The LT3010 is a high voltage, micropower low dropout linear regulator. The device is capable of supplying 50mA output current with a dropout voltage of 300mV. Designed for use in battery-powered or high voltage systems, the low quiescent current (30A operating and 1A in shutdown) makes the LT3010 an ideal choice. Quiescent current is also well controlled in dropout. Other features of the LT3010 include the ability to operate with very small output capacitors. The regulators are stable with only 1F on the output while most older devices require between 10F and 100F for stability. Small ceramic capacitors can be used without the necessary addition of ESR as is common with other regulators. Internal protection circuitry includes reverse-battery protection, current limiting, thermal limiting and reverse current protection.