MIC5236YM-TR

MIC5236YM-TR

The MIC5236YM-TR is a Micrel Semiconductor’s 3-pin, low-dropout voltage regulator providing with up to 400 mA of output current with accuracy of 1.5%. It provides excellent performance and reliability in various applications where input and output voltages differ significantly Get better output accuracy, fast transient response and power supply rejection ratio (PSRR) than linear regulators.

Application Field

The MIC5236YM-TR linear regulator , with its very low dropout voltage and low current consumption , is primarily designed for low voltage output applications such as supplies in instrumentation, workstations, portable devices and other communications systems. Due to its high PSRR, ultra-low drop out voltage, low quiescent current, single-resistor current limiting, fast transient response and excellent line/load regulation over a wide temperature range, the MIC5236YM-TR is suitable for use in a wide variety of scenarios.

The MIC5236YM-TR is especially suitable for battery operated portable equipment such as notebook computers, cellular phones, PDAs and smartphones, MP3 players, tablet PCs, gaming consoles and other consumer electronic devices due to its low power consumption, high accuracy and excellent PSRR.

In addition, the MIC5236YM-TR works with any type of input and output voltage, making it suitable for use in applications where input and output voltages differ significantly. Furthermore, its maximum operating temperature of up to 125°C makes it suitable for automotive applications, further increasing its versatility.

Working Principle

The MIC5236YM-TR is a voltage regulator that manages the output voltage by controlling the input voltage, allowing output voltages of up to 5.5V with an accuracy of 1.5%. It works on the principle of a zener diode and an N-channel MOSFET as a series pass element.

The output is maintained from an input voltage as low as 1.63V and up to 12V. The output current is regulated to a maximum of 400mA and is current-limited with the on-chip internal circuitry. It has a low dropout voltage of typically 265mV and a high output current of 400mA.

The MIC5236YM-TR is equipped with a shutdown feature that enables the regulator to be completely turned off when not in use, further increasing power efficiency. Additionally, the MIC5236YM-TR also has thermal shutdown protection, protecting the regulators from being damaged due to excessive heat.

Conclusion

The MIC5236YM-TR linear regulator from Micrel Semiconductor is a small, low power, highly accurate and stable voltage regulator designed for low voltage output applications. It has a low dropout voltage, high accuracy, excellent PSRR and fast transient response, making it suitable for various applications such as instrumentation, workstations, portable devices and other communications systems. Its maximum operating temperature of up to 125°C also makes it suitable for automotive applications. The MIC5236YM-TR works on the principle of a zener diode and an N-channel MOSFET as a series pass element, allowing output voltages of up to 5.5V with an accuracy of 1.5%, a maximum output current of 400mA, and low power consumption.