
SLVS522D − JULY 2004 − REVISED APRIL 2005
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DAvailable in the Texas Instruments
NanoFreeWafer Chip Scale Packages
DOutput Tolerance of
− 1% (A Grade)
− 1.5% (Standard Grade)
DUltra-Low Dropout, Typically
− 280 mV at Full Load of 150 mA
− 7 mV at 1 mA
DWide VIN Range
− 16 V Max (DBV Package)
− 12 V Max (YZQ/YZU Package)
DLow IQ... 850 µA at Full Load at 150 mA
DShutdown Current...0.01 µA Typ
DLow Noise ...30 µVRMS With 10-nF Bypass
Capacitor
DStable With Low-ESR Capacitors, Including
Ceramic
DOvercurrent and Thermal Protection
DHigh Peak-Current Capability
DPortable Applications
− Cellular Phones
− Palmtop and Laptop Computers
− Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs)
− Digital Cameras and Camcorders
− CD Players
− MP3 Players
DBV (SOT-23) PACKAGE
(TOP VIEW)
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2
3
5
4
VIN
GND
ON/OFF
VOUT
BYPASS
VOUT
YZQ OR YZU (WCSP) PACKAGE
(TOP VIEW)
B2
C1
C3
A1A3
VIN
ON/OFF
BYPASS
GND
description/ordering information
The LP2985 family of fixed-output, low-dropout regulators offers exceptional, cost-effective performance for
both portable and nonportable applications. Available in voltages of 1.25 V, 1.5 V, 1.8 V, 2.5 V, 2.8 V, 2.85 V,
3 V, 3.1 V, 3.3 V, and 5 V, the family has an output tolerance of 1% for the A version (1.5% for the non-A version)
and is capable of delivering 150-mA continuous load current. Standard regulator features, such as overcurrent
and overtemperature protection, are included.
The LP2985 has a host of features that makes the regulator an ideal candidate for a variety of portable
applications:
•Low dropout: A PNP pass element allows a typical dropout of 280 mV at 150-mA load current and 7 mV
at 1-mA load.
•Low quiescent current: The use of a vertical PNP process allows for quiescent currents that are
considerably lower than those associated with traditional lateral PNP regulators.
•Shutdown: A shutdown feature is available, allowing the regulator to consume only 0.01 µA when the
ON/OFF pin is pulled low.
•Low-ESR-capacitor friendly: The regulator is stable with low-ESR capacitors, allowing the use of small,
inexpensive, ceramic capacitors in cost-sensitive applications.
•Low noise: A BYPASS pin allows for low-noise operation, with a typical output noise of 30 µV (RMS),
with the use of a 10-nF bypass capacitor.
•Small packaging: For the most space-constraint needs, the regulator is available in SOT-23 package,
as well as NanoFree wafer chip scale packaging, of fering an even smaller size with improved thermal
and electrical characteristics. NanoFree package technology is a major breakthrough in IC packaging
concepts, using the die as the package.
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Please be aware that an important notice concerning availability, standard warranty, and use in critical applications of
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