HIGH CURRENT SWITCHING REGULATORS The part **L296PHT** is manufactured by **STMicroelectronics (STM)**. Below are the factual specifications, descriptions, and features from the available knowledge base:
### **Specifications:**
- **Manufacturer:** STMicroelectronics (STM)
- **Part Number:** L296PHT
- **Package:** TO-220-5 (Through-Hole)
- **Category:** Power Management IC (PMIC) - Voltage Regulators
- **Type:** Switching Regulator (Step-Down/Buck)
- **Output Voltage:** Adjustable (5V to 40V)
- **Output Current:** Up to 4A
- **Input Voltage Range:** 9V to 46V
- **Switching Frequency:** 200kHz (Fixed)
- **Efficiency:** Up to 90%
- **Operating Temperature Range:** -25°C to +125°C
- **Protection Features:** Overcurrent, Overtemperature, Short-Circuit
### **Descriptions:**
- The **L296PHT** is a high-current, monolithic switching regulator designed for step-down (buck) applications.
- It provides a regulated output voltage with high efficiency, making it suitable for power supply designs in industrial, automotive, and consumer electronics.
- The device includes an internal power switch, oscillator, and protection circuitry to ensure reliable operation.
### **Features:**
- **High Output Current:** Supports up to 4A continuous output current.
- **Wide Input Voltage Range:** Operates from 9V to 46V, making it versatile for various applications.
- **Adjustable Output Voltage:** Can be set between 5V and 40V using external resistors.
- **Fixed Frequency Operation:** 200kHz switching frequency for stable performance.
- **Thermal Protection:** Built-in overtemperature shutdown.
- **Current Limiting:** Prevents damage from excessive load conditions.
- **Short-Circuit Protection:** Safeguards the regulator and load.
- **Low Dropout Voltage:** Improves efficiency in low-input voltage conditions.
This information is based on STMicroelectronics' official documentation for the **L296PHT** regulator. For detailed application notes or schematics, refer to the manufacturer's datasheet.
