Infineon BCR08PN: Low-Drop General Purpose Linear Voltage Regulator
The Infineon BCR08PN is a monolithic integrated low-drop voltage regulator designed to deliver a fixed output voltage with high accuracy and excellent stability. As a general-purpose linear regulator, it serves as a reliable solution for a broad spectrum of applications, from consumer electronics to industrial systems, where a clean and stable voltage supply is critical.
One of the standout features of the BCR08PN is its low dropout voltage, which allows it to continue regulating the output voltage effectively even when the input voltage is only slightly higher than the required output level. This characteristic is particularly valuable in battery-powered devices, as it helps extend battery life by maximizing the usable voltage range. The device offers a fixed output voltage of 3.3 V, making it ideally suited for powering modern low-voltage microcontrollers, sensors, and digital ICs.
The regulator is capable of supplying a continuous output current of up to 100 mA, sufficient for many low-power circuits. It incorporates internal current limiting and thermal shutdown protection, enhancing the robustness of the design by safeguarding both the regulator and the load against overload conditions and excessive junction temperatures. Its high ripple rejection ratio ensures that noise from the input supply is significantly attenuated, resulting in a clean and stable output.
Housed in a compact and industry-standard SOT143-4 package, the BCR08PN is optimized for space-constrained PCB designs. Its simple application circuit—typically requiring only input and output capacitors—facilitates easy integration, reducing both design time and component count.
ICGOOODFIND: The Infineon BCR08PN is an efficient and robust linear voltage regulator, offering excellent performance for low-power applications with its low dropout voltage, integrated protection features, and stable 3.3V output.
Keywords: Low-dropout voltage, Linear Voltage Regulator, 3.3V Output, 100mA Current, Thermal Shutdown
