The LP2987AIM-3.3/NOPB is a high-performance, low-dropout (LDO) linear voltage regulator manufactured by Texas Instruments, designed to deliver a well-regulated 3.3V output from a wider input voltage range. This component is a perfect solution for applications requiring a stable and clean power supply, and it is especially suited for portable and battery-powered devices due to its low power consumption and small footprint.
Key Features
- Output Voltage: Precisely regulated 3.3V output, making it ideal for powering 3.3V logic and mixed-signal devices.
- High Accuracy: Output voltage accuracy is maintained within ±0.5% over line, load, and temperature variations.
- Low Dropout: A low dropout voltage of typically 280mV at full load, ensuring efficient operation even when the input voltage is close to the output voltage.
- Load Regulation: Excellent load regulation characteristics to maintain stable output voltage despite changes in the load current.
- Thermal Protection: Integrated thermal shutdown feature to protect the device under extreme operating conditions.
- Output Current: Capable of supplying up to 200mA of output current, suitable for a wide range of applications.
- Noise Reduction: Low output noise makes it appropriate for sensitive RF and analog circuitry.
- Stable with Low ESR Capacitors: Stable with ceramic capacitors as low as 10µF, providing flexibility in design and reducing overall component cost.
Applications
The LP2987AIM-3.3/NOPB is versatile and can be used in a variety of applications, including but not limited to:
- Battery-powered devices
- Handheld instruments
- Portable media players
- Microcontroller power supplies
- Analog and digital sensor systems
Package and Quality
This voltage regulator is available in an 8-lead SOIC package, which is RoHS compliant and has a 'NOPB' suffix, indicating it is lead-free. The device is characterized for operation from −40°C to +125°C, ensuring reliability across a wide range of environmental conditions.