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LM1117

Low-Dropout Linear Regulator

The LM1117 is a low-dropout linear regulator from Texas Instruments. View the full LM1117 datasheet below including key specifications, electrical characteristics, absolute maximum ratings.

Official LM1117 datasheet (PDF) — the source this page was extracted from.

LM1117 Key Specifications

ParameterValue
ESD (HBM)±2000 V
PSRR (120 Hz)75 dB
Output Current800 mA
Dropout Voltage1.2 V at 800 mA
Line Regulation0.2% (max)
Load Regulation0.4% (max)
Output Capacitor10 μF minimum tantalum
Storage Temperature-65°C to 150°C
Fixed Output Voltages1.8 V, 2.5 V, 3.3 V, 5 V
Output Voltage Accuracy±1%
Maximum Junction Temperature150°C
Absolute Maximum Input Voltage20 V
Operating Temperature (LM1117)0°C to 125°C
Adjustable Output Voltage Range1.25 V to 13.8 V
Operating Temperature (LM1117I)-40°C to 125°C
Input Voltage (Max, Recommended)15 V

LM1117 Overview

Part: LM1117 / LM1117I — Texas Instruments

Type: Low-Dropout (LDO) Linear Regulator

Description: 800 mA low-dropout linear regulator with 1.2 V typical dropout at 800 mA, available in adjustable (1.25–13.8 V) and fixed 1.8 V, 2.5 V, 3.3 V and 5 V versions, with ±1% output accuracy at 25 °C.

Operating Conditions:

  • Input voltage (VIN to GND): up to 15 V
  • Junction temperature: 0 to 125 °C (LM1117); -40 to 125 °C (LM1117I)
  • Output current: up to 800 mA
  • Minimum 10 μF tantalum output capacitor required for stability and transient response

Absolute Maximum Ratings:

  • Max input voltage (VIN to GND): 20 V
  • Max junction temperature: 150 °C
  • Storage temperature: -65 to 150 °C
  • ESD (HBM): ±2000 V

Key Specs:

  • Reference voltage (ADJ, TJ = 25 °C, IOUT = 10 mA): 1.25 V typ (1.238–1.262 V)
  • Fixed output accuracy (LM1117, TJ = 25 °C): e.g. 3.3 V version 3.267–3.333 V
  • Dropout voltage (LM1117) at 800 mA: 1.2 V typ at 25 °C, 1.3 V max over 0–125 °C
  • Current limit (VIN − VOUT = 5 V, 25 °C): 800 mA min, 1200 mA typ, 1500 mA max
  • Quiescent current (fixed versions, LM1117): 5 mA typ, 10 mA max over temperature
  • Line regulation (ADJ, 25 °C): 0.2% typ, 0.4% max over temperature range
  • Ripple rejection (120 Hz): 75 dB typ at 25 °C, 60 dB min over temperature
  • Adjust pin current: 60 μA typ, 120 μA max over temperature
  • RMS output noise (10 Hz–10 kHz): 0.003% of VOUT typ

Features:

  • Available in 1.8 V, 2.5 V, 3.3 V, 5 V and adjustable versions
  • Current limiting and thermal shutdown
  • 800 mA output current
  • Line regulation 0.2% (max)
  • Load regulation 0.4% (max)
  • Space-saving SOT-223 and WSON packages
  • Newer drop-in alternatives: TLV1117, TLV761

Applications:

  • AC drive power stage modules
  • Merchant network and server PSU
  • Industrial AC/DC
  • Ultrasound scanners
  • Servo drive control modules

Package:

  • DCY (SOT-223, 4 pins): 6.50 mm × 3.50 mm
  • NDE (TO-220, 3 pins): 14.986 mm × 10.16 mm
  • NDP (TO-252, 3 pins): 6.58 mm × 6.10 mm
  • NGN (WSON, 8 pins): 4.00 mm × 4.00 mm
  • KTT (TO-263, 3 pins): 10.18 mm × 8.41 mm

LM1117 Features

  • For a newer drop-in alternative, see the TLV1117
  • For drop-in replacements in fixed output SOT-223 package configuration and improved functionality, see the TLV761
  • Available in 1.8 V, 2.5 V, 3.3 V, 5 V, and adjustable versions
  • Space-saving SOT-223 and WSON packages
  • Current limiting and thermal protection
  • Output current: 800 mA
  • Line regulation: 0.2% (maximum)
  • Load regulation: 0.4% (maximum)
  • Temperature range:
  • -LM1117: 0°C to +125°C
  • -LM1117I: -40°C to +125°C

