The LP2954 is a 5V micropower voltage regulator with very low quiescent current (90 A typical at 1 mA load) and very low dropout voltage (typically 60 mV at light loads and 470 mV at 250 mA load current). The quiescent current increases only slightly at dropout (120 A typical), which prolongs battery life. The LP2954 with a fixed 5V output is available in the three-lead TO-220 and TO-263 packages. The adjustable LP2954 is provided in an 8-lead surface mount, small outline package. The adjustable version also provides a resistor network which can be pin strapped to set the output to 5V. Reverse battery protection is provided. The tight line and load regulation (0.04% typical), as well as very low output temperature coefficient make the LP2954 well suited for use as a low-power voltage reference. Output accuracy is guaranteed at both room temperature and over the entire operating temperature range.