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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

LT1170MK#PBF

Analog Devices

SWITCHING REGULATOR

MILITARY

4

ROUND

NO

115 kHz

METAL

11 A

1

BIPOLAR

PIN/PEG

BUCK-BOOST

CYLINDRICAL

CAN4/5,.45FL

Switching Regulator or Controllers

125 Cel

CURRENT-MODE

-55 Cel

MATTE TIN

BOTTOM

O-MBCY-P4

1

Not Qualified

15 V

3 V

e3

60 V

LT1072CK

Analog Devices

SWITCHING REGULATOR

OTHER

4

TO-3

ROUND

NO

47 kHz

METAL

9 mA

1.25 A

1

BIPOLAR

PIN/PEG

PULSE WIDTH MODULATION

BOOST

FLANGE MOUNT

CAN4/5,.45FL

Switching Regulator or Controllers

100 Cel

CURRENT-MODE

0 Cel

TIN LEAD

BOTTOM

O-MBFM-P4

Not Qualified

15 V

3 V

e0

1.24 V

60 V

LT1072CHVCK

Analog Devices

OTHER

4

ROUND

47 kHz

METAL

1 A

BIPOLAR

WIRE

CYLINDRICAL

CAN4/5,.45FL

Switching Regulator or Controllers

100 Cel

CURRENT-MODE

0 Cel

Tin/Lead (Sn/Pb)

BOTTOM

O-MBCY-W4

Not Qualified

e0

LT1076MK

Analog Devices

SWITCHING REGULATOR

MILITARY

4

TO-3

ROUND

NO

125 kHz

METAL

11 mA

3.2 A

1

BIPOLAR

PIN/PEG

PULSE WIDTH MODULATION

BUCK

FLANGE MOUNT

CAN4/5,.45FL

Switching Regulator or Controllers

125 Cel

CURRENT-MODE

-55 Cel

TIN LEAD

BOTTOM

O-MBFM-P4

Not Qualified

25 V

ALSO OPERATES IN ADJUSTABLE MODE FROM 2.5V TO 50V

8 V

e0

2.21 V

60 V

LT1109CZ-12

Analog Devices

SWITCHING REGULATOR

COMMERCIAL

3

TO-92

ROUND

NO

120 kHz

PLASTIC/EPOXY

1.2 A

1

BIPOLAR

THROUGH-HOLE

PULSE FREQUENCY MODULATION

BOOST

CYLINDRICAL

70 Cel

VOLTAGE-MODE

0 Cel

Tin/Lead (Sn/Pb)

