Vendor: ARKCHIPS, Inc. Category: LDO Voltage Regulator

General Purpose Low-Dropout (LDO) - TSMC

Voltage regulator with capacitor (LDO) available in TSMC 7, 12, 22, 28, 65, 130nm

Overview

Available in TSMC : 7, 12, 22, 28, 65, 130nm
The ARKTSMC_LDO is voltage regulator with capacitor (LDO),
LDO : with Capacitor Low-Dropout)

The ARKTSMC_LDO is a linear regulator IP with enable active function, which supplies steady voltage of wide power supply range and controllable with load current range.

The ARKTSMC_LDO is high current, fast response, low quiescent voltage regulator IP solutions for integration on SoC. It offers high stability and robust regulation, making it ideal for both analog and digital loads.

The ARKTSMC_LDO uses advanced control techniques to achieve excellent transient response and still maintain low dropout and low quiescent.

The ARKTSMC_LDO is stable and specified from –40°C to +125 °C

Key features

  • Low Dropout Regulator_LDO
  • LDO input range : Depend on process node
  • LDO max output current: 100mA, 200mA, 300mA, 400mA, 500mA
  • LDO output voltage: Various output contact for detail
  • Without any output external capacitor(capless)
  • 1% accuracy (After trimming, 25℃)
  • Programmable LDO input reference and output voltage control
  • Foldback current limiter function
  • Support soft-start function at power on sequence
  • Support standby mode / shutdown mode

Benefits

  • High stable and robust for both analog and digital loads
  • High accuracy, Fast response
  • High PSRR,
  • Low noise,
  • Low quiescent current. (High efficiency)
  • Adjustable LDO regulation output
  • Provides safety functions for high reliability such as Soft-Start, Foldback current limiter, LDO output monitoring
  • Support Retention mode (Power save mode)
  • Maximum Load Current(mA) : 100, ~ 200, ~ 300 and more value
  • Type : LDO, Capless LDO, Low Noise LDO, Ultra Low Power LDO (uLDO)

Applications

  • Automotive,
  • AI,
  • HPC,
  • IoT,
  • Mobile
  • and All Semiconductor

What’s Included?

  • FE Kit : Brief Sheet, Data Sheet, Verilog Model, Lib Model, 
  • BE Kit : GDS, Integration Guide, CDL, Verification Report(LVS, DRC, Antenna, Etc), other Report(Optional)

Specifications

Identity

Part Number
ARKT_GP_LDO
Vendor
ARKCHIPS, Inc.
Type
Silicon IP
Application
Automotive , Edge AI , IoT , Mobile , Networking

Technology

Temperature Grade
Automotive

Provider

HQ: Korea

Learn more about LDO Voltage Regulator IP core

Guide to Choosing the Best LDO for Your Application

To know which LDO you need, you must first define the application of your LDO and then examine which parameters are most important when dealing with that application. With the multiple parameters that characterize a particular LDO, it is not easy to determine which LDO is best suited. To help you figure this out, we have put together this reference. This guide presents a list of all the key LDO parameters along with their definitions, the most common applications of LDOs, and which parameters are critical for each.

The Tradeoffs of Low Dropout (LDO) Voltage Regulator Architectures and the Advantages of "Capless" LDOs

Power management of battery-powered electronic devices is becoming increasingly more important for the microelectronics industry. This white paper details the difference between low dropout (LDO) voltage regulators that use external output capacitors and those that do not, and how your system designs can benefit from not using an output capacitor. Well-designed capless LDO voltage regulators can have multiple benefits, and they are presented here.

Introduction to Low Dropout (LDO) Linear Voltage Regulators

Linear voltage regulators are key components in any power-management system that requires a stable and ripple-free power supply. A subset of linear voltage regulators is a class of circuits known as low dropout (LDO) regulators. This paper explains the fundamentals of LDOs and introduces Vidatronic’s LDO technology which solves many of the known shortcomings of LDO circuits.

Guide to Choosing the Best LDO for Your Application

LDOs are so common inside portable devices, state of the art power management integrated circuits (PMICs) for smartphones and other portable devices include over a dozen LDOs. To know which LDO you need, you must first define the application of your LDO and then examine which parameters are most important when dealing with that application. With so many different LDO applications and the multiple parameters that characterize a particular LDO, it is not easy to determine which LDO is best suited. To help you figure this out, we have put together this reference. This guide presents a comprehensive list of all of the different LDO parameters with definitions, the most common applications of LDOs, and which parameters are critical for each.

Tradeoffs of LDO Architectures and the Advantages of Advanced Architecture "Capless" LDOs

Power management of battery-powered electronic devices is becoming increasingly more important for the present and future microelectronics industry. This application note details the difference between low dropout (LDO) voltage regulators that use output capacitance and those that do not and how your system designs can benefit from or be improved by not using an output capacitor.

Ensuring reliability in Advanced IC design

To complete our task as engineers we rely on the tools we use. We collaborated with Siemens EDA solutions back in 2025 on a webinar about how we use their tools to develop our designs and layouts.

Frequently asked questions about LDO Voltage Regulator IP cores

What is General Purpose Low-Dropout (LDO) - TSMC?

General Purpose Low-Dropout (LDO) - TSMC is a LDO Voltage Regulator IP core from ARKCHIPS, Inc. listed on Semi IP Hub.

How should engineers evaluate this LDO Voltage Regulator?

Engineers should review the overview, key features, supported foundries and nodes, maturity, deliverables, and provider information before shortlisting this LDO Voltage Regulator IP.

Can this semiconductor IP be compared with similar products?

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