With a continuous 70 mA output, the ability to operate at a continuous input voltage of up to 30V and load-dump protection up to 43.5V, Microchip’s new MCP1790 and MCP1791 (MCP179X) high-voltage linear regulators (LDOs) are ideal for automotive and industrial applications.
They also feature low quiescent current, shutdown current and ceramic capacitor stability, which enable smaller, ultra-eficient designs at lower costs.
and 24V industrial applications. The built-in load-dump protection feature shields the system from the voltage transients often found in these types of applications, particularly those in the automotive market. All of this, combined with ceramic output capacitor stability and a low quiescent current of just 70 microamperes, enables more compact, power-eficient and reliable designs.
Examples of automotive applications for the MCP179X LDOs include those where a device is powered directly from the car’s battery, such as instrumentation lighting, power windows and locks, electronic accessory power adapters and stereo systems. The LDOs are also well-suited for high-voltage industrial applications such as security systems, ire alarms, thermostat controls and sensors, among others.
The MCP1790 is available in a 3-pin SOT-223 or DDPAK package for $0.76 and $0.78 each in 10,000-unit quantities, respectively. The MCP1791 is available in a 5-pin SOT-223 or DDPAK package for $0.80 and $0.88 each in 10,000-unit quantities, respectively. Samples of both LDOs are available today at http://sample.microchip.com. Volume quantities can be ordered at www.microchipdirect.com.
For more details, visit www.microchip.com/MCP179X
