TC1187VCT713

Product Overview

• Category: Integrated Circuit (IC)
• Use: Voltage Regulator
• Characteristics: Low Dropout, Adjustable Output, High Current Capability
• Package: TO-220, 3-Pin
• Essence: Regulates voltage to a desired level with low dropout and high current capability.
• Packaging/Quantity: Available in reels of 2500 units.

Specifications

• Input Voltage Range: 2.5V - 16V
• Output Voltage Range: 1.25V - 13.8V
• Output Current: Up to 3A
• Dropout Voltage: 0.6V @ 3A
• Line Regulation: ±0.05%
• Load Regulation: ±0.1%
• Quiescent Current: 75µA
• Operating Temperature Range: -40°C to +125°C

Pin Configuration

The TC1187VCT713 has the following pin configuration:

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| | --| Vout | --| Vin | --| GND | |___________| ```

Functional Features

• Low dropout voltage ensures efficient regulation even with small input-output differentials.
• Adjustable output voltage allows for flexibility in various applications.
• High current capability enables the device to handle demanding loads.
• Excellent line and load regulation provide stable output voltage under varying conditions.
• Low quiescent current minimizes power consumption during standby or idle periods.

Advantages

• Wide input voltage range accommodates diverse power supply sources.
• Adjustable output voltage suits a wide range of applications.
• High current capability makes it suitable for power-hungry devices.
• Low dropout voltage ensures efficient operation even with low input-output differentials.
• Excellent line and load regulation provide stable output voltage under varying conditions.
• TO-220 package allows for easy mounting and heat dissipation.

Disadvantages

• Relatively high quiescent current compared to some other voltage regulators.
• Limited output current compared to higher-rated models.

Working Principles

The TC1187VCT713 is a linear voltage regulator that uses a pass transistor to regulate the output voltage. It operates by comparing the reference voltage with the feedback voltage, adjusting the pass transistor's resistance to maintain the desired output voltage. The dropout voltage is minimized by using a low-resistance pass transistor.

Application Field Plans

The TC1187VCT713 is commonly used in various applications, including:

1. Power supplies for microcontrollers and digital circuits.
2. Battery-powered devices requiring stable voltage levels.
3. Automotive electronics, such as infotainment systems and engine control units.
4. Industrial equipment, including motor drives and control systems.
5. Communication systems, such as routers and switches.

Alternative Models

Other voltage regulators that can be considered as alternatives to the TC1187VCT713 include:

1. LM317: Adjustable voltage regulator with similar characteristics.
2. LT1084: High-current adjustable voltage regulator with lower dropout voltage.
3. LM1117: Low dropout voltage regulator with fixed output voltage options.

These alternative models offer different features and specifications, allowing users to choose the most suitable option for their specific requirements.

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