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LP2980IM5X-3.5

Manufacturer: NS

Micropower 50 mA Ultra Low-Dropout Regulator In SOT-23 and micro SMD Packages

Partnumber Manufacturer Quantity Availability
LP2980IM5X-3.5,LP2980IM5X35 NS 6000 In Stock

Description and Introduction

Micropower 50 mA Ultra Low-Dropout Regulator In SOT-23 and micro SMD Packages The LP2980IM5X-3.5 is a low-dropout (LDO) voltage regulator manufactured by National Semiconductor (NS).  

### **Specifications:**  
- **Output Voltage:** 3.5V (fixed)  
- **Output Current:** 50mA  
- **Dropout Voltage:** 80mV (typical at 10mA load)  
- **Input Voltage Range:** Up to 16V  
- **Quiescent Current:** 75µA (typical)  
- **Package:** SOT-23-5  
- **Operating Temperature Range:** -40°C to +125°C  
- **Line Regulation:** 0.02%/V (typical)  
- **Load Regulation:** 0.3%/mA (typical)  
- **Accuracy:** ±2% over temperature and line/load conditions  

### **Descriptions:**  
- Designed for battery-powered applications requiring low quiescent current.  
- Stable with low-ESR ceramic capacitors (≥1µF).  
- Features thermal shutdown and current limit protection.  

### **Features:**  
- **Low Dropout Voltage:** Ensures efficient regulation even with small input-output differentials.  
- **Low Quiescent Current:** Extends battery life in portable applications.  
- **Thermal Shutdown Protection:** Prevents damage from overheating.  
- **Current Limit Protection:** Safeguards against excessive load conditions.  
- **Wide Input Voltage Range:** Supports various power sources.  
- **Small Package (SOT-23-5):** Suitable for space-constrained designs.  

This information is based solely on the manufacturer's datasheet.

Application Scenarios & Design Considerations

Micropower 50 mA Ultra Low-Dropout Regulator In SOT-23 and micro SMD Packages# Technical Documentation: LP2980IM5X35 Low-Dropout Voltage Regulator

 Manufacturer : National Semiconductor (NS) / Texas Instruments
 Component : LP2980IM5X35
 Type : 50 mA, Ultra-Low-Dropout (ULDO) Voltage Regulator in SOT-23-5 Package
 Fixed Output Voltage : 3.5V

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## 1. Application Scenarios

### Typical Use Cases
The LP2980IM5X35 is a precision, fixed-output, ultra-low-dropout voltage regulator designed for applications requiring a clean, stable, and low-noise 3.5V supply from a slightly higher input source. Its defining characteristic is an extremely low dropout voltage—typically 80 mV at 50 mA load—making it exceptionally efficient in battery-powered and noise-sensitive systems.

*    Battery-Powered Portable Devices:  Ideal for extending usable battery life in products like wireless sensors, Bluetooth modules, handheld meters, and medical monitors. It can regulate effectively even as battery voltage decays close to 3.58V, maximizing energy extraction.
*    Post-Regulation for Switching Supplies:  Used as a secondary "clean-up" regulator following a noisier, but more efficient, switching regulator (e.g., a buck converter). It provides the low-noise characteristics of a linear regulator to sensitive analog circuits.
*    Microcontroller & Memory Power:  Provides a dedicated, low-noise rail for microcontroller core voltage, analog-to-digital converter (ADC) references, or low-power SRAM/EEPROM, preventing digital noise from coupling into sensitive analog sections.
*    RF and Analog Circuitry:  Its low output noise (~30 µV RMS, 10 Hz to 100 kHz) and excellent power supply rejection ratio (PSRR) make it suitable for powering voltage-controlled oscillators (VCOs), phase-locked loops (PLLs), sensors, and high-precision op-amps.

### Industry Applications
*    Consumer Electronics:  Smart watches, fitness trackers, wireless earbuds, and digital cameras.
*    Industrial IoT & Sensing:  Wireless sensor nodes, industrial transmitters, and data acquisition systems.
*    Medical Devices:  Portable diagnostic equipment, patient monitors, and hearing aids.
*    Communications:  RF modules (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Zigbee), GPS receivers, and portable radios.
*    Automotive Aftermarket/Infotainment:  Peripheral modules where a clean, low-current rail is required.

### Practical Advantages and Limitations

 Advantages: 
*    Ultra-Low Dropout:  Enables operation with minimal headroom, critical for battery-powered designs.
*    Low Quiescent Current:  Typically 75 µA, which minimizes drain on the battery in standby/sleep modes.
*    Low Noise & High PSRR:  Excellent for noise-sensitive analog and RF loads.
*    Stable with Low-ESR Ceramic Capacitors:  Simplifies design and reduces bill-of-material (BOM) cost.
*    Integrated Protection:  Includes current limiting, thermal shutdown, and reverse-battery protection.
*    Small Form Factor:  SOT-23-5 package saves board space.

 Limitations: 
*    Limited Output Current:  Maximum 50 mA. Not suitable for powering high-current loads like displays or powerful microprocessors.
*    Linear Regulator Inefficiency:  Dissipates excess power as heat (`P_diss = (V_in - V_out) * I_load`). For high input-output differentials at full load, thermal management must be considered.
*    Fixed Output Voltage:  The "35" suffix denotes a fixed 3.5V output. Variable voltage versions require a different part number (e.g., LP2980-ADJ).

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## 2. Design Considerations

### Common Design Pit

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