MCHPMCP1700-3002E/TO
Overview
The MCP1700-3002E/TO is a fixed 3.0 V low-dropout (LDO) linear regulator with very low quiescent current, targeted at battery-powered designs. It provides a simple, low-cost regulated 3.0 V rail with minimal external components. The part is commonly used where long battery life and low standby current are important.
Why Choose This Part
Choose this regulator when you need a low-dropout, low-quiescent solution to maximize battery life while keeping BOM and board area small. The MCP1700 family is widely available and straightforward to implement with just the recommended input and output capacitors. Its simplicity makes it easy to drop into existing designs that need a reliable 3.0 V rail.
Applications
Getting Started
Read the manufacturer datasheet for the recommended input and output capacitor types and values before prototyping. For hand assembly and quick tests, use the available through-hole or common SMD package variants on a breadboard or small PCB; verify input voltage headroom for your battery chemistry. No IDE or toolchain is needed for passive power components - use a bench supply and a multimeter/oscilloscope to validate regulation and transient response.
MCP1700 Family
Comparing specs that differ across variants. The current part is highlighted.
| Part Number | Package | Output V | Stock |
|---|---|---|---|
| MCP1700-3002E/TO (this part) | — | — | 1,551 |
| MCP1700-330 | 3-226 | 3.3V | 3,822 |
| MCP1700T-3302E/TTVAO | 3-236 | 3.3V | 3,000 |
| MCP1700-5002E/TO | 3-226 | 5V | 1,196 |
