The ADP1821 is a versatile and inexpensive, step-down DC-to-DC controller from Analog Devices. It features a wide power-input voltage range, wide output voltage range, low cost, fixed-frequency operation, no current sense resistor required, programmable soft start with reverse current protection, soft start, thermal overload, current-limit protection, undervoltage lockout, and small, 16-lead QSOP package.