SPX3941

Features:

• Output Accuracy 3.3V, @ 1A Output
• Very Low Quiescent Current 
• Low Dropout Voltage
• Extremely Tight Load And Line Regulation
• Very Low Temperature Coefficient
• Current & Thermal Limiting
• Error Flag Warns Of Output Dropout


Application

• Battery Powered Systems 
• Cordless Telephones
• Radio Control Systems
• Portable/Palm Top/Notebook Computers
• Portable Consumer Equipment
• Portable Instrumentation
• Automotive Electronics
• SMPS Post-Regulator
• Voltage Reference     


Specifications

Power Dissipation......................................Internally Limited 
Input Supply Voltage ..................................................+7.5V
Lead Temp. (Soldering, 5 Seconds) ..........................260°C 
Feedback Input Voltage ..................................1.5V to +30V
Storage Temperature Range .....................-65° to +150°C 
Shutdown Input Voltage..................................-0.3V to +30V
Operating Junction Temperature Range (Note 9)   
Error Comparator Output ................................-0.3V to +30V
      SPX3940/41/42..................................-40C° to +125°C
ESD Rating  ................................................................2KV Min


Description

The SPX3940/SPX3941/42 is a low power voltage regulator.  This device is an excellent choice for battery-powered applications such as  cordless telephones, radio control systems and portable computers.  The SPX3940/41/42 features very low quiescent current (100µA  Typ.) and very low dropout voltage.  This includes a tight initial tolerance of 1% max and 2% max., and very low output temperature  coefficient, making the SPX3940/SPX3941/42 useful as a low-power voltage reference. 
 
The error flag output feature is used as power-on reset for warning of a low output voltage, due to a falling voltage input of batteries.  Another feature is the logic-compatible shutdown input which enables the regulator to be switched on and off.  The SPX3940/SPX3941/42 is  offered in 3-pin and 5-pin TO-220 package SOT-223, and surface mount TO-263 packages.
 
The regulator output voltage (of the 8-pin SO-8 and 5-pin TO-220 & TO-263 SPX3941) may be pin-strapped for a 3.3V or programmed from  1.24V to 29V with an external pair of resistors.