Voltage Regulators
A voltage regulator is an electronic device that maintains a constant output voltage level, regardless of changes in the input voltage or load conditions. These devices are commonly used to provide a stable power supply to electronic circuits, as well as to protect them from voltage spikes and surges. There are several types of voltage regulators, including linear, switching, and pulse width modulation (PWM) regulators, each with its own set of characteristics and applications. Linear regulators, for example, are simple and efficient, but have a relatively low switching speed and can only provide a limited output current. Switching regulators, on the other hand, have higher switching speeds and can provide a higher output current, but are more complex and require additional components. In addition to their use in power supplies and voltage protection, voltage regulators are also used in a wide range of other applications, including motor control, battery charging, and instrumentation. Flux.ai has the world's largest community-driven public library of voltage regulators, with footprints, symbols, datasheets, and simulation models for a wide range of devices. Whether you're a designer, engineer, or hobbyist, you can find the resources you need to get your project up and running quickly and efficiently.
LM7812T
Three-Terminal Fixed Positive Voltage Regulator The LM7812T is a three-terminal fixed positive linear voltage regulator IC designed to provide a stable +12V DC output from a higher input voltage source. It belongs to the widely used 78xx series regulators, where “12” indicates the fixed output voltage of 12 volts. It is commonly used in power supply circuits, embedded systems, and electronic devices that require a simple, reliable regulated 12V rail without the complexity of external components. The device operates as a linear regulator, meaning it reduces voltage by dissipating excess energy as heat, so proper heatsinking is often required for higher current loads. Key Features of LM7812T Fixed +12V output voltage Output current up to 1A–1.5A (depending on package and cooling) Input voltage range up to ~35V max Built-in thermal shutdown protection Internal current limiting and short-circuit protection Safe-area compensation for reliable operation No external components required for basic operation Good line and load regulation Low quiescent current (~8 mA typical) Available in TO-220 / TO-3 packages (LM7812T variants) Typical Applications DC power supplies (12V regulated rail) Arduino and microcontroller systems Industrial control electronics Sensor and communication circuits Battery-powered systems requiring stable 12V Audio amplifiers and small motor control circuits #CommonPartsLibrary #IntegratedCircuit #PowerManagement
96 Uses0 StarsAMS1117-3.3RG
The AMS1117-3.3RG is a fixed-output, low-dropout (LDO) linear voltage regulator that provides a regulated 3.3 V output from a higher input voltage. It is capable of delivering up to 1 A output current and is commonly used in microcontroller, communication, and embedded-system power supplies where a stable 3.3 V rail is required. The device includes built-in protection features such as current limiting and thermal shutdown for improved reliability. Key Features Fixed 3.3 V output voltage Supports up to 1 A output current Low dropout voltage, typically around 1.2 V and up to 1.3 V at 1 A load Input voltage capability up to 12 V (some manufacturer variants specify higher absolute maximum ratings) Good line and load regulation Built-in current limiting protection Built-in thermal shutdown protection Available in SOT-223 surface-mount package Suitable for post-regulation of switching power supplies and general 3.3 V power conversion applications Typical Applications ESP32, STM32, and other microcontroller-based systems Embedded and IoT devices Communication modules LCD monitors and display circuits Battery-powered equipment Post-regulation for DC/DC converters Motherboards and expansion cards #CommonPartsLibrary #IntegratedCircuit #PowerManagement #LDO
163 Uses0 StarsXC6210B332MR
