VSHDN falls below ground. The circuitry monitors the
polarity of these two pins and disconnects the internal
circuitry and parasitic diodes when the battery is
reversed. This feature prevents device damage.
__________Applications Information
Capacitor Selection and
Regulator Stability
For stable operation over the full temperature range
and with load currents up to 150mA, use a 1µF (min)
ceramic output capacitor with an ESR <0.2Ωfor VOUT
≥2.5V, or an equivalent 3.3µF ceramic output capacitor
for VOUT = 1.5V. To reduce noise and improve load-
transient response, stability, and power-supply rejec-
tion, use large output capacitor values, such as 10µF.
Note that some ceramic dielectrics exhibit large capac-
itance and ESR variation with temperature. With
dielectrics such as Z5U and Y5V, it may be necessary
to increase the capacitance by a factor of 2 or more to
ensure stability at temperatures below TA= -10°C. With
X7R or X5R dielectrics, 1µF should be sufficient at all
operating temperatures for VOUT ≥2.5V. For a pin-com-
patible, functionally equivalent device for use with a
higher ESR output capacitor, see the MAX8885.
MAX8875
150mA, Low-Dropout Linear Regulator
with Power-OK Output
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MAX8875
PSRR and Operation from
Sources Other than Batteries
The MAX8875 is designed to deliver low dropout voltages
and low quiescent currents in battery-powered systems.
Power-supply rejection is 60dB at low frequencies. See
the Power-Supply Rejection Ratio vs. Frequency graph in
the Typical Operating Characteristics.
Improve supply-noise rejection and transient response
by increasing the values of the input and output bypass
capacitors. The Typical Operating Characteristics show
the MAX8875’s line- and load-transient responses.
Dropout Voltage
For versions with the output voltage greater than the
minimum input voltage (2.5V), the regulator’s minimum
input-output voltage differential (or dropout voltage)
determines the lowest usable supply voltage. In battery-
powered systems, this will determine the useful end-of-
life battery voltage. Because the MAX8875 uses a
P-channel MOSFET pass transistor, its dropout voltage
is a function of drain-to-source on-resistance (RDS(ON))
multiplied by the load current (see Typical Operating
Characteristics):
VDROPOUT = VIN - VOUT = RDS(ON) ✕IOUT
Chip Information
TRANSISTOR COUNT: 266
150mA, Low-Dropout Linear Regulator
with Power-OK Output
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