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LT1573
sn1573 1573fas
Low Dropout
PNP Regulator Driver
Figure 1. 3.3V, 5A Microprocessor Supply
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Low Cost Solution for High Current, Low Dropout
Regulators
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Fast Transient Response Needs Much Less
Bulk Capacitance
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Latching Overload Protection Minimizes
Heat Sink Size
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Precision Output Voltage (1%)
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Single Supply Operation: V
IN
= 2.8V to 10V
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Small Surface Mount Package
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Capable of Very Low Dropout Voltage (<0.2V)
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Fixed or Adjustable Outputs
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Shutdown
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3.3V to 2.5V Regulators
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Microprocessor Power Sources
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Post Regulator for Switching Supplies
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High Efficiency Linear Regulators
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Ultralow Dropout Regulators
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Low Voltage Linear Regulators
The LT
®
1573 is a regulator driver IC designed to provide
a low cost solution for applications requiring high current,
low dropout and fast transient response. When combined
with an external PNP power transistor, this device pro-
vides load current up to 5A with dropout voltages as low
as 0.35V. The LT1573 circuitry is designed for extremely
fast transient response. This greatly reduces bulk storage
capacitance when the regulator is used in applications
with fast, high current load transients.
To keep cost and complexity low, the LT1573 uses a new
time-delayed latching overcurrent protection technique
that requires no external current sense resistor. Base drive
is limited for instantaneous protection, and a time-delayed
latch protects the regulator from continuous short
circuits.
The LT1573 is available as an adjustable regulator with an
output range of 1.27V to 6.8V and with fixed output
voltages of 2.5V, 2.8V and 3.3V. Output accuracy is better
than 1% to meet the critical regulation requirement of fast
microprocessors. A special 8-pin, fused-lead surface mount
package is used to minimize regulator footprint and pro-
vide adequate heat sinking.
, LTC and LT are registered trademarks of Linear Technology Corporation.
COMP
V
OUT
V
IN
DRIVE
FB
LATCH
SHDN
GND
LT1573
+
C
TIME
C
OUT2
220µF
TANT
C
OUT1
1µF
CER
× 24
C
C
100pF
V
IN
5V
R
C
1k
R
D
24Ω
V
OUT
3.3V
GND
1573 F01
R
B
50Ω
R1
1.6k
R2
1k
LOAD
+ +
Q
OUT
MOTOROLA
D45H11
V
OUT
= 1.265V (1 + R1/R2)
FOR T < 45°C, C
OUT1
= 24 × 1µF Y5V CERAMIC SURFACE MOUNT CAPACITORS.
FOR T > 45°C, C
OUT1
= 24 × 1µF X7R CERAMIC SURFACE MOUNT CAPACITORS.
PLACE C
OUT1
IN THE MICROPROCESSOR SOCKET CAVITY
C
IN
100µF
TANT
Transient Response for
0.2A to 5A Output Load Step
10µs/DIV 1573 F01a
50mV/DIV
2.5A/DIV
FEATURES
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