Product Overview: TC1016-2.6VCTTR from Microchip Technology
The TC1016-2.6VCTTR is a high-quality, low-dropout voltage regulator designed by Microchip Technology, a leading provider of smart, connected, and secure embedded control solutions. This voltage regulator is part of the TC1016 series, known for its high accuracy and low power consumption, making it an ideal choice for battery-operated devices.
Key Features
- Output Voltage: The TC1016-2.6VCTTR provides a fixed output voltage of 2.6V, suitable for a wide range of low-voltage applications.
- High Accuracy: This device offers excellent output voltage accuracy, ensuring stable performance for sensitive electronic circuits.
- Low Dropout: The low dropout voltage feature allows the regulator to continue to provide a stable output even when the input-to-output differential is minimal, making it highly efficient in battery-operated applications.
- Low Quiescent Current: It boasts a low quiescent current, which significantly extends battery life by minimizing the power consumed when the device is in standby mode.
- Stable with Low-ESR Output Capacitors: The TC1016-2.6VCTTR is stable with ceramic output capacitors, which have lower equivalent series resistance (ESR) than tantalum or aluminum electrolytic capacitors, leading to improved performance and reliability.
- Thermal and Overcurrent Protection: The device includes built-in thermal and overcurrent protection features to safeguard the voltage regulator and the downstream components from potential damage due to excessive heat or current.
- Compact SOT-23A Package: The regulator is available in a small SOT-23A package, which is ideal for space-constrained applications.
Applications
The TC1016-2.6VCTTR is versatile and can be used in various applications. These include portable devices, battery-powered equipment, and any system that requires a stable and efficient power supply. Its reliability and performance make it a preferred choice for designers looking to enhance the power management of their systems.
Ordering Information
The product is available with the orderable part number TC1016-2.6VCTTR and is supplied in tape and reel packaging for easy integration into manufacturing processes.