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News Release from: Micrel | Subject: MIC37150/1/2
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 19 February 2002
New LDO package is smaller, thinner and
lighter
The first of a new family of low-voltage high-current low-dropout regulators (LDOs), manufactured in a small, thin and light power package, is now available from Micrel Semiconductor.
The first of a new family of low-voltage high-current low-dropout regulators (LDOs), manufactured in a small, thin and light power package, is now available from Micrel Semiconductor Available in the new S-Pak package, the MIC37150/1/2 is a 1.5A LDO designed specifically for powering 1.5, 1.8 or 2.5V from a minimum supply of 2.25 or 3.0V
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 5 Dec 2000 at 8.00am (UK)
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The MIC37150/1/2 features a dropout of 500mV over all conditions.
The MIC37150 is a three terminal device, offering simplicity and performance.
The MIC37151 includes an error flag to warn of a fault condition and an enable pin for on/off control.
The MIC37152 offers the added benefit of an adjustable output voltage as well as on/off control of the output voltage.
The MIC37150/1/2 is a uCap design, offering stability when driving high capacitance loads.
The uCap capability permits the MIC37150/1/2 to use either tantalum capacitors or smaller, less expensive ceramic capacitors.
"The MIC37150/1/2 is less than two-thirds the area of the traditional TO-263 package and almost half the thickness while providing the same power handling capability.
The device is an ideal solution for powering low-voltage ICs where real-estate is limited but performance requirements are high", said John McGinty, LDO Applications Engineer.
When purchased in a quantity of 1000, price for the MIC37150/1/2 starts at $1.98.
Samples are available, and production quantities are stock to 8 weeks.
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