My head is absolutely spinning after trying to find an easily
available (i.e., multiple source) "generic" LDO voltage regulator to
power a PIC and a few components. Just too darn many choices.

The specs are:
- Max. output current = 75mA (probably only 50mA)
- Output voltage = 3.3V
- Lowest input voltage = 3.6V
- Highest input voltage = 5.1V
- DIP package would be nice (for prototyping), SOIC OK.
- Lower noise is nice as I'm using a PIC ADC input.

Any favorites of yours that you might recommend?
Thanks!

John

The one I use most is Microchip MCP1700 (SOT23 and TO92, although I
only use SOT23). 178 mV dropout (i.e. 3.5v min for 3.3v out), up to
6v in. 250mA out depending on heatsink and package.

I also have some generic TO220 linears.

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DJ Delorie wrote:
> The one I use most is Microchip MCP1700 (SOT23 and TO92, although I
> only use SOT23). 178 mV dropout (i.e. 3.5v min for 3.3v out), up to
> 6v in. 250mA out depending on heatsink and package.
>
> I also have some generic TO220 linears.

I second that - the 1700 seems to work great for everything I've done.
It'll even work without a cap on the output (don't ask how I know that
;]), though I don't suggest doing it on purpose!

If you're getting PICs you may as well choose the parts from the same place.

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On Tue, 18 Dec 2007 16:48:40 -0500, John
<jmuchow@SPAMMENOTcamlight.com> wrote:

>My head is absolutely spinning after trying to find an easily
>available (i.e., multiple source) "generic" LDO voltage regulator to
>power a PIC and a few components. Just too darn many choices.
>
>The specs are:
>- Max. output current = 75mA (probably only 50mA)
>- Output voltage = 3.3V
>- Lowest input voltage = 3.6V
>- Highest input voltage = 5.1V
>- DIP package would be nice (for prototyping), SOIC OK.
>- Lower noise is nice as I'm using a PIC ADC input.
>
>Any favorites of yours that you might recommend?
>Thanks!
>
>John

LP2985 is nice. It's stable with ceramic output caps.

John

Nice parts, thanks for the recommendations!
I've ordered samples of each to play with.

John