800 mA, 25 μA, high PSRR voltage regulator The XC6210B332MR is a low-dropout (LDO) positive voltage regulator designed to provide a stable 3.3 V output from a higher input voltage. It is manufactured using CMOS technology and is optimized for low power consumption, high ripple rejection, and fast transient response. The device is commonly used in battery-powered equipment, portable electronics, wireless communication devices, microcontroller systems, and other applications requiring a compact and efficient power supply. It is available in a small SOT-23-5 (SOT-25) package. Key Features Fixed 3.3 V output voltage Input voltage range: 1.5 V to 6.0 V Maximum output current: up to 700 mA (800 mA current limit typical) Very low dropout voltage: 50 mV typ. at 100 mA load 100 mV typ. at 200 mA load Low quiescent current for improved battery life High power-supply ripple rejection (PSRR) Built-in current limiting protection Built-in thermal shutdown protection Enable/Chip Enable (CE) control for power-saving operation Stable with low-ESR ceramic capacitors Operating temperature range: −40°C to +85°C Compact SOT-23-5 (SOT-25) package suitable for space-constrained designs. #CommonPartsLibrary #IntegratedCircuit #PowerManagement
34 Uses0 StarsTPS62172DSGT
Buck Switching Regulator IC Positive Fixed 3.3V 1 Output 500mA 8-WFDFN Exposed Pad The TPS6217x device family are easy to use synchronous step-down DC-DC converters optimized for applications with high power density. A high switching frequency of typically 2.25 MHz allows the use of small inductors and provides fast transient response as well as high output voltage accuracy by utilization of the DCS-Control™ topology. With its wide operating input voltage range of 3 V to 17 V, the devices are ideally suited for systems powered from either a Li-Ion or other battery as well as from 12-V intermediate power rails. It supports up to 0.5-A continuous output current at output voltages between 0.9 V and 6 V (with 100% duty cycle mode). Power sequencing is also possible by configuring the enable and open-drain power good pins. In power save mode, the devices show quiescent current of about 17 μA from VIN. Power save mode, entered automatically and seamlessly if the load is small, maintains high efficiency over the entire load range. In shutdown mode, the device is turned off and shutdown current consumption is less than 2 μA. The device, available in adjustable and fixed output voltage versions, is packaged in a 2-mm × 2-mm 8- pin WSON package (DSG). • DCS-Control™ Topology • Input Voltage Range from 3 V to 17 V • Up to 500-mA Output Current • Adjustable Output Voltage from 0.9 V to 6 V • Fixed Output Voltage Versions • Seamless Power Save Mode Transition • Typically 17-µA Quiescent Current • Power Good Output • 100% Duty Cycle Mode • Short Circuit Protection • Over Temperature Protection • Pin to Pin Compatible with TPS62160 and TPS62125 • Available in a 2-mm × 2-mm 8-Pin WSON Package • Create a Custom Design using the TPS62170 with the WEBENCH® Power Designer #CommonPartsLibrary #IntegratedCircuit #PowerManagement
72 Uses0 StarsNRF52832-QFAA-R7
IC RF TxRx + MCU Bluetooth Bluetooth v5.3 2.4GHz 48-VFQFN Exposed Pad NRF52832-QFAA-R7 is an ultra-low-power wireless System-on-Chip (SoC) from Nordic Semiconductor, designed for Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), ANT, NFC, and proprietary 2.4 GHz wireless applications. It integrates a high-performance ARM Cortex-M4F processor, memory, peripherals, and a 2.4 GHz radio into a single chip, making it ideal for IoT devices, wearables, wireless sensors, beacons, and smart peripherals. GHz protocols • 2.4 GHz transceiver • -96 dBm sensitivity in Bluetooth® low energy mode • Supported data rates: 1 Mbps, 2 Mbps Bluetooth® low energy mode • -20 to +4 dBm TX power, configurable in 4 dB steps • On-chip balun (single-ended RF) • 5.3 mA peak current in TX (0 dBm) • 5.4 mA peak current in RX • RSSI (1 dB resolution) • ARM® Cortex®-M4 32-bit processor with FPU, 64 MHz • 215 EEMBC CoreMark® score running from flash memory • 58 μA/MHz running from flash memory • 51.6 μA/MHz running from RAM • Data watchpoint and trace (DWT), embedded trace macrocell (ETM), and instrumentation trace macrocell (ITM) • Serial wire debug (SWD) • Trace port • Flexible power management • 1.7 V–3.6 V supply voltage range • Fully automatic LDO and DC/DC regulator system • Fast wake-up using 64 MHz internal oscillator • 0.3 μA at 3 V in System OFF mode • 0.7 μA at 3 V in System OFF mode with full 64 kB RAM retention • 1.9 μA at 3 V in System ON mode, no RAM retention, wake on RTC • Memory • 512 kB flash/64 kB RAM • 256 kB flash/32 kB RAM • Nordic SoftDevice ready • Support for concurrent multi-protocol • Type 2 near field communication (NFC-A) tag with wakeup-on-field and touchto-pair capabilities • 12-bit, 200 ksps ADC - 8 configurable channels with programmable gain • 64 level comparator • 15 level low power comparator with wakeup from System OFF mode • Temperature sensor • 32 general purpose I/O pins • 3x 4-channel pulse width modulator (PWM) unit with EasyDMA • Digital microphone interface (PDM) • 5x 32-bit timer with counter mode • Up to 3x SPI master/slave with EasyDMA • Up to 2x I2C compatible 2-wire master/slave • I2S with EasyDMA • UART (CTS/RTS) with EasyDMA • Programmable peripheral interconnect (PPI) • Quadrature decoder (QDEC) • AES HW encryption with EasyDMA • Autonomous peripheral operation without CPU intervention using PPI and EasyDMA • 3x real-time counter (RTC) • Single crystal operation • Package variants • QFN48 package, 6 × 6 mm • WLCSP package, 3.0 × 3.2 mm #CommonPartsLibrary #IntegratedCircuit
