UC3842BN PMIC - Voltage Regulators - DC DC Switching Controllers by STMicroelectronics

Lifecycle status of the part, such as active or obsolete. Indicates availability and long-term support from the manufacturer. Check this before design-in to avoid last-time buys or supply disruptions. Verify with the datasheet or distributor for current status.

Specifies how the component is attached to the PCB, such as through-hole or surface mount. This affects assembly processes, thermal performance, and mechanical strength. Buyers should verify compatibility with their manufacturing capabilities and design requirements.

Indicates whether the component is manufactured without lead, complying with RoHS and similar regulations. Check this attribute to ensure environmental compliance for your market. Verify against the datasheet for exact material declarations.

Indicates the form of delivery for the component, such as tape and reel, tube, or tray. This affects handling, storage, and assembly processes. Verify the packaging type matches your production requirements and equipment compatibility.

Indicates the typical duration from order confirmation to shipment from the manufacturer's facility. This helps you plan production schedules and inventory. Verify current lead times with your distributor or supplier, as they may vary based on order quantity, product availability, and market conditions.

Lists the product categories or classifications assigned to this component, such as connectors, capacitors, or modules. This helps in filtering and comparing similar parts. Review the categories to ensure the component fits your application and to find alternative parts in the same class.

Position of the terminals on the package, such as dual-in-line, gull-wing, or J-lead. This affects PCB layout, soldering, and thermal performance. Engineers must ensure the terminal position matches the footprint and assembly capabilities of their manufacturing line.

Allowed deviation from the nominal value, expressed as a percentage. Determines precision of resistors, capacitors, and inductors. Choose tighter tolerance for precision circuits, but verify actual performance in the datasheet.

Current stage in the product's lifecycle, such as Active, Obsolete, or End of Life. This indicates availability and long-term supply risk. Check this before designing in a part to ensure it will be available for your product's production lifetime.

A more specific classification within the main product category, such as 'Ceramic Capacitor' under 'Capacitors'. This helps narrow down search results and compare similar components. Use it to filter products with similar characteristics and intended applications.

Identifies the company that designed and produced the component. Buyers often filter by manufacturer to ensure brand reliability, quality standards, and supply chain consistency. Verify the manufacturer against the datasheet and official packaging to avoid counterfeit parts.

Physical package or case type of the component, defining its dimensions, mounting style, and thermal characteristics. Common types include SMD, through-hole, BGA, and QFN. Choose the package that fits your PCB layout and assembly process. Verify the exact package code in the datasheet for footprint compatibility.

Specifies how the component attaches to the PCB or assembly, such as surface mount, through-hole, or chassis mount. This affects soldering process, mechanical stability, and thermal performance. Verify compatibility with your board layout and assembly capabilities.

Manufacturing technology or process used for the component, such as thin film, thick film, or semiconductor process. Affects performance, stability, and cost. Confirm the technology matches your application requirements and environmental conditions.

Specifies how many independent output channels the component provides. Compare this when selecting power supplies, drivers, or modules to ensure the device can drive all required loads. Always verify against the datasheet for exact output configuration.

Total number of pins or contacts on the component. This determines the footprint and mating connector requirements. Always match the pin count to your PCB layout and connector specification to ensure proper electrical and mechanical connection.

Indicates the total number of electrical connection points on the component, such as pins or pads. This is critical for PCB footprint design and assembly. Verify it matches the package specification to ensure proper soldering and connectivity.

Terminal pitch is the center-to-center distance between adjacent leads or pads on a component. It determines PCB layout compatibility and soldering feasibility. Verify against the datasheet to ensure your footprint matches the component's actual lead spacing.

Maximum power the component can safely dissipate as heat without exceeding its thermal limits. Compare this rating with your application's expected power loss to ensure reliable operation. Always verify against the datasheet's derating curves and ambient temperature conditions.

Current supplied at the output, indicating the load-driving capability of the component. This is crucial for ensuring the component can drive downstream circuitry without overheating or voltage drop. Compare with your load requirements and check the datasheet for maximum ratings.

Physical width of the component body, typically in millimeters. Essential for PCB footprint design and mechanical fit. Verify against the datasheet to ensure proper clearance and compatibility with your board layout and enclosure.

Specifies the physical weight of the electronic component, important for logistics, shipping cost, and mechanical design. Verify the exact weight in the datasheet or packaging information, as it may vary with packaging type and quantity.

Specifies the physical length of the component body, typically in millimeters. This dimension is critical for PCB layout and mechanical fit. Verify against the datasheet to ensure proper clearance and alignment in your design.

Specifies the stable voltage output used as a benchmark for the component's operation. Compare this value when selecting voltage references or regulators. Always verify against the datasheet for accuracy and temperature stability.

Maximum power the component can safely dissipate as heat without damage. Exceeding this may cause failure. Check datasheet for thermal resistance and derating curves under your operating conditions.

Specifies the regulated voltage level available at the output pin under specified load and input conditions. Compare this value with your circuit requirements and verify against the datasheet's tolerance and temperature derating.

Maximum current drawn from the power supply under specified operating conditions. Compare this value across similar components to estimate power consumption and thermal load. Always verify against the datasheet for your exact supply voltage and load scenario.

Quiescent current is the current drawn by the device when it is in standby or no-load condition. It affects battery life in portable applications. Compare this value across similar components to ensure low power consumption. Always verify against the datasheet for your specific operating conditions.

Indicates whether the device uses synchronous rectification to improve efficiency by replacing diodes with low-resistance MOSFETs. Check this attribute when comparing power supply designs, as it affects thermal performance and conversion losses. Verify against the datasheet for the specific topology.

