Voltage Regulators
A voltage regulator is an electronic device that maintains a constant output voltage level, regardless of changes in the input voltage or load conditions. These devices are commonly used to provide a stable power supply to electronic circuits, as well as to protect them from voltage spikes and surges. There are several types of voltage regulators, including linear, switching, and pulse width modulation (PWM) regulators, each with its own set of characteristics and applications. Linear regulators, for example, are simple and efficient, but have a relatively low switching speed and can only provide a limited output current. Switching regulators, on the other hand, have higher switching speeds and can provide a higher output current, but are more complex and require additional components. In addition to their use in power supplies and voltage protection, voltage regulators are also used in a wide range of other applications, including motor control, battery charging, and instrumentation. Flux.ai has the world's largest community-driven public library of voltage regulators, with footprints, symbols, datasheets, and simulation models for a wide range of devices. Whether you're a designer, engineer, or hobbyist, you can find the resources you need to get your project up and running quickly and efficiently.
XL1509-5.0E1
2A 150KHz 40V Buck DC to DC Converter The XL1509-5.0E1 is a fixed frequency PWM buck step-down DC-DC converter capable of driving a load with high efficiency, low ripple, and excellent line and load regulation. It is manufactured by XLSEMI and belongs to the XL1509 product family, a series of fixed-output and adjustable-output step-down switching regulator ICs designed to simplify the design of compact, efficient DC power conversion stages in a wide range of embedded, industrial, and consumer electronics applications. The "5.0" designation in the part number specifies that this variant produces a fixed regulated output voltage of five volts, making it directly suited to powering five-volt logic, microcontrollers, sensors, communication modules, and other standard digital subsystems from higher-voltage DC rails without requiring a linear regulator and its inherent power dissipation penalty. Unikeyic Electronics The XL1509 requires a minimum number of external components, making it simple to use, and includes internal frequency compensation and a fixed-frequency oscillator. The PWM control circuit is able to adjust the duty ratio linearly from zero to one hundred percent. This internal compensation architecture removes the burden of control loop design from the system engineer, which is a common point of complexity in discrete buck converter designs, and allows the device to be implemented with a straightforward application circuit consisting of an input capacitor, an output inductor, a freewheeling Schottky diode, and an output capacitor, without requiring additional feedback network components in the fixed-output version. Unikeyic Electronics The device operates across a wide input voltage range, accepting input rails ranging from just above the output voltage all the way up to the high end of the input range, making it compatible with a variety of common source voltages including twelve-volt, twenty-four-volt, and other industrial bus rails frequently encountered in embedded and industrial power system designs. This wide input range also makes it suitable for battery-powered applications where the supply voltage varies considerably across the battery discharge cycle, as the converter maintains a regulated output throughout the input voltage window. The fixed switching frequency is set internally at a value that represents a practical tradeoff between external component size and switching loss, allowing the use of standard commodity inductors and electrolytic or ceramic output capacitors without requiring unusually large or small values. An enable function and an overcurrent protection function are built inside. When a secondary current limit condition occurs, the operating frequency is reduced to a lower switching frequency, which limits the energy delivered per cycle and prevents damage to the power switch and external components during sustained overload events. This dual-level current protection approach provides both instantaneous peak current limiting and sustained overload protection, improving the robustness of designs built around the device in applications where load transients or fault conditions may cause temporary overcurrent conditions. Unikeyic Electronics The device is housed in a standard eight-pin small-outline integrated circuit surface-mount package, making it compatible with automated pick-and-place and reflow soldering assembly processes and suitable for compact power supply layouts on densely populated PCBs. Spec Sheet Identification Part Number: XL1509-5.0E1 Device Family: XL1509 Buck DC-DC Converter Series Manufacturer: XLSEMI Part Number Decode XL1509: Base device family 5.0: Fixed output voltage — five volts E1: Tape-and-reel packaging variant Functional Classification Device Type: Fixed-frequency PWM step-down buck DC-DC converter IC Topology: Non-synchronous buck converter with internal power switch Output Configuration: Single output, fixed voltage Regulation Method: Fixed-frequency PWM with internal compensation Electrical Characteristics Input Voltage Range: Wide input range, compatible with common industrial and consumer DC bus voltages Output Voltage: Fixed regulated output at five volts Output Current: Continuous rated current class suitable for moderate embedded system loads Switching Frequency: Fixed internal oscillator, mid-frequency class Duty Cycle Range: Adjustable from zero to maximum, internally controlled Minimum Dropout Voltage: Low dropout class Output Ripple: Low ripple characteristic with appropriate external filter components Control & Protection Features Enable Function: Built-in enable control input for power sequencing and shutdown Overcurrent Protection: Integrated primary current limit with frequency fold-back secondary protection Internal Compensation: Built-in frequency compensation, no external compensation network required Feedback: Internal reference for fixed output voltage