S-816A36AMC-BALT2G

S-816A36AMC-BALT2G is a highly integrated low-dropout (LDO) linear regulator from Seiko. This linear regulator geuninely contributes to increased power-management efficiency and better design flexibility. With its extensive features and capabilities, the S816A36AMC-BALT2G features the necessary during power management for all the devices design with portability, compactness and short life cycle in mind.

Overview

The S-816A36AMC-BALT2G is a low-dropout linear regulator that feature a very low operating supply current of 130 µA; it also have a low standby current. The output range of the regulator is adjustable between 0.7V – 3.3V, with a maximum output current up to 400mA at ambient temperature, and it offers a full range of protections including over-current protection (OCP), short-circuit protection (SCP), output-under voltage (UVP) and thermal-shutdown protection against overheating and thermal runaway. The S816A36AMC-BALT2G is pin-compatible and thermally-protected in a 5mm × 6mm package size that can optimize heat dissipation in the PCB.

Advantages of S-816A36AMC-BALT2G

• Integrates a low-dropout (LDO) regulator to reduce operating voltage losses.
• Provides a high level of input/output current protection.
• High efficiency over a wide operating voltage range.
• Extended output voltage range of 0.7 to 3.3V.
• ON/OFF Control and auto-discharge function.
• Integrates an overload protection for protecting components against inrush current.
• Thermal protection from damage from temperature overload.
• Low power consumption which reduce overall power loss.

Application fields of S-816A36AMC-BALT2G

The wide input/output voltage range of the S-816A36AMC-BALT2G make it ideal for many applications. It can be used in battery-operated devices where an operating voltage lower than the battery voltage is required, such as digital cameras, cell phones and portable computing devices, where the power consumption must be kept to an absolute minimum. In addition, it is also suitable for automotive electronics and portable peripherals. The built-in short-circuit and overload protections of the S816A36AMC-BALT2G make it the ideal choice for applications that require high reliability and performance.

Working principle of S-816A36AMC-BALT2G

The S-816A36AMC-BALT2G linear regulator utilizes a buck-boost circuit which is used to regulate the output voltage. The buck-boost circuit provides a high conversion efficiency and a low supply current for a given output voltage. This circuit allows the regulator to accept a wide input voltage range, from 0.9V to 6.0V. The regulator has an preset internal reference voltage of 1.2V which is used to control the output voltage. The output voltage is adjusted by controlling the ratio between the input voltage and the reference voltage. A precision resistor divider can be used to adjust the output voltage with up to 0.04V resolution.

The S-816A36AMC-BALT2G also has a built-in thermal-shutdown protection to prevent the device from becoming damaged in case of an over-temperature situation. This feature will shut down the device when the internal temperature exceeds a predetermined level. The regulator also features a current-limiting protection which will protect the device and prevent damage due to short circuit or over current problems.

Conclusion

The S-816A36AMC-BALT2G is a highly integrated low-dropout linear regulator with a wide input/ output voltage range, low power consumption and a variety of built-in protections. It is ideal for powering low-voltage systems and provides an efficient and reliable power management solution for a variety of different applications.