Low drop-out linear regulator including a stable compensation method and circuit for particular use in automotive applications

摘要

A compensated regulator includes a transconductance stage having a positive input for receiving a reference voltage, a negative input, and an output, an adjustable compensation block coupled between the output of the transconductance stage and ground, a feedback circuit having a first node coupled to the output of the compensated regulator, a second node coupled to the negative input of the transconductance stage, and a third node coupled to ground, and a driver stage having an input coupled to the output of the transconductance stage, a current output coupled to the output of the compensated regulator, and a sense output coupled to the adjustable compensation block.