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__________________General Desc ription
The MAX8877/MAX8878 low-noise, low-dropout linear
regulators operate from a 2.5V to 6.5V input and deliver
up to 150mA. These devices are pin-compatible with
the industry-standard ‘2982 and offer an improved
dropout voltage. Typical output noise is 30μV
RMS
, and
typical dropout is only 165mV at 150mA. The output
voltage is preset to voltages in the range of 2.5V to
5.0V, in 100mV increments.
Designed with an internal P-channel MOSFET pass
transistor, the MAX8877/MAX8878 maintain a low
100μA supply current, independent of the load current
and dropout voltage. Other features include a 10nA
logic-controlled shutdown mode, short-circuit and ther-
mal-shutdown protection, and reverse battery protec-
tion. The MAX8878 also includes an auto-discharge
function, which actively discharges the output voltage
to ground when the device is placed in shutdown. Both
devices come in a miniature 5-pin SOT23 package.
________________________Applic ations
Cellular Telephones
Cordless Telephones
PCS Telephones
PCMCIA Cards
Modems
Hand-Held Instruments
Palmtop Computers
Electronic Planners
____________________________Features
o
Pin-Compatible with the Industry-Standard ‘2982
o
Low Output Noise: 30μV
RMS
o
Low 55mV Dropout at 50mA Output
(165mV at 150mA output)
o
Low 85μA No-Load Supply Current
o
Low 100μA Operating Supply Current
(even in dropout)
o
Thermal-Overload and Short-Circuit Protection
o
Reverse Battery Protection
o
Output Current Limit
o
Preset Output Voltages (±1.4% Accuracy)
o
10nA Logic-Controlled Shutdown
M
Low-Noise, Low-Dropout, 150mA Linear
Regulators with ‘2982 Pinout
________________________________________________________________ Maxim Integrated Products
1
GND
BP
SHDN
1
5
OUT
IN
MAX8877
MAX8878
SOT23-5
TOP VIEW
2
3
4
_____________________Pin Configuration
MAX8877
MAX8878
INPUT
2.5V TO6.5V
IN
OUT
SHDN
BP
GND
OUTPUT
PRESET
2.5V TO5.0V
150mA
C
BP
0.01
μ
F
C
OUT
1
μ
F
C
IN
1
μ
F
OFF
ON
____________Typic al Operating Circ uit
19-1301; Rev 1; 3/98
PART**
MAX8877
C/Dxy
MAX8877EUKxy-T
MAX8878
C/Dxy
MAX8878EUKxy-T
0°C to +70°C
-40°C to +85°C
-40°C to +85°C
0°C to +70°C
TEMP. RANGE
PIN-PACKAGE
Dice*
5 SOT23-5
Dice*
5 SOT23-5
_________________Ordering Information
*Dice are tested at T
A
= +25°C only.
**xy is the output voltage code (see Expanded Ordering
Information table at end of data sheet).