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Part RoHS Manufacturer Other IC type Temperature Grade No. of Terminals Package Code Package Shape Surface Mount Total Dose (V) Maximum Switching Frequency Package Body Material Approvals (V) Maximum Supply Current (Isup) Maximum Output Current Trim or Adjustable Output (V) No. of Functions No. of Channels Technology Screening Level Nominal Bandwidth Terminal Form Main Out Ripple Voltage Control Technique Nominal Negative Supply Voltage (Vsup) Main Output Efficiency Nominal Supply Voltage (Vsup) Maximum Voltage Tolerance Power Supplies (V) Switcher Config Package Style (Meter) Package Equivalence Code Sub-Category Terminal Pitch Maximum Operating Temperature Minimum Output Voltage Control Mode Protection(s) Maximum Line Regulation Maximum Total Power Output Minimum Operating Temperature Terminal Finish Maximum Output Voltage Terminal Position JESD-30 Code Moisture Sensitivity Level (MSL) Maximum Supply Voltage (Vsup) Maximum Seated Height Height Width (mm) Qualification Maximum Load Regulation Minimum Supply Voltage (Vsup) Nominal Input Voltage Warm-Up Time Additional Features Minimum Input Voltage Maximum Negative Input Voltage JESD-609 Code Maximum Time At Peak Reflow Temperature (s) No. of Outputs Peak Reflow Temperature (C) Nominal Threshold Voltage (V) Length Adjustable Threshold Nominal Output Voltage Maximum Input Voltage

TLE4307DV38

Infineon Technologies

SWITCHED CAPACITOR REGULATOR

4

TO-252

RECTANGULAR

YES

PLASTIC/EPOXY

1

GULL WING

SINGLE

SMALL OUTLINE

1.14 mm

SINGLE

R-PSSO-G4

2.5 mm

6.22 mm

Not Qualified

12 V

0 V

6.5 mm

23 V

AP1515-P

Diodes Incorporated

SWITCHING REGULATOR

AUTOMOTIVE

4

ZIP

RECTANGULAR

NO

173 kHz

UNSPECIFIED

2 A

1

BIPOLAR

THROUGH-HOLE

PULSE WIDTH MODULATION

BUCK

IN-LINE

SIP4,.04,50

Switching Regulator or Controllers

1.27 mm

125 Cel

VOLTAGE-MODE

-40 Cel

MATTE TIN

SINGLE

R-XSIP-T4

5.27 mm

1.55 mm

Not Qualified

12 V

4.5 V

e3

260

5.22 mm

22 V

AP1515-33P

Diodes Incorporated

SWITCHING REGULATOR

AUTOMOTIVE

4

ZIP

RECTANGULAR

NO

173 kHz

UNSPECIFIED

2 A

1

BIPOLAR

THROUGH-HOLE

PULSE WIDTH MODULATION

BUCK

IN-LINE

SIP4,.04,50

Switching Regulator or Controllers

1.27 mm

125 Cel

VOLTAGE-MODE

-40 Cel

MATTE TIN

SINGLE

R-XSIP-T4

5.27 mm

1.55 mm

Not Qualified

12 V

4.75 V

e3

260

5.22 mm

22 V

AP1515-PA

Diodes Incorporated

SWITCHING REGULATOR

AUTOMOTIVE

4

ZIP

RECTANGULAR

NO

173 kHz

UNSPECIFIED

2 A

1

THROUGH-HOLE

PULSE WIDTH MODULATION

BUCK

IN-LINE

1.27 mm

125 Cel

VOLTAGE-MODE

-40 Cel

Matte Tin (Sn)

SINGLE

R-XSIP-T4

5.27 mm

1.55 mm

Not Qualified

12 V

4.5 V

e3

40

260

5.22 mm

22 V

AP1515-33PA

Diodes Incorporated

SWITCHING REGULATOR

AUTOMOTIVE

4

ZIP

RECTANGULAR

NO

173 kHz

UNSPECIFIED

2 A

1

THROUGH-HOLE

PULSE WIDTH MODULATION

BUCK

IN-LINE

1.27 mm

125 Cel

VOLTAGE-MODE

-40 Cel

Matte Tin (Sn)