LM1117 Applications

LM1117 Pin Configuration

Figure 6-1. DCY Package, 4-Pin SOT (Top View)

Figure 6-2. NDE Package, 3-Pin TO-220 (Top View)

Figure 6-3. KTT Package, 3-Pin TO-263 (Top View)

Figure 6-4. NDP Package, 3-Pin TO-252 (Top View)

NOT CONNECTED

VOUT

VOUT

VOUT

1

2

3

4

8

7

6

5

ADJ/GND

VIN

VIN

VIN

VOUT

When using the WSON package pins 2, 3, and 4 must be connected together and pins 5, 6, and 7 must be connected together.

Figure 6-5. NGN Package, 8-Pin WSON (Top View)

Table 6-1. Pin Functions

PIN - NAMEPIN - TO-252PIN - WSONPIN - SOT-223PIN - TO-263PIN - TO-220I/ODESCRIPTION
ADJ/GND11111-Adjust pin for adjustable output option. Ground pin for fixed output option.
V IN32, 3, 4333IInput voltage pin for the regulator
V OUT2 , TAB5, 6, 7, TAB2, 42, TAB2, TABOOutput voltage pin for the regulator

LM1117 Electrical Characteristics

unless otherwise specified, T J = 25°C

PARAMETERPARAMETERTEST CONDITIONSTEST CONDITIONSMIN (1)TYP (2)MAX (1)UNIT
LM1117-ADJ T J = 25°CLM1117-ADJ T J = 25°C1.2381.251.262
V REFReference voltageI OUT = 10 mA, V IN - V OUT = 2 V,T J = 25°C1.25V
LM1117-ADJ 10 mA ≤ I OUT ≤ 800 mA, 1.4 V ≤ V IN - V OUT ≤ 10 Vover the junction temperature range 0°C to 125°C1.2251.27
LM1117-1.8 I OUT = 10 mA, V IN = 3.8 V, T J = 25°CLM1117-1.8 I OUT = 10 mA, V IN = 3.8 V, T J = 25°C1.7821.81.818
LM1117-1.8T J = 25°C1.8V
0 ≤ I OUT ≤ 800 mA, 3.2 V ≤ V IN ≤ 10 Vover the junction temperature range 0°C to 125°C1.7461.854
LM1117-2.5 I OUT = 10 mA, V IN = 4.5 V, T J = 25°CLM1117-2.5 I OUT = 10 mA, V IN = 4.5 V, T J = 25°C2.4752.52.525
LM1117-2.5T J = 25°C2.5V
0 ≤ I OUT ≤ 800 mA, 3.9 V ≤ V IN ≤ 10 Vover the junction temperature range 0°C to 125°C2.452.55
V OUTOutput voltageLM1117-3.3 I OUT = 10 mA, V IN = 5 V T J = 25°CLM1117-3.3 I OUT = 10 mA, V IN = 5 V T J = 25°C
T = 25°C
3.2673.3
3.3
3.333V
LM1117-3.3 0 ≤ I OUT ≤ 800 mA, 4.75 V ≤ V IN ≤ 10 VJ over the junction temperature range 0°C to 125°C3.2353.365
LM1117-5.0 I OUT = 10 mA, V IN = 7 V, T J = 25°CLM1117-5.0 I OUT = 10 mA, V IN = 7 V, T J = 25°C
T J = 25°C
4.955
5
5.05V
LM1117-5.0 0 ≤ I OUT ≤ 800 mA, 6.5 V ≤ V IN ≤
12 V LM1117-ADJ
I OUT = 10mA, 1.5V ≤ V IN -V OUT ≤ 13.75V
over the junction temperature range
0°C to 125°C T J = 25°C
over the junction temperature range 0°C to 125°C
T J = 25°C
4.90.035%
1
5.1
0.2%
LM1117-1.8 I OUT = 0 mA, 3.2 V ≤ V IN ≤ 10 V
LM1117-2.5
over the junction temperature range 0°C to 125°C
T J = 25°C
16mV
ΔV OUTLine regulation (3)I OUT = 0 mA, 3.9 V ≤ V IN ≤ 10 Vover the junction temperature range 0°C to 125°C
T = 25°C
16mV
LM1117-3.3
I OUT = 0 mA, 4.75 V ≤ V IN ≤ 15 V
LM1117-5.0
J
over the junction temperature range 0°C to 125°C
T J = 25°C
16mV
I OUT = 0 mA, 6.5 V ≤ V IN ≤ 15 V
LM1117-ADJ V IN - V OUT = 3 V, 10 ≤ I OUT ≤ 800 mA
over the junction temperature range 0°C to 125°C
T J = 25°C over the junction temperature range 0°C to 125°C
T J = 25°C
0.2%
1
10
0.4%
mV
LM1117-1.8 V IN = 3.2 V, 0 ≤ I OUT ≤ 800 mAover the junction temperature range 0°C to 125°C
T J = 25°C
110mV
ΔV OUTLoad regulation (3)LM1117-2.5 V IN = 3.9 V, 0 ≤ I OUT ≤ 800 mAover the junction temperature range 0°C to 125°C
T J = 25°C
110mV
LM1117-3.3 V IN = 4.75 V, 0 ≤ I OUT ≤ 800 mA
LM1117-5.0
V IN = 6.5 V, 0 ≤ I OUT ≤ 800 mA
over the junction temperature range 0°C to 125°C
T J = 25°C
over the junction temperature range
0°C to 125°C
110
15
mV
mV

