The TL432AQDBVT from Texas Instruments is a three-terminal adjustable shunt regulator with specified thermal stability over applicable automotive, commercial, and military temperature ranges. This versatile component is designed to offer a performance upgrade to the popular TL431 series with an enhanced stability and lower reference voltage tolerance.

Key Features

• Adjustable Output Voltage: This regulator can be set to any value between Vref (approximately 2.495 V) and 36 V with two external resistors.
• Low Output Noise: It offers a low output noise, which makes it suitable for precision applications.
• High Stability: The device features a typical temperature coefficient of only 50 ppm/°C with 0.2% initial voltage tolerance.
• Low Dynamic Output Impedance: The dynamic output impedance of the device is a low 0.22 Ω, ensuring good regulation.
• Wide Operating Current Range: The TL432AQDBVT operates with a current between 1 mA to 100 mA, making it versatile for various applications.

Applications

This regulator is an ideal choice for use in a wide range of applications, including power supplies, battery chargers, notebook/desktop computers, and adjustable voltage references. Its ability to provide a stable reference voltage in a compact SOT-23-5 package makes it particularly useful for space-constrained applications.

Quality and Reliability

Texas Instruments is known for its commitment to quality, and the TL432AQDBVT is no exception. It is qualified for automotive applications, which means it has been rigorously tested to meet stringent industry standards for reliability and performance under extreme conditions. This product is available in a small outline transistor (SOT-23) package, which is ideal for automated surface-mount assembly processes.

Ordering Information

The device is offered in a small SOT-23-5 package and is designated by the part number TL432AQDBVT. For detailed information on pricing, availability, and ordering, please visit the Texas Instruments website or contact an authorized distributor.