The A5974AD is a step-down switching regulator designed for automotive applications. It can deliver up to 2A DC current to the load with an input voltage range of 4V to 36V. The output voltage can be adjusted from 1.235V to 35V. It utilizes an internal P-channel DMOS transistor as the switching element, and has a minimum input voltage of 4V, making it suitable for automotive applications even in cold crank conditions.
The A5974AD is a step-down monolithic power switching regulator designed specifically for automotive applications. It features a minimum switch current limit of 2.5 A, allowing it to deliver up to 2 A of DC output current. The device operates with an input voltage range from 4 V to 36 V and includes a 3.3 V reference voltage.
| Output current | 2 A |
|---|---|
| Input voltage range | 4 V to 36 V |
| Reference voltage | 3.3 V |
| Output voltage range | 1.235 V to 35 V |
| Switching frequency | 500 kHz |
| Operating junction temperature | -40 to 150 °C |
The device fits automotive applications requiring operation even in cold crank conditions with a minimum input voltage of only 4 V.
Yes, the device is qualified following the AEC-Q100 requirements.
The device uses an internal oscillator that fixes the switching frequency at 500 kHz.