The L5972D is a step-down monolithic power switching regulator capable of delivering up to 2 A at output voltages from 1.235 V to 35 V. It has been designed using BCDV technology and the power switching element is implemented through a P-channel DMOS transistor. It does not require a bootstrap capacitor, and the duty cycle can range up to 100%. An internal oscillator fixes the switching frequency at 250 kHz. This minimizes the LC output filter. Pulse-by-pulse and frequency foldback over-current protection offer effective protection against short-circuit. Other features are voltage feed-forward, protection against feedback disconnection, and thermal shutdown. The device is housed in a thermally improved SO-8 package (with 4 pins connected to GND so that the thermal resistance junction-to-ambient is reduced to approximately one-half compared with a standard SO-8 package.