Description

The MCP1703T-3302E/DB is a Linear Voltage Regulator that falls under the product category of Linear Voltage Regulators. The regulator is a part of the MCP1703 family which is a family of CMOS low dropout (LDO) voltage regulators that consume only 2.0 µA of quiescent current (typical) while delivering up to 250 mA of current. It has an input operating range of 2.7V to 16.0V, which makes it an ideal choice for various battery-powered applications such as battery-powered devices, alarm circuits, smoke detectors, pagers, digital cameras, and much more. It is an excellent choice for applications powered by batteries such as 9V alkaline or one or two cell Li-Ion.

Specifications and features

Below are the specifications and features of MCP1703T-3302E/DB:

• 2.0 µA typical quiescent current
• Input operating voltage range: 2.7V to16.0V
• 250 mA output current for output voltages ≥2.5V
• 200 mA output current for output voltages < 2.5V
• Low drop-out voltage, 625 mV typical @ 250 mA for VR= 2.8V
• 0.4% typical output voltage tolerance
• Standard output voltage options:
- 1.2V, 1.5V, 1.8V, 2.5V, 2.8V, 3.0V, 3.3V, 4.0V, 5.0V
• Output voltage range: 1.2V to 5.5V in 0.1V increments (50 mV increments are available upon request)
• Stable with 1.0 µF to 22 µF ceramic output capacitance
• Short-circuit protection
• Overtemperature protection

Application Scenarios

The MCP1703T-3302E/DB is a versatile device that can be used in various applications, including:

• Battery-powered devices
• Battery-powered alarm circuits
• Smoke detectors
• CO2 detectors
• Pagers and cellular phones
• Smart battery packs
• Low quiescent current voltage reference
• PDAs
• Digital cameras
• Microcontroller power
• Solar-powered instruments
• Consumer products
• Battery-powered data loggers

Comparison

Advantages:

• It has an input operating range of 2.7V to 16.0V, making it an ideal choice for various battery-powered applications
• It has a low drop-out voltage of 625 mV typical @ 250 mA for VR= 2.8V
• It has short-circuit protection and overtemperature protection that ensures safety and protection.

Disadvantages:

• The device has a quiescent current of 2.0 µA, which may increase power consumption in some applications.