BOTTOM

O-PBCY-T3

1

Not Qualified

3 V

e0

20

235

12 V

12 V

LT1076CK

Analog Devices

SWITCHING REGULATOR

COMMERCIAL

4

TO-3

ROUND

NO

125 kHz

METAL

11 mA

3.2 A

1

BIPOLAR

PIN/PEG

PULSE WIDTH MODULATION

BUCK

FLANGE MOUNT

CAN4/5,.45FL

Switching Regulator or Controllers

70 Cel

CURRENT-MODE

0 Cel

TIN LEAD

BOTTOM

O-MBFM-P4

Not Qualified

25 V

ALSO OPERATES IN ADJUSTABLE MODE FROM 2.5V TO 50V

8 V

e0

2.21 V

60 V

LT1170HVMK/883

Analog Devices

4

ROUND

115 kHz

METAL

2.5 A

WIRE

CYLINDRICAL

CAN4/5,.45FL

Switching Regulator or Controllers

CURRENT-MODE

TIN LEAD

BOTTOM

O-MBCY-W4

Not Qualified

e0

AP3700EZ-E1

Diodes Incorporated

BATTERY CHARGE CONTROLLER

INDUSTRIAL

3

TO-92

ROUND

NO

75 kHz

UNSPECIFIED

.7 mA

1

THROUGH-HOLE

PULSE WIDTH MODULATION

4.5 V

4.5

SINGLE

CYLINDRICAL

SIP3,.1

Power Management Circuits

2.54 mm

85 Cel

CURRENT-MODE

-40 Cel

BOTTOM

O-XBCY-T3

Not Qualified

4.5 V

4 V

4.8 V

AP3700ZTR-G1

Diodes Incorporated

BATTERY CHARGE CONTROLLER

INDUSTRIAL

3

TO-92

ROUND

NO

75 kHz

UNSPECIFIED

1

THROUGH-HOLE

PULSE WIDTH MODULATION

SINGLE

CYLINDRICAL

85 Cel

CURRENT-MODE

-40 Cel

MATTE TIN

BOTTOM

O-XBCY-T3

Not Qualified

4 V

3.9 V

e3

260

4.8 V

AP3700EZ-G1

Diodes Incorporated

BATTERY CHARGE CONTROLLER

INDUSTRIAL

3

TO-92

ROUND

NO

75 kHz

UNSPECIFIED

.7 mA

1

THROUGH-HOLE

PULSE WIDTH MODULATION

4.5 V

4.5

SINGLE

CYLINDRICAL

SIP3,.1

Power Management Circuits

2.54 mm

85 Cel

CURRENT-MODE

-40 Cel

BOTTOM

O-XBCY-T3

Not Qualified

4.5 V

4 V

4.8 V

AP3700EZTR-E1

Diodes Incorporated

BATTERY CHARGE CONTROLLER

INDUSTRIAL

3

TO-92

ROUND

NO

75 kHz

UNSPECIFIED

.7 mA

1

THROUGH-HOLE

PULSE WIDTH MODULATION

4.5 V

4.5

SINGLE

CYLINDRICAL

SIP3,.1,50

Power Management Circuits

1.27 mm

85 Cel

CURRENT-MODE

-40 Cel

BOTTOM

O-XBCY-T3

Not Qualified

4.5 V

4 V

4.8 V

AP3700ZTR-E1

Diodes Incorporated

BATTERY CHARGE CONTROLLER

INDUSTRIAL

3

TO-92

ROUND

NO

75 kHz

UNSPECIFIED

1

THROUGH-HOLE

PULSE WIDTH MODULATION

SINGLE

CYLINDRICAL

85 Cel

CURRENT-MODE

-40 Cel

MATTE TIN

BOTTOM

O-XBCY-T3

Not Qualified

4 V

3.9 V

e3

260

4.8 V

AP3700AZ-G1

Diodes Incorporated

BATTERY CHARGE CONTROLLER

INDUSTRIAL

3

TO-92

ROUND

NO

75 kHz

UNSPECIFIED

1

THROUGH-HOLE

PULSE WIDTH MODULATION

SINGLE

CYLINDRICAL

85 Cel

CURRENT-MODE

-40 Cel

BOTTOM

O-XBCY-T3

Not Qualified

4 V

3.9 V

4.8 V

AP3700Z-G1

Diodes Incorporated

BATTERY CHARGE CONTROLLER

INDUSTRIAL

3

TO-92

ROUND

NO

75 kHz

UNSPECIFIED

1

THROUGH-HOLE

PULSE WIDTH MODULATION

SINGLE

CYLINDRICAL

85 Cel

CURRENT-MODE

-40 Cel

BOTTOM

