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MOTOROLA LM2931 Series Specifications

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The LM2931 series are robust, low dropout voltage regulators optimized for demanding applications requiring stable power even when running on limited battery life. This comprehensive manual details the capabilities of these devices, which maintain accurate regulation despite extremely small input-to-output voltage differentials. Ideal for industrial equipment and automotive systems exposed to harsh conditions—including voltage transients and load dumps—the series offers fixed and adjustable output options in various packages (SOP-8, DPAK). It provides technical guidance necessary for engineers designing high-reliability, battery-powered consumer electronics that demand maximum uptime.

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查询LM2931/D供应商

Order this document by LM2931/D

LOW DROPOUT The LM2931 series consists of positive fixed and adjustable output VOLTAGE REGULATORS

voltage regulators that are specifically designed to maintain proper regulation with an extremely low input–to–output voltage differential. These devices are capable of supplying output currents in excess of 100 m A and

FIXED OUTPUT VOLTAGE

feature a low bias current of 0.4 m A at 10 m A output. Designed primarily to survive in the harsh automotive environment, these devices will protect all external load circuitry from input fault conditions

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caused by reverse battery connection, two battery jump starts, and

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Pin 1. Output

excessive line transients during load dump. This series also includes internal CASE 29

2. Ground

current limiting, thermal shutdown, and additionally, is able to withstand

3. Input

temporary power–up with mirror–image insertion. Due to the low dropout voltage and bias current specifications, the LM2931 series is ideally suited for battery powered industrial and consumer equipment where an extension of useful battery life is desirable. The ‘C’

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suffix adjustable output regulators feature an output inhibit pin which is PLASTIC PACKAGE

extremely useful in microprocessor–based systems. CASE 221A

Input–to–Output Voltage Differential of < 0.6 V @ 100 m A Pin 1. Input

Heatsink surface

2. Ground

Output Current in Excess of 100 m A connected to Pin 2.

3. Output

Low Bias Current 60 V Load Dump Protection –50 V Reverse Transient Protection Internal Current Limiting with Thermal Shutdown Temporary Mirror–Image Protection

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Ideally Suited for Battery Powered Equipment

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Economical 5–Lead TO–220 Package with Two Optional Leadforms

(DPAK) (DPAK)

Available in Surface Mount SOP–8, D2PAK and DPAK Packages

High Accuracy (±2%) Reference (LM2931AC) Available D2T SUFFIX PLASTIC PACKAGE CASE 936 (D2PAK)

Heatsink surface (shown as terminal 4 in case outline drawing) is connected to Pin 2.

(See Following Page for Ordering Information.)

FIXED ADJUSTABLE OUTPUT VOLTAGE

Pin 1. Adjust

2. Output Inhibit

Gnd Gnd TH SUFFIX 3. Ground PLASTIC PACKAGE 4. Input

Input Output18

CASE 314A 5. Output

(Top View)

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ADJUSTABLE

(SOP–8) CASE 314B D2T SUFFIX

Output

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Inhibit Adjust

CASE 936A

Gnd Gnd T SUFFIX

(D2PAK)

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Input Output18

CASE 314D Heatsink surface (shown as terminal 6 in case outline

(Top View)

