General Description
Micrel’s MIC5159 is a precision-voltage regulator controller. Used with an external P-Channel MOSFET, the MIC5159 forms a two-chip low-dropout regulator capable of driving a wide range of output currents.

Features
• Fast transient response
• Input voltage range: VIN 1.65V to 5.5V
• ±1.0% initial output tolerance
• Fixed 1.8V or adjustable output voltage down to 1.25V
• Stable with ceramic output capacitor
• Capable up to 10A
• Excellent line and load regulation specifications
• Logic-controlled shutdown
• Programmable current limit
• Current-limit protection
• IttyBitty® SOT-23-6 package
• Available temperature range:–40°C to +125°C

Applications
• Ultra-high current, ultra-low dropout voltage regulator
• High-efficiency linear power supplies
• Low-voltage distributed power
• Fixed telecom
• Multimedia and PC power supplies
• Battery chargers
• Low-voltage DSP, microprocessor and microcontroller power supplies