SINGLE

R-XSIP-T4

5.27 mm

1.55 mm

Not Qualified

12 V

4.75 V

e3

40

260

5.22 mm

22 V

MAX787HMKS

Maxim Integrated

SWITCHING REGULATOR

MILITARY

4

ROUND

NO

120 kHz

METAL

12 mA

5.5 A

1

BIPOLAR

PIN/PEG

PULSE WIDTH MODULATION

BUCK

FLANGE MOUNT

CAN4/5,.45FL

Switching Regulator or Controllers

125 Cel

VOLTAGE-MODE

-55 Cel

TIN LEAD

BOTTOM

O-MBFM-P4

Not Qualified

8 V

e0

5 V

60 V

MAX787HCKS

Maxim Integrated

SWITCHING REGULATOR

COMMERCIAL

4

ROUND

NO

120 kHz

METAL

12 mA

5.5 A

1

BIPOLAR

PIN/PEG

PULSE WIDTH MODULATION

BUCK

FLANGE MOUNT

CAN4/5,.45FL

Switching Regulator or Controllers

70 Cel

VOLTAGE-MODE

0 Cel

TIN LEAD

BOTTOM

O-MBFM-P4

Not Qualified

8 V

e0

5 V

60 V

LT1076HVC/D

Maxim Integrated

SWITCHING REGULATOR

COMMERCIAL

4

DIE

UNSPECIFIED

YES

100 kHz

UNSPECIFIED

12 mA

2 A

1

BIPOLAR

NO LEAD

PULSE WIDTH MODULATION

BUCK

UNCASED CHIP

DIE OR CHIP

Switching Regulator or Controllers

70 Cel

CURRENT-MODE

0 Cel

UPPER

X-XUUC-N4

1

Not Qualified

8 V

60 V

LT1074HVEK

Maxim Integrated

SWITCHING REGULATOR

INDUSTRIAL

4

ROUND

NO

100 kHz

METAL

12 mA

5.5 A

1

BIPOLAR

PIN/PEG

PULSE WIDTH MODULATION

BUCK

FLANGE MOUNT

CAN4/5,.45FL

Switching Regulator or Controllers

85 Cel

CURRENT-MODE

-40 Cel

TIN LEAD

BOTTOM

O-MBFM-P4

1

Not Qualified

8 V

e0

60 V

LT1076HVEK

Maxim Integrated

SWITCHING REGULATOR

INDUSTRIAL

4

ROUND

NO

100 kHz

METAL

12 mA

2 A

1

BIPOLAR

PIN/PEG

PULSE WIDTH MODULATION

BUCK

FLANGE MOUNT

CAN4/5,.45FL

Switching Regulator or Controllers

85 Cel

CURRENT-MODE

-40 Cel

TIN LEAD

BOTTOM

O-MBFM-P4

Not Qualified

8 V

e0

60 V

MAX787EKS

Maxim Integrated

SWITCHING REGULATOR

INDUSTRIAL

4

ROUND

NO

120 kHz

METAL

11 mA

5.5 A

1

BIPOLAR

PIN/PEG

PULSE WIDTH MODULATION

BUCK

FLANGE MOUNT

CAN4/5,.45FL

Switching Regulator or Controllers

85 Cel

VOLTAGE-MODE

-40 Cel

TIN LEAD

BOTTOM

O-MBFM-P4

Not Qualified

8 V

e0

5 V

40 V

MAX789HEKS

Maxim Integrated

SWITCHING REGULATOR

INDUSTRIAL

4

ROUND

NO

120 kHz

METAL

12 mA

5.5 A

1

BIPOLAR

PIN/PEG

PULSE WIDTH MODULATION

BUCK

FLANGE MOUNT

CAN4/5,.45FL

Switching Regulator or Controllers

85 Cel

VOLTAGE-MODE

-40 Cel

TIN LEAD

BOTTOM

O-MBFM-P4

Not Qualified

8 V

e0

3 V

60 V

LT1076EK

Maxim Integrated

SWITCHING REGULATOR

INDUSTRIAL

4

ROUND

NO

100 kHz

METAL

11 mA

2 A

1

BIPOLAR

PIN/PEG

PULSE WIDTH MODULATION

BUCK

FLANGE MOUNT

CAN4/5,.45FL

Switching Regulator or Controllers

85 Cel

CURRENT-MODE

-40 Cel

TIN LEAD

BOTTOM

O-MBFM-P4

