
Advanced Monolithic Systems, Inc.
    6680B Sierra Lane, Dublin, CA  94568   Phone (925) 556-9090   Fax (925) 556-9140
Advanced
                                                     LP2950/LP2951
Monolithic
100mA LOW DROPOUT VOLTAGE REGULATOR
Systems
FEATURES
 5V, 3.3V, and 3V Versions at 100mA Output Current
 High Accuracy Output Voltage
 Extremely  Low Quiescent Current
 Low Dropout Voltage
 Extremely Tight Load and Line Regulation
 Very Low Temperature Coefficient
 Current  and Thermal Limiting
 Needs Minimum Capacitance (1
μ
F) for Stability
 Unregulated DC Positive Transients 60V
ADDITIONAL FEATURES (LP2951 ONLY)
 1.24V to 29V Programmable Output
 Error Flag Warning of  Voltage Output Dropout
 Logic Controlled Electronic Shutdown
APPLICATIONS
 Battery Powered Systems
 Portable Consumer Equipment
 Cordless Telephones
 Portable (Notebook) Computers
 Portable Instrumentation
 Radio Control Systems
 Automotive Electronics
 Avionics
 Low-Power Voltage Reference
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The LP2950 and LP2951 are micropower voltage regulators ideally suited for use in battery-powered systems. These devices
feature very low quiescent current (typ.75μA), and very low dropout voltage (typ.45mV at light loads and 380mV at 100mA)
thus prolonging battery life.  The quiescent current increases only slightly in dropout. The LP2950/LP2951 has positive
transient protection up to 60V and can survive unregulated input transient up to 20V below ground.
The LP2950 and LP2951 were designed to include a tight initial tolerance (typ. 0.5%), excellent load and line regulation (typ.
0.05%), and a very low output voltage temperature coefficient, making these devices useful as a low-power voltage reference.
The LP2950 is offered in the 3-pin TO-92 package.  LP2951 is available in 8-pin plastic SOIC and DIP packages and offers
three major additional system features.  An error flag output warns of a low output voltage, often due to failing batteries on
input. The LP2951 also features the logic-compatible shutdown input which enables the regulator to be switched on and off.
The LP2951 device may be pin-strapped for a 5V, 3.3V, or 3V output, or programmed from 1.24V to 29V with an external
pair of resistors.
ORDERING INFORMATION 
 PIN CONNECTION
PACKAGE TYPE
8 LEAD PDIP
LP2951ACP-X
LP2951CP-X
OPERATING
TEMP. RANGE
IND.
IND
TO-92
 8 LEAD SOIC
LP2951ACS-X
LP2951CS-X
  LP2950ACN-X
  LP2950CN-X
   X = 3.3V, or 3V
8L SOIC/ 8L PDIP
1
2
8
4
3
7
5
6 V
TAP
ERROR
FEEDBACK
OUTPUT
SENSE
SHUTDOWN
INPUT
GROUND
Top View
TO-92
OUTPUT
INPUT
GND
Bottom View