This device is designed to have a fast transient response and be stable with 10-µF low ESR capacitors. This combination provides high performance at a reasonable cost.

Because the PMOS device behaves as a low-value resistor, the dropout voltage is very low (typically 230 mV at an output current of 1 A for the TPS76850) and is directly proportional to the output current. Additionally, since the PMOS pass element is a voltage-driven device, the quiescent current is very low and independent of output loading (typically 85 µA over the full range of output current, 0 mA to 1 A). These two key specifications yield a significant improvement in operating life for battery-powered systems. This LDO family also features a sleep mode; applying a TTL high signal to EN (enable) shuts down the regulator, reducing the quiescent current to less than 1 µA at TJ = 25°C.

Power good (PG) is an active high output, which can be used to implement a power-on reset or a low-battery indicator.

The TPS768xx is offered in 1.5-V, 1.8-V, 2.5-V, 2.7-V, 2.8-V, 3.0-V, 3.3-V, and 5.0-V fixed-voltage versions and in an adjustable version (programmable over the range of 1.2 V to 5.5 V). Output voltage tolerance is specified as a maximum of 2% over line, load, and temperature ranges. The TPS768xx family is available in a 20-pin PWP package.

• Qualified for Automotive Applications
• ESD Protection Exceeds 2000 V Per MIL-STD-883, Method 3015; Exceeds 200 V Using Machine Model (C = 200 pF, R = 0)
• 1-A Low-Dropout Voltage Regulator
• Available in 1.5-V, 1.8-V, 2.5-V, 2.7-V, 2.8-V, 3.0-V, 3.3-V, 5.0-V Fixed Output and Adjustable Versions
• Dropout Voltage Down to 230 mV at 1 A (TPS76850)
• Ultralow 85-µA Typical Quiescent Current
• Fast Transient Response
• 2% Tolerance Over Specified Conditions for Fixed-Output Versions
• Open-Drain Power Good (See TPS767xx for Power-On Reset With 200-ms Delay Option)
• 20-Pin TSSOP (PWP) Package
• Thermal Shutdown Protection