[time-nuts] ULN regulator with more current capability than LT3042?

Bruce Griffiths bruce.griffiths at xtra.co.nz
Sun Mar 18 20:19:23 UTC 2018


Use an LT3045, its the 0.5A version of the LT3042.

Bruce
> On 19 March 2018 at 09:13 John Ackermann N8UR <jra at febo.com> wrote:
> 
> 
> Reviving the conversation about superb voltage regulators, I am looking 
> for one to run the analog and PLL bits of a high performance frequency 
> synthesizer chip.
> 
> The current drain looks to be about 160-180 mA at 1.8 V, which is 
> uncomfortably close to the limit for the LT3042 (200 mA).  The 
> manufacturer's evaluation board uses a MAX8869, which appears to be 
> nowhere in the LT3042's league, but will source 1 A.
> 
> Any recommendations for a 1.8 V regulator a little beefier than the 
> LT3042, but with similar noise performance?
> 
> Thanks!
> John
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