General Description
The MAX8887/MAX8888 low-dropout linear regulators
operate from a 2.5V to 5.5V input and deliver up to
300mA continuous (500mA pulsed) current. The
MAX8887 is optimized for low-noise operation, while the
MAX8888 includes an open-drain power-OK (POK) ouput
flag. Both regulators feature exceptionally low 100mV
dropout at 200mA. These devices are available in a vari-
ety of preset output voltages in the 1.5V to 3.3V range.
An internal PMOS pass transistor allows the low 55µA
supply current to remain independent of load, making
these devices ideal for portable battery-powered equip-
ment such as personal digital assistants (PDAs), cellu-
lar phones, cordless phones, and notebook computers.
Other features include a micropower shutdown mode,
short-circuit protection, thermal shutdown protection,
and an active-low open-drain POK output that indicates
when the output is out of regulation. The
MAX8887/MAX8888 are available in a thin 5-pin SOT23
package that is only 1mm high.
________________________Applications
Notebook Computers
Wireless Handsets
PDAs and Palmtop Computers
Digital Cameras
PCMCIA Cards
Hand-Held Instruments
Features
♦ Guaranteed 300mA Output Current (500mA for
Pulsed Loads)
♦ Low 100mV Dropout at 200mA Load
♦ POK Output (MAX8888)
♦ 42µV
RMS
Output Noise (MAX8887)
♦ Preset Output Voltages (1.5V, 1.8V, 2.85V, and
3.3V)
♦ 55µA No-Load Supply Current
♦ Thermal-Overload and Short-Circuit Protection
♦ Foldback Output Current-Limit Protection
♦ 60dB PSRR at 1kHz
♦ 0.1µA Shutdown Current
♦ Thin 5-Pin SOT23 Package, 1mm High
MAX8887/MAX8888
Low-Dropout, 300mA Linear Regulators in SOT23
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Maxim Integrated Products
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Other versions (xy) between +1.5 and +3.3V are available in
100mV increments. Contact factory for other versions. Minimum
order quantity is 25,000 units.
+
Denotes a lead(Pb)-free RoHS-compliant package.
/V denotes an automotive qualified port.
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.