SPX2940

1A Low Dropout Voltage Regulator
Data Sheets OBS (Obsolete)

Overview

Information 1A Low Dropout Voltage Regulator
Output Option Fixed
VOUT (V) 5.0
VOUT Adj MIN (V) -
VOUT Adj MAX (V) -
IOUT (mA) 1000
VIN MIN (V) 3.2
VIN MAX (V) 16
IQ (µA) 12000
Accuracy (%) 3%
Vdrop (mV) 280
Output Noise (µVRMS) 260
PSRR (dB) -
Junction Temp Range (°C) -40 to 125
Package TO263-3, TO220-3
Features Reverse battery protection,Current limit and thermal protection
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The SPX2940 is a 1A, accurate voltage regulators with a low drop out voltage of 280mV (typical) at 1A. These regulators are specifically designed for low voltage applications that require a low dropout voltage and a fast transient response. They are fully fault protected against overcurrent, reverse battery and positive and negative voltage transients.

The SPX2940 is offered in 3-pin TO-220 and TO-263 packages. For a 3A version, refer to the SPX29300 datasheet.

  • Guaranteed 1.5A peak current
  • Low quiescent current
  • Low dropout voltage of 280mV at 1A
  • Extremely tight load and line regulation
  • Extremely fast transient response
  • Reverse battery protection
  • Internal thermal protection
  • Internal short circuit current limit
  • Replacement for LM2940, MIC2940A, AS2940
  • Standard TO-220 and TO-263 packages
  • 5.0V fixed output

Documentation & Design Tools

Type Title Version Date File Size
Data Sheets SPX2940 1A Low Dropout Voltage Regulator 2.0.0 August 2009 610.8 KB
Product Brochures Power Management Brochure October 2020 2.4 MB
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Parts & Purchasing

Part Number Pkg Code Min Temp Max Temp Status Suggested Replacement PDN
SPX2940JT-L-5-0 TO-263-3 -40 125 OBS
SPX2940JT-L-5-0/TR TO-263-3 -40 125 OBS
SPX2940JU-L-3-3 TO-220-3 -40 125 OBS
SPX2940T-1-8 TO-263-3 OBS
SPX2940T-1-8/TR TO-263-3 OBS
SPX2940T-2-5 TO-263-3 -40 125 OBS
SPX2940T-2-5/TR TO-263-3 OBS
SPX2940T-3-3 TO-263-3 -40 125 OBS
SPX2940T-3-3/TR TO-263-3 OBS
SPX2940T-5-0 TO-263-3 -40 125 OBS
SPX2940T-5-0/TR TO-263-3 -40 125 OBS
SPX2940T-L-1-8 TO-263-3 -40 125 OBS
SPX2940T-L-1-8/TR TO-263-3 OBS
SPX2940T-L-2-5 TO-263-3 -40 125 OBS SPX3940T-L-2-5
SPX2940T-L-2-5/TR TO-263-3 -40 125 OBS SPX3940T-L-2-5
SPX2940T-L-3-3 TO-263-3 -40 125 OBS SPX3940T-L-3-3
SPX2940T-L-3-3/TR TO-263-3 -40 125 OBS SPX3940T-L-3-3
SPX2940T-L-5-0 TO-263-3 -40 125 OBS
SPX2940T-L-5-0/TR TO-263-3 -40 125 OBS SPX2940U-L-5-0/TR
SPX2940U-1-8 TO-220-3 OBS
SPX2940U-2-5 TO-220-3 OBS
SPX2940U-3-3 TO-220-3 -40 125 OBS
SPX2940U-5-0 TO-220-3 -40 125 OBS
SPX2940U-L-1-8 TO-220-3 OBS
SPX2940U-L-2-5 TO-220-3 -40 125 OBS
SPX2940U-L-3-3 TO-220-3 -40 125 OBS
SPX2940U-L-5-0 TO-220-3 -40 125 OBS
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Packaging

Pkg Code Details Quantities Dimensions PDF
TO-220-3
  • JEDEC Reference: TO-220
  • MSL Pb-Free: n/a
  • MSL SnPb Eutectic: n/a
  • ThetaJA: 29.4ºC/W
  • Bulk Pack Style: Tube
  • Quantity per Bulk Pack: n/a
  • Quantity per Reel: n/a
  • Quantity per Tube: 50
  • Quantity per Tray: n/a
  • Reel Size (Dia. x Width x Pitch): n/a
  • Tape & Reel Unit Orientation: n/a
  • Dimensions: inch
  • Length: 0.355 max
  • Width: 0.420 max
  • Thickness: 0.190 max
  • Lead Pitch: 0.10
TO-263-3
  • JEDEC Reference: TO-263
  • MSL Pb-Free: L3 @ 245ºC
  • MSL SnPb Eutectic: n/a
  • ThetaJA: 31.4ºC/W
  • Bulk Pack Style: Tube
  • Quantity per Bulk Pack: n/a
  • Quantity per Reel: 500
  • Quantity per Tube: 50
  • Quantity per Tray: n/a
  • Reel Size (Dia. x Width x Pitch): 330 x 24 x 16
  • Tape & Reel Unit Orientation: Tab away from sprocket hole.
  • Dimensions: inch
  • Length: 0.380 max
  • Width: 0.420 max
  • Thickness: 0.190
  • Lead Pitch: 0.10

Notifications

Distribution Date Description File
02/27/2018 Qualification of alternate assembly subcon, JCET.
07/11/2017 Product Discontinuation Notification
08/16/2016 Addition of an alternate qualified location, JCET.
05/22/2013 Addition of JCET as an alternate qualified assembly and test location. Process & material change.
08/07/2009 Notice of Obsolescence – Selected Power Management Parts Discontinued due to low market demand, effective immediately.
06/04/2009 Die attach material is changed from Pb/Sn/Ag solder to 84-1LMISR4 epoxy. To eliminate lead – To be RoHS compliance without exemption.
09/10/2008 Notice of Obsolescence –Selected Power Management Parts This is notification that the Power Management products listed on the attached page have been discontinued by Exar Corporation due to low market demand, effective immediately.
02/28/2007 Product Obsolescence Letter and Discontinuation Notification. Discontinued.
02/02/2006 Announcing transfer of certain Power Management and Interface Products from Hillview fabrication facility to wafer foundary BCD. See attached Product List Power Management and Interface products as listed are being transfer to external wafer foundry, due to cessation of operations of the sipex Hillview Fabrication manufacturing site

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