Product Overview
The TPS7A7001DDAR from Texas Instruments is a 2A adjustable ultra-low-dropout LDO regulator with 1.425V minimum input, 380mV max dropout at 2A, and 0.5V adjustable output in SO PowerPAD-8 package.
Key Specifications
| Topology | Positive LDO Linear Regulator |
| Input Voltage Range | 1.425 V to 6.5 V |
| Output Voltage Range | 0.5 V to 5.0 V (adjustable via FB divider) |
| Output Current | 2 A maximum |
| Dropout Voltage | 200 mV typical / 380 mV max @ 2A |
| FB Reference Voltage | 0.5 V |
| Line Regulation | 0.4 %/V |
| Load Regulation | 0.75 %/A |
| Quiescent Current (Active) | 3 mA typical |
| Shutdown Current | 1 uA typical |
| Output Capacitor | 4.7 uF min (10 uF recommended) |
| Enable Pin | Active high (1uA shutdown when low) |
| Protection | Current limit, thermal shutdown (160C) |
| Package | SO PowerPAD-8 (DDA suffix) |
| Operating Temperature | -40 to +125 C |
Features
- 1.425V ultra-low minimum input voltage for sub-1.5V rails
- 380mV max dropout at 2A enables VOUT close to VIN
- 0.5V reference allows output voltage down to 0.5V
- Enable pin with 1uA shutdown current for power gating
- SO PowerPAD package for excellent thermal performance
Applications
- Telecom and networking card point-of-load regulation
- Post-regulation after switching converter for low noise
- Core voltage regulation for FPGAs and processors
- Battery-powered systems requiring low dropout
- Medical equipment and notebook computer power