Dual Micropower Low-Dropout Voltage Regulator The LP2956IN is a low-dropout voltage regulator manufactured by National Semiconductor (NS). Here are its key specifications, descriptions, and features:
### **Specifications:**
- **Output Voltage Options:** Adjustable (1.235V to 29V) or fixed (5V, 3.3V, 3V).
- **Output Current:** Up to 250mA.
- **Dropout Voltage:** Typically 380mV at full load.
- **Input Voltage Range:** Up to 30V.
- **Line Regulation:** 0.04% (typical).
- **Load Regulation:** 0.05% (typical).
- **Quiescent Current:** 75µA (typical).
- **Operating Temperature Range:** -40°C to +125°C.
- **Package:** 8-pin DIP (PDIP).
### **Descriptions:**
- The LP2956IN is a low-power linear regulator designed for battery-powered and industrial applications.
- It includes features like thermal shutdown, current limiting, and reverse battery protection.
- Suitable for applications requiring stable voltage with minimal power loss.
### **Features:**
- **Low Dropout Voltage:** Ensures efficient operation even with small input-output differentials.
- **Low Quiescent Current:** Ideal for battery-operated devices.
- **Thermal Shutdown Protection:** Prevents overheating damage.
- **Current Limit Protection:** Safeguards against excessive load currents.
- **Reverse Battery Protection:** Protects the regulator from damage if the battery is connected in reverse.
- **Adjustable Output:** Allows flexibility in setting the desired output voltage.
This information is based on the manufacturer's datasheet for the LP2956IN by National Semiconductor (NS).