Heatsink surface connected to Pin 3. drawing) is connected to Pin 3.5

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Page 1 查询LM2931/D供应商 Order this document by LM2931/D LOW DROPOUT The LM2931 series consists of positive fixed and adjustable output VOLTAGE REGULATORS voltage regulators that are specifically designed to mai...
Page 2 LM2931 Series ORDERING INFORMATION Output ce Voltage Tolerance ase ac kev age LM2931AD–5.0 SOP–8 Surface Mount LM2931ADT–5.0 369A Surface Mount DPAK LM2931ADT–1–5.0 DPAK LM2931AD2T–5.0 Surface Mount D...
Page 3 LM2931 Series MAXIMUM RATINGS Rating Symbol Value Unit Input Voltage Continuous VI Vdc Transient Input Voltage (τ ≤ 100 ms) VI(τ) Vpk Transient Reverse Polarity Input Voltage –VI(τ) –50– Vpk 1.0% Duty...
Page 4 LM2931 Series ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (Vin = 14 V, IO = 10 m A, CO = 100 µF, CO(ESR) = 0.3 Ω, TJ = 25°C [Note 1].) LM2931–5.0 LM2931A–5.0 Ch st ym Min Typ Max Min Typ Max iaracter FIXED OUTPUT Ripp...
Page 5 LM2931 Series Figure 2. Dropout Voltage versus OV , O TP VO LT AG (V , O TP EN (m A) –V , D PO VO LT AG (m V) Figure 1. Dropout Voltage versus Output Current in Junction Temperature Vin = 14 V Vin = 1...
Page 6 LM2931 Series Figure 7. Bias Current versus Input Voltage Figure 8. Bias Current versus Output Current , R IP PL EJ EC TI AT IO (d B) , B IA EN (m A) , B IA EN (m A) Vout = 5.0 V TJ = 25°C Vin = 14 V ...
Page 7 LM2931 Series Figure 13. Line Regulation Figure 14. Load Regulation , R EF ER EN VO LT AG (V IN PU VO LT AG E, TP VO LT AG EV IA TI in (V , ( 2. V/ IV Vin = 14 V Vout = 5.0 V Vout = 5.0 V RL = 500 Ω C...
Page 8 LM2931 Series Figure 17. Fixed Output Regulator Figure 18. Adjustable Output Regulator Output Input Input LM2931–5.0 Output Vin Vout Vin Fixed Vout LM2931C Output Adjustable R1 Output Output Inhibit A...
Page 9 LM2931 Series Figure 23. SOP–8 Thermal Resistance and Maximum Power Dissipation versus P.C.B. Copper Length PD(max) for TA = 50°C Graph represents symmetrical layout 2.0 2.0 oz. 1.6 ÎÎ Copper ÎÎÎ ÎÎ ,...
Page 10 LM2931 Series DEFINITIONS Dropout Voltage – The input/output voltage differential at Maximum Power Dissipation – The maximum total which the regulator output no longer maintains regulation device diss...
Page 11 LM2931 Series OUTLINE DIMENSIONS Z SUFFIX PLASTIC PACKAGE CASE 29–04 (TO–92 Type) ISSUE AD NOTES: 1. DIMENSIONING AND TOLERANCING PER ANSI Y14.5M, 1982. 2. CONTROLLING DIMENSION: INCH. 3. CONTOUR OF P...
Page 12 LM2931 Series OUTLINE DIMENSIONS TH SUFFIX PLASTIC PACKAGE CASE 314A–03 (TO–220 Type) ISSUE D SEATING NOTES: PLANE–T– 1. DIMENSIONING AND TOLERANCING PER ANSI Y14.5M, 1982. 2. CONTROLLING DIMENSION: I...
Page 13 LM2931 Series OUTLINE DIMENSIONS T SUFFIX PLASTIC PACKAGE CASE 314D–03 (TO–220 Type) ISSUE D SEATING –T– NOTES: PLANE 1. DIMENSIONING AND TOLERANCING PER ANSI –Q– Y14.5M, 1982. 2. CONTROLLING DIMENSIO...
Page 14 LM2931 Series OUTLINE DIMENSIONS DT SUFFIX PLASTIC PACKAGE CASE 369A–13 (DPAK) ISSUE Y SEATING –T– PLANE MILLIMETERSINCHES RV DIM MIN MAX MIN MAX 0.235 0.250 5.97 6.35 0.250 0.265 6.35 6.73 0.086 0.09...
Page 15 LM2931 Series OUTLINE DIMENSIONS D2T SUFFIX PLASTIC PACKAGE CASE 936–03 NOTES: (D2PAK) DIMENSIONING AND TOLERANCING PER ANSI Y14.5M, 1982. ISSUE B CONTROLLING DIMENSION: INCH. TERMINAL 4 –T– TAB CONTO...
Page 16 LM2931 Series Motorola reserves the right to make changes without further notice to any products herein. Motorola makes no warranty, representation or guarantee regarding the suitability of its produc...

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Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of protection does the LM2931 series offer against power faults?

It features load dump protection, reverse transient protection, temporary power-up protection, and internal current limiting with thermal shutdown.

Is this regulator suitable for battery-powered industrial equipment?

Yes, its low dropout voltage and bias current specifications make it ideal for extending useful battery life.

What is the maximum continuous input voltage rating?

The LM2931 can handle a continuous input voltage up to 40 Vdc.

How does the regulator perform regarding output power?

These devices are capable of supplying output currents in excess of 100 mA and feature low bias current.