The LM2941CT is a Positive Voltage Regulator features the ability to source 1A of output current with a typical dropout voltage of 0.5V and a maximum of 1V 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 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
6 to 26V Operating VIN range
0.5V at IOUT = 1A Dropout voltage typically
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
Device has limited built-in ESD protection. The leads should be shorted together or the device placed in conductive foam during storage or handling to prevent electrostatic damage to the MOS gates.