The LP3852 and LP3855 series of fast ultra-low dropout linear regulators operate from a 2.5-V to 7-V input supply. A wide range of preset output voltage options are available. These ultra-low dropout linear regulators respond very quickly to step changes in load, which makes them suitable for low voltage microprocessor applications. The LP3852 and LP3855 are developed on a CMOS process which allows low quiescent-current operation independent of output load current, typically 4 mA at 1.5-A load current. This CMOS process also allows the LP3852 and LP3855 to operate under extremely low dropout conditions, typically 24 mV at 150-mA load current and 240 mV at 1.5-A load current.
The LP3852 has an ERROR pin; it goes low when the output voltage drops 10% below nominal value. The LP3855 has a SENSE pin to improves regulation at remote loads.
The LP3852 and LP3855 are available with fixed output voltages from 1.8 V to 5 V with a specified accuracy of ±1.5% at room temperature, and ±3% over all conditions (varying line, load, and temperature). Contact Texas Instruments Sales for specific voltage option needs.
| Output options | Fixed Output |
| Iout (max) (A) | 1.5 |
| Vin (max) (V) | 7 |
| Vin (min) (V) | 2.5 |
| Vout (max) (V) | 5 |
| Vout (min) (V) | 1.8 |
| Fixed output options (V) | 1.8, 2.5, 3.3, 5 |
| Noise (µVrms) | 100 |
| Iq (typ) (mA) | 3 |
| Thermal resistance θJA (°C/W) | 32 |
| Rating | Catalog |
| Load capacitance (min) (µF) | 10 |
| Regulated outputs (#) | 1 |
| Features | Enable, Power good |
| Accuracy (%) | 2 |
| Dropout voltage (Vdo) (typ) (mV) | 240 |
| Operating temperature range (°C) | -40 to 125 |
| SOT-223 (NDC) | 5 | 45.24 mm² 6.5 x 6.96 |
| TO-220 (NDH) | 5 | 86.0552 mm² 10.16 x 8.47 |
| TO-263 (KTT) | 5 | 154.8384 mm² 10.16 x 15.24 |