O-XBCY-T3

Not Qualified

4 V

3.9 V

4.8 V

AP3700AZTR-E1

Diodes Incorporated

BATTERY CHARGE CONTROLLER

INDUSTRIAL

3

TO-92

ROUND

NO

75 kHz

UNSPECIFIED

1

THROUGH-HOLE

PULSE WIDTH MODULATION

SINGLE

CYLINDRICAL

85 Cel

CURRENT-MODE

-40 Cel

BOTTOM

O-XBCY-T3

Not Qualified

4 V

3.9 V

NOT SPECIFIED

NOT SPECIFIED

4.8 V

AP3700AZ-E1

Diodes Incorporated

BATTERY CHARGE CONTROLLER

INDUSTRIAL

3

TO-92

ROUND

NO

75 kHz

UNSPECIFIED

1

THROUGH-HOLE

PULSE WIDTH MODULATION

SINGLE

CYLINDRICAL

85 Cel

CURRENT-MODE

-40 Cel

BOTTOM

O-XBCY-T3

Not Qualified

4 V

3.9 V

NOT SPECIFIED

NOT SPECIFIED

4.8 V

AP3700EZTR-G1

Diodes Incorporated

BATTERY CHARGE CONTROLLER

INDUSTRIAL

3

TO-92

ROUND

NO

75 kHz

UNSPECIFIED

.7 mA

1

THROUGH-HOLE

PULSE WIDTH MODULATION

4.5 V

4.5

SINGLE

CYLINDRICAL

SIP3,.1,50

Power Management Circuits

1.27 mm

85 Cel

CURRENT-MODE

-40 Cel

BOTTOM

O-XBCY-T3

Not Qualified

4.5 V

4 V

4.8 V

AP3700Z-E1

Diodes Incorporated

BATTERY CHARGE CONTROLLER

INDUSTRIAL

3

TO-92

ROUND

NO

75 kHz

UNSPECIFIED

1

THROUGH-HOLE

PULSE WIDTH MODULATION

SINGLE

CYLINDRICAL

85 Cel

CURRENT-MODE

-40 Cel

BOTTOM

O-XBCY-T3

Not Qualified

4 V

3.9 V

NOT SPECIFIED

NOT SPECIFIED

4.8 V

AP3700AZTR-G1

Diodes Incorporated

BATTERY CHARGE CONTROLLER

INDUSTRIAL

3

TO-92

ROUND

NO

75 kHz

UNSPECIFIED

1

THROUGH-HOLE

PULSE WIDTH MODULATION

SINGLE

CYLINDRICAL

85 Cel

CURRENT-MODE

-40 Cel

BOTTOM

O-XBCY-T3

Not Qualified

4 V

3.9 V

4.8 V

5962-3870701MGX

Maxim Integrated

SWITCHED CAPACITOR CONVERTER

MILITARY

8

ROUND

NO

METAL

1

WIRE

CYLINDRICAL

125 Cel

-55 Cel

TIN LEAD

BOTTOM

O-MBCY-W8

Not Qualified

5 V

1.5 V

e0

9 V

ICL7660CTV-T

Maxim Integrated

SWITCHED CAPACITOR CONVERTER

COMMERCIAL

8

TO-99

ROUND

NO

10 kHz

METAL

.225 mA

1

CMOS

WIRE

DOUBLER INVERTER

CYLINDRICAL

70 Cel

0 Cel

TIN LEAD

BOTTOM

O-MBCY-W8

Not Qualified

5 V

1.5 V

e0

10 V

ICL7662ETV-4

Maxim Integrated

SWITCHED CAPACITOR CONVERTER

INDUSTRIAL

8

TO-99

ROUND

NO

10 kHz

METAL

.6 mA

.02 A

1

CMOS

WIRE

DOUBLER INVERTER

CYLINDRICAL

CAN8,.2

Other Analog ICs

85 Cel

-40 Cel

TIN LEAD

BOTTOM

O-MBCY-W8

Not Qualified

15 V

4.5 V

e0

20 V

ICL7660ETV

Maxim Integrated

SWITCHED CAPACITOR CONVERTER

INDUSTRIAL

8

TO-99

ROUND

NO

10 kHz

METAL

.25 mA

.02 A

1

CMOS

WIRE

DOUBLER INVERTER

CYLINDRICAL

CAN8,.2

Other Analog ICs

85 Cel

-40 Cel

TIN LEAD

BOTTOM

O-MBCY-W8

Not Qualified

1.5 V

e0

10 V

ICL7660AMTV/HR

Maxim Integrated

SWITCHED CAPACITOR CONVERTER

MILITARY

8

ROUND

NO

10 kHz

METAL

.02 A

1

CMOS

MIL-STD-883 Class B (Modified)

