ZHCSU09I July 2004 – February 2025 LP2981 , LP2981A
PRODUCTION DATA
The output capacitor must meet both the requirement for minimum amount of capacitance and equivalent series resistance (ESR) value. Curves are provided that show the allowable ESR range as a function of load current for various output voltages and capacitor values (see Figure 7-3, Figure 7-4, Figure 7-5, and Figure 7-6).
Both the minimum capacitance and ESR requirement must be met over the entire operating temperature range. Depending on the type of capacitor used, both of these parameters can vary significantly with temperature (see the Recommended Capacitors (Legacy Chip) section).