Microchip Technology MCP1825-1202E/AT
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| 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) | 1.2V |
| 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 MCP1825-1202E/AT is a fixed 1.2V, 500mA low dropout linear regulator in a TO-220-5 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 TO-220 package offers excellent thermal performance for high-power applications.
- Stable Low-Voltage Rail: Provides a precise 1.2V output with 0.35V dropout, ensuring reliable operation for modern low-voltage digital ICs.
- Extended Battery Life: The 220µA quiescent current is ideal for always-on IoT devices, reducing standby power consumption.
- Excellent Noise Rejection: 60dB PSRR at 100Hz filters out power supply noise, critical for high-speed digital and mixed-signal circuits.
- Superior Thermal Management: The TO-220-5 package dissipates heat efficiently, allowing continuous 500mA operation without thermal shutdown.
Core Voltage for FPGAs and CPLDs
The 1.2V output is a common core voltage for modern FPGAs and CPLDs. The 500mA current capability and low dropout ensure stable operation during logic switching and configuration.
Powering Low-Voltage Digital Logic
For 1.2V logic families and high-speed digital interfaces, this regulator provides a clean, stable rail, reducing signal integrity issues and data errors.
Battery-Powered Sensors and IoT Nodes
With a low 220µA quiescent current, this LDO is perfect for battery-powered sensor nodes that require a 1.2V rail for their microcontroller or radio, extending battery life significantly.
DDR Memory Termination
The 1.2V output can be used for DDR2/DDR3 memory termination supplies, providing the necessary current and low noise for reliable memory operation.
Industrial Process Control
In industrial automation, this regulator powers 1.2V digital cores in PLCs and motor controllers, ensuring reliable operation in electrically noisy factory environments.
Telecom and Networking Equipment
For networking ASICs and PHYs that require a 1.2V core, the MCP1825-1202E/AT delivers stable power, minimizing packet loss and improving data throughput.
- Q: What is the output voltage of the MCP1825-1202E/AT?
- A: The fixed output voltage is 1.2V.
- 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 1.2V 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 TO-220-5 package.
- Q: What is the output voltage of the MCP1825-1202E/AT?
- A: The fixed output voltage is 1.2V.
- 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 1.2V 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 TO-220-5 package.

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