WIRE

DOUBLER INVERTER

CYLINDRICAL

CAN8,.2

Other Analog ICs

125 Cel

-55 Cel

TIN LEAD

BOTTOM

O-MBCY-W8

1

Not Qualified

5 V

1.5 V

e0

10 V

ICL7662CTV-4

Maxim Integrated

SWITCHED CAPACITOR CONVERTER

COMMERCIAL

8

TO-99

ROUND

NO

10 kHz

METAL

.85 mA

.02 A

1

CMOS

WIRE

DOUBLER INVERTER

CYLINDRICAL

CAN8,.2

Other Analog ICs

70 Cel

0 Cel

TIN LEAD

BOTTOM

O-MBCY-W8

1

Not Qualified

15 V

4.5 V

e0

245

20 V

5962-3870702MGX

Maxim Integrated

SWITCHED CAPACITOR CONVERTER

MILITARY

8

ROUND

NO

METAL

1

WIRE

CYLINDRICAL

125 Cel

-55 Cel

TIN LEAD

BOTTOM

O-MBCY-W8

Not Qualified

5 V

3 V

e0

10 V

ICL7660AMTV/883B

Maxim Integrated

SWITCHED CAPACITOR CONVERTER

MILITARY

8

TO-99

ROUND

NO

10 kHz

METAL

1

CMOS

MIL-STD-883 Class B (Modified)

WIRE

DOUBLER INVERTER

CYLINDRICAL

CAN8,.2

Other Analog ICs

125 Cel

-55 Cel

BOTTOM

O-MBCY-W8

1

Not Qualified

5 V

1.5 V

10 V

5962-3870701MGC

Maxim Integrated

SWITCHED CAPACITOR CONVERTER

MILITARY

8

ROUND

NO

5 kHz

METAL

.02 A

1

CMOS

MIL-STD-883

WIRE

CYLINDRICAL

CAN8,.2

Other Analog ICs

125 Cel

-55 Cel

TIN LEAD

AXIAL

O-MACY-W8

1

Not Qualified

5 V

1.5 V

e0

9 V

ICL7662MTV-4

Maxim Integrated

SWITCHED CAPACITOR CONVERTER

MILITARY

8

TO-99

ROUND

NO

10 kHz

METAL

1 mA

.02 A

1

CMOS

WIRE

DOUBLER INVERTER

CYLINDRICAL

CAN8,.2

Other Analog ICs

125 Cel

-55 Cel

TIN LEAD

BOTTOM

O-MBCY-W8

1

Not Qualified

15 V

4.5 V

e0

245

16.5 V

5962-3870702MGC

Maxim Integrated

SWITCHED CAPACITOR CONVERTER

MILITARY

8

ROUND

NO

METAL

.02 A

1

CMOS

MIL-STD-883

WIRE

CYLINDRICAL

CAN8,.2

Other Analog ICs

125 Cel

-55 Cel

BOTTOM

O-MBCY-W8

1

Not Qualified

5 V

3 V

10 V

ICL7660CTV

Maxim Integrated

SWITCHED CAPACITOR CONVERTER

COMMERCIAL

8

TO-99

ROUND

NO

10 kHz

METAL

.225 mA

.02 A

1

CMOS

WIRE

DOUBLER INVERTER

CYLINDRICAL

CAN8,.2

Other Analog ICs

70 Cel

0 Cel

Tin/Lead (Sn/Pb)

