Microchip Technology MCP1825-3002E/ET
| Quantity | Unit Price | Total Price |
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| 1 | $1.43 | $1.43 |
| 15+ | $1.39 | $20.85 |
| 25+ | $1.36 | $34.00 |
| 50+ | $1.28 | $64.00 |
| 100+ | $1.13 | $113.00 |
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| Product attributes | Property Value |
| Manufacturer | Microchip Technology |
| Product Series | |
| Packaging | Tube | |
| Output Configuration | Positive |
| Output Type | Fixed |
| Number of Regulators | 1 |
| Voltage - Input (Max) | 6V |
| Voltage - Output (Min/Fixed) | 3V |
| 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 | Surface Mount |
| Package / Case | TO-263-6, D2PAK (5 Leads + Tab), TO-263BA |
| Supplier Device Package | DDPAK-5 |
| ROHS |
The Microchip MCP1825-3002E/ET is a fixed 3.0V, 500mA low dropout linear regulator in a DDPAK-5 package. It features a low dropout voltage of 0.35V at full load and a low 220µA quiescent current, making it ideal for battery-powered and energy-efficient designs. With 60dB PSRR at 100Hz, it provides clean, stable power for noise-sensitive analog and digital circuits. The robust thermal package supports demanding industrial and automotive applications.
- High Efficiency in Battery Systems: The 0.35V dropout at 500mA allows operation closer to the battery's discharge threshold, extending runtime in portable devices.
- Low Power Consumption: A 220µA quiescent current minimizes standby power draw, critical for always-on IoT and wearable applications.
- Excellent Noise Rejection: 60dB PSRR at 100Hz effectively suppresses power supply ripple, ensuring clean power for precision analog and RF circuits.
- Robust Thermal Performance: The DDPAK-5 package efficiently dissipates heat, enabling reliable operation at full 500mA load in high-temperature environments.
Powering Microcontrollers and Digital ICs
The fixed 3.0V output and 500mA capability make it ideal for powering 3V logic, MCUs, and DSPs in embedded systems, ensuring stable operation even during peak processing loads.
Battery-Powered Portable Devices
With a low quiescent current of 220µA and a low dropout of 0.35V, this regulator maximizes battery life in handheld instruments, wireless sensors, and portable medical devices by allowing operation down to near the battery's end-of-life voltage.
Noise-Sensitive Analog Circuits
The 60dB PSRR at 100Hz effectively filters power supply ripple, making it suitable for powering precision analog-to-digital converters (ADCs), operational amplifiers, and sensor signal conditioning circuits.
Automotive Infotainment and Telematics
The DDPAK-5 package provides excellent thermal dissipation for under-hood or dashboard applications. The stable 3.0V rail powers infotainment processors and communication modules reliably.
Industrial Control Systems
In PLCs and industrial sensors, the MCP1825 provides a clean, regulated 3.0V supply from a noisy 5V or 3.3V bus, improving system accuracy and immunity to industrial electromagnetic interference.
Networking and Communication Equipment
For routers, switches, and small-cell base stations, this LDO delivers a stable core voltage for FPGAs and ASICs, reducing jitter and ensuring reliable high-speed data transmission.
- Q: What is the output voltage of the MCP1825-3002E/ET?
- A: The fixed output voltage is 3.0V.
- 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 3.0V up to 6.0V (absolute maximum).
- 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 LDO is offered in the DDPAK-5 (TO-263-5) package.
- Q: What is the output voltage of the MCP1825-3002E/ET?
- A: The fixed output voltage is 3.0V.
- 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 3.0V up to 6.0V (absolute maximum).
- 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 LDO is offered in the DDPAK-5 (TO-263-5) package.

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