General Description
The MAX1982/MAX1983 are low-voltage, low-dropout
linear regulators with an external bias supply input. The
5V bias supply drives the gate of the internal N-channel
pass transistor, making these devices ideal for applica-
tions that require low-voltage outputs from low-voltage
inputs. The MAX1982 delivers 1.2V (±3%) at 300mA
from an input voltage of 1.25V to 5.5V. The MAX1983
delivers an adjustable output voltage from 0.8V to 2V.
The MAX1982/MAX1983 include a current-limit and
thermal shutdown that protects the regulator in the
event of a fault condition. Both devices are offered in a
6-pin SOT23 package and are specified over the
extended (-40°C to +85°C) temperature range.
Applications
Notebook Computers
VID Power Supplies
PDAs
Cell Phones
Low-Dropout Regulators with External Bias
Supply
Features
o Low-Cost 1.2V, 300mA VID Supply
o ±3% Output Voltage Accuracy
o No Minimum Load Current Required
o 1.25V to 5.5V Input Supply Voltage
o 5V Input Bias Supply Voltage
o Power-Good (PGOOD) Open-Drain Output with
1ms Rising Edge Propagation Delay (MAX1982)
o Adjustable Output Voltage (MAX1983)
o Low Supply Current (I
BIAS
+ I
IN
= 165µA typ)
o 5µA (max) Shutdown Supply Current
o Tiny 6-Pin SOT23 Package
MAX1982/MAX1983
Low-Voltage, Low-Dropout Linear Regulators
with External Bias Supply
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Maxim Integrated Products
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Typical Operating Circuit
19-2560; Rev 1; 10/08
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