BA178M24FP-E2

The BA178M24FP-E2 is a linear voltage regulator primarily used in power management applications. It is specifically designed for AC/DC applications requiring tight voltage regulation and accurate current protection. It is also suitable for wider applications including industrial, automotive, avionics, LED lighting, and other high power systems.

The BA178M24FP-E2 utilizes a series of filter networks and integrated circuits to regulate the output voltage from a wide operating range. It consists of an input circuit, a filter, a constant current regulated series of transistors, and an output stage for voltage conversion and regulation.

The input circuit is used to convert the incoming voltage from AC power to a DC signal when EA pin is supplied. The filter circuit is made up of a Schottky diode, inductance and capacitance to filter out high frequency noise from the incoming AC voltage.

The constant current regulated series of transistors are used to regulate the output voltage in order to achieve precise voltage stability which is then fed back to the input circuitry. This allows for accurate voltage regulation and maximum power efficiency.

The output stage consists of a pair of MOSFETs which act as switches to convert the theoretically linear output of the input circuit into a pulse-width modulated signal. The output voltage is regulated by controlling the duty cycle of the PWMs.

The BA178M24FP-E2 is used in a wide range of power management applications including automotive, industrial, avionics, LED lighting and others. Its excellent performance characteristics, such as precise voltage regulation and high efficiency, make it well suited for these applications.

The BA178M24FP-E2 linear voltage regulator is a versatile and reliable solution for a variety of power management needs. It offers precise voltage regulation, high efficiency, and a wide operating input voltage range, making it well suited for many applications.