UCC38C42DGK PMIC - AC DC Converters, Offline Switchers by Texas Instruments

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.

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.

Thickness of the component, a critical dimension for PCB clearance, enclosure fit, and thermal performance. This measurement is especially important for capacitors, inductors, and connectors. Ensure the thickness meets your design constraints and does not interfere with adjacent components. Check the datasheet for tolerance and recommended mounting height.

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.

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.

Specifies the material of the component's outer casing, such as plastic, metal, or ceramic. This affects durability, thermal performance, and environmental resistance. Verify against datasheet for application-specific requirements like flammability or chemical exposure.

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.

Indicates the locking mechanism used to secure the connector or terminal in place. Choose the appropriate type for your application to ensure reliable mating and vibration resistance. Verify compatibility with the mating part and datasheet specifications.

Identifies the conversion architecture, such as ADC, DAC, or DC-DC. This determines the signal path, interface, and performance characteristics. Verify the type matches your system's analog or digital conversion needs before selecting the part.

Indicates the maximum continuous wave input power the component can safely handle without damage or excessive distortion. Exceeding this limit may cause failure. Verify this value against your signal power and consider peak-to-average ratio in modulated systems.

Indicates the highest DC or AC voltage that can be safely applied to the power supply pin without risking damage or malfunction. Verify this limit against the datasheet before designing your circuit to ensure reliable operation under all conditions.

This attribute specifies the thickness of a flat flexible cable (FFC) or flat circuit board (FCB). It is important for ensuring proper insertion into connectors and for mechanical fit in tight enclosures. Engineers must verify this dimension against the connector's specifications to guarantee reliable contact and avoid damage during assembly.

Specifies the maximum data transfer rate the component can handle, typically in bits per second. Compare this value with your system's required throughput to ensure adequate bandwidth. Verify against the datasheet for exact conditions and supported protocols.

Defines the operating temperature range classification for the component, such as commercial, industrial, or automotive. This indicates the environmental conditions the device can withstand. Ensure the grade matches your application's ambient temperature requirements.

Review the complete technical specifications for this electronic component, including electrical ratings, mechanical dimensions, and environmental limits. Verify these parameters against your application requirements and the manufacturer's datasheet to ensure compatibility and reliable operation.

Specifies how the component is mounted onto the PCB, such as through-hole or surface mount. This affects assembly process, mechanical strength, and thermal performance. Verify compatibility with your manufacturing line and reflow or wave soldering capabilities.

The minimum gate-to-source voltage that makes the device start conducting. Compare this value across parts to ensure your drive circuit can reliably turn the switch on. Always verify against the datasheet for your operating temperature.

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

Time required for the device to transition from off state to fully on state. This parameter is critical for timing analysis in power supplies, drivers, and switching circuits. Verify this value against your system's timing budget and switching frequency requirements.

Indicates whether the component integrates a co-processor or digital signal processor for specialized tasks. Compare processing capabilities and supported algorithms when selecting devices for compute-intensive applications. Verify architecture and instruction set against your software requirements.

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.

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.

Indicates if the component is designed to withstand ionizing radiation in space, nuclear, or high-energy physics applications. Compare radiation-tolerant vs. radiation-hardened parts for mission-critical designs. Verify the total ionizing dose (TID) and single-event effect (SEE) ratings in the datasheet.

Specifies the switching regulator control method, such as PWM, PFM, or burst mode. This affects efficiency, noise, and transient response. Engineers should verify the technique against the datasheet to ensure it matches the application's power requirements and EMI constraints.

Defines the control method used by a power management IC, such as voltage mode, current mode, or hysteretic. This affects transient response, stability, and external component selection. Ensure the mode matches your application's performance needs.

Highest supply voltage at which the component can operate normally without damage or performance degradation. Exceeding this limit may cause overheating or failure. Always check this parameter against your power supply design to ensure the component operates within its safe voltage range for reliable long-term performance.

Specifies the triac construction or series, such as standard, snubberless, or logic-level. This affects switching performance, gate sensitivity, and commutation capability. Verify the exact type against the datasheet to ensure compatibility with your circuit's voltage, current, and triggering requirements.

Specifies the typical signal loss introduced by the component under standard conditions. Compare this value across similar parts to match your circuit's allowable attenuation. Always verify against the datasheet for frequency and temperature dependencies.

This is the on-state resistance between the drain and source terminals of a MOSFET. It affects power dissipation and efficiency. Lower values are preferred for high-current switching. Always check the datasheet for the specified test conditions, as RDS(on) varies with gate voltage and temperature.

Total resistance is the end-to-end resistance of a component, such as a potentiometer or resistor network. It defines the maximum resistance available and is critical for circuit design. Verify this value against the datasheet to ensure proper operation.

