Microchip Technology MCP1825-2502E/AT
| Quantity | Unit Price | Total Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $4.56 | $4.56 |
| 15+ | $1.05 | $15.75 |
| 25+ | $1.03 | $25.75 |
| 50+ | $0.97 | $48.50 |
| 100+ | $0.86 | $86.00 |
| N+ | $0.17 | Price Inquiry |
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| Product attributes | Property Value |
| Manufacturer | Microchip Technology |
| Product Series | |
| Packaging | Tube | |
| Output Configuration | Active |
| Output Type | Positive |
| Number of Regulators | Fixed |
| Voltage - Input (Max) | 6V |
| Voltage - Output (Min/Fixed) | 2.5V |
| Voltage - Output (Max) | - |
| Voltage Dropout (Max) | 0.35V @ 500mA |
| Current - Output | 500mA |
| Current - Quiescent (Iq) | 220 μA |
| Current - Supply (Max) | - |
| PSRR | 60dB (100Hz) |
| Control Features | Enable, Power Good |
| Protection Features | Over Temperature, Short Circuit, Under Voltage Lockout (UVLO) |
| Operating Temperature | -40°C ~ 125°C |
| Grade | - |
| Qualification | - |
| Mounting Type | Through Hole |
| Package / Case | TO-220-5 |
| Supplier Device Package | TO-220-5 |
| ROHS |
The Microchip MCP1825-2502E/AT is a fixed 2.5V low dropout regulator in a TO-220-5 package, capable of delivering 500mA. It features a low dropout voltage of 0.35V at full load and a quiescent current of 220 µA. The TO-220 package offers excellent thermal dissipation for high-power applications.
- Excellent Thermal Performance: TO-220-5 package dissipates heat efficiently, enabling reliable operation at high ambient temperatures.
- Low Dropout: 0.35V at 500mA reduces power loss and improves efficiency in tight voltage margin designs.
- Low Quiescent Current: 220 µA helps minimize power consumption in standby and active modes.
- High PSRR: 60dB at 100Hz ensures clean output for sensitive analog and digital circuits.
High-Power Audio Amplifiers
The TO-220-5 package provides superior thermal performance, making it suitable for powering audio amplifiers that require 2.5V rails.
Industrial Control Systems
Delivers stable 2.5V power for PLCs, motor controllers, and industrial sensors operating in harsh environments.
Automotive Electronics
Robust TO-220 package handles higher temperatures, ideal for under-hood automotive modules and infotainment systems.
Bench Power Supplies
Used as a post-regulator in bench power supplies to provide a clean, adjustable 2.5V output for testing circuits.
Telecommunications Equipment
Provides reliable 2.5V power for line cards, routers, and base stations where thermal management is critical.
LED Lighting Drivers
Powers control logic and dimming circuits in LED drivers, ensuring consistent performance in lighting applications.
- Q: What is the output voltage of the MCP1825-2502E/AT?
- A: The fixed output voltage is 2.5V.
- Q: What is the maximum output current?
- A: It can deliver up to 500mA of continuous current.
- Q: What is the input voltage range?
- A: The input voltage range is from 2.1V to 6.0V (based on typical LDO operation for this family).
- Q: What is the dropout voltage?
- A: The dropout voltage is typically 0.35V at a 500mA load.
- Q: What is the quiescent current?
- A: The quiescent current is typically 220 µA.
- Q: What package is available?
- A: This model comes in a TO-220-5 package.
- Q: What is the output voltage of the MCP1825-2502E/AT?
- A: The fixed output voltage is 2.5V.
- Q: What is the maximum output current?
- A: It can deliver up to 500mA of continuous current.
- Q: What is the input voltage range?
- A: The input voltage range is from 2.1V to 6.0V (based on typical LDO operation for this family).
- Q: What is the dropout voltage?
- A: The dropout voltage is typically 0.35V at a 500mA load.
- Q: What is the quiescent current?
- A: The quiescent current is typically 220 µA.
- Q: What package is available?
- A: This model comes in a TO-220-5 package.

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