IRU1260CT

Product Overview

Category: Integrated Circuit (IC)

Use: Voltage Regulator

Characteristics: - High efficiency - Low dropout voltage - Adjustable output voltage - Overcurrent protection - Thermal shutdown protection

Package: TO-220

Essence: The IRU1260CT is a voltage regulator IC designed to provide a stable and regulated output voltage for various electronic devices.

Packaging/Quantity: The IRU1260CT is available in a TO-220 package. Each package contains one unit of the IC.

Specifications

• Input Voltage Range: 4V - 18V
• Output Voltage Range: 1.25V - 16V
• Output Current: Up to 3A
• Dropout Voltage: 0.5V (typical)
• Quiescent Current: 10mA (typical)
• Operating Temperature Range: -40°C to +125°C

Pin Configuration

The IRU1260CT has the following pin configuration:

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| | --| VIN GND |-- Pin 1: Input Voltage (VIN) / Ground (GND) --| VOUT ADJ |-- Pin 2: Output Voltage (VOUT) / Adjust (ADJ) --| NC NC |-- Pin 3: Not Connected (NC) |___________| ```

Functional Features

• High Efficiency: The IRU1260CT offers high efficiency, minimizing power loss during voltage regulation.
• Low Dropout Voltage: With a low dropout voltage of only 0.5V, the IC can maintain a stable output even when the input voltage is close to the desired output voltage.
• Adjustable Output Voltage: The output voltage can be easily adjusted using an external resistor connected to the ADJ pin.
• Overcurrent Protection: The IC incorporates overcurrent protection, safeguarding the connected circuitry from excessive current flow.
• Thermal Shutdown Protection: In case of excessive temperature rise, the thermal shutdown feature activates to prevent damage to the IC.

Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages: - High efficiency results in minimal power loss - Adjustable output voltage provides flexibility for various applications - Overcurrent and thermal shutdown protection enhance reliability and safety

Disadvantages: - Limited output current capacity (up to 3A) - Requires an external resistor for output voltage adjustment

Working Principles

The IRU1260CT operates as a linear voltage regulator. It uses a feedback mechanism to compare the output voltage with a reference voltage and adjusts the internal circuitry to maintain a stable output voltage. The IC regulates the output voltage by controlling the current flow through its internal pass transistor.

Detailed Application Field Plans

The IRU1260CT is suitable for a wide range of applications, including but not limited to: 1. Power supplies for consumer electronics 2. Automotive electronics 3. Industrial control systems 4. Telecommunications equipment 5. Battery-powered devices

Detailed and Complete Alternative Models

1. LM317T: A popular adjustable voltage regulator IC with similar characteristics and package type.
2. LT1084CP: A high-current, adjustable voltage regulator IC available in a TO-220 package.
3. LM7805: A fixed 5V voltage regulator IC commonly used in electronic circuits.

These alternative models offer different specifications and features, providing options based on specific requirements.

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