The LP2980 is a 50 mA, fixed-output voltage regulator designed specifically to meet the requirements of battery powered applications. Using an optimized VIP(TM) (Vertically Integrated PNP) process, the LP2980 delivers unequaled performance in all specifications critical to battery-powered designs: Dropout Voltage. Typically 120 mV @ 50 mA load, and 7 mV @ 1 mA load. Ground Pin Current. Typically 375 uA @ 50 mA load, and 80 uA @ 1 mA load. Sleep Mode. Less than 1 uA quiescent current when ON/ OFF pin is pulled low. Smallest Possible Size. SOT-23 and micro SMD packages use an absolute minimum board space. Minimum Part Count. Requires only 1 uF of external capacitance on the regulator output. Precision Output. 0.5% tolerance output voltages available (A grade). 5.0V, 3.3V, and 3.0V versions available as standard products.