_______________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
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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
(<0.2Ω typical ESR) ceramic capacitor to GND for V
OUT
≥ 2.5V. Bypass with 3.3µF (<0.2Ω typ ESR) ceramic
capacitor to GND for V
OUT
= 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