ZHCSLK4S July 2004 – May 2025 LP2985 , LP2985A
PRODUCTION DATA
For the legacy chip, a minimum value of 1μF (over the entire operating temperature range) is required at the input of the LP2985. In addition, place this input capacitor within 1cm of the input pin, connected to a clean analog ground. There are no equivalent series resistance (ESR) requirements for this capacitor; increase capacitance without limit.
For the new chip, although an input capacitor is not required for stability, good analog design practice is to connect a capacitor from IN to GND. This capacitor counteracts reactive input sources and improves transient response, input ripple, and PSRR. Use an input capacitor if the source impedance is more than 0.5Ω. Use a higher value capacitor if large, fast rise-time load or line transients are anticipated. Use this capacitor if the device is located several inches from the input power source.