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AME, Inc.
8
600mA CMOS LDO
AME8841
The AME8841 family of CMOS regulators contain a
PMOS pass transistor, voltage reference, error amplifier,
over-current protection, and thermal shutdown.
The P-channel pass transistor receives data from the
error amplifier, over-current shutdown, and thermal pro-
tection circuits. During normal operation, the error ampli-
fier compares the output voltage to a precision reference.
Over-current and Thermal shutdown circuits become ac-
tive when the junction temperature exceeds 150
o
C, or
the current exceeds 600mA. During thermal shutdown,
the output voltage remains low. Normal operation is re-
stored when the junction temperature drops below 110
o
C.
The AME8841 switches from voltage mode to current
mode when the load exceeds the rated output current.
This prevents over-stress. The AME8841 also incorpo-
rates current foldback to reduce power dissipation when
the output is short circuited. This feature becomes ac-
tive when the output drops below 0.8 volts, and reduces
the current flow by 65%. Full current is restored when
the voltage exceeds 0.8 volts.
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Detailed Description
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External Capacitors
The AME8841 is stable with an output capacitor to
ground of 2.2
μ
F or greater. Ceramic capacitors have the
lowest ESR, and will offer the best AC performance. Con-
versely, Aluminum Electrolytic capacitors exhibit the high-
est ESR, resulting in the poorest AC response. Unfortu-
nately, large value ceramic capacitors are comparatively
expensive. One option is to parallel a 0.1
μ
F ceramic
capacitor with a 10
μ
F Aluminum Electrolytic. The benefit
is low ESR, high capacitance, and low overall cost.
A second capacitor is recommended between the in-
put and ground to stabilize Vin. The input capacitor should
be at least 0.1
μ
F to have a beneficial effect.
All capacitors should be placed in close proximity to
the pins. A "Quiet" ground termination is desirable. This
can be achieved with a "Star" connection.
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Enable
The Enable pin normally floats high. When actively,
pulled low, the PMOS pass transistor shuts off, and all
internal circuits are powered down. In this state, the qui-
escent current is less than 1
μ
A. This pin behaves much
like an electronic switch.