LD1985-28-AF5-R
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### Technical Overview of LD1985-28-AF5-R
The **LD1985-28-AF5-R** is a high-performance, low-dropout (LDO) linear voltage regulator manufactured by UTC (Unisonic Technologies). It is designed specifically for applications requiring low noise, high precision, and low power consumption, such as battery-operated portable devices.
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### 1. Key Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Description |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **Output Voltage** | 2.8V | Fixed output voltage level. |
| **Output Current** | 150mA | Maximum continuous current delivery. |
| **Dropout Voltage** | 100mV (typ) | Voltage drop at 100mA load. |
| **Input Voltage Range** | Up to 16V | Maximum allowable input supply voltage. |
| **Package Type** | SOT-25 / SOT-23-5 | Small footprint surface mount package. |
| **Quiescent Current** | 80µA | Current consumed by the IC at no load. |
| **PSRR** | 70dB | Power Supply Rejection Ratio at 1kHz. |
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### 2. Pin Configuration (SOT-25)
The device typically utilizes a 5-pin configuration to allow for control and stability:
1. **VIN**: Input Voltage Supply.
2. **GND**: Ground Reference.
3. **ON/OFF (Enable)**: Logic-level input to turn the regulator on or off. High = On, Low = Shutdown.
4. **BYPASS**: Pin for an external capacitor to reduce noise and improve stability.
5. **VOUT**: Regulated Output Voltage (2.8V).
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### 3. Core Features and Protection
* **Low Noise Operation:** By adding an external capacitor to the Bypass pin, the output noise is significantly reduced, making it ideal for RF and sensitive analog circuits.
* **Internal Protection:**
* **Current Limiting:** Protects the IC during short-circuit or overload conditions.
* **Thermal Shutdown:** Automatically shuts off the device if the junction temperature exceeds safe limits (typically around 150°C).
* **Low Shutdown Current:** In "Off" mode, the device draws less than 1µA, preserving battery life.
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### 4. Typical Application Circuit
To ensure stability and performance, external capacitors are required:
```c
[Input Voltage] ----+---- [VIN] [VOUT] ----+---- [2.8V Output]
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[Cin: 1uF] [Cout: 2.2uF]
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[GND] [GND]
```
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### 5. Ordering Information Decoded
* **LD1985**: Part Series (LDO Regulator).
* **28**: Output Voltage (2.8 Volts).
* **AF5**: Package code for SOT-25.
* **R**: Tape and Reel packaging.
- ⤷What is the difference between an LDO and a standard linear regulator?
- ⤷ How does the Bypass capacitor affect the noise performance?
- ⤷ Can this part handle input voltages as high as 16V safely for long periods?