MIC2214-LPYML-TR

Product Overview

Category

MIC2214-LPYML-TR belongs to the category of integrated circuits (ICs).

Use

The MIC2214-LPYML-TR is commonly used as a voltage regulator in various electronic devices.

Characteristics

• The MIC2214-LPYML-TR is a low-dropout (LDO) linear voltage regulator.
• It operates with a wide input voltage range, typically from 2.7V to 5.5V.
• The output voltage can be adjusted from 1.2V to 5.5V using external resistors.
• It provides a high output current capability of up to 500mA.
• The device offers excellent line and load regulation, ensuring stable output voltage even under varying conditions.
• It features low dropout voltage, minimizing power dissipation.
• The MIC2214-LPYML-TR has built-in thermal shutdown and current limit protection mechanisms.

Package and Quantity

The MIC2214-LPYML-TR is available in a small 6-pin SOT-23 package. It is typically sold in reels containing 3000 units.

Specifications

• Input Voltage Range: 2.7V - 5.5V
• Output Voltage Range: 1.2V - 5.5V
• Output Current: Up to 500mA
• Dropout Voltage: Typically 200mV at 100mA
• Line Regulation: ±0.2%
• Load Regulation: ±0.4%
• Quiescent Current: Typically 75µA
• Operating Temperature Range: -40°C to +125°C

Pin Configuration

The MIC2214-LPYML-TR has the following pin configuration:

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| | --| VIN VOUT|-- --| GND EN |-- |___________| ```

• VIN: Input voltage pin
• VOUT: Output voltage pin
• GND: Ground pin
• EN: Enable pin (active high)

Functional Features

1. Low Dropout Voltage: The MIC2214-LPYML-TR exhibits a low dropout voltage, ensuring efficient power conversion and minimizing power dissipation.

2. Wide Input Voltage Range: It can operate with input voltages ranging from 2.7V to 5.5V, making it suitable for various applications.

3. Adjustable Output Voltage: The output voltage of the MIC2214-LPYML-TR can be easily adjusted using external resistors, providing flexibility in different circuit designs.

4. High Output Current Capability: With a maximum output current of 500mA, this voltage regulator can handle demanding loads.

5. Excellent Line and Load Regulation: The device maintains stable output voltage even under varying input voltages and load conditions, ensuring reliable performance.

6. Built-in Protection Mechanisms: The MIC2214-LPYML-TR incorporates thermal shutdown and current limit protection features, safeguarding the device and the connected circuitry.

Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages

• Low dropout voltage ensures efficient power conversion.
• Wide input voltage range allows for versatile applications.
• Adjustable output voltage provides flexibility in circuit design.
• High output current capability handles demanding loads.
• Excellent line and load regulation ensures stable output voltage.
• Built-in protection mechanisms enhance device reliability.

Disadvantages

• Limited to a maximum output current of 500mA, which may not be sufficient for certain high-power applications.
• The small SOT-23 package may pose challenges during soldering or handling for some users.

Working Principles

The MIC2214-LPYML-TR operates as a linear voltage regulator. It regulates the output voltage by maintaining a constant voltage drop across its internal pass transistor. The device compares the output voltage with a reference voltage and adjusts the pass transistor accordingly to maintain the desired output voltage.

When the enable pin (EN) is high, the regulator is active, and it regulates the output voltage. Conversely, when the EN pin is low, the regulator enters a low-power shutdown mode, reducing power consumption.

Application Field Plans

The MIC2214-LPYML-TR finds applications in various electronic devices that require stable and regulated power supply. Some potential application fields include:

1. Mobile Devices: Smartphones, tablets, and portable media players often utilize voltage regulators like the MIC2214-LPYML-TR to provide stable power to their internal components.

2. IoT Devices: Internet of Things (IoT) devices, such as sensors and wireless modules, benefit from the low dropout voltage and wide input voltage range of the MIC2214-LPYML-TR.

3. Wearable Electronics: Fitness trackers, smartwatches, and other wearable devices can rely on this voltage regulator for efficient power management.

4. Industrial Control Systems: