Overview
The NCP5501DT50RKG is a linear low drop voltage regulator produced by onsemi. This regulator is part of the NCP5501 series and is designed to provide a fixed output voltage of 5V with a maximum output current of 500 mA. It is packaged in a TO-252-3 (DPAK) surface mount package, making it suitable for a variety of applications that require a broad input voltage range and low dropout performance.
This device is ideal for use in automotive, industrial, and consumer electronics, as well as in post-switch mode power supply (SMPS) regulation and point of use regulation. The regulator features an internal PNP pass transistor, which allows for low dropout voltage and full load current operation at the minimum input voltage.
Key Specifications
| Attribute | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Input Voltage - Min | 2.5 | V |
| Input Voltage - Max | 16 | V |
| Output Voltage Fixed | 5 | V |
| Dropout Voltage - Max | 700 mV | mV |
| Output Current - Max | 500 mA | mA |
| Rated Power | 2.083 W | W |
| Tolerance (%) | ±2.9% | % |
| Operating Temp Range | -40°C to +85°C | °C |
| Regulator Topology | Fixed | |
| No. of Outputs | Single | |
| Output Noise | 35 µV | µV |
| Load Regulation (%) | 1% | % |
| Current - Limit | 900 mA | mA |
| Line Regulation (%) | 1% | % |
| Package Style | TO-252-3 (DPAK) | |
| Mounting Method | Surface Mount |
Key Features
- Output Current up to 500 mA
- 2.9% Output Voltage Accuracy
- Low Dropout Voltage (230 mV at 500 mA)
- Reverse Bias Protection
- Short Circuit Protection
- Thermal Shutdown
- Wide Operating Temperature Range: -40°C to +85°C
- Stable with Low Cost Ceramic Capacitors
- Pb-Free Devices
Applications
- Automotive
- Industrial and Consumer Electronics
- Post SMPS Regulation
- Point of Use Regulation
Q & A
- What is the maximum output current of the NCP5501DT50RKG?
The maximum output current is 500 mA.
- What is the fixed output voltage of the NCP5501DT50RKG?
The fixed output voltage is 5V.
- What is the input voltage range for the NCP5501DT50RKG?
The input voltage range is from 2.5V to 16V.
- What is the dropout voltage of the NCP5501DT50RKG at 500 mA?
The dropout voltage is 700 mV at 500 mA.
- Does the NCP5501DT50RKG have thermal shutdown protection?
- What is the operating temperature range for the NCP5501DT50RKG?
The operating temperature range is -40°C to +85°C.
- Is the NCP5501DT50RKG Pb-free?
- What type of package does the NCP5501DT50RKG come in?
The device comes in a TO-252-3 (DPAK) package.
- What are some common applications for the NCP5501DT50RKG?
- Does the NCP5501DT50RKG have short circuit protection?
