LT1512CS8#TRPBF

Product Overview

Category

The LT1512CS8#TRPBF belongs to the category of integrated circuits (ICs).

Use

This product is commonly used in electronic devices for voltage regulation and power management.

Characteristics

• Voltage regulation: The LT1512CS8#TRPBF provides precise voltage regulation, ensuring stable power supply to connected components.
• Efficiency: It offers high efficiency, minimizing power loss during operation.
• Compact package: The LT1512CS8#TRPBF comes in a small form factor package, making it suitable for space-constrained applications.
• Wide input voltage range: It can handle a wide range of input voltages, enhancing its versatility.
• Low quiescent current: The product exhibits low quiescent current consumption, reducing power wastage.

Package and Quantity

The LT1512CS8#TRPBF is packaged in an 8-pin SOIC (Small Outline Integrated Circuit) package. It is typically sold in reels containing a specific quantity, such as 2500 units per reel.

Specifications

• Input voltage range: 4.5V to 40V
• Output voltage range: Adjustable from 1.24V to 37V
• Maximum output current: 1.2A
• Switching frequency: 500kHz
• Quiescent current: 3.5mA
• Operating temperature range: -40°C to 125°C

Detailed Pin Configuration

The LT1512CS8#TRPBF has eight pins arranged as follows:

1. VIN: Input voltage pin
2. GND: Ground reference pin
3. FB: Feedback pin for setting the output voltage
4. SHDN: Shutdown control pin
5. VOUT: Output voltage pin
6. SW: Switching node pin
7. COMP: Compensation pin for stability control
8. SS: Soft-start pin for gradual power-up

Functional Features

• Voltage regulation: The LT1512CS8#TRPBF maintains a stable output voltage regardless of input voltage fluctuations.
• Current limiting: It incorporates current limiting functionality to protect connected components from excessive current.
• Thermal shutdown: The product includes thermal shutdown protection, preventing damage due to overheating.
• Soft-start: The soft-start feature ensures a gradual and controlled power-up sequence, reducing stress on the system.

Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages

• Precise voltage regulation
• High efficiency
• Compact package size
• Wide input voltage range
• Low quiescent current consumption

Disadvantages

• Limited maximum output current (1.2A)

Working Principles

The LT1512CS8#TRPBF operates as a step-down switching regulator. It utilizes a control loop to maintain the desired output voltage by adjusting the duty cycle of the internal switch. This allows it to efficiently convert higher input voltages to lower output voltages while minimizing power loss.

Detailed Application Field Plans

The LT1512CS8#TRPBF finds applications in various electronic devices, including but not limited to: - Power supplies for industrial equipment - Automotive electronics - Battery-powered devices - LED lighting systems - Portable consumer electronics

Detailed and Complete Alternative Models

• LT1510CS8#TRPBF
• LT1513CS8#TRPBF
• LT1514CS8#TRPBF
• LT1515CS8#TRPBF
• LT1516CS8#TRPBF

These alternative models offer similar functionality and characteristics, providing options for different design requirements.

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