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MCP1825ST

500 mA Low Dropout Linear Regulator

The MCP1825ST is a 500 ma low dropout linear regulator from Microchip Technology. View the full MCP1825ST datasheet below including key specifications, electrical characteristics, absolute maximum ratings.

MCP1825ST shares its datasheet with MCP1825, whose page lists every part number it covers.

Official MCP1825ST datasheet (PDF) — the source this page was extracted from.

MCP1825ST Key Specifications

ParameterValue
Output Current500 mA
UVLO Threshold2.00V rising, 1.82V falling (typical)
Dropout Voltage210 mV typical at 500 mA
Line Regulation±0.05 %/V typical
Load Regulation±0.5% typical (1 mA to 500 mA)
Output Capacitor1 µF minimum ceramic, 22 µF maximum recommended
Thermal Shutdown~150°C
Quiescent Current120 µA typical, 220 µA maximum
Input Voltage Range2.1V to 6.0V
Output Voltage Tolerance±0.5% typical, ±2.5% maximum
Output Short Circuit Current1.2 A typical (peak)
Absolute Maximum Input Voltage6.5V
Operating Junction Temperature-40°C to +125°C
Output Voltage (Fixed Options)0.8V, 1.2V, 1.8V, 2.5V, 3.0V, 3.3V, 5.0V

MCP1825ST Overview

Part: MCP1825 / MCP1825S — Microchip Technology

Type: Low Dropout (LDO) Linear Regulator

Description: 2.1–6.0 V input, 500 mA CMOS LDO regulator with 210 mV typical dropout at 500 mA, 120 μA typical quiescent current, and fixed or adjustable (0.8–5.0 V) output.

Operating Conditions:

  • Supply voltage: 2.1–6.0 V (VIN ≥ VOUT(MAX) + VDROPOUT(MAX))
  • Operating junction temperature: -40 to +125 °C (steady state)
  • Output voltage range: 0.8–5.0 V
  • Maximum output current: 500 mA

Absolute Maximum Ratings:

  • Max input voltage VIN: 6.5 V
  • Max voltage on any pin: (GND − 0.3 V) to (VDD + 0.3 V)
  • Max junction temperature: +150 °C
  • Storage temperature: -65 to +150 °C
  • ESD protection on all pins (HBM/MM): ≥ 4 kV / ≥ 300 V

Key Specs:

  • Dropout voltage: 210 mV typ, 350 mV max at IOUT = 500 mA
  • Quiescent current: 120 μA typ, 220 μA max (IL = 0 mA)
  • Shutdown current: 0.1 μA typ, 3 μA max (SHDN = GND)
  • Fixed output accuracy: VR ±0.5% typ, ±2.5% max
  • Adjust pin reference voltage: 0.410 V typ (0.402–0.418 V)
  • Load regulation: ±0.5% typ, ±1.0% max (IOUT = 1 mA to 500 mA)
  • Line regulation: ±0.05 %/V typ, ±0.16 %/V max
  • Output short circuit current: 1.2 A typ (peak)
  • PSRR: 60 dB typ at 100 Hz
  • Thermal shutdown: 150 °C typ with 10 °C hysteresis
  • PWRGD threshold: 92% of VOUT typ; delay 110 μs typ

Features:

  • 500 mA output current capability
  • Standard fixed outputs: 0.8 V, 1.2 V, 1.8 V, 2.5 V, 3.0 V, 3.3 V, 5.0 V; other options on request
  • Stable with 1.0 μF ceramic output capacitor
  • Fast response to load transients
  • Shutdown pin and fixed-delay Power Good output (MCP1825 only)
  • Short-circuit current limiting and overtemperature protection
  • MCP1825S is a 3-pin fixed-voltage version

Applications:

  • High-speed driver chipset power
  • Networking backplane cards
  • Notebook computers
  • Network interface cards
  • Palmtop computers
  • 2.5 V to 1.XV regulators

Package:

