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MAX38902A
10.5μVRMS Low Noise 500mA LDO Linear Regulator
10.5μVRMS Low-Noise, Low-Dropout, 500mA Linear Regulators in a 2mm x 2mm TDFN Package
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The MAX38902A/B/C/D are low-noise, linear regulators that deliver up to 500mA of output current with only 10.5µVRMS of output noise from 10Hz to 100kHz. These regulators maintain ±1% output accuracy over a wide input voltage range, requiring only 100mV of input-to-output headroom at full load. The 365μA no-load supply current is independent of drop-out voltage.
The MAX38902A have nine, pin-selectable output voltages 1.2V, 1.5V, 1.8V, 2.5V, 3.0V, 3.1V, 3.3V, 4.0V, and 5V. The MAX38902B/C have a resistor adjustable output voltage in the range of 0.6V to 5.3V. The MAX38902B also includes an active-low POK output.
The MAX38902D have factory-preset output voltages ranging from 0.7V to 5V. All versions include a programmable output soft-start rate, output over-current and thermal overload protection.
The MAX38902A/B are offered in an 8-pin TDFN package, while the MAX38902C/D are offered in a 2 x 3, 0.4mm wafer-level package (WLP).
The MAX38902A have nine, pin-selectable output voltages 1.2V, 1.5V, 1.8V, 2.5V, 3.0V, 3.1V, 3.3V, 4.0V, and 5V. The MAX38902B/C have a resistor adjustable output voltage in the range of 0.6V to 5.3V. The MAX38902B also includes an active-low POK output.
The MAX38902D have factory-preset output voltages ranging from 0.7V to 5V. All versions include a programmable output soft-start rate, output over-current and thermal overload protection.
The MAX38902A/B are offered in an 8-pin TDFN package, while the MAX38902C/D are offered in a 2 x 3, 0.4mm wafer-level package (WLP).
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Key Features
- 1.7V to 5.5V Input Voltage Range
- 0.6V to 5.3V Output Voltage Range
- 10.5µVRMS Output Noise, 10Hz to 100kHz
- 365µA Operating Supply Current
- 70dB PSRR at 10kHz
- 500mA Maximum Output Current
- ±1% DC Accuracy Over Load, Line, and Temperature
- 100mV (Max) Dropout at 500mA Load (3.6VIN)
- < 0.1µA Shutdown Supply Current
- Stable with 2µF (Min) Output Capacitance
- Programmable Soft-Start Rate
- Overcurrent and Overtemperature Protection
- Output-to-Input Reversed Current Protection
- Active-Low POK Output
- Pin-to-Pin Compatible with MAX8902 (TDFN)
- 1.22mm x 0.82mm, 2 x 3 Bump, 0.4mm Pitch WLP, or 2mm x 2mm 8-pin TDFN Package
Applications/Uses
- Audio Systems
- Communication Circuitry
- High-Resolution Data Acquisition Systems
Parametric specs for Linear Regulators
| VIN (V) (min) | 1.7 |
| VIN (V) (max) | 5.5 |
| Adj. VOUT (V) (min) | 0.6 |
| Adj. VOUT (V) (max) | 5.3 |
| Rated ILOAD (mA) | 500 |
| Preset VOUT (V) | 3 4 |
| # Regulators | 1 |
| VDROPOUT @Rated ILOAD (V) (typ) | 0.05 |
| ICC (µA) (max) | 600 |
| Output Voltage Noise (µV RMS) (typ) | 12 |
| Ref. Bypass | Yes |
| Low Batt./ Pwr. Fail Out | No |
| POK/Reset Thresh. (V) (nom) | - |
| Watchdog | No |
| Reverse Batt. Protect. | No |
| Oper. Temp. (°C) | -40 to +125 |
| Package/Pins | TDFN-CU/8 |
| Budgetary Price (See Notes) | $0.71 @1k |
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Technical Docs
| Data Sheet | 10.5μVRMS Low Noise 500mA LDO Linear Regulator | Dec 09, 2020 | |
| App Note | How to Measure the Power Supply Rejection Ratio for the MAX38902A/MAX38902B | ||
| Tutorial | Low-Dropout Linear Regulator (LDO) Application Tutorial |
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Essential Analog Toolkit: Low-Noise, Low-Voltage LDOsDescription
The MAX38902 evaluation kit (EV kit) evaluates the MAX38902A/B/C/D IC family of low noise linear regulators. The MAX38902 EV kit features two independent circuits to evaluate two different IC packages of the MAX38902A/B/C/D family. Both circuits on the EV kit operate over an input range of 1.7V to 5.5V, and provide any output voltage range of 0.6V to 5.3V. The TDFN circuit evaluates the MAX38902A/B, while the wafer-level package (WLP) circuit evaluates the MAX38902C/D. Each circuit output on the EV kit delivers up to 500mA of current.
The EV kit comes with the MAX38902A-ATA+ and the MAX38902C-ANT+ installed.
