AP7363-15E-13

Voltage Regulators - Linear, Low Drop Out (LDO) Regulators Overview

The AP7363-15E-13 is a fixed-output linear regulator manufactured by Diodes Incorporated, providing a stable 1.5V output at up to 1.5A load current. It operates within an input voltage range of 2.2V to 5.5V and features an ultra-low dropout voltage of 190mV typ at full load. The device incorporates internal current limit and thermal shutdown protection, ensuring reliability under fault conditions. It is housed in a SOT-223-3 surface-mount package.

Voltage Regulators - Linear, Low Drop Out (LDO) Regulators Feature Summary

• Ultra-low dropout performance for efficient power conversion
• Integrated current limit and thermal shutdown circuitry
• Stable with any type of ceramic input/output capacitors

Voltage Regulators - Linear, Low Drop Out (LDO) Regulators Applications

• ASIC power supplies in printers and graphics cards
• FPGA and DSP core or I/O power supplies
• Conversion from 3.3V or 5V rails

Voltage Regulators - Linear, Low Drop Out (LDO) Regulators Procurement Notes

Verify the specific suffix 'E' corresponds to the SOT-223-3 package and '-13' indicates tape and reel packaging. Confirm RoHS3 compliance status as per the manufacturer's latest environmental declaration. Ensure the ordering part number matches the required fixed 1.5V output specification before finalizing procurement.

Voltage Regulators - Linear, Low Drop Out (LDO) Regulators Selection Notes

Select this component when a fixed 1.5V rail is required with high current capability up to 1.5A. The SOT-223-3 package offers a balance of thermal performance and board space efficiency. Verify that the input voltage remains within the 2.2V to 5.5V range and that adequate heat dissipation is provided for the expected power dissipation levels.

Voltage Regulators - Linear, Low Drop Out (LDO) Regulators Part Context

This part belongs to the AP7363 family of low quiescent current, fast transient ultra-low dropout linear regulators. The series includes adjustable versions and various fixed output voltages across multiple packages including U-DFN2030-8, SO-8EP, SOT223, and TO252. The AP7363-15E-13 specifically denotes the 1.5V fixed output variant in the SOT-223 package.

Voltage Regulators - Linear, Low Drop Out (LDO) Regulators Replacement Considerations

Direct replacements include other AP7363 variants with matching output voltage and package, such as AP7363-15D-13 (TO-252) or AP7363-15SP-13 (SO-8EP). Cross-family replacements require verification of pinout compatibility, current rating, and dropout voltage characteristics.