LM1117

LM1117 Absolute Maximum Ratings

over operating free-air temperature range (unless otherwise noted) (1)

MINMAXUNIT
Maximum input voltage (V IN to GND)20V
Power dissipation (2)Internally LimitedInternally Limited
Junction temperature (T J ) (2)150°C
Storage temperature, T stg-65150°C

over operating free-air temperature range (unless otherwise noted)

MINMAXUNIT
Input voltage (V IN to GND)15V
Junction temperature (T J ) (1)LM11170125°C
Junction temperature (T J ) (1)LM1117I-40125°C

LM1117 Thermal Information

THERMAL METRIC (1)THERMAL METRIC (1)LM1117, LM1117I - DCY (SOT-223) - 4 PINSLM1117, LM1117I - NDE (TO-220) - 3 PINSLM1117, LM1117I - NDP (TO-252) - 3 PINSLM1117, LM1117I - NGN (WSON) - 8 PINSLM1117, LM1117I - KTT (TO-263) - 3 PINSUNIT
R θJAJunction-to-ambient thermal resistance61.623.845.139.341.3°C/W
R θJC(top)Junction-to-case (top) thermal resistance42.516.652.131.444.1°C/W
R θJBJunction-to-board thermal resistance10.45.329.816.524.2°C/W
ψ JTJunction-to-top characterization parameter2.93.14.50.310.9°C/W
ψ JBJunction-to-board characterization parameter10.35.329.416.723.2°C/W
R θJC(bot)Junction-to-case (bottom) thermal resistance-1.51.35.61.3°C/W

LM1117 Typical Application

The LM1117 is a versatile and high performance linear regulator with a wide temperature range and tight line/ load regulation operation. An output capacitor is required to further improve transient response and stability. For the adjustable option, the ADJ pin can also be bypassed to achieve very high ripple-rejection ratios. The LM1117 is versatile in its applications, including being used as a post regulator for DC/DC converters, battery chargers, and microprocessor supplies.

LM1117 Package Information

PART NUMBERPACKAGE (1)BODY SIZE (NOM)
LM1117, LM1117IDCY (SOT-223, 4)6.50 mm × 3.50 mm
LM1117, LM1117INDE (TO-220, 3)14.986 mm × 10.16 mm
LM1117, LM1117INDP (TO-252, 3)6.58 mm × 6.10 mm
LM1117, LM1117INGN (WSON, 8)4.00 mm × 4.00 mm
LM1117, LM1117IKTT (TO-263, 3)10.18 mm × 8.41 mm
  • (1) For all available packages, see the orderable addendum at the end of the data sheet.

Adjustable Output Regulator

Variants on the same datasheet

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Part NumberManufacturerPackage
LM1117-3.3Texas Instruments—
LM1117MP-5.0Texas InstrumentsSOT-223
LM1117MP-5.0/NOPBTexas InstrumentsTO-261-4, TO-261AA

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