austriamicrosystems (SWX:AMS), a leading designer and manufacturer of high performance analog ICs for communications, industrial, medical and automotive applications, today expanded its low dropout regulator (LDO) portfolio with the AS1360 LDO operating at an extremely low supply current. The device is designed to extend the operating time of low power applications and allows the use of a small and less expensive 1µF ceramic output capacitor.
"The AS1360 offers the lowest supply current, tight output-voltage tolerance, low dropout voltage and excellent dynamic performance even with small capacitors, thereby reducing external part costs and increasing battery life," said Walter Moshammer, marketing director Standard Linear at austriamicrosystems. “The highly attractive combination of features makes the AS1360 an excellent solution for virtually any portable or battery-powered application.”
With an operating input voltage up to 20V, the AS1360 LDO regulator family is available in a range of pre-programmed output voltages of 1.8, 2.5, 3.0, 3.3 or 5.0V. The output voltage itself is regulated with an accuracy of 0.5%, which meets the requirements of portable battery powered products.
The AS1360 can deliver up to 250mA of output current while consuming only 1.5uA of quiescent current. The device offers a dropout voltage of 400mV at 200mA and exceeds in dynamic behaviour with excellent line and load regulation.
Furthermore, the AS1360 offers over-temperature and over-current protection providing a robust solution for any application. The AS1360 family is available in a 3-pin SOT23 package suitable for operating environments ranging from -40 to +85°C.
For product-specific information, to download datasheets or to request free samples from austriamicrosystems’ online shop ICdirect, please visit
http://www.austriamicrosystems.com/03products/products_detail/ AS1360/AS1360.htm
About austriamicrosystems
austriamicrosystems is a leading designer and manufacturer of high performance analog ICs, combining more than 25 years of analog design capabilities and system know-how with its own state-of-the-art manufacturing and test facilities. austriamicrosystems leverages its expertise in low power and high accuracy to provide industry-leading customized and standard analog products. Operating worldwide with more than 1,000 employees, austriamicrosystems focuses on the areas of power management, sensors & sensor interfaces, portable audio and car access in its markets Communications, Industry & Medical and Automotive, complemented by its Full Service Foundry activities. austriamicrosystems is listed on the SWX Swiss Exchange in Zurich (ticker symbol: AMS).
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