JAJSBA0Q January 2000 – December 2017 LP2950-N , LP2951-N
PRODUCTION DATA.
The comparator produces a logic low output whenever the LP2951-N output falls out of regulation by more than approximately 5%. This figure is the comparator's built-in offset of about 60 mV divided by the 1.235 reference voltage. (Refer to the block diagram in the front of the datasheet.) This trip level remains “5% below normal” regardless of the programmed output voltage of the 2951. For example, the error flag trip level is typically 4.75 V for a 5-V output or 11.4 V for a 12-V output. The out of regulation condition may be due either to low input voltage, current limiting, or thermal limiting.
Figure 39 below gives a timing diagram depicting the ERROR signal and the regulated output voltage as the LP2951-N input is ramped up and down. For 5 V versions, the ERROR signal becomes valid (low) at about 1.3-V input. It goes high at about 5-V input (the input voltage at which VOUT = 4.75 V). Because the LP2951-N dropout voltage is load-dependent (see curve in typical performance characteristics), the input voltage trip point (about 5 V) varies with the load current. The output voltage trip point (approx. 4.75 V) does not vary with load.
The error comparator has an open-collector output which requires an external pull up resistor. This resistor may be returned to the output or some other supply voltage depending on system requirements. In determining a value for this resistor, note that while the output is rated to sink 400 µA, this sink current adds to battery drain in a low battery condition. Suggested values range from 100 k to 1 MΩ. The resistor is not required if this output is unused.