Not Qualified

8 V

e0

40 V

MAX789EKS

Maxim Integrated

SWITCHING REGULATOR

INDUSTRIAL

4

ROUND

NO

120 kHz

METAL

11 mA

5.5 A

1

BIPOLAR

PIN/PEG

PULSE WIDTH MODULATION

BUCK

FLANGE MOUNT

CAN4/5,.45FL

Switching Regulator or Controllers

85 Cel

VOLTAGE-MODE

-40 Cel

TIN LEAD

BOTTOM

O-MBFM-P4

Not Qualified

8 V

e0

3 V

40 V

MAX789HMKS

Maxim Integrated

SWITCHING REGULATOR

MILITARY

4

ROUND

NO

120 kHz

METAL

12 mA

5.5 A

1

BIPOLAR

PIN/PEG

PULSE WIDTH MODULATION

BUCK

FLANGE MOUNT

CAN4/5,.45FL

Switching Regulator or Controllers

125 Cel

VOLTAGE-MODE

-55 Cel

TIN LEAD

BOTTOM

O-MBFM-P4

Not Qualified

8 V

e0

3 V

60 V

LT1074EK

Maxim Integrated

SWITCHING REGULATOR

INDUSTRIAL

4

ROUND

NO

100 kHz

METAL

11 mA

5.5 A

1

BIPOLAR

PIN/PEG

PULSE WIDTH MODULATION

BUCK

FLANGE MOUNT

CAN4/5,.45FL

Switching Regulator or Controllers

85 Cel

CURRENT-MODE

-40 Cel

TIN LEAD

BOTTOM

O-MBFM-P4

Not Qualified

8 V

e0

40 V

MAX788CKS

Maxim Integrated

SWITCHING REGULATOR

COMMERCIAL

4

ROUND

NO

120 kHz

METAL

11 mA

5.5 A

1

BIPOLAR

PIN/PEG

PULSE WIDTH MODULATION

BUCK

FLANGE MOUNT

CAN4/5,.45FL

Switching Regulator or Controllers

70 Cel

VOLTAGE-MODE

0 Cel

TIN LEAD

BOTTOM

O-MBFM-P4

Not Qualified

8 V

e0

3.3 V

40 V

MAX789HCKS

Maxim Integrated

SWITCHING REGULATOR

COMMERCIAL

4

ROUND

NO

120 kHz

METAL

12 mA

5.5 A

1

BIPOLAR

PIN/PEG

PULSE WIDTH MODULATION

BUCK

FLANGE MOUNT

CAN4/5,.45FL

Switching Regulator or Controllers

70 Cel

VOLTAGE-MODE

0 Cel

TIN LEAD

BOTTOM

O-MBFM-P4

Not Qualified

8 V

e0

3 V

60 V

MAX787HEKS

Maxim Integrated

SWITCHING REGULATOR

INDUSTRIAL

4

ROUND

NO

120 kHz

METAL

12 mA

5.5 A

1

BIPOLAR

PIN/PEG

PULSE WIDTH MODULATION

BUCK

FLANGE MOUNT

CAN4/5,.45FL

Switching Regulator or Controllers

85 Cel

VOLTAGE-MODE

-40 Cel

TIN LEAD

BOTTOM

O-MBFM-P4

Not Qualified

8 V

e0

5 V

60 V

MAX788HMKS

Maxim Integrated

SWITCHING REGULATOR

MILITARY

4

ROUND

NO

120 kHz

METAL

12 mA

5.5 A

1

BIPOLAR

PIN/PEG

PULSE WIDTH MODULATION

BUCK

FLANGE MOUNT

CAN4/5,.45FL

Switching Regulator or Controllers

125 Cel

VOLTAGE-MODE

-55 Cel

TIN LEAD

BOTTOM

O-MBFM-P4

Not Qualified

8 V

e0

3.3 V

60 V

MAX789CKS

Maxim Integrated

SWITCHING REGULATOR

COMMERCIAL

4

ROUND

NO

120 kHz

METAL

11 mA

5.5 A

1

BIPOLAR

PIN/PEG

PULSE WIDTH MODULATION

BUCK

FLANGE MOUNT

CAN4/5,.45FL

Switching Regulator or Controllers

70 Cel

VOLTAGE-MODE

0 Cel

TIN LEAD

BOTTOM

O-MBFM-P4

Not Qualified

8 V

e0

3 V

40 V

MAX789MKS

Maxim Integrated

