Micropower Voltage Regulator

The MC78LC00 series of fixed output low dropout linear regulators are designed for handheld communication equipment and portable battery powered applications which require low quiescent current. The MC78LC00 series features an ultra−low quiescent current of 1.1 A. Each device contains a voltage reference unit, an error amplifier, a PMOS power transistor, and resistors for setting output voltage.

FEATUREs
• Low Quiescent Current of 1.1 A Typical
• Excellent Line and Load Regulation
• Maximum Operating Voltage of 12 V
• Low Output Voltage Option
• High Accuracy Output Voltage of 2.5%
• Industrial Temperature Range of −40°C to 85°C
• Two Surface Mount Packages (SOT−89, 3 Pin, or SOT−23, 5 Pin)
• These are Pb−Free Devices

Typical Applications
• Battery Powered Instruments
• Hand−Held Instruments
• Camcorders and Cameras