L5973AD

Part points

• The L5973AD chip is a voltage regulator integrated circuit (IC) that provides a stable output voltage for electronic devices. It operates in a wide input voltage range, making it suitable for various applications. The chip features built-in protection mechanisms such as overcurrent and overtemperature protection, ensuring safe and reliable operation. It is commonly used in power supply designs for telecommunication, industrial, and automotive applications.

• Equivalent

  The equivalent products of the L5973AD chip are L5973D, L5973DTR, and L5973ADTR.

• Features

  The features of L5973AD include a synchronous step-down switching regulator with a programmable soft-start function. It has an integrated power MOSFET, a wide input voltage range of 4.4V to 36V, and a high switching frequency of up to 1.5MHz. It also offers an adjustable output voltage, adjustable current limit, and thermal shutdown protection.

• Pinout

  The L5973AD is a three-terminal voltage regulator IC with a TO-220 package. It has 5 pins: IN (input voltage), GND (ground), OUT (regulated output voltage), FB (feedback), and EN (enable control). It is primarily used to convert input voltage to a regulated output voltage.

• Manufacturer

  STMicroelectronics is the manufacturer of the L5973AD. It is a multinational semiconductor company that designs, manufactures, and markets a wide range of electronic components and systems.

• Application Field

  The L5973AD is a voltage regulator IC that is commonly used in various applications including power supply systems, battery charging circuits, and voltage regulator modules. It can be utilized in both industrial and consumer electronic devices where stable and regulated voltage is required.

• Package

  The L5973AD chip features a TO-220 package type, a through-hole form, and measures approximately 10.3 mm x 4.6 mm x 9.1 mm.