  • MCP1825: TO-263-5 (DDPAK-5), TO-220-5, SOT-223-5
  • MCP1825S: TO-263-3 (DDPAK-3), TO-220-3, SOT-223-3

MCP1825ST Features

  • 500 mA Output Current Capability
  • Input Operating Voltage Range: 2.1V to 6.0V
  • Adjustable Output Voltage Range: 0.8V to 5.0V (MCP1825 only)
  • Standard Fixed Output Voltages: -0.8V, 1.2V, 1.8V, 2.5V, 3.0V, 3.3V, 5.0V
  • Other Fixed Output Voltage Options Available Upon Request
  • Low Dropout Voltage: 210 mV Typical at 500 mA
  • Typical Output Voltage Tolerance: 0.5%
  • Stable with 1.0 μF Ceramic Output Capacitor
  • Fast response to Load Transients
  • Low Supply Current: 120 μA (typical)
  • Low Shutdown Supply Current: 0.1 μA (typical) (MCP1825 only)
  • Fixed Delay on Power Good Output (MCP1825 only)
  • Short Circuit Current Limiting and Overtemperature Protection
  • TO-263-5 (DDPAK-5), TO-220-5, SOT-223-5 Package Options (MCP1825).
  • TO-263-3 (DDPAK-3), TO-220-3, SOT-223-3 Package Options (MCP1825S).

MCP1825ST Applications

  • High-Speed Driver Chipset Power
  • Networking Backplane Cards
  • Notebook Computers
  • Network Interface Cards
  • Palmtop Computers
  • 2.5V to 1.XV Regulators

MCP1825ST Pin Configuration

The descriptions of the pins are listed in Table 3-1.

TABLE 3-1: PIN FUNCTION TABLE

3-Pin Fixed Output5-Pin Fixed OutputAdjustable OutputNameDescription
-11SHDNShutdown Control Input (active-low)
122V INInput Voltage Supply
233GNDGround
344V OUTRegulated Output Voltage
-5-PWRGDPower Good Output
--5ADJVoltage Adjust/Sense Input
Exposed PadExposed PadExposed PadEPExposed Pad of the Package (ground potential)

MCP1825ST Electrical Characteristics

Note 1: The minimum V IN must meet two conditions: V IN ≥ 2.1V and V IN ≥ VOUT(MAX) + VDROPOUT(MAX).

