L6932D1.2

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

The L6932D1.2 is a high-performance Ultra Low Drop Output (ULDO) linear regulator manufactured by STMicroelectronics, designed for portable applications. It operates with an input voltage range of 2V to 14V and supports a maximum output current of 2A. The device features an adjustable output voltage from 1.2V to 5V with a regulation accuracy of 1%. Key electrical parameters include a quiescent current of 200µA at any load, a maximum drain-source ON resistance (Rdson) of 200mΩ, and a ripple rejection of 75dB at 120Hz. It incorporates short circuit protection and thermal shutdown set at 150°C.

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

• Adjustable output voltage configuration ranging from 1.2V to 5V via external resistors
• Integrated internal N-channel MOSFET for low dropout operation
• Built-in short circuit protection and thermal shutdown functionality
• Power good status signal indicating output voltage validity

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

• Motherboards
• Mobile PC systems
• Hand-held instruments
• PCMCIA cards
• Processors I/O supply
• Chipset and RAM supply

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

Verify the specific package type and ordering suffix against official documentation before procurement. Confirm that the component meets RoHS3 compliance requirements if applicable to your design constraints. Ensure that the supplier provides valid traceability data for this discontinued part number. Cross-reference the datasheet revision history to ensure compatibility with existing design specifications.

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

Select this component when designing circuits requiring precise voltage adjustment between 1.2V and 5V with high current capability. Consider the thermal impedance characteristics for pulse loads versus continuous DC operation. Evaluate the loop stability implications when using low ESR ceramic capacitors on the output. Verify that the input voltage source can maintain stability within the specified operating range.

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

This component belongs to the L6932 family of ULDO linear regulators from STMicroelectronics. The family includes fixed voltage variants such as L6932D1.5, L6932D1.8, and L6932D2.5, alongside the adjustable L6932D1.2 version. All variants share the same SO-8 (4+4) package and core architectural features, differing primarily in their output voltage settings or adjustability.

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

Public confirmed substitute part numbers are not available in the provided documentation.