Chapter 172

A simple ultralow dropout regulator

Jim Williams

Abstract

Where low drop-out linear regulators are required, battery life can be significantly affected by the regulator's dropout performance. This chapter describes a simple circuit offering lower dropout voltage than any monolithic regulator, using the LT1123 regulator.

Keywords

LT1123

low dropout regulator

Switching regulator post regulators, battery powered apparatus, and other applications frequently require low drop-out linear regulators. Often, battery life is significantly affected by the regulator’s dropout performance. Figure 172.1’s simple circuit offers lower dropout voltage than any monolithic regulator. Dropout is below 50mV at 1A, increasing to only 450mV at ...

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