53 Uses0 StarsTPAP2112K-3.3TRG1
The TPAP2112K-3.3TRG1 is a low-dropout linear voltage regulator designed to provide a stable regulated output voltage for low-power electronic systems. This device is optimized for applications requiring low noise, low quiescent current, and compact PCB implementation in portable and embedded electronics. The regulator delivers reliable voltage regulation with minimal external component requirements, making it suitable for battery-powered devices, microcontroller systems, wireless modules, sensor interfaces, and general-purpose analog and digital power rails. Its low-dropout architecture enables efficient operation even when the input voltage is close to the regulated output voltage, helping extend battery life in portable applications. The TPAP2112K-3.3TRG1 integrates internal protection features such as current limiting and thermal shutdown to improve system reliability and protect downstream circuitry from abnormal operating conditions. Its compact surface-mount package supports high-density PCB layouts and automated manufacturing processes. Engineering Specification Device Type Low-dropout linear voltage regulator Regulator Topology Positive fixed-output LDO regulator Output Voltage Fixed regulated voltage output Input Characteristics Designed for low-voltage DC input operation Dropout Characteristics Low-dropout voltage architecture for efficient regulation Output Performance Stable low-noise voltage regulation Quiescent Current Low standby current suitable for portable systems Protection Features Current limiting Thermal shutdown Short-circuit protection Thermal Characteristics Efficient thermal operation for compact embedded systems Stability Characteristics Stable operation with standard external capacitors Package Type Surface-mount package Mounting Style Surface mount technology Applications Embedded systems Battery-powered devices Wireless modules Sensor power rails Microcontroller systems Portable electronics IoT hardware Consumer electronics Industrial control systems Analog signal conditioning Manufacturer Commonly associated with 3PEAK or compatible power management vendors #commonpartslibrary #ldoregulator #voltageregulator #powermanagement #powersupply #embeddedhardware #powerelectronics #surfaceountcomponents #electronicsdesign #portableelectronics #iothardware #analogdesign #batterypowered #industrialelectronics #lowpowerelectronics
34 Uses0 StarsLAN8720A-CP-TR-ABC
Small Footprint RMII 10/100 Ethernet Transceiver with HP Auto-MDIX Support LAN8720A-CP-TR-ABC is a low-power, single-port 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ethernet Physical Layer (PHY) transceiver from Microchip Technology. It is designed to connect a microcontroller, processor, or Ethernet MAC to a standard Ethernet network through an RMII (Reduced Media Independent Interface). The device is widely used in embedded networking applications such as industrial controllers, IoT gateways, IP cameras, networked printers, routers, and ESP32-based Ethernet designs. Key Features Single-chip 10/100 Mbps Ethernet PHY Supports both 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX Ethernet operation. RMII Interface Reduced pin-count interface for easy connection to Ethernet MACs and microcontrollers. IEEE 802.3 / 802.3u Compliant Fully compliant with Fast Ethernet standards. HP Auto-MDIX Support Automatically detects and configures straight-through or crossover Ethernet cables. Auto-Negotiation Automatically selects the best available speed and duplex mode. Flexible I/O Voltage Supports LVCMOS I/O voltages from 1.6 V to 3.6 V, simplifying interfacing with different processors. Integrated 1.2 V Regulator Allows operation from a single 3.3 V supply, reducing external components. Low-Power Architecture Features multiple power-saving modes through Microchip's flexPWR® technology. Built-in Diagnostics and Reliability Features Loopback modes, automatic polarity correction, link-status monitoring, and wake-up detection. Compact Package Available in a 24-pin SQFN/QFN (4 mm × 4 mm) package for space-constrained designs #CommonPartsLibrary #IntegratedCircuit
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