Sub 1.0 V Precision Adjustable Shunt Regulator

The NCP100 is a precision low voltage shunt regulator that is programmable over a voltage range of 0.9 V to 6.0 V. This device features a guaranteed reference accuracy of ±1.7% at 25°C and ±2.6% over the entire temperature range of −40°C to 85°C. The NCP100 exhibits a sharp low current turn−on characteristic with a low dynamic impedance of 0.20 over an operating current range of 100 A to 20 mA.

Features
•Programmable Output Voltage Range of 0.9 V to 6.0 V
•Voltage Reference Tolerance of ±1.7%
•Sharp Low Current Turn−ON Characteristic
•Low Dynamic Output Impedance of 0.2 from 100 A to 20 mA
•Wide Operating Current Range of 80 A to 20 mA
•TO−92 and Space Saving TSOP−5 Package
•Pb−Free Package is Available

Applications
•Reference for Single Cell Alkaline, NiCD and NiMH Applications
•Low Output Voltage (2.3 V) Switching Power Supply Error Amp
•Battery Powered Consumer Products
•Portable Test Equipment and Instrumentation