Specifies the category of accessory or add-on part for electronic components. Use this to filter compatible mounting hardware, connectors, or protective covers. Verify the accessory type against the component datasheet to ensure proper fit and function in your application.

Specifies the lowest supply voltage at which the component remains fully functional. Compare this value with your system's power rail tolerance and verify it against the datasheet's recommended operating conditions to ensure reliable startup and operation.

Indicates the mechanical mounting or support method for the connector, such as panel mount, board mount, or free-hanging. This affects installation, vibration resistance, and space requirements. Verify compatibility with your enclosure and PCB layout before ordering.

Capacitance value of the component, typically expressed in farads (pF, nF, µF). This parameter determines energy storage and filtering characteristics. Compare capacitance when selecting capacitors for power supply decoupling, signal coupling, or timing applications. Always check the rated voltage and tolerance in the datasheet.

Typical current consumed by the component in standby or idle state, measured in milliamperes. This is important for battery-powered or low-power applications. Compare this value with your power budget to ensure the component does not drain excessive current when inactive, affecting overall system efficiency.

Number of turns in a coil or winding. Affects inductance, transformer ratio, and impedance. Critical for designing transformers, inductors, and magnetic components. Check datasheet for tolerance.

Highest data transfer rate the component can reliably support, typically in bits per second. This is critical for serial interfaces, modems, or transceivers. Ensure your application's required data throughput does not exceed this limit to avoid communication errors and performance degradation.

Specifies the resistance change curve of a potentiometer, such as linear or logarithmic. This affects how the output varies with rotation. Verify the taper type against your circuit requirements and the datasheet to ensure proper volume or control response.

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.

Specifies the highest proportion of time the output remains active within a switching period. Compare this limit when selecting power controllers or drivers to ensure stable operation and avoid excessive heat. Verify against the datasheet for your operating conditions.

Indicates the topology of the internal switching regulator, such as buck, boost, or buck-boost. This determines the input-output voltage relationship and efficiency. Verify the configuration against your power supply requirements and the datasheet to ensure correct operation.

Industry standard or specification that the component complies with, such as IEEE, IEC, or JEDEC. This ensures interoperability and reliability. Verify that the component meets the required standard for your application to guarantee compatibility with other system components and regulatory compliance.

Indicates the required power source, such as AC or DC, for the component. Engineers compare this to ensure compatibility with the system's power architecture. Verify the supply type against the datasheet to avoid incorrect power connections.

Specifies the internal circuit topology or arrangement of the component, such as single, dual, or bridge configuration. This attribute helps engineers select the right part for their circuit design. Always verify the exact configuration against the datasheet to ensure compatibility with your application.

Select the primary classification that best describes the component type, such as semiconductor, passive, connector, or module. This helps narrow down the catalog and ensures you compare products within the same functional family. Verify the category matches the datasheet description.

Typical switching frequency of a power converter or driver. Compare this value to your application's needs to ensure efficient operation. Verify against the datasheet for exact conditions.

Ti is a specific parameter value for this component. Engineers compare it to datasheet specifications to ensure the part meets design requirements. Verify Ti against the manufacturer's datasheet for your application.

Specifies the nominal or range of DC supply voltage for normal operation. Compare this with your system's power rail to ensure compatibility. Always check the absolute maximum ratings in the datasheet to avoid overvoltage damage.

Specifies the digital-to-analog conversion architecture used in the component. Compare types like R-2R, delta-sigma, or resistor string to match resolution and speed requirements. Verify the exact type in the datasheet for signal integrity.

Programming voltage is the specific voltage required to write or erase data in programmable devices like EEPROMs, flash memory, or microcontrollers. It must be applied precisely during programming; incorrect levels can cause write failures or permanent damage, so always follow the datasheet's programming procedure.

Specifies the internal circuit architecture of the power converter, such as flyback, forward, or buck. This determines efficiency, isolation, and component stress. Engineers must verify topology against the datasheet to ensure it matches the intended application and operating conditions.

Specifies the optical fiber category used in the component, such as single-mode or multimode. This affects bandwidth, distance, and connector compatibility. Verify the fiber type against your network requirements and the datasheet to ensure proper signal transmission and system performance.

Specifies how many independent signal paths or outputs the component provides. Compare this value with your circuit requirements to ensure each channel can be used separately. Verify the channel configuration in the datasheet, as some devices may share pins or have internal connections.

Indicates the construction or configuration of the transformer, such as flyback, forward, or planar. Affects performance, size, and application suitability. Refer to datasheet for detailed specifications and recommended usage.

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 total count of input/output pins or channels available on the component. Engineers compare this to ensure sufficient connectivity for their application. Verify against the datasheet pinout to confirm exact configuration and compatibility with your design.