ZHCSU12M March 2000 – June 2025 LP2982
PRODUCTION DATA
For the legacy chip, the output capacitor must meet both the requirement for minimum amount of capacitance and equivalent series resistance (ESR) value. Curves are provided which show the allowable ESR range as a function of load current for various output voltages and capacitor values (see Figure 7-1 and Figure 7-2).
Figure 7-1 5-V, 2.2-μF ESR Curves (Legacy
Chip)
Figure 7-2 3-V, 4.7-μF ESR Curves (Legacy
Chip)This capacitor must be located not more than 0.5 inches from the OUT pin of the LP2982 and returned to a clean analog ground.
For the new chip, dynamic performance of the device is improved with the use of an output capacitor. Use an output capacitor within the range specified in the Recommended Operating Conditions table for stability.