View DetailsFeatures
- Two Independent Circuits on One Board
- Evaluates the MAX38902A/B IC in an 8-pin (2mm x 2mm) TDFN
- Evaluates the MAX38902C/D IC in a 6-ball (1.45mm x 0.86mm) WLP
- 1.7V to 5.5V Input Range
- 1.2V to 5.0V Jumper Configurable Output Voltage (MAX38902A, On Board)
- 0.6V to 5.3V Resistor Configurable Output Voltage (MAX38902B, with IC Replacement)
- 0.6V to 5.3V Resistor Configurable Output Voltage (MAX38902C, On Board)
- 1.2V to 5.0V Factory-Preset Output Voltage (MAX38902D, with IC Replacement)
- Up to 500mA Output Current
- Proven 2-Layer 1-oz Copper PCB Layout
- Demonstrates Compact Solution Size
- Fully Assembled and Tested
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Parameters
Parametric specs for Linear Regulators
| VIN (V) (min) | 1.7 |
| VIN (V) (max) | 5.5 |
| Adj. VOUT (V) (min) | 0.6 |
| Adj. VOUT (V) (max) | 5.3 |
| Rated ILOAD (mA) | 500 |
| Preset VOUT (V) | 3 4 |
| # Regulators | 1 |
| VDROPOUT @Rated ILOAD (V) (typ) | 0.05 |
| ICC (µA) (max) | 600 |
| Output Voltage Noise (µV RMS) (typ) | 12 |
| Ref. Bypass | Yes |
| Low Batt./ Pwr. Fail Out | No |
| POK/Reset Thresh. (V) (nom) | - |
| Watchdog | No |
| Reverse Batt. Protect. | No |
| Oper. Temp. (°C) | -40 to +125 |
| Package/Pins | TDFN-CU/8 |
| Budgetary Price (See Notes) | $0.71 @1k |
Key Features
- 1.7V to 5.5V Input Voltage Range
- 0.6V to 5.3V Output Voltage Range
- 10.5µVRMS Output Noise, 10Hz to 100kHz
- 365µA Operating Supply Current
- 70dB PSRR at 10kHz
- 500mA Maximum Output Current
- ±1% DC Accuracy Over Load, Line, and Temperature
- 100mV (Max) Dropout at 500mA Load (3.6VIN)
- < 0.1µA Shutdown Supply Current
- Stable with 2µF (Min) Output Capacitance
- Programmable Soft-Start Rate
- Overcurrent and Overtemperature Protection
- Output-to-Input Reversed Current Protection
- Active-Low POK Output
- Pin-to-Pin Compatible with MAX8902 (TDFN)
- 1.22mm x 0.82mm, 2 x 3 Bump, 0.4mm Pitch WLP, or 2mm x 2mm 8-pin TDFN Package
Applications/Uses
- Audio Systems
- Communication Circuitry
- High-Resolution Data Acquisition Systems
Description
The MAX38902A/B/C/D are low-noise, linear regulators that deliver up to 500mA of output current with only 10.5µVRMS of output noise from 10Hz to 100kHz. These regulators maintain ±1% output accuracy over a wide input voltage range, requiring only 100mV of input-to-output headroom at full load. The 365μA no-load supply current is independent of drop-out voltage.
The MAX38902A have nine, pin-selectable output voltages 1.2V, 1.5V, 1.8V, 2.5V, 3.0V, 3.1V, 3.3V, 4.0V, and 5V. The MAX38902B/C have a resistor adjustable output voltage in the range of 0.6V to 5.3V. The MAX38902B also includes an active-low POK output.
The MAX38902D have factory-preset output voltages ranging from 0.7V to 5V. All versions include a programmable output soft-start rate, output over-current and thermal overload protection.
The MAX38902A/B are offered in an 8-pin TDFN package, while the MAX38902C/D are offered in a 2 x 3, 0.4mm wafer-level package (WLP).
The MAX38902A have nine, pin-selectable output voltages 1.2V, 1.5V, 1.8V, 2.5V, 3.0V, 3.1V, 3.3V, 4.0V, and 5V. The MAX38902B/C have a resistor adjustable output voltage in the range of 0.6V to 5.3V. The MAX38902B also includes an active-low POK output.
The MAX38902D have factory-preset output voltages ranging from 0.7V to 5V. All versions include a programmable output soft-start rate, output over-current and thermal overload protection.
The MAX38902A/B are offered in an 8-pin TDFN package, while the MAX38902C/D are offered in a 2 x 3, 0.4mm wafer-level package (WLP).
Design Solution: Modern Portable Devices Require a New Breed of LDOs ›
Technical Docs
| Data Sheet | 10.5μVRMS Low Noise 500mA LDO Linear Regulator | Dec 09, 2020 | |
| App Note | How to Measure the Power Supply Rejection Ratio for the MAX38902A/MAX38902B | ||
| Tutorial | Low-Dropout Linear Regulator (LDO) Application Tutorial |
Support & Training
Search our knowledge base for answers to your technical questions.
Filtered SearchOur dedicated team of Applications Engineers are also available to answer your technical questions. Visit our support portal
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