Dropout headroom at 800 mA
The LM1117IMP-ADJ/NOPB is a single-output adjustable LDO from TI's LM1117 family, rated for 800 mA continuous output. The maximum dropout voltage is 1.2 V at that full load — meaning the input must stay at least 1.2 V above the programmed output to maintain regulation. For a 3.3 V output rail, the input needs at least 4.5 V, which is comfortable off a 5 V bus but tight from a 3.6 V lithium cell.
Ripple rejection and output range
PSRR is 75 dB at 120 Hz, which knocks down mains ripple by a factor of about 5600 — useful when this LDO follows a full-wave rectifier or a noisy switching pre-regulator. The adjustable output spans from a 1.25 V reference up to 13.8 V, limited by the 15 V maximum input. Quiescent current runs 5 mA typical, with a 10 mA supply-current ceiling.
Industrial temperature grade and protection
On-chip protection includes over-current limiting and thermal shutdown — no external watchdog needed for basic fault survival.
