SNVS171K November   2001  – December 2023 LP2992

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  1.   1
  2. 1 Features
  3. 2 Applications
  4. 3 Description
  5. 4 Pin Configuration and Functions
  6. 5 Specifications
    1. 5.1 Absolute Maximum Ratings
    2. 5.2 ESD Ratings
    3. 5.3 Recommended Operating Conditions
    4. 5.4 Electrical Characteristics
    5. 5.5 Thermal Information
    6. 5.6 Typical Characteristics
  7. 6 Detailed Description
    1. 6.1 Overview
    2. 6.2 Functional Block Diagram
    3. 6.3 Feature Description
      1. 6.3.1 Output Enable
      2. 6.3.2 Dropout Voltage
      3. 6.3.3 Current Limit
      4. 6.3.4 Undervoltage Lockout (UVLO)
      5. 6.3.5 Output Pulldown
      6. 6.3.6 Thermal Shutdown
    4. 6.4 Device Functional Modes
      1. 6.4.1 Device Functional Mode Comparison
      2. 6.4.2 Normal Operation
      3. 6.4.3 Dropout Operation
      4. 6.4.4 Disabled
  8. 7 Application and Implementation
    1. 7.1 Application Information
      1. 7.1.1 Estimating Junction Temperature
      2. 7.1.2 Input and Output Capacitor Requirements
      3. 7.1.3 Noise Bypass Capacitor (CBYPASS)
      4. 7.1.4 Power Dissipation (PD)
      5. 7.1.5 Recommended Capacitor Types
      6. 7.1.6 Reverse Current
    2. 7.2 Typical Application
      1. 7.2.1 Design Requirements
      2. 7.2.2 Detailed Design Procedure
        1. 7.2.2.1 ON/OFF Operation
      3. 7.2.3 Application Curves
  9. 8 Power Supply Recommendations
  10. 9 Layout
    1. 9.1 Layout Guidelines
    2. 9.2 Layout Examples
  11. 10Device and Documentation Support
    1. 10.1 Device Nomenclature
    2. 10.2 Documentation Support
      1. 10.2.1 Related Documentation
    3. 10.3 Receiving Notification of Documentation Updates
    4. 10.4 Support Resources
    5. 10.5 Trademarks
    6. 10.6 Electrostatic Discharge Caution
    7. 10.7 Glossary
  12. 11Revision History
  13. 12Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information

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7.1.6 Reverse Current

Excessive reverse current can damage this device. Reverse current flows through the intrinsic body diode of the pass transistor instead of the normal conducting channel. At high magnitudes, this current flow degrades the long-term reliability of the device.

Conditions where reverse current can occur are outlined in this section, all of which can exceed the absolute maximum rating of VOUT ≤ VIN + 0.3 V.

  • If the device has a large COUT and the input supply collapses with little or no load current
  • The output is biased when the input supply is not established
  • The output is biased above the input supply

If reverse current flow is expected in the application, use external protection to protect the device. Reverse current is not limited in the device, so external limiting is required if extended reverse voltage operation is anticipated.

Figure 7-1 shows one approach for protecting the device.

GUID-58FA2F0B-62F1-4662-A53B-7F0134335512-low.svg Figure 7-1 Example Circuit for Reverse Current Protection Using a Schottky Diode