SWITCHING REGULATOR

MILITARY

4

ROUND

NO

120 kHz

METAL

11 mA

5.5 A

1

BIPOLAR

PIN/PEG

PULSE WIDTH MODULATION

BUCK

FLANGE MOUNT

CAN4/5,.45FL

Switching Regulator or Controllers

125 Cel

VOLTAGE-MODE

-55 Cel

TIN LEAD

BOTTOM

O-MBFM-P4

Not Qualified

8 V

e0

3 V

40 V

MAX787CKS

Maxim Integrated

SWITCHING REGULATOR

COMMERCIAL

4

ROUND

NO

120 kHz

METAL

11 mA

5.5 A

1

BIPOLAR

PIN/PEG

PULSE WIDTH MODULATION

BUCK

FLANGE MOUNT

CAN4/5,.45FL

Switching Regulator or Controllers

70 Cel

VOLTAGE-MODE

0 Cel

TIN LEAD

BOTTOM

O-MBFM-P4

Not Qualified

8 V

e0

5 V

40 V

MAX788EKS

Maxim Integrated

SWITCHING REGULATOR

INDUSTRIAL

4

ROUND

NO

120 kHz

METAL

11 mA

5.5 A

1

BIPOLAR

PIN/PEG

PULSE WIDTH MODULATION

BUCK

FLANGE MOUNT

CAN4/5,.45FL

Switching Regulator or Controllers

85 Cel

VOLTAGE-MODE

-40 Cel

TIN LEAD

BOTTOM

O-MBFM-P4

Not Qualified

8 V

e0

3.3 V

40 V

MAX788HEKS

Maxim Integrated

SWITCHING REGULATOR

INDUSTRIAL

4

ROUND

NO

120 kHz

METAL

12 mA

5.5 A

1

BIPOLAR

PIN/PEG

PULSE WIDTH MODULATION

BUCK

FLANGE MOUNT

CAN4/5,.45FL

Switching Regulator or Controllers

85 Cel

VOLTAGE-MODE

-40 Cel

TIN LEAD

BOTTOM

O-MBFM-P4

Not Qualified

8 V

e0

3.3 V

60 V

MAX787MKS

Maxim Integrated

SWITCHING REGULATOR

MILITARY

4

ROUND

NO

120 kHz

METAL

11 mA

5.5 A

1

BIPOLAR

PIN/PEG

PULSE WIDTH MODULATION

BUCK

FLANGE MOUNT

CAN4/5,.45FL

Switching Regulator or Controllers

125 Cel

VOLTAGE-MODE

-55 Cel

TIN LEAD

BOTTOM

O-MBFM-P4

Not Qualified

8 V

e0

5 V

40 V

MAX788MKS

Maxim Integrated

SWITCHING REGULATOR

MILITARY

4

ROUND

NO

120 kHz

METAL

11 mA

5.5 A

1

BIPOLAR

PIN/PEG

PULSE WIDTH MODULATION

BUCK

FLANGE MOUNT

CAN4/5,.45FL

Switching Regulator or Controllers

125 Cel

VOLTAGE-MODE

-55 Cel

TIN LEAD

BOTTOM

O-MBFM-P4

Not Qualified

8 V

e0

3.3 V

40 V

MAX788HCKS

Maxim Integrated

SWITCHING REGULATOR

COMMERCIAL

4

ROUND

NO

120 kHz

METAL

12 mA

5.5 A

1

BIPOLAR

PIN/PEG

PULSE WIDTH MODULATION

BUCK

FLANGE MOUNT

CAN4/5,.45FL

Switching Regulator or Controllers

70 Cel

VOLTAGE-MODE

0 Cel

TIN LEAD

BOTTOM

O-MBFM-P4

Not Qualified

8 V

e0

3.3 V

60 V

LT1074HVC/D

Maxim Integrated

SWITCHING REGULATOR

COMMERCIAL

4

DIE

UNSPECIFIED

YES

100 kHz

UNSPECIFIED

12 mA

5.5 A

1

BIPOLAR

NO LEAD

PULSE WIDTH MODULATION

BUCK

UNCASED CHIP

DIE OR CHIP

Switching Regulator or Controllers

70 Cel

CURRENT-MODE

0 Cel

UPPER

X-XUUC-N4

1

Not Qualified

8 V

60 V

LT1076C/D

Maxim Integrated

SWITCHING REGULATOR

COMMERCIAL

4

DIE

UNSPECIFIED

YES

