ADP7118ARDZ-5.0 vs MIC37252WR
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| Category | PMIC - Voltage Regulators - Linear | PMIC - Voltage Regulators - Linear |
| Manufacturer | Analog Devices Inc. | Microchip Technology |
| Description | IC REG LINEAR 5V 200MA 8SOIC | IC REG LIN POS ADJ 2.5A SPAK-5 |
| Package | Cut Tape (CT) | -Reel® |
| Series | - | - |
| Operating Temperature | -40°C ~ 125°C (TA) | -40°C ~ 125°C |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount | Surface Mount |
| Package / Case | 8-SOIC (0.154\", 3.90mm Width) Exposed Pad | SPak-5 (5 leads + Tab) |
| Supplier Device Package | 8-SOIC-EP | S-PAK-5 |
| Output Type | Fixed | Adjustable |
| Voltage - Output (Min/Fixed) | 5V | 1.24V |
| Voltage - Output (Max) | - | 5.5V |
| Current - Output | 200mA | 2.5A |
| Output Configuration | Positive | Positive |
| Control Features | Enable, Soft Start | Enable |
| Voltage - Input (Max) | 20V | 6V |
| Number of Regulators | 1 | 1 |
| Voltage Dropout (Max) | 0.42V @ 200mA | 1V @ 2.5A |
| Current - Quiescent (Iq) | 140 µA | - |
| Current - Supply (Max) | 320 µA | - |
| PSRR | 88dB ~ 50dB (10kHz ~ 1MHz) | - |
| Protection Features | Over Current, Over Temperature | Over Current, Over Temperature, Reverse Polarity |
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1. What are the disadvantages of linear regulators?
The disadvantage of linear regulators is that they are not efficient and can only be used in voltage reduction applications. The efficiency of a linear regulator depends on the ratio of output voltage to input voltage: turbidity = Vo: Vi. For example, for ordinary linear regulators, when the input voltage is 5V and the output voltage is 2.5V, the efficiency is only 50%. For ordinary linear regulators, about 50% of the electrical energy is converted into "heat" and lost, which is also the main reason why ordinary linear regulators are prone to heat when working. For LDO, due to its low voltage difference, the efficiency is much higher. For example, when the input voltage is 3.3V and the output voltage is 2.5V, its efficiency can reach 76%. Therefore, in LCD color TVs, in order to improve the utilization rate of electrical energy, ordinary linear regulators are used less, while LDOs are used more.
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2. What problems will linear regulators bring to the circuit?
The problems that linear regulators bring to the circuit mainly include low efficiency and a lot of heat.
Linear The main working principle of the voltage regulator is to control the output voltage of the transistor through a current amplifier to keep the output voltage stable. This working mode causes the linear regulator to control the regulating tube through a differential voltage when adjusting the output voltage. The control tube needs to absorb part of the input voltage, which makes the efficiency of the linear regulator relatively low. In practical applications, this means that the linear regulator will convert the difference between the input voltage and the output voltage into heat energy, causing serious heating of the device, especially when the input and output voltage difference is large, this power loss will further increase, causing the device to heat up. -
3. Which is better, switching power supply or linear regulator?
Switching power supply and linear regulator each have their advantages and disadvantages, and choosing which one is better depends on the specific application requirements.
The main advantages of switching power supply include:
High efficiency: The conversion efficiency of switching power supply can reach 90%~95%, which is much higher than the 30% or so of linear regulator.
Small size and light weight: Due to the high efficiency and high-efficiency transformer of switching power supply, large heat sink can be omitted, and high-frequency transformer replaces power frequency transformer, greatly reducing volume and weight.
Wide voltage regulation range: The output voltage of switching power supply can compensate for the change of input voltage by adjusting the duty cycle to ensure stable output voltage.
Various circuit forms: Designers can design switching power supplies that meet the needs according to different application scenarios.
However, switching power supplies also have so -
4. Can a linear regulator be up?
Linear regulators cannot be boost.
The main function of a linear regulator is to stabilize the output voltage, protecting the electrical equipment from high or unstable voltage effects. It realizes a stable output voltage by adjusting the gap between the output voltage and the input voltage, but this process is limited to lowering the voltage, not including the voltage. The working principle of a linear regulator is to regulate the voltage by converting excess voltage into heat loss, thereby realizing the voltage regulation. This feature determines that it does not have the voltage function.
