The TAR5S35(TE85L,F) is a low-dropout (LDO) regulator manufactured by Toshiba Semiconductor and Storage. This regulator is designed to provide a stable and regulated output voltage from a higher input voltage, even when the input voltage is close to the desired output voltage. It is ideal for applications where a clean and reliable power supply is essential.

Applications

• Portable devices: Smartphones, tablets, and other battery-powered devices.
• Power management systems: Regulating voltage for microcontrollers, sensors, and other components.
• Consumer electronics: DVD players, set-top boxes, and audio equipment.
• Industrial equipment: Providing stable power for control systems and instrumentation.
• Automotive applications: Supplying regulated voltage to automotive electronics.

Features

• Low dropout voltage: Maintains regulation with a small difference between input and output voltage.
• Low quiescent current: Minimizes power consumption when the regulator is idle.
• Overcurrent protection: Protects the regulator from damage due to excessive current.
• Thermal shutdown: Prevents the regulator from overheating by shutting down when the temperature exceeds a safe limit.
• Short-circuit protection: Protects the regulator from damage due to short circuits on the output.
• Stable with ceramic capacitors: Ensures stable operation with low-ESR ceramic output capacitors.
• Small package: Compact package size for space-constrained applications.

Benefits

• Extended battery life: Low quiescent current maximizes battery life in portable devices.
• Reliable power supply: Provides a stable and regulated output voltage, ensuring reliable operation of downstream components.
• Enhanced system protection: Overcurrent, thermal shutdown, and short-circuit protection prevent damage to the regulator and the system.
• Simplified design: Stable with ceramic capacitors, simplifying the design process and reducing component count.
• Compact size: Small package size allows for integration into space-constrained applications.

Additional Details

The TAR5S35(TE85L,F) has an output voltage of 3.5V and a maximum output current of 500mA. It has a low dropout voltage of typically 0.2V at 300mA. The regulator is stable with output capacitors as small as 1μF. It is available in a small SOT-25 package.