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.
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.