Rev. 9/29/00
AS2870
6.5A Low Dropout Voltage Regulator
Adjustable & Fixed Output,
Fast Response
FEATURES
APPLICATIONS
Adjustable Output Down To 1.2V
Powering VGA & Sound Card
Fixed Output Voltages 2.5, 3.3 & 5.0V
Power PCSupplies
Output Current of 6.5A
SMPS Post-Regulator
Low Dropout Voltage 1.1V Typ.
High Efficiency “Green” Computer Systems
Extremely Tight Load And Line Regulation
High Efficiency Linear Power Supplies
Current & Thermal Limiting
Portable Instrumentation
Standard 3-Terminal Low Cost TO-220 & TO-263
Constant Current Regulators
Adjustable Power Supplies
Battery charger
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The AS2870 are low power 6.5A adjustable and fixed voltage regulators that are very easy to use. It requires only 2 external resistors
to set the output voltage for adjustable version. The AS2870 are designed for low voltage applications that offers lower dropout
voltage and faster transient response. This device is an excellent choice for use in powering low voltage microprocessor that require a
lower dropout, faster transient response to regulate from +2.5V to 3.8V supplies and as a post regulator for switching supplies
applications. The AS2870 features low dropout of a maximum 1.5 volts.
The AS2870 offers full protection against over-current faults, reversed input polarity, reversed load insertion, and positive and
negative transient voltage. On-Chip trimming adjusts the reference voltage to 1%. The IQ of this device flows into the load, which
increases efficiency.
The AS2870 are offered in a 3-pin TO-220 and TO-263 packages compatible with other 3 terminal regulators. For a 8A low dropout
regulator refer to the AS2880 data sheet.
ORDERING INFORMATION
TO-220
3-PIN
TO-263
3-PIN
AS2870YU
AS2870YT
AS2870YU-X
AS2870YT-X
X = Output Voltage (i.e. 3.3 for 3.3V, 5.0 for 5.0V etc.)
Y = Output Tolerance, A for 1%
Blank for 2%
Consult with factory for other fixed voltages
Front View
TO-220-3 (U)
AS2870
1
23
ADJ/GND V
OUT
V
IN
Top View
TO-263-3 (T)
1
AS2870
2
3
ADJ/GND V
OUT
V
IN
PIN CONNECTIONS