DESCRIPTION
Demonstration circuit 1728A is an adjustable 1.5A negative
linear regulator featuring the LT3015. This device supplies
up to 1.5A of output current at a typical dropout voltage
of 300mV. Operating quiescent current is typically 1.1mA
and drops to < 1μA in shutdown. Quiescent current is also
well controlled in dropout. In addition to fast transient
response, the LT3015 exhibits very low output noise,
making it ideal for noise-sensitive applications.
A key feature of the LT3015 is the capability to supply a
wide output voltage range. The DC1728A can be set to
–1.22V, –2.5V, –5.0V, –12.0V, –15.0V, as well as a user
select option. In addition, the DC1728A is capable of de-
livering up to –1.5A output current, and can be used as a
high current negative linear regulator, post regulator for
switching supply, variable voltage supply or low output
voltage power supply.
PERFORMANCE SUMMARY
SYMBOL
PARAMETER
V
Input Supply Range
IN
V
Output Voltage
OUT
V
Output Voltage
OUT
V
Output Voltage
OUT
V
Output Voltage
OUT
V
Output Voltage
OUT
1.5A, Low Noise, Negative Linear Regulator
(T
= 25°C)
A
CONDITIONS
V
OUT
Shunt at 1, 2 for JP2
Shunt at 3, 4 for JP2
Shunt at 5, 6 for JP2
Shunt at 7, 8 for JP2
Shunt at 9, 10 for JP2
DEMONSTRATION CIRCUIT
1728A QUICK START GUIDE
with Precision Current Limit
Internal protection circuitry includes reverse output pro-
tection, precision current limit with foldback and thermal
limit with hysteresis.
The LT3015 is available as an adjustable device with a
–1.22V reference voltage. Packages include the 5-lead
TO-220 and DD-Pak, a thermally enhanced 12-lead MSOP
and the low profile 8-lead 0.75mm × 3mm × 3mm DFN.
The LT3015 datasheet gives a complete description of the
device, operation and application information. The data-
sheet should be read in conjunction with this quick start
guide for working on or modifying the demo circuit 1728A.
Design files for this circuit board are available at
http://www.linear.com/demo
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= –1.22V, I
= –1mA
OUT1
LT3015
MIN
TYP
MAX
UNITS
–1.8
–30
–1.183
–1.22
–1.257
–2.425
–2.5
–2.575
–4.85
–5.0
–5.15
–11.64
–12.0
–12.36
–14.55
–15.0
–15.45
V
V
V
V
V
V
dc1728af
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