Output noise is minimized at only 100uVRMS over a 10Hz to 100kHz bandwidth, making the LT3010/-5 ideal for noise sensitive applications. For high voltage applications that require large input-to-output voltage differentials, the LT3010/-5 offers a very compact solution. Its thermally enhanced MSOP-8 package offers thermal resistance equivalent to much larger conventional packages.
The LT3010/-5 is able to operate with very small, low cost, ceramic output capacitors. It is stable with only a 1uF output capacitor while older linear regulators require between 10uF and 100uF to maintain stability. These tiny external capacitors can be used without the necessary addition of series resistance as is common with many other regulators. Internal circuitry includes reverse-battery protection, current limiting, thermal limiting, and reverse current protection.
The LT3010/-5 is available from stock in an 8-lead thermally enhanced MSOP package. Pricing starts at $2.05 each for 1,000-piece quantities.