SNVS770I June   1999  – January 2015 LM2941 , LM2941C

PRODUCTION DATA.  

  1. 1 Features
  2. 2 Applications
  3. 3 Description
  4. 4 Revision History
  5. 5 Pin Configuration and Functions
  6. 6 Specifications
    1. 6.1 Absolute Maximum Ratings
    2. 6.2 ESD Ratings
    3. 6.3 Recommended Operating Conditions
    4. 6.4 Thermal Information
    5. 6.5 Electrical Characteristics: LM2941T, LM2941S, LM2941LD
    6. 6.6 Electrical Characteristics: LM2941CT, LM2941CS
    7. 6.7 Typical Characteristics
  7. 7 Detailed Description
    1. 7.1 Overview
    2. 7.2 Functional Block Diagram
    3. 7.3 Feature Description
      1. 7.3.1 Short-Circuit Current Limit
      2. 7.3.2 Overvoltage Shutdown (OVSD)
      3. 7.3.3 Thermal Shutdown (TSD)
      4. 7.3.4 Thermal Overload Protection
    4. 7.4 Device Functional Modes
      1. 7.4.1 Operation With ON/OFF Control
  8. 8 Application and Implementation
    1. 8.1 Application Information
    2. 8.2 Typical Application
      1. 8.2.1 Design Requirements
      2. 8.2.2 Detailed Design Procedure
        1. 8.2.2.1 Output Capacitor
        2. 8.2.2.2 Setting the Output Voltage
      3. 8.2.3 Application Curves
  9. 9 Power Supply Recommendations
  10. 10Layout
    1. 10.1 Layout Guidelines
    2. 10.2 Layout Example
    3. 10.3 Power Dissipation
    4. 10.4 Thermal Considerations
      1. 10.4.1 TO-263 Mounting
      2. 10.4.2 WSON Mounting
  11. 11Device and Documentation Support
    1. 11.1 Device Support
      1. 11.1.1 Definition of Terms
    2. 11.2 Documentation Support
      1. 11.2.1 Related Documentation
    3. 11.3 Related Links
    4. 11.4 Trademarks
    5. 11.5 Electrostatic Discharge Caution
    6. 11.6 Glossary
  12. 12Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information

Package Options

Refer to the PDF data sheet for device specific package drawings

Mechanical Data (Package|Pins)
  • NDH|5
  • NGN|8
  • KTT|5
  • KC|5
Thermal pad, mechanical data (Package|Pins)
Orderable Information

1 Features

  • Operating VIN Range: 6 V to 26 V
  • Output Voltage Adjustable From 5 V to 20 V
  • Dropout Voltage Typically 0.5 V at IOUT = 1 A
  • Output Current in Excess of 1 A
  • Trimmed Reference Voltage
  • Reverse Battery Protection
  • Internal Short-Circuit Current Limit
  • Mirror Image Insertion Protection
  • P+ Product Enhancement Tested
  • TTL, CMOS Compatible ON/OFF Switch
  • WSON Space-Saving Package

2 Applications

  • Industrial
  • Automotive

3 Description

The LM2941 positive voltage regulator features the ability to source 1 A of output current with a typical dropout voltage of 0.5 V and a maximum of 1 V over the entire temperature range. Furthermore, a quiescent current reduction circuit has been included which reduces the ground pin current when the differential between the input voltage and the output voltage exceeds approximately 3 V. The quiescent current with 1 A of output current and an input-output differential of 5 V is therefore only 30 mA. Higher quiescent currents only exist when the regulator is in the dropout mode (VIN − VOUT ≤ 3 V).

Designed also for vehicular applications, the LM2941 and all regulated circuitry are protected from reverse battery installations or two-battery jumps. During line transients, such as load dump when the input voltage can momentarily exceed the specified maximum operating voltage, the regulator will automatically shut down to protect both the internal circuits and the load. Familiar regulator features such as short circuit and thermal overload protection are also provided.

Device Information(1)

PART NUMBER PACKAGE BODY SIZE (NOM)
LM2941 WSON (8) 4.00 mm x 4.00 mm
TO-263 (5) 10.16 mm x 8.42 mm
TO-220 (5) 14.986 mm x 10.16 mm
TO-220 (5) 10.16 mm x 8.51 mm
LM2941C TO-263 (5) 10.16 mm x 8.42 mm
TO-220 (5) 14.986 mm x 10.16 mm
TO-220 (5) 10.16 mm x 8.51 mm
  1. For all available packages, see the orderable addendum at the end of the datasheet.

Simplified Schematic

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