MIC2951-03BN

3.0V 500mA LDO regulator, ultra-low dropout 58mV, 26V input, reverse battery protection, TO-263-5

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MIC2951-03BN

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TO-263-5 (D2PAK, 10.16 x 10.67 mm)

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Description

Product Overview

The MIC2951-03BN is a high-current, low-dropout voltage regulator from Microchip Technology (formerly Micrel). Fixed at 3.0V output, this LDO regulator provides up to 500 mA of output current with a typical dropout voltage of 58 mV at full load. It features low quiescent current, reverse battery protection, and comprehensive fault protection including thermal shutdown and current limiting. Packaged in a TO-263-5 (D2PAK), it is suitable for automotive, industrial, and telecom power applications.

Key Specifications

Manufacturer Microchip Technology (Micrel)
Output Voltage 3.0V (fixed)
Output Current 500 mA (max)
Dropout Voltage 58 mV typical @ 500 mA
Input Voltage Range 3.3V to 26V
Quiescent Current 30 µA typical
Line Regulation 0.04% typical
Load Regulation 0.1% typical
PSRR 72 dB @ 120 Hz
Operating Temperature -40°C to +125°C
Package TO-263-5 (D2PAK)
Protection Thermal shutdown, current limit, reverse battery

Features

  • 500 mA output current capability
  • Fixed 3.0V output voltage
  • Ultra-low dropout: 58 mV @ 500 mA
  • Input voltage range: 3.3V to 26V
  • Low quiescent current: 30 µA typical
  • Excellent line and load regulation
  • High PSRR: 72 dB @ 120 Hz Reverse battery protection Thermal shutdown protection Current limiting and short-circuit protection TO-263-5 (D2PAK) surface mount package Extended temperature: -40°C to +125°C

    Applications

    • Automotive electronics and infotainment systems
    • Industrial power supplies and regulators
    • Telecom and networking equipment
    • Battery-powered systems
    • Post-regulation for switching power supplies
    • Consumer electronics and appliances

The MIC2951-03BN is a high-performance low-dropout (LDO) voltage regulator from Microchip Technology (originally from Micrel Semiconductor, which was acquired by Microchip). Designed for applications requiring high output current with low dropout voltage, the MIC2951 family provides up to 500 mA of output current with a typical dropout voltage of only 58 mV at full load – significantly lower than comparable LDOs. The ’03’ in the part number denotes the fixed output voltage of 3.0V, while the ‘BN’ suffix indicates the TO-263-5 (D2PAK) surface-mount package and the commercial/industrial temperature grade. The device operates from an input voltage range of 3.3V to 26V, making it suitable for a wide range of input sources including automotive 12V systems, industrial 24V supplies, and unregulated DC rails. Key features include reverse battery protection (critical for automotive applications where reversed connections can occur), thermal shutdown that disables the regulator when junction temperature exceeds safe limits, and current limiting that protects both the regulator and the load from overcurrent conditions. The MIC2951’s low quiescent current of only 30 µA makes it suitable for battery-powered applications where standby current is critical. With a power supply rejection ratio (PSRR) of 72 dB at 120 Hz, the device provides excellent noise rejection for sensitive analog circuits. The TO-263-5 package provides good thermal performance for surface-mount designs.

The MIC2951-03BN is a linear voltage regulator that maintains a constant 3.0V output voltage despite variations in input voltage and load current. The regulator uses a PNP pass transistor (rather than the traditional NPN Darlington pair found in older regulators), which enables the very low dropout voltage characteristic. The PNP pass element operates in the linear region, and its base current is controlled by an error amplifier to regulate the output voltage. The error amplifier compares a fraction of the output voltage (sampled by an internal resistive divider) against a precision bandgap voltage reference. The difference between these two voltages drives the base of the PNP pass transistor, adjusting the current flow to maintain precise output voltage regulation. In dropout conditions – when the input voltage is very close to the output voltage – the PNP transistor saturates, and the output voltage equals the input voltage minus the saturation voltage of the pass element. This is what gives the MIC2951 its very low dropout voltage. The device includes several protection mechanisms: current limiting circuitry limits the output current to a safe value under short-circuit or overload conditions; thermal shutdown circuitry disables the output when the junction temperature exceeds approximately 160°C, preventing damage from overheating; and reverse battery protection prevents damage if the input voltage is reversed. A stable output requires only a 10 µF output capacitor with low ESR for loop stability.

Pin Name Type Function
1 EN Input Enable input (logic-high enables regulator)
2 GND Ground Ground reference
3 OUT Output Regulated output voltage (3.0V)
4 OUT Output Regulated output voltage (parallel pin 3)
5 IN Input Unregulated input voltage (3.3V to 26V)
Tab Tab – Thermal tab (connect to GND for heat dissipation)
  • Automotive body electronics and infotainment power supplies
  • Industrial control systems and sensor power regulation
  • Telecom and networking equipment point-of-load regulation
  • Battery-powered portable devices and handheld instruments
  • Post-regulation for switching power supply outputs
  • Consumer electronics requiring clean, low-noise power
Manufacturer Part Number Package Notes
Microchip MIC2951-03BU SOT-223 3.0V LDO, SOT-223 package
Microchip MIC2951-5.0BN TO-263-5 5.0V fixed output version
Texas Instruments LM1117-3.3 SOT-223/TO-263 Popular LDO alternative
Analog Devices LT1086-3.3 TO-263 1.5A LDO alternative
ON Semiconductor NCP1117DT33 DPAK 1A LDO alternative
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