Recent advances in LDO chip research

Abstract

Abstract. With the rapid development of integrated circuit technology and the wide application of Internet of things devices, the demand for power management chips is increasing. Low-dropout regulators (LDO) play an important role in modern electronic devices. It provides a stable low output voltage while maintaining low power consumption. Recently some progress has been made in the research of LDO chips, focusing on improving power efficiency, reducing static current, and enhancing transient response. The study shows that the static current has been significantly reduced by using the subthreshold MOS tube and dynamic current bias technology. In terms of power supply rejection ratio (PSRR), by improving the circuit design, the PSRR of LDO can be maintained above -80 dB under various conditions. In addition, improvements to the transient response result in significantly optimized overshoot and recovery times of the output voltage, ensuring voltage stability when the load changes rapidly. These advances enable LDO chips to meet the demanding requirements of high-performance and Internet of things device applications. Future challenges include further reducing static current, improving PSRR performance in high-frequency environments, and effectively addressing thermal management issues.