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MAX8869
1A, Microcap, Low-Dropout,
Linear Regulator
General Description
The MAX8869 low-dropout linear regulator operates
from a +2.7V to +5.5V input and delivers a guaranteed
1A load current with a low 200mV dropout. The high-
accuracy (±1%) output voltage is preset at +5V, +3.3V,
+2.5V, +1.8V, or +1.0V or is adjustable from +0.8V to
+5V with an external resistor-divider.
The MAX8869 uses Microcap
®
technology and
requires only a small 1µF output capacitor for guaran-
teed stability. An internal PMOS pass transistor allows
low 500µA supply current, making this regulator useful
for networking and telecom hardware as well as bat-
tery-operated equipment. Other features include soft-
start, low-power shutdown, short-circuit protection, and
thermal shutdown protection.
The MAX8869 is available in a 1.5W, 16-pin TSSOP
package, which is 30% smaller than a SOT223 and only
1.1mm high.
________________________Applications
Telecom Hardware
Network Equipment
Mobile Phone Base Stations
Personal Computers
Notebook Computers
Features
o Guaranteed 1A Output Current
o Stable with C
OUT
= 1µF
o Low 200mV Dropout at 1A
o ±1% Output Voltage Accuracy
Preset at +5V, +3.3V, +2.5V, +1.8V, or +1.0V
and Adjustable from +0.8V to +5.0V
o 54dB PSRR at 100kHz
o Adjustable Soft-Start
o 3ms Reset Output
o Foldback Output Current Limit
o Thermal Overload Protection
o High-Power 16-Pin TSSOP Package (1.5W)
30% Smaller than SOT223 (Only 1.1mm High)