LP2985AIM5X-3.8

Introduction to LP2985AIM5X-3.8

The LP2985AIM5X-3.8 is a linear voltage regulator well-suited for portable battery-powered applications due to its low current consumption and high power efficiency. It features adjustable voltage outputs and shutdown current consumption as low as 0.1µA. The LP2985AIM5X-3.8 is designed to draw low quiescent current, reducing power consumption and extending battery life in battery powered systems.

Application Field

The LP2985AIM5X-3.8 is designed for use in portable battery-powered applications, such as mobile phones, mp3 players, PDAs, etc. This device is also ideal for use in low voltage microprocessor power applications. It provides the user a broad range of adjustable output voltages, ranging from 0.8V to 5.0V.

Working Principle

The LP2985AIM5X-3.8 operates on the standard LM2985 linear regulator. It is a monolithic integrated circuit designed to provide a stable reference voltage for use in a wide range of battery-powered applications. It has an internal voltage reference along with an error amplifier and pass transistor, to provide a regulated voltage output. The output voltage can be adjusted from 0.8V to 5.0V by connecting an external resistor divider on the reference voltage pin (VR). The LP2985AIM5X-3.8 includes a 0.1µA shutdown feature which allows the regulator to draw negligible quiescent current when in shutdown mode.

Advantages

The LP2985AIM5X-3.8 offers several advantages to the user. As compared to other linear regulators, the LP2985AIM5X-3.8 draws low current consumption, making it well-suited for battery-operated systems. It supports a wide output voltage range and features a shutdown feature with very low current consumption. The LP2985AIM5X-3.8 is capable of running with very low ripple and noise.

Conclusion

The LP2985AIM5X-3.8 is a low current consumption and high power efficiency voltage regulator with adjustable output voltage and a shutdown feature with low current consumption. It is designed to draw low quiescent current, reducing power consumption and extending battery life in battery powered systems. The LP2985AIM5X-3.8 offers a wide range of adjustable output voltages, making it well-suited for battery-operated systems including mobile phones, mp3 players, PDAs, and more.