LT1529 - 3A Low Dropout Regulators with Micropower Quiescent Current and Shutdown

Features

  • Dropout Voltage: 0.6V at IOUT = 3A
  • Output Current: 3A
  • Quiescent Current: 50µA
  • No Protection Diodes Needed
  • Adjustable Output from 3.8V to 14V
  • 3.3V and 5V Fixed Output Voltages
  • Controlled Quiescent Current in Dropout
  • Shutdown IQ = 16µA
  • Stable with 22µF Output Capacitor
  • Reverse Battery Protection
  • No Reverse Current
  • Thermal Limiting

Typical Application

LT1529 Typical Application
LT1529 Typical Application

Description

The LT1529/LT1529-3.3/LT1529-5 are 3A low dropout regulators with micropower quiescent current and shutdown. The devices are capable of supplying 3A of output current with a dropout voltage of 0.6V. Designed for use in battery-powered systems, the low quiescent current, 50µA operating and 16µA in shutdown, make them an ideal choice. The quiescent current is well controlled; it does not rise in dropout as it does with many other low dropout PNP regulators.

Other features of the LT1529 /LT1529-3.3/LT1529-5 include the ability to operate with small output capacitors. They are stable with 22µF on the output while most older devices require up to 100µF for stability. Small ceramic capacitors can be used, enhancing manufacturabiltiy. Also the input may be connected to voltages lower than the output voltage, including negative voltages, without reverse current flow from output to input. This makes the LT1529/LT1529-3.3/LT1529-5 ideal for backup power situations where the output is held high and the input is at ground or reversed. Under these conditions, only 16µA will flow from the OUTPUT pin to ground. The devices are available in 5-lead TO-220 and 5-lead DD packages.

Packaging

CAD Symbols and Footprints: The downloadable Zip file below contains the schematic symbol and PCB footprints.

For complete and up to date package information and drawings, please refer to our packaging page

Part Number Package Code Temp Package
Drawing
RoHS
LT1529CQ-3.3#PBF DDPAK-5 Q C 05-08-1461 Yes
LT1529CQ-3.3#TRPBF DDPAK-5 Q C 05-08-1461 Yes
LT1529CQ-5#PBF DDPAK-5 Q C 05-08-1461 Yes
LT1529CQ-5#TRPBF DDPAK-5 Q C 05-08-1461 Yes
LT1529CQ#PBF DDPAK-5 Q C 05-08-1461 Yes
LT1529CQ#TRPBF DDPAK-5 Q C 05-08-1461 Yes
LT1529CT-3.3#06PBF TO-220 T C 05-08-1421 (Flow 06) Yes
LT1529CT-3.3#PBF TO-220 T C 05-08-1421 (Standard) Yes
LT1529CT-5#06PBF TO-220 T C 05-08-1421 (Flow 06) Yes
LT1529CT-5#30PBF TO-220 T C 05-08-1421 (Standard) Yes
LT1529CT-5#PBF TO-220 T C 05-08-1421 (Standard) Yes
LT1529CT#06PBF TO-220 T C 05-08-1421 (Flow 06) Yes
LT1529CT#PBF TO-220 T C 05-08-1421 (Standard) Yes
LT1529IQ-3.3#PBF DDPAK-5 Q I 05-08-1461 Yes
LT1529IQ-3.3#TRPBF DDPAK-5 Q I 05-08-1461 Yes
LT1529IQ-5#PBF DDPAK-5 Q I 05-08-1461 Yes
LT1529IQ-5#TRPBF DDPAK-5 Q I 05-08-1461 Yes
LT1529IQ#PBF DDPAK-5 Q I 05-08-1461 Yes
LT1529IQ#TRPBF DDPAK-5 Q I 05-08-1461 Yes
LT1529IT-3.3#PBF TO-220 T I 05-08-1421 (Standard) Yes
LT1529IT-5#PBF TO-220 T I 05-08-1421 (Standard) Yes
LT1529IT#06PBF TO-220 T I 05-08-1421 (Flow 06) Yes
LT1529IT#PBF TO-220 T I 05-08-1421 (Standard) Yes


LT1529 Package Drawing
LT1529 Package Drawing

Order Info

  • Part numbers ending in PBF are lead free. Solder plated terminal finish (SnPb) versions are non-standard and special terms and conditions and pricing applies if available. Please contact LTC marketing for information.
  • Part numbers containing TR or TRM are shipped in tape and reel or 500 unit mini tape and reel, respectively
  • Please refer to our general ordering information or the product datasheet for more details

Package Variations and Pricing

Part Number Package Temp Price
(1-99)
Price
(1k)*
RoHS
LT1529CQ-3.3#PBF DDPAK-5 C $4.21 $3.30 Yes
LT1529CQ-3.3#TRPBF DDPAK-5 C $3.42 Yes
LT1529CQ-5#PBF DDPAK-5 C $4.21 $3.30 Yes
LT1529CQ-5#TRPBF DDPAK-5 C $3.42 Yes
LT1529CQ#PBF DDPAK-5 C $4.21 $3.30 Yes
LT1529CQ#TRPBF DDPAK-5 C $3.42 Yes
LT1529CT-3.3#06PBF TO-220 C $3.86 $3.00 Yes
LT1529CT-3.3#PBF TO-220 C $3.86 $3.00 Yes
LT1529CT-5#06PBF TO-220 C $3.86 $3.00 Yes
LT1529CT-5#30PBF TO-220 C $4.36 $3.45 Yes
LT1529CT-5#PBF TO-220 C $3.86 $3.00 Yes
LT1529CT#06PBF TO-220 C $3.86 $3.00 Yes
LT1529CT#PBF TO-220 C $3.86 $3.00 Yes
LT1529IQ-3.3#PBF DDPAK-5 I $4.79 $3.80 Yes
LT1529IQ-3.3#TRPBF DDPAK-5 I $3.92 Yes
LT1529IQ-5#PBF DDPAK-5 I $4.79 $3.80 Yes
LT1529IQ-5#TRPBF DDPAK-5 I $3.92 Yes
LT1529IQ#PBF DDPAK-5 I $4.79 $3.80 Yes
LT1529IQ#TRPBF DDPAK-5 I $3.92 Yes
LT1529IT-3.3#PBF TO-220 I $4.36 $3.45 Yes
LT1529IT-5#PBF TO-220 I $4.36 $3.45 Yes
LT1529IT#06PBF TO-220 I $4.10 $3.45 Yes
LT1529IT#PBF TO-220 I $4.36 $3.45 Yes
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Applications

  • High Efficiency Regulator
  • Regulator for Battery-Powered Systems
  • Post Regulator for Switching Supplies
  • 5V to 3.3V Logic Regulator

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