100 kHz

UNSPECIFIED

11 mA

2 A

1

BIPOLAR

NO LEAD

PULSE WIDTH MODULATION

BUCK

UNCASED CHIP

DIE OR CHIP

Switching Regulator or Controllers

70 Cel

CURRENT-MODE

0 Cel

UPPER

X-XUUC-N4

1

Not Qualified

8 V

40 V

LT1074C/D

Maxim Integrated

SWITCHING REGULATOR

COMMERCIAL

4

DIE

UNSPECIFIED

YES

100 kHz

UNSPECIFIED

11 mA

5.5 A

1

BIPOLAR

NO LEAD

PULSE WIDTH MODULATION

BUCK

UNCASED CHIP

DIE OR CHIP

Switching Regulator or Controllers

70 Cel

CURRENT-MODE

0 Cel

UPPER

X-XUUC-N4

1

Not Qualified

8 V

40 V

KA1M0380R

Samsung

SWITCHING REGULATOR

OTHER

4

RECTANGULAR

NO

70 kHz

PLASTIC/EPOXY

12 A

1

THROUGH-HOLE

PULSE WIDTH MODULATION

SINGLE

FLANGE MOUNT

SIP4,.1TB

Switching Regulator or Controllers

2.54 mm

85 Cel

CURRENT-MODE

-25 Cel

TIN LEAD

SINGLE

R-PSFM-T4

Not Qualified

e0

30 V

KA1M0380

Samsung

SWITCHING REGULATOR

OTHER

4

RECTANGULAR

NO

70 kHz

PLASTIC/EPOXY

3 A

1

THROUGH-HOLE

PULSE WIDTH MODULATION

FLANGE MOUNT

SIP4,.06TB

Switching Regulator or Controllers

2.54 mm

85 Cel

CURRENT-MODE

-25 Cel

SINGLE

R-PSFM-T4

Not Qualified

30 V

KA1H0165R

Samsung

SWITCHING REGULATOR

OTHER

4

RECTANGULAR

NO

100 kHz

PLASTIC/EPOXY

4 A

1

THROUGH-HOLE

PULSE WIDTH MODULATION

SINGLE

FLANGE MOUNT

SIP4,.1TB

Switching Regulator or Controllers

2.54 mm

85 Cel

CURRENT-MODE

-25 Cel

TIN LEAD

SINGLE

R-PSFM-T4

Not Qualified

e0

30 V

KA1H0365R

Samsung

SWITCHING REGULATOR

OTHER

4

RECTANGULAR

NO

100 kHz

PLASTIC/EPOXY

12 A

1

THROUGH-HOLE

PULSE WIDTH MODULATION

SINGLE

FLANGE MOUNT

SIP4,.1TB

Switching Regulator or Controllers

2.54 mm

85 Cel

CURRENT-MODE

-25 Cel

TIN LEAD

SINGLE

R-PSFM-T4

Not Qualified

e0

30 V

KA1L0365R

Samsung

SWITCHING REGULATOR

OTHER

4

RECTANGULAR

NO

50 kHz

PLASTIC/EPOXY

12 A

1

THROUGH-HOLE

PULSE WIDTH MODULATION

SINGLE

FLANGE MOUNT

SIP4,.1TB

Switching Regulator or Controllers

2.54 mm

85 Cel

CURRENT-MODE

-25 Cel

Tin/Lead (Sn/Pb)

SINGLE

R-PSFM-T4

Not Qualified

e0

30 V

KA1L0380

Samsung

SWITCHING REGULATOR

OTHER

4

RECTANGULAR

NO

50 kHz

PLASTIC/EPOXY

12 A

1

THROUGH-HOLE

PULSE WIDTH MODULATION

SINGLE

FLANGE MOUNT

SIP4,.06TB

Switching Regulator or Controllers

2.54 mm

85 Cel

CURRENT-MODE

-25 Cel

SINGLE

R-PSFM-T4

Not Qualified

30 V

KA1H0565R

Samsung

SWITCHING REGULATOR

OTHER

4

RECTANGULAR

NO

100 kHz

PLASTIC/EPOXY

20 A

1

THROUGH-HOLE

PULSE WIDTH MODULATION

SINGLE

FLANGE MOUNT

SIP4,.1TB

Switching Regulator or Controllers

2.54 mm

85 Cel

CURRENT-MODE

-25 Cel

Tin/Lead (Sn/Pb)

