General Description

The MAX8840/MAX8841/MAX8842 ultra-low-noise, low-dropout (LDO) linear regulators are designed to deliver up to 150mA continuous output current. These regulators achieve a low 120mV dropout for 120mA load current. The MAX8840 uses an advanced architecture to achieve ultra-low output voltage noise of 11µVRMS and PSRR of 54dB at 100kHz.

Features

♦ Space-Saving 1.0mm x 1.5mm x 0.8mm µDFN
♦ 11µVRMS Output Noise at 100Hz to 100kHz Bandwidth (MAX8840)
♦ 78dB PSRR at 1kHz (MAX8840)
♦ 120mV Dropout at 120mA Load
♦ Stable with 1µF Ceramic Capacitor for Any Load
♦ Guaranteed 150mA Output
♦ Only Need Input and Output Capacitors (MAX8841)
♦ Output Voltages: 1.5V, 1.8V, 2.5V, 2.6V, 2.7V, 2.8V, 2.85V, 3V, 3.3V, 4.5V (MAX8840/MAX8841) and Adjustable (MAX8842)
♦ Low 40µA Ground Current
♦ Excellent Load/Line Transient
♦ Overcurrent and Thermal Protection

Applications

Cellular and Cordless Phones
PDA and Palmtop Computers
Base Stations
Bluetooth Portable Radios and Accessories
Wireless LANs
Digital Cameras
Personal Stereos
Portable and Battery-Powered Equipment