SBVA097 February   2023 TLV758P

 

  1.   Abstract
  2.   Trademarks
  3. 1Theory of Operation
    1. 1.1 Current Limit and Foldback Behavior
    2. 1.2 Current Limit Circuit
  4. 2Current Limit Dring Dropout Operation
    1. 2.1 Bench Results
    2. 2.2 Current Limit vs Input Voltage
  5. 3Conclusion

Abstract

This application report describes the current limit protection behavior when operating during dropout operation for low dropout voltage (LDO) regulators. The TLV758P is used as an example device in this application report but this applies broadly to most TI LDO regulators.