The LM2940CT-12 is a low dropout Positive Voltage Regulator features the ability to source 1A of output current with a dropout voltage of 12V and a maximum of 1V over the entire temperature range. Furthermore, a quiescent current reduction circuit has been included which reduces the ground current when the differential between the input voltage and the output voltage exceeds approximately 3V. The quiescent current with 1A of output current and an input-output differential of 5V is therefore only 30mA. Higher quiescent currents only exist when the regulator is in the dropout mode (VIN - VOUT
Output voltage trimmed before assembly
Reverse battery protection
Internal short-circuit current limit
Mirror image insertion protection
P+ Product enhancement tested
Tantalum non-ceramic output capacitor
This device has limited built-in ESD protection, leads should be shorted together or the device placed in conductive foam during storage or handling to prevent electrostatic damage to the MOS gates.
