JAJSQK8F april 2000 – july 2023 LP2980-ADJ
PRODUCTION DATA
A feed-forward capacitor (CFF) can be connected from the VOUT pin to the ADJ pin. CFF improves transient, noise, and PSRR performance, but is not required for regulator stability. Recommended CFF values are listed in the Recommended Operating Conditions table. A higher capacitance CFF can be used; however, the start-up time increases. For a detailed description of CFF tradeoffs, see the Pros and Cons of Using a Feedforward Capacitor with a Low-Dropout Regulator application note.
CFF and R1 form a zero in the loop gain at frequency fZ, whereas CFF, R1, and R2 form a pole in the loop gain at frequency fP. CFF zero and pole frequencies can be calculated from the following equations:
For the legacy chip, a feed-forward capacitor (CFF) of 7 pF is required, because this capacitor provides the lead compensation necessary for loop stability. Use a temperature-stable ceramic capacitor (NPO or COG type).
For the new chip, a CFF ≥ 10 pF is required for stability only if the feedback divider current is less than 5 μA. The following equation calculates the feedback divider current.
To avoid start-up time increases from CFF, limit the product CFF × R1 < 50 µs.
For an output voltage of 1.2 V with the ADJ pin tied to the VOUT pin, no CFF is used.