This device is a high voltage, low noise, low dropout voltage linear regulator offering precision, programmable current limiting and diagnostic capability for automotive and industrial applications. The IC delivers up to 100mA output current with a 340mV dropout voltage at full load. The device features a wide 1.6V to 45V input voltage range, delivering adjustable output voltages from 0.6V to 44.5V. A single capacitor provides for a programmable low noise operation with only 30µV_RMS across a wide bandwidth of 10Hz to 100kHz and a reference soft start functionality which prevents output voltage overshoot at turn-on. Output voltage tolerance is highly accurate at ±2% over line, load and temperature variations.