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19-1117; Rev 0; 8/96 Low-Cost, Low-Dropout, Dual Linear Regulator _______________General Description ____________________________Features The MAX8862 low-cost, low-dropout, dual linear voltage ¦ Low Cost regulator is ideal for battery-powered and portable ¦ Guaranteed 250mA and 100mA Output Currents, applications. The regulators have independent supply with Current Limiting inputs and provide 250mA and 100mA, respectively, with a full-load dropout voltage of 160mV. Both regula- ¦ Dual Mode Operation: tors use P-channel MOSFET pass transistors and main- Fixed or Adjustable Output from +2V to +11V tain low quiescent current independent of load current. ¦ +2.5V to +11.5V Input Range In dropout, the MOSFET does not suffer from excessive base currents, as do saturated PNP tran