BOTTOM

O-MBCY-W8

1

Not Qualified

5 V

1.5 V

e0

20

245

10 V

ICL7660ITV

Maxim Integrated

SWITCHED CAPACITOR CONVERTER

OTHER

8

TO-99

ROUND

NO

10 kHz

METAL

.175 mA

.02 A

1

CMOS

WIRE

DOUBLER INVERTER

CYLINDRICAL

CAN8,.2

Other Analog ICs

85 Cel

-20 Cel

TIN LEAD

BOTTOM

O-MBCY-W8

Not Qualified

5 V

1.5 V

e0

10 V

ICL7660AMTV-T

Maxim Integrated

SWITCHED CAPACITOR CONVERTER

MILITARY

8

TO-99

ROUND

NO

10 kHz

METAL

.25 mA

1

CMOS

WIRE

DOUBLER INVERTER

CYLINDRICAL

125 Cel

-55 Cel

TIN LEAD

BOTTOM

O-MBCY-W8

Not Qualified

5 V

1.5 V

e0

10 V

ICL7660AMTV

Maxim Integrated

SWITCHED CAPACITOR CONVERTER

MILITARY

8

TO-99

ROUND

NO

10 kHz

METAL

.25 mA

.02 A

1

CMOS

WIRE

DOUBLER INVERTER

CYLINDRICAL

CAN8,.2

Other Analog ICs

125 Cel

-55 Cel

BOTTOM

O-MBCY-W8

1

Not Qualified

5 V

1.5 V

245

10 V

5962-3870702MGA

Maxim Integrated

SWITCHED CAPACITOR CONVERTER

MILITARY

8

ROUND

NO

METAL

1

MIL-STD-883

WIRE

CYLINDRICAL

125 Cel

-55 Cel

GOLD

BOTTOM

O-MBCY-W8

Not Qualified

5 V

3 V

e4

10 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

SI7661DA-4

Maxim Integrated

SWITCHED CAPACITOR CONVERTER

INDUSTRIAL

8

TO-99

ROUND

NO

10 kHz

METAL

2 mA

.02 A

1

CMOS

WIRE

DOUBLER INVERTER

CYLINDRICAL

CAN8,.2

Other Analog ICs

85 Cel

-40 Cel

TIN LEAD

BOTTOM

O-MBCY-W8

Not Qualified

15 V

4.5 V

e0

-20 V

20 V

MAX726CKS

Maxim Integrated

SWITCHING REGULATOR

COMMERCIAL

2

TO-3

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

70 Cel

VOLTAGE-MODE

0 Cel

TIN LEAD

BOTTOM

O-MBFM-P2

Not Qualified

8 V

e0

2.21 V

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

MAX727HMKS

Maxim Integrated

SWITCHING REGULATOR

MILITARY

2

TO-3

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

125 Cel

VOLTAGE-MODE

-55 Cel

TIN LEAD

BOTTOM

O-MBFM-P2

Not Qualified

8 V

e0

5 V

60 V

MAX729EKS

Maxim Integrated

SWITCHING REGULATOR

INDUSTRIAL

2

TO-3

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

VOLTAGE-MODE

-40 Cel

TIN LEAD

BOTTOM

O-MBFM-P2

Not Qualified

8 V

e0

3 V

40 V

MAX727EKS

Maxim Integrated

SWITCHING REGULATOR

INDUSTRIAL

2

TO-3

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

VOLTAGE-MODE

-40 Cel

TIN LEAD

BOTTOM

O-MBFM-P2

Not Qualified

8 V

e0

5 V

40 V

MAX726HMKS

Maxim Integrated

SWITCHING REGULATOR

MILITARY

2

TO-3

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

125 Cel

VOLTAGE-MODE

-55 Cel

TIN LEAD

BOTTOM

O-MBFM-P2

Not Qualified

8 V

e0

2.21 V

60 V

MAX729HCKS

Maxim Integrated

SWITCHING REGULATOR

COMMERCIAL

2

TO-3

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

70 Cel

VOLTAGE-MODE

0 Cel

TIN LEAD

BOTTOM

O-MBFM-P2

Not Qualified

8 V

e0

3 V

60 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

MAX724MKS

Maxim Integrated

SWITCHING REGULATOR

MILITARY

2

TO-3

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

125 Cel

VOLTAGE-MODE

-55 Cel

TIN LEAD

BOTTOM

O-MBFM-P2

Not Qualified

8 V

e0

2.21 V

40 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.