Product Overview
The TPS72201DBVR is a low-input-voltage, capacitor-free 50 mA low-dropout linear regulator from Texas Instruments, packaged in a 5-pin SOT-23 (DBV) package. It supports input voltages from 1.8V to 5.5V with an adjustable output from 1.22V to 2.5V and a typical dropout voltage of only 50 mV at 50 mA. The device is stable with ceramic output capacitors as small as 0.1 µF, making it ideal for space-constrained portable applications.
Key Specifications
| Function | Cap-Free 50 mA LDO Regulator |
| Input Voltage | 1.8V to 5.5V |
| Output Voltage | 1.22V to 2.5V (adjustable) |
| Output Current | 50 mA |
| Dropout Voltage | 50 mV (typ) at 50 mA |
| Quiescent Current | 85 µA (typ operating), < 1 µA (shutdown) |
| Output Accuracy | ±3% |
| Stability | Stable with 0.1 µF ceramic capacitor |
| Package | SOT-23-5 (2.9 × 2.8 mm) |
| Operating Temperature | -40°C to +125°C |
Features
- Capacitor-free operation — stable with 0.1 µF ceramic capacitor
- Ultra-low dropout of 50 mV typical at 50 mA
- Wide input voltage range from 1.8V to 5.5V
- Adjustable output from 1.22V to 2.5V via external resistors
- Enable pin for shutdown mode with < 1 µA current
- Overcurrent and thermal shutdown protection
Applications
- Portable communication devices and smartphones
- Battery-powered instruments and meters
- PCMCIA card power regulation
- Low-voltage DSP and microcontroller core supply
- Portable medical monitoring devices