circuit protection, LDO, Microchip

16V 250 mA LDO from Microchip

News Release from: Microchip Technology Ltd
17/07/2007

Microchip has announced the MCP1703 Low Dropout Regulator (LDO)—a 250 mA LDO with low quiescent current of just 2μA and high input voltage of up to 16V. The new LDO features device- and circuit-protection capabilities including over-voltage protection and thermal shutdown. The MCP1703 also offers highly accurate output-voltage regulation, including +/- 2 percent over-temperature accuracy, helping to ensure smooth, reliable system operation.

The new device is available in 3-pin SOT-223, SOT-23A and SOT-89 packages, and is ideal for applications requiring long battery run-times and high tolerance for input-voltage variations, such as smoke detectors, fire alarms and thermostats.