General Description

The MIC29510 and MIC29512 are high-current, high accuracy, low-dropout voltage regulators featuring fast transient recovery from input voltage surges and output load current changes. These regulators use a PNP pass element that features Micrel’s proprietary Super ßeta PNP™ process.

Features

• Fast transient response

• 5A current capability

• 700mV dropout voltage at full load

• Low ground current

• Accurate 1% guaranteed tolerance

• “Zero” current shutdown mode (MIC29512)

• Fixed voltage and adjustable versions

Applications

• Pentium™, Pentium Plus™ and Power PC™ processor supplies

• High-efficiency “green” computer systems

• High-efficiency linear power supplies

• High-efficiency switching supply post regulator

• Battery-powered equipment