Product Overview: LP3990TLX-2.5/NOPB

The LP3990TLX-2.5/NOPB is a high-performance, low-dropout linear voltage regulator from Texas Instruments, designed to provide clean and stable power to sensitive electronic circuits. This regulator is capable of delivering a fixed output voltage of 2.5V, with an input voltage range from 2.7V to 6V, making it an excellent choice for battery-powered applications and portable devices.

Key Features

• Low Dropout: With a very low dropout voltage, this regulator maintains regulation even when the supply voltage is very close to the output voltage, enhancing efficiency and battery life.
• Output Voltage Accuracy: The device offers a precise output voltage with an accuracy of ±1%, ensuring reliable performance for critical applications.
• High Current Capability: It is capable of supplying up to 150mA of load current, suitable for a wide range of applications.
• Low Quiescent Current: The LP3990TLX-2.5/NOPB consumes a very low quiescent current, which is ideal for battery-powered devices where power conservation is crucial.
• Stable with Low-ESR Ceramic Capacitors: The regulator is stable with ceramic output capacitors that have a low equivalent series resistance (ESR), which are smaller, more reliable, and have a longer lifespan than other types of capacitors.
• Thermal Shutdown and Short-Circuit Protection: These built-in safety features protect the device and the load from damage due to overheating or short-circuit conditions.
• Lead-Free and RoHS Compliant: The LP3990TLX-2.5/NOPB meets environmental standards, being lead-free and compliant with the Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) directive.

Applications

The LP3990TLX-2.5/NOPB is versatile and can be used in a variety of applications, including:

• Mobile Phones
• PDAs and Handheld Devices
• Wireless LAN Devices
• Digital Cameras
• MP3 Players
• Portable Instruments

With its compact size and excellent performance characteristics, the LP3990TLX-2.5/NOPB is an ideal voltage regulation solution for modern electronic devices that require efficient power management.