AP1086D15L-U

PMIC - Voltage Regulators - Linear

AP1086D15L-U is a linear voltage regulator that provides a simple and straightforward solution for power supply regulation. It helps to convert an input voltage to an output voltage with a high level of accuracy, stability, and low noise. It can effectively maintain the output voltage, regardless of variation in the current load, temperature, and supply voltage. This makes it suitable for industrial and commercial power supply applications.

Features

• Wide input voltage range: 4.5V to 13.2V
• Output voltage range: 1.25V to 6V adjustable
• 100% full load burn-in test
• High power efficiency up to 95%
• High ripple rejection up to 55dB
• Well-defined soft-start and over-current protection features
• Low noise output with feedback resistor
• High transient response time
• Excellent output voltage accuracy

Uses

This linear regulator is widely used in commercial and industrial applications. It is ideal for powering a wide range of devices, including industrial sensors, medical equipment, automotive electronics, and communications modules. The low power consumption and high power efficiency makes it suitable for applications that require long battery life. It is even reliable enough to power mission-critical systems like control systems.

Working Principle

The AP1086D15L-U is a 3-pin, 65mV dropout, with an adjustable output voltage. It uses the traditional “negative feedback loop” to accurately regulate the output voltage. A control element is used to detect the output voltage and feed a signal to the output stage. This feedback loop helps to reduce the output voltage error due to the input voltage, temperature, and load variation.

The input voltage of the regulator is applied to the input pin (“VIN”). This voltage is compared to the reference voltage on the reference pin (“Vref”). If the input voltage is higher than the reference voltage, the error amplifier starts to control the output voltage. The error amplifier will drive the output stage either to reduce or increase the output voltage to reach the reference voltage. When the output voltage reaches the reference voltage, the regulator will maintain the output voltage.

The regulator has a low power consumption and a power-saving operating mode for extra efficiency. When the device is not in use, it will enter a sleep mode or enter into a low-power “sleep mode” to reduce the current consumption. This sleep mode helps to extend the battery life and reduce power consumption.

Conclusion

The AP1086D15L-U is an ideal linear voltage regulator for a wide range of commercial and industrial power supply applications. The excellent accuracy, stability, and efficiency makes it reliable enough to power mission-critical systems. It also has a low noise output and a low power consumption mode. Therefore, it helps to extend the battery life. This makes it suitable for any applications that require a stable power supply and a longer battery life.