ZHCSU09I July 2004 – February 2025 LP2981 , LP2981A
PRODUCTION DATA
The internal current-limit circuit is used to protect the LP2981x against high-load current faults or shorting events. This device is not designed to operate in a steady-state current limit. During a current-limit event, the device sources constant current. Therefore, the output voltage falls when load impedance decreases. If a current limit occurs and the resulting output voltage is low, excessive power can be dissipated across the LDOs resulting in a thermal shutdown of the output. A foldback feature limits the short-circuit current to protect the regulator from damage under all load conditions. If VOUT is forced below 0V before ON/OFF goes high and the load current required exceeds the foldback current limit, the device can not start up correctly.