General Description
The MAX1792 low-dropout linear regulator operates
from a +2.5V to +5.5V supply and delivers a guaran-
teed 500mA load current with low 130mV dropout. The
high-accuracy (±1%) output voltage is preset at an
internally trimmed voltage (see
Selector Guide
) or can
be adjusted from 1.25V to 5.0V with an external resis-
tive divider.
An internal PMOS pass transistor allows the low 80µA
supply current to remain independent of load, making
this device ideal for portable battery-operated equip-
ment such as personal digital assistants (PDAs), cellu-
lar phones, cordless phones, base stations, and
notebook computers.
Other features include an active-low open-drain reset
output with a 4ms timeout period that indicates when
the output is out of regulation, a 0.1µA shutdown mode,
short-circuit protection, and thermal shutdown protec-
tion. The device is available in a miniature 1.3W, 8-pin
power-µMAX package with a metal pad on the under-
side of the package.
________________________Applications
Notebook Computers
Cellular and Cordless Telephones
Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs)
Palmtop Computers
Base Stations
USB Hubs
Docking Stations
Features
♦ Guaranteed 500mA Output Current
♦ Low 130mV Dropout at 500mA
♦ Up to ±1% Output Voltage Accuracy
Preset at 1.5V, 1.8V, 2.5V, 3.3V, or 5.0V
Adjustable from 1.25V to 5.0V
♦ Reset Output with 4ms Timeout Period
♦ Low 80µA Ground Current
♦ 0.1µA Shutdown Current
♦ Thermal Overload Protection
♦ Output Current Limit
♦ Tiny 1.3W Power-µMAX Package
MAX1792
500mA Low-Dropout
Linear Regulator in µMAX
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Maxim Integrated Products
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*
Insert the desired two-digit suffix (see Selector Guide) into the
blanks to complete the part number.
+
Denotes a lead(Pb)-free/RoHS-compliant package.
/V denotes an automotive qualified part.
Contact factory for other preset output voltages.
For pricing, delivery, and ordering information, please contact Maxim Direct at 1-888-629-4642,
or visit Maxim's website at www.maxim-ic.com.