Specifies the electrical form of the output signal, such as digital, analog, or open collector. This determines how the component interfaces with your circuit. Verify the output type against your system requirements and the datasheet to ensure proper signal compatibility and avoid logic level mismatches.

Indicates the specific product subcategories or classifications within the broader component family. Helps narrow down search results and identify the exact type of component needed for your design. Review the subcategory to ensure compatibility with your application.

Maximum ratio of on-time to switching period for PWM controllers and power converters. Compare this value when selecting devices for applications requiring precise pulse width modulation. Verify against the datasheet to ensure the device can sustain the required duty cycle without performance degradation.

Maximum data transfer rate supported. This is crucial for high-speed communication interfaces. Ensure the component can handle your required throughput with margin. Compare with the datasheet's specifications to avoid bottlenecks in your data path.

List of supported serial communication interfaces, such as SPI, I2C, UART, or CAN. This determines how the component communicates with your system. Verify that the required interfaces are available and compatible with your microcontroller or processor.

Specifies the items included in the product package, such as connectors, cables, mounting hardware, or documentation. Verify this list against the datasheet or manual to ensure you have all necessary components for installation and operation.

Identifies the core product family without package, grade, or option suffixes. Use this to compare equivalent components across manufacturers and to locate the primary datasheet. Verify the full ordering code against the manufacturer's specification before design-in.

Physical height of the component, measured from the mounting surface to the topmost point. This dimension is critical for clearance in compact assemblies and for ensuring proper fit within enclosures. Always verify against the datasheet for tolerance and mounting considerations.

Operating frequency of the component, typically the clock or switching frequency. This determines the speed of operation and affects power dissipation and signal integrity. Verify the frequency range against your application's requirements and the datasheet specifications.

Specifies the type of controller IC used to drive displays or manage communication interfaces. Verify compatibility with your display panel or bus protocol. Compare power consumption, supported resolutions, and interface standards before selecting a part for your design.

Indicates whether the component has built-in electrostatic discharge protection. This is crucial for devices that interface with external connectors or are handled during assembly. ESD protection helps prevent damage from static electricity, improving reliability in harsh environments. Verify if your application requires this feature.

The unique part number assigned by the original component manufacturer. Use this to cross-reference datasheets, verify specifications, and ensure the exact component matches your design requirements. Always confirm the number against the manufacturer's official documentation.

Specifies the ambient temperature range within which the component reliably functions. Compare this with your application's thermal environment to ensure proper operation. Always verify against the datasheet for derating curves and maximum ratings.

Specifies the plating material on component terminals, affecting solderability, corrosion resistance, and long-term reliability. Compare finishes like tin, gold, or silver for your assembly process and environmental requirements. Verify against datasheet for compliance.

Specifies the topology of the output stage, such as push-pull, open collector, or half-bridge. This determines how the device drives loads and interfaces with external circuitry. Verify against the datasheet to ensure compatibility with your application's requirements.

Select this category when the analog integrated circuit does not fit standard classifications like op-amps, comparators, or regulators. Verify the exact function and pinout in the datasheet to ensure compatibility with your circuit design and performance requirements.

Specifies the standard input voltage level for which the component is designed to operate. Engineers compare this to the actual supply voltage to ensure compatibility. Always verify against the datasheet for absolute maximum ratings and recommended operating conditions.

Time required for a signal to transition from a low to a high level, typically measured between 10% and 90% of the amplitude. Important for digital interfaces, switching regulators, and pulse circuits. Check the datasheet for test conditions and load capacitance.

Specifies additional control functions like enable, soft-start, or power-good. These features affect system design and sequencing. Verify which controls are available in the datasheet to ensure compatibility with your application requirements.

Specifies the logical or operational function of the component, such as switching, amplification, or regulation. This attribute helps identify the device's role in a circuit. Verify the function against the datasheet to ensure it matches your application requirements.

Indicates the switching frequency of a power converter or regulator. Higher frequencies allow smaller magnetics but may increase losses. Compare with your design's efficiency and EMI requirements, and verify the actual range in the datasheet.

Indicates how many backplane boards the system or chassis can accommodate. Compare this value with your enclosure's slot capacity and the backplane's form factor to ensure proper fit and signal routing. Verify against the datasheet for supported configurations.

Indicates the recommended supply voltage range for the component. This is critical for proper operation and must be matched to your power rail. Always verify the absolute maximum ratings and recommended operating conditions in the datasheet to avoid damage or malfunction.

Indicates the wireless communication standard or protocol family, such as Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, or Zigbee. Helps identify compatibility with target applications and system requirements. Verify against the datasheet to ensure the device supports the required RF standard.

This code indicates the terminal finish material per JESD-609 standard. It helps identify the plating type for soldering compatibility and environmental compliance. Check the datasheet for the exact code and its meaning.

Indicates whether the component complies with the EU RoHS directive restricting hazardous substances. Buyers should verify this status for regulatory compliance and market access. Check the datasheet or certificate for exact compliance details.

Indicates whether the product contains substances of very high concern as per the REACH regulation. Buyers should verify this for compliance with EU environmental standards, especially when exporting to Europe. Check the manufacturer's declaration or datasheet for accurate SVHC status.

Indicates the floor life of a component before it must be baked prior to soldering. Higher levels require stricter handling and shorter exposure times. Verify the MSL rating in the datasheet to ensure proper storage and assembly conditions.

Export Control Classification Number assigned by the U.S. Commerce Department. It determines export licensing requirements for electronic components. Verify the ECCN against the manufacturer's datasheet or export compliance documentation before shipping internationally.