Electrical Specifications: Unless otherwise noted, V IN = V OUT(MAX) + V DROPOUT(MAX) , Note 1 , V R = 1.8V for Adjustable Output, I OUT = 1 mA, C IN = C OUT = 4.7 μF (X7R Ceramic), T A = +25°C. Boldface type applies for junction temperatures, T J ( Note 7 ) of -40°C to +125°C - ParametersElectrical Specifications: Unless otherwise noted, V IN = V OUT(MAX) + V DROPOUT(MAX) , Note 1 , V R = 1.8V for Adjustable Output, I OUT = 1 mA, C IN = C OUT = 4.7 μF (X7R Ceramic), T A = +25°C. Boldface type applies for junction temperatures, T J ( Note 7 ) of -40°C to +125°C - SymElectrical Specifications: Unless otherwise noted, V IN = V OUT(MAX) + V DROPOUT(MAX) , Note 1 , V R = 1.8V for Adjustable Output, I OUT = 1 mA, C IN = C OUT = 4.7 μF (X7R Ceramic), T A = +25°C. Boldface type applies for junction temperatures, T J ( Note 7 ) of -40°C to +125°C - MinElectrical Specifications: Unless otherwise noted, V IN = V OUT(MAX) + V DROPOUT(MAX) , Note 1 , V R = 1.8V for Adjustable Output, I OUT = 1 mA, C IN = C OUT = 4.7 μF (X7R Ceramic), T A = +25°C. Boldface type applies for junction temperatures, T J ( Note 7 ) of -40°C to +125°C - TypElectrical Specifications: Unless otherwise noted, V IN = V OUT(MAX) + V DROPOUT(MAX) , Note 1 , V R = 1.8V for Adjustable Output, I OUT = 1 mA, C IN = C OUT = 4.7 μF (X7R Ceramic), T A = +25°C. Boldface type applies for junction temperatures, T J ( Note 7 ) of -40°C to +125°C - MaxElectrical Specifications: Unless otherwise noted, V IN = V OUT(MAX) + V DROPOUT(MAX) , Note 1 , V R = 1.8V for Adjustable Output, I OUT = 1 mA, C IN = C OUT = 4.7 μF (X7R Ceramic), T A = +25°C. Boldface type applies for junction temperatures, T J ( Note 7 ) of -40°C to +125°C - UnitsElectrical Specifications: Unless otherwise noted, V IN = V OUT(MAX) + V DROPOUT(MAX) , Note 1 , V R = 1.8V for Adjustable Output, I OUT = 1 mA, C IN = C OUT = 4.7 μF (X7R Ceramic), T A = +25°C. Boldface type applies for junction temperatures, T J ( Note 7 ) of -40°C to +125°C - Conditions
Input Operating VoltageV IN2.16.0VNote 1
Input Quiescent CurrentI q-120220μAI L = 0 mA, V OUT = 0.8V to 5.0V
Input Quiescent Current for SHDN ModeI SHDN-0.13μASHDN = GND
Maximum Output CurrentI OUT500--mAV IN = 2.1V to 6.0V V R = 0.8V to 5.0V, Note 1
Line RegulationΔ V OUT / (V OUT x Δ V IN )-±0.05±0. 16%/V(Note 1) ≤ V IN ≤ 6V
Load RegulationΔ V OUT /V OUT-1.0±0.51.0%I OUT = 1 mA to 500 mA, ( Note 4 )
Output Short Circuit CurrentI OUT_SC-1.2-AR LOAD < 0.1 Ω , Peak Current
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Adjust Pin Reference VoltageV ADJ0.4020.4100.418VV IN = 2.1V to V IN = 6.0V, I OUT = 1 mA
Adjust Pin Leakage CurrentI ADJ-10±0.01+10nAV IN = 6.0V, V ADJ = 0V to 6V
Adjust Temperature CoefficientTCV OUT-40-ppm/°CNote 3
Fixed-Output Characteristics (Fixed Output Only)Fixed-Output Characteristics (Fixed Output Only)Fixed-Output Characteristics (Fixed Output Only)Fixed-Output Characteristics (Fixed Output Only)Fixed-Output Characteristics (Fixed Output Only)Fixed-Output Characteristics (Fixed Output Only)Fixed-Output Characteristics (Fixed Output Only)
Voltage RegulationV OUTV R - 2.5%V R ±0.5%V R + 2.5%VNote 2
  • 2: V R is the nominal regulator output voltage for the fixed cases. V R = 1.2V, 1.8V, etc. V R is the desired set point output voltage for the adjustable cases. V R = V ADJ * ((R 1 /R 2 )+1). Figure 4-1.
  • 3: TCV OUT = (V OUT-HIGH - V OUT-LOW ) *10 6 / (V R * Δ Temperature). V OUT-HIGH is the highest voltage measured over the temperature range. V OUT-LOW is the lowest voltage measured over the temperature range.
  • 4: Load regulation is measured at a constant junction temperature using low duty-cycle pulse testing. Load regulation is tested over a load range from 1 mA to the maximum specified output current.
  • 5: Dropout voltage is defined as the input-to-output voltage differential at which the output voltage drops 2% below its nominal value that was measured with an input voltage of V IN = V OUT(MAX) + V DROPOUT(MAX) .
  • 6: The maximum allowable power dissipation is a function of ambient temperature, the maximum allowable junction temperature and the thermal resistance from junction to air. (i.e., T A , T J , θ JA ). Exceeding the maximum allowable power dissipation will cause the device operating junction temperature to exceed the maximum +150°C rating. Sustained junction temperatures above 150°C can impact device reliability.
  • 7: The junction temperature is approximated by soaking the device under test at an ambient temperature equal to the desired junction temperature. The test time is small enough such that the rise in the junction temperature over the ambient temperature is not significant.

† Notice: Stresses above those listed under 'Maximum Ratings' may cause permanent damage to the device. This is a stress rating only and functional operation of the device at those or any other conditions above those indicated in the operational listings of this specification is not implied. Exposure to maximum rating conditions for extended periods may affect device reliability.

MCP1825ST Absolute Maximum Ratings

ParameterLimit
V IN6.5V
Maximum Voltage on Any Pin..(GND- 0.3V) to (V DD + 0.3)V
Maximum Power DissipationInternally-Limited ( Note 6 )
Output Short Circuit DurationContinuous
Storage temperature-65°C to +150°C
Maximum Junction Temperature, T J+150°C
ESD protection on all pins (HBM/MM)≥ 4 kV; ≥ 300V

MCP1825ST Typical Application

Variants on the same datasheet

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Part NumberManufacturerPackage
MCP1825Microchip TechnologyTO-263-5 (DDPAK-5)
MCP1825SMicrochip Technology—
MCP1825S-0802E/YYMicrochip Technology—
MCP1825S-1202E/YYMicrochip Technology—
MCP1825S-1802E/YYMicrochip Technology—
MCP1825S-2502E/YYMicrochip Technology—
MCP1825S-3302E/YYMicrochip Technology—
MCP1825S-5002E/YYMicrochip TechnologyTO-263-3
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