36ABGNA3.15
Product Overview
- Category: Electronic Component
- Use: Voltage Regulator
- Characteristics: High precision, low dropout voltage, compact size
- Package: TO-220, SOT-223
- Essence: Regulates input voltage to a stable output voltage
- Packaging/Quantity: Tape and reel, 2500 units per reel
Specifications
- Input Voltage Range: 4.5V to 36V
- Output Voltage Range: 1.25V to 33V
- Output Current: 1.5A
- Dropout Voltage: 1.5V at 1A
- Operating Temperature Range: -40°C to 125°C
Detailed Pin Configuration
- Pin 1: Input Voltage (VIN)
- Pin 2: Ground (GND)
- Pin 3: Output Voltage (VOUT)
Functional Features
- High Precision: Provides accurate output voltage regulation
- Low Dropout Voltage: Minimizes power loss
- Thermal Shutdown Protection: Prevents damage from overheating
- Reverse Polarity Protection: Safeguards the device from incorrect wiring
Advantages
- Compact size for space-constrained applications
- Wide input voltage range for versatile use
- Excellent line and load regulation for stable performance
Disadvantages
- Higher dropout voltage compared to some competing models
- Limited output current compared to higher-rated regulators
Working Principles
The 36ABGNA3.15 is a linear voltage regulator that uses a feedback mechanism to maintain a constant output voltage despite variations in the input voltage and load conditions. It achieves this by dissipating excess power as heat, resulting in a dropout voltage that must be considered in high-current applications.
Detailed Application Field Plans
- Automotive Electronics: Powering sensors, actuators, and control modules
- Industrial Control Systems: Providing stable voltage for microcontrollers and interface circuits
- Telecommunications Equipment: Regulating voltage for data transmission and processing components
Detailed and Complete Alternative Models
- LM317: Similar adjustable linear regulator with higher output current capability
- LM7805: Fixed 5V regulator with lower dropout voltage but limited input voltage range
This comprehensive entry provides an in-depth understanding of the 36ABGNA3.15 voltage regulator, covering its specifications, features, advantages, disadvantages, working principles, application field plans, and alternative models.