TC1016-3.3VCTTR

TC1016-3.3VCTTR Application Field and Working Principle

TC1016-3.3VCTTR is a 3.3V, low dropout voltage regulator produced by Texas Instruments, which is designed for low power applications. It offers current limit protection, thermal shut-down protection, and reverse current protection, making it an ideal choice for applications requiring high efficiency and reliability.

TC1016-3.3VCTTR can be used in a variety of applications such as computer motherboards, hard drives, LCD displays, digital cameras, cell phones, and other consumer electronic devices. It offers excellent cost savings by reducing costly output capacitors, making it an ideal solution for low power, small footprint applications.

Overview

The TC1016-3.3VCTTR is a low dropout, low power consumption linear voltage regulator which has a wide input voltage range of 4.5V to 25V and a typical dropout voltage of only 200mV at rated current. It has an adjustable current limit which is typically set to 600mA, as well as internal short circuit and thermal-overload protection to ensure safe operation.

Features and Benefits

• Wide input voltage range of 4.5V to 25V
• Low dropout voltage of only 200mV at rated current
• Excellent thermal and current limit protection.
• High output accuracy of ± 2%
• Output current is adjustable up to 600mA.
• High power efficiency

Working Principle

The TC1016-3.3VCTTR works on the principle of voltage regulation. It is a linear voltage regulator with internal current limiting, thermal protection, and reverse current protection to monitor the output voltage. It has an adjustable voltage dropout voltage of 200mV at rated current, which ensures a low voltage dropout even in applications that require high output current. The device utilizes internal pass transistors to provide a safe and reliable DC supply to the load.

The device has an input voltage range from 4.5V to 25V and a typical quiescent current of only 100µA. The output voltage is typically set to 3.3V, with an accuracy of ±2%. The output current can be adjusted up to 600mA. The device also includes thermal shutdown and current limiting protection, to ensure safe operation in case of overload or over temperature conditions.

Conclusion

The TC1016-3.3VCTTR is a low dropout, low power consumption linear voltage regulator which offers excellent cost savings by reducing costly output capacitors, making it an ideal solution for low power, small footprint applications. It is well suited for applications requiring high power efficiency, such as computer motherboards, hard drives, LCD displays, digital cameras, cell phones and other consumer electronic devices. It has an adjustable voltage dropout voltage of 200mV at rated current, excellent thermal and current limit protection, and an output accuracy of ±2%. With its wide input voltage range, adjustable current limit and reliable performance, the TC1016-3.3VCTTR is a great choice for any application where low dropout voltage and high efficiency are required.