A MAX8881EUT18-T that has the output set to 1.8V was tested in the lab. At 2.5V Vin, the current limit is at 220mA which is above the minimum specification for current limit.
MAX8881
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The MAX8880/MAX8881 are ultra-low supply current,
low-dropout linear regulators, capable of delivering up
to 200mA. They are designed for battery-powered...
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