TPS73525DRBT - Low-Dropout (LDO) Voltage Regulator from Texas Instruments

The TPS73525DRBT is a high-performance, low-dropout (LDO) linear voltage regulator from Texas Instruments designed to deliver a continuous 250mA output current. This regulator offers a fixed output voltage of 2.5V, making it an ideal choice for precision, low-power applications that require a stable and clean power supply.

Key Features:

• High Accuracy: The TPS73525DRBT boasts an impressive output voltage accuracy of 2%, ensuring reliable performance for sensitive electronic circuits.
• Low Dropout Voltage: With a low dropout voltage of typically 250mV at full load, this LDO regulator maintains efficiency and reduces power loss, making it suitable for battery-powered applications.
• Low Quiescent Current: It features a very low quiescent current of 40µA during operation and 1µA in shutdown mode, which helps to conserve battery life in portable devices.
• Thermal Protection: The device includes an internal thermal shutdown mechanism that protects the system from overheating, enhancing system reliability.
• Overcurrent Protection: Built-in current limit protection safeguards the device and the load from damage in the event of an output overcurrent condition.
• Stable with Low-ESR Capacitors: The TPS73525DRBT is stable with ceramic capacitors, allowing the use of low-cost, space-saving capacitors with low equivalent series resistance (ESR).

Applications:

The LDO's small footprint and precision output make it an excellent choice for a wide range of applications, including:

• Portable and battery-powered devices
• Wireless communication systems
• Power supplies for DSPs, MCUs, and FPGAs
• Analog and digital sensor systems
• Medical devices

Product Packaging:

The TPS73525DRBT comes in a compact 3mm x 3mm, 8-pin SON package, which is ideal for space-constrained applications. This package is also RoHS compliant and designed for surface-mount technology (SMT), facilitating easier integration into a variety of circuit designs.

Quality and Support:

As with all Texas Instruments products, the TPS73525DRBT is manufactured to the highest quality standards, ensuring reliable performance and longevity. Technical support and comprehensive documentation are available on the Texas Instruments website, providing engineers with the resources needed to integrate this LDO voltage regulator into their designs effectively.