LDO Regulators come in 2 x 2 x 0.9 mm DFN-8 package.

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Suited for battery powered consumer and microprocessor-controlled portable applications such as cell phones, PDAs, GPS, and portable media players, Series NCP590 dual-output CMOS Low Dropout Regulators (LDO) deliver up to 300 mA per output. Voltages from 0.8-5 V are available, while output voltage is accurate to within ±0.9% with up to 5.5 V operating voltage input. Units are protected against short circuit, undervoltage lockout, and thermal overload conditions.




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ON Semiconductor Introduces Dual Output, Ultra High Accuracy LDO for Power Regulation in Portable Devices



The NCP590 provides two LDO outputs in a single 2 mm x 2 mm x 0.9 mm DFN-8 package - making it a robust solution, ideal for space constrained designs

PHOENIX, Ariz. - Sept. 20, 2007 - ON Semiconductor (Nasdaq: ONNN), a global leader in power semiconductor solutions, today introduced the NCP590 family of a very high precision, dual-output CMOS Low Dropout Regulators (LDO). Offered in a ultra-small, low profile package, these devices are ideal for battery powered consumer and microprocessor-controlled portable applications such as cell phones, PDAs, GPS and Portable Media Players

The NCP590 family of LDOs is capable of delivering up to 300 milliamps (mA) per output. A special combination of process and architecture is employed to offer fast customer response and outstanding flexibility. Voltages from 0.8 volts (V) to 5 V are available to accommodate the varied needs of customers. The NCP590 is stable with any type of capacitor and under no-load conditions. The set point output voltage of the NCP590 is accurate to within ±0.9% with an operating voltage input up to 5.5 V meeting very tight overall error budget requirements of high-performance applications. With its ultra low dropout characteristics (150 mV @ Iout=300 mA) and low ground current consumption, the devices retains regulation longer and extends battery usage . These performance features, and the compact 2 mm x 2 mm x 0.9 mm DFN-8 package they are offered in, make the NCP590 family ideal for all battery operated consumer and microprocessor applications.

Two independent ENABLE pins with sub-1V thresholds allow increased flexibility, supporting the latest ASIC chipset and Power Management Unit platforms. Protected against short circuit, undervoltage lockout and thermal overload conditions, the NCP590 is a robust solution that helps maintain high system level performance. During transient events, the NCP590 maintains accurate regulation due to its internally compensated regulator. When disabled, the internal active discharge circuitry accelerates desired output response.

The NCP590 is offered in a DFN-8 package and priced at $0.37 per unit in 10,000 unit quantities.

For additional technical information visit www.onsemi.com, or contact Sharadh Navale at Sharadh.Navale@onsemi.com.

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