regulation External Components Required Input Capacitor: Required for input decoupling Output Inductor: Required, standard commodity value Freewheeling Diode: External Schottky diode required Output Capacitor: Required for output filtering Environmental & Qualification Operating Temperature Range: Industrial range, below zero to elevated ambient RoHS Compliance: Yes, Halogen-Free Package Package Type: SOIC-8 (SOP-8) Mounting Method: Surface mount technology (SMT) Packaging Format Supply Format: Tape-and-reel Reel Quantity: Standard production reel quantity Available Variants in XL1509 Family XL1509-3.3E1: Fixed output at regulated lower voltage XL1509-5.0E1: Fixed output at five volts (this device) XL1509-12E1: Fixed output at twelve volts XL1509-ADJE1: Adjustable output version #XL1509 #XL15095 #XLSEMI #BuckConverter #StepDownConverter #DCDCConverter #PWMConverter #SwitchingRegulator #PowerManagement #EmbeddedPower #FixedOutputConverter #FiveVoltRegulator #IndustrialPower #SOIC8 #SurfaceMount #LowRipple #HighEfficiency #SemiconductorIC #EngineeringSpec #ComponentLibrary #CommonPartsLibrary #RoHSCompliant #PCBDesign
3 Uses0 StarsSSQ-110-03-T-D
20 Position Receptacle Connector 0.100" (2.54mm) Through Hole Tin The SSQ-110-03-T-D is a through-hole dual-row socket strip receptacle connector manufactured by Samtec, designed for board-to-board and pin header mating applications using the industry-standard pitch spacing that has been dominant in through-hole PCB interconnect design for decades. It belongs to Samtec's SSQ series, a family of square-post socket strip connectors that accept standard square-pin headers and are widely used across prototyping, instrumentation, test and measurement, embedded systems, industrial control, and general-purpose PCB stacking applications. As a socket strip of the receptacle gender, the SSQ-110-03-T-D is intended to receive a mating male pin header, creating a reliable and separable board-to-board or wire-to-board connection. The dual-row configuration provides a higher contact density within a given board length than a single-row socket, which is why dual-row socket strips in this pitch class are extensively used in applications such as microcontroller and single-board computer expansion connectors, module-to-baseboard interfaces, and other designs where a significant number of signal, power, or ground connections must be made across a single separable connector interface. The connector features square solder tails for through-hole PCB mounting, with the "-T" suffix in the part number designating the square post tail style, which provides a well-defined mechanical footprint and reliable solder joint formation in wave solder and hand-solder assembly processes. The "-D" suffix indicates the dual-row configuration. Contact material is phosphor bronze, a widely used spring-contact alloy chosen for its combination of good electrical conductivity, excellent spring properties that maintain consistent contact force across many mating cycles, and resistance to stress relaxation over time. The contacts are finished with matte tin plating over nickel underplate, providing a solderable, cost-effective contact surface suitable for the majority of general-purpose signal and low-power applications for which this connector class is typically used. The insulator body is molded from black liquid crystal polymer, a high-performance engineering thermoplastic that offers the high dimensional stability, excellent electrical insulation properties, and high-temperature resistance needed to withstand wave soldering and reflow-adjacent thermal exposure during PCB assembly. The material also carries a UL94 V-0 flammability rating, reflecting its self-extinguishing behavior in the event of an ignition source, which is required or preferred in many end-product regulatory compliance frameworks. The SSQ series is widely used in conjunction with Samtec's TSW series male pin headers as a complementary mating pair, and the connector is compatible with a broad range of standard square-pin headers from other manufacturers that conform to the same pitch and pin geometry, making it a versatile choice for general-purpose through-hole header applications. Spec Sheet Identification Part Number: SSQ-110-03-T-D Series: SSQ Manufacturer: Samtec, Inc. Connector Type / Configuration Type: Socket strip receptacle Gender: Female (receptacle) Row Configuration: Dual row Orientation: Straight, vertical Mounting Method: Through-hole, solder tail Contact & Material Properties Contact Material: Phosphor bronze Contact Finish — Mating Zone: Matte tin over nickel Contact Finish — Post/Tail: Tin Contact Type: Forked socket, square post acceptance Post/Tail Style: Square solder tail Mechanical Specifications Contact Pitch: Standard pitch class, widely used through-hole spacing Profile Height: Standard SSQ series mated height class Insulator Color: Black Insulator Material: Liquid crystal polymer (LCP) Flammability Rating: UL94 V-0 Body Orientation: Straight Electrical Ratings Current Rating Per Contact: Mid-range per-pin current class Voltage Rating: High AC and DC voltage rating class for general-purpose signal use Mating Cycles: Rated for repeated mate/unmate cycles Environmental & Qualification Operating Temperature Range: Extended range, suitable for industrial environments RoHS Compliance: Yes Export Classification: EAR99 Mating Compatibility Mates With: Samtec TSW series male pin headers and compatible standard square-pin headers from other manufacturers Application Note: Suitable for board-to-board stacking, module-to-baseboard interfaces, SBC expansion connectors, and general-purpose through-hole header applications Packaging Supply Format: Bulk packaging #SSQ110 #Samtec #SocketStrip #DualRowConnector #ThroughHoleConnector #PCBReceptacle #PinHeader #BoardToBoard #FemaleSockets #PhosphorBronze #LCP #UL94V0 #EmbeddedSystems #Prototyping #InstrumentationConnector #GeneralPurposeConnector #ConnectorDatasheet #EngineeringSpec #ComponentLibrary #CommonPartsLibrary #RoHSCompliant #PCBDesign #CommonPartsLibrary #Connector #Header #Receptacle #Female-Socket #SSQ
29 Uses0 StarsESP32-C3-DEVKITM-1
ESP32-C3-MINI-1 ESP32-C 802.11 b/g/n (WiFi/WLAN/Wi-Fi 4), Bluetooth® 5.x (BLE) Transceiver 2