The LM2931 series consists of positive fixed and adjustable output voltage regulators that are specifically designed to maintain proper regulation with an extremely low input−to−output voltage differential. These devices are capable of supplying output currents in excess of 100 mA and feature a low bias current of 0.4 mA at 10 mA output.
Designed primarily to survive in the harsh automotive environment, these devices will protect all external load circuitry from input fault conditions caused by reverse battery connection, two battery jump starts, and excessive line transients during load dump. This series also includes internal current limiting, thermal shutdown, and additionally, is able to withstand temporary power−up with mirror−image insertion.
Due to the low dropout voltage and bias current specifications, the LM2931 series is ideally suited for battery powered industrial and consumer equipment where an extension of useful battery life is desirable. The ‘C’ suffix adjustable output regulators feature an output inhibit pin which is extremely useful in microprocessor−based systems.
Features
• Input−to−Output Voltage Differential of < 0.6 V @ 100 mA
• Output Current in Excess of 100 mA
• Low Bias Current
• 60 V Load Dump Protection
• −50 V Reverse Transient Protection
• Internal Current Limiting with Thermal Shutdown
• Temporary Mirror−Image Protection
• Ideally Suited for Battery Powered Equipment
• Economical 5−Lead TO−220 Package with Two Optional Leadforms
• Available in Surface Mount SOP−8, D2PAK and DPAK Packages
• High Accuracy (±2.5%) Reference (LM2931AC) Available
• NCV Prefix for Automotive and Other Applications Requiring Unique Site and Control Change Requirements; AEC−Q100 Qualified and PPAP Capable
• Pb−Free Packages are Available
Applications
• Battery Powered Consumer Products
• Hand−held Instruments
• Camcorders and Cameras
Feature
- Wide Single-Supply Range: 2.0 Vdc to 36 Vdc
- Split-Supply Range: +/-1.0 Vdc to +/-18 Vdc
- Very Low Current Drain Independent of Supply Voltage: 0.4 mA
- Low Input Bias Current: 25 nA
- Low Input Offset Current: 5.0 nA
- Low Input Offset Voltage: 2.0 mV (max) LM393A 5.0 mV (max) LM293/393
- Input Common Mode Range to Ground Level
- Differential Input Voltage Range Equal to Power Supply Voltage
- Output Voltage Compatible with DTL, ECL, TTL, MOS, and CMOS Logic Levels
- ESD Clamps on the Inputs Increase the Ruggedness of the Device without Affecting Performance
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