SINGLE

R-PSFM-T4

Not Qualified

e0

30 V

KA1H0265R

Samsung

SWITCHING CONTROLLER

OTHER

4

RECTANGULAR

NO

100 kHz

PLASTIC/EPOXY

8 A

1

THROUGH-HOLE

PULSE WIDTH MODULATION

SINGLE

FLANGE MOUNT

SIP4,.1TB

Switching Regulator or Controllers

2.54 mm

85 Cel

CURRENT-MODE

-25 Cel

TIN LEAD

SINGLE

R-PSFM-T4

Not Qualified

e0

30 V

KA1L0380R

Samsung

SWITCHING CONTROLLER

OTHER

4

RECTANGULAR

NO

50 kHz

PLASTIC/EPOXY

12 A

1

THROUGH-HOLE

PULSE WIDTH MODULATION

SINGLE

FLANGE MOUNT

SIP4,.1TB

Switching Regulator or Controllers

2.54 mm

85 Cel

CURRENT-MODE

-25 Cel

SINGLE

R-PSFM-T4

Not Qualified

30 V

KA1H0280R

Samsung

OTHER

4

NO

110 kHz

PLASTIC/EPOXY

2 A

SIP4,.1TB

Switching Regulator or Controllers

2.54 mm

85 Cel

CURRENT-MODE

-25 Cel

SINGLE

Not Qualified

KA1M0265R

Samsung

SWITCHING REGULATOR

OTHER

4

RECTANGULAR

NO

70 kHz

PLASTIC/EPOXY

8 A

1

THROUGH-HOLE

PULSE WIDTH MODULATION

SINGLE

FLANGE MOUNT

SIP4,.1TB

Switching Regulator or Controllers

2.54 mm

85 Cel

CURRENT-MODE

-25 Cel

Tin/Lead (Sn/Pb)

SINGLE

R-PSFM-T4

Not Qualified

e0

30 V

KA1M0280

Samsung

SWITCHING REGULATOR

OTHER

4

RECTANGULAR

NO

70 kHz

PLASTIC/EPOXY

1

THROUGH-HOLE

PULSE WIDTH MODULATION

FLANGE MOUNT

85 Cel

CURRENT-MODE

-25 Cel

SINGLE

R-PSFM-T4

Not Qualified

30 V

KA1M0280R

Samsung

SWITCHING REGULATOR

OTHER

4

RECTANGULAR

NO

70 kHz

PLASTIC/EPOXY

8 A

1

THROUGH-HOLE

PULSE WIDTH MODULATION

SINGLE

FLANGE MOUNT

SIP4,.06TB

Switching Regulator or Controllers

2.54 mm

85 Cel

CURRENT-MODE

-25 Cel

SINGLE

R-PSFM-T4

Not Qualified

30 V

KA1H0380R

Samsung

SWITCHING REGULATOR

OTHER

4

RECTANGULAR

NO

100 kHz

PLASTIC/EPOXY

12 A

1

THROUGH-HOLE

PULSE WIDTH MODULATION

SINGLE

FLANGE MOUNT

SIP4,.06TB

Switching Regulator or Controllers

2.54 mm

85 Cel

CURRENT-MODE

-25 Cel

SINGLE

R-PSFM-T4

Not Qualified

30 V

KA1M0365R

Samsung

SWITCHING REGULATOR

OTHER

4

RECTANGULAR

NO

70 kHz

PLASTIC/EPOXY

12 A

1

THROUGH-HOLE

PULSE WIDTH MODULATION

SINGLE

FLANGE MOUNT

SIP4,.1TB

Switching Regulator or Controllers

2.54 mm

85 Cel

CURRENT-MODE

-25 Cel

TIN LEAD

SINGLE

R-PSFM-T4

Not Qualified

e0

30 V

Switching Regulators & Controllers

Switching regulators and controllers are electronic devices used to regulate the output voltage and current of power supplies. They operate by rapidly switching a power supply circuit between on and off states, resulting in a high-frequency waveform that can be filtered and smoothed to produce a stable output voltage.

Switching regulators and controllers offer several advantages over traditional linear regulators, including higher efficiency and the ability to handle a wider range of input voltages. They are commonly used in applications such as power supplies for computers, LED lighting, and motor control.

Switching regulators and controllers come in a variety of forms, including step-up (boost), step-down (buck), and step-up/down (buck-boost) configurations. They may be designed as integrated circuits (ICs) or as standalone modules.

Switching regulators and controllers typically include feedback control circuits to adjust the output voltage and current, as well as protection circuits to prevent overvoltage, overcurrent, and overtemperature conditions. They may also include features such as soft-start to reduce inrush currents and synchronization with external clock signals.