Linear Technology's LT3061IDCB#TRMPBF: A High-Performance Low Dropout Linear Regulator

The LT3061IDCB#TRMPBF is a cutting-edge, low dropout linear regulator (LDO) from Linear Technology, designed to deliver high performance with a minimal footprint. This efficient regulator offers a wide input voltage range and a low quiescent current, making it an excellent choice for battery-powered and portable applications where power efficiency is critical.

Key Features:

• Adjustable Output: The LT3061IDCB#TRMPBF allows for an adjustable output voltage from 1.8V to 20V, which can be set with just two external resistors. This flexibility makes it suitable for a wide range of applications.
• Low Dropout Voltage: The device boasts a low dropout voltage of only 300mV at full load, ensuring efficient operation even when the input voltage is close to the output voltage.
• Low Noise: With a low output noise of only 30µVRMS, the LT3061 is ideal for sensitive RF and precision analog circuits that require a clean power supply.
• High Output Current: It can deliver up to 100mA of continuous output current, sufficient for a variety of small to medium power needs.
• Stable with Low ESR Ceramic Capacitors: The regulator is stable with ceramic output capacitors, which are smaller, more reliable, and have lower equivalent series resistance (ESR) than other types of capacitors.
• Thermal Protection: The LT3061IDCB#TRMPBF is equipped with internal thermal limit protection, which safeguards the device under high-temperature operating conditions.

Applications:

This LDO is well-suited for a variety of applications, including but not limited to:

• Portable and battery-powered equipment
• Automotive power supplies
• Industrial supplies
• Avionics and military systems
• Precision instrumentation
• Low noise RF supply

The LT3061IDCB#TRMPBF is available in a compact, 6-lead DFN package, which is RoHS compliant and has a thermal pad for enhanced thermal performance. With its robust feature set, this LDO from Linear Technology is a versatile and reliable solution for a wide array of power regulation needs.