
Microsemi 
Linfinity Microelectronics Division 
11861 Western Avenue, Garden Grove, CA. 92841, 714-898-8121, Fax: 714-893-2570 
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Copyright 
 2000 
Rev. 0.3D, 2002-01-08 
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LX8817
Dual Channel 2.5A Low Dropout Regulator 
P
RODUCTION
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ATA
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L I N F I N I T Y  D I V I S I O N
D E S C R I P T I O N  
and directing quiescent current to the load. 
The 
LX8817 
trimming of the internal voltage refer-
ence, enabling precise output voltages, 
typically 
±
1% of it’s specified value. 
Power sequencing logic ensures proper 
startup regardless of the level of V
CTRL
or V
PWR
.  The LX8817 outputs remain 
off while V
PWR
 < 2.4V. 
Thermal and Short Circuit Current 
Protection are integrated on-chip and 
operate independently for each regulator 
output. 
The LX8817 regulator is stable with a 
low-value output capacitor, typically 
10
μ
F tantalum or ceramic on the 
outputs, allowing designers flexibility in 
external component selection. 
Linfinity’s S-PAK power package 
offers maximum power dissipation and 
ease of assembly using surface mount 
technology. 
The LX8817 is a dual channel 
positive-voltage linear regulator.  This 
dual regulator has one fixed output 
coupled with an adjustable output.  
Each channel features low-dropout 
and high accuracy. 
The LX8817 utilizes dual inputs that 
can be used as separate sources for the 
control and power sections.  This 
configuration reduces power dis-
sipation by operating the regulator 
near dropout (V
PWR
-V
OUT 
= V
DO
 = 
0.6V @ 2.5A) while providing 
sufficient operating headroom for the 
control logic. 
The LX8817 provides designers 
with an efficient flexible power 
management solution, minimal printed 
circuit board area, and shorter design 
cycles. 
Each channel can supply up to 2.5A 
independently with a regulator design 
optimized for system efficiency by 
consuming minimal ground current  
IMPORTANT:
For the most current data, consult 
MICROSEMI
’s website: 
http://www.microsemi.com
features 
on-chip 
 K E Y  F E A T U R E S  
! 
Two Independent Regulated 
Outputs 
! 
Accurate Output Voltages 
! 
Max. Dropout of 0.6V at Rated 
Current 
! 
Independent Thermal and 
Current Limit Protection 
! 
Low Profile 7 Lead SMT Power 
Package 
! 
Low Tolerance Line (0.2%) and 
Load (0.4%) Regulation 
! 
Wide DC Supply Voltage of 3.0V 
to 10.0V 
! 
Loop Stability Independent of 
Output Capacitor Type 
 APPLICAT IONS /BENEFIT S  
! 
3.3V to 2.5V/ADJ Linear 
Regulator 
! 
Low Voltage Logic Supplies 
! 
Active SCSI Terminators 
! 
Battery Charging Circuits 
! 
Instrumentation 
! 
PC Peripherals 
P R O D U C T  H I G H L I G H T  
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LX8817
V
PWR
V
1
V
2
V
CTRL
V
CTRL
V
PWR
V
OUT1
V
OUT2
ADJ
V2
GND
PACK AGE ORDER INFO 
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C) 
O
UTPUT 
V
1
O
UTPUT 
V
2
DF 
Plastic S-PAK 
7-PIN
LX8817-25CDF 
0 to 125 
2.5V 
Adj 
Note:  Available in Tape & Reel.   
Append the letter “T” to the part number. (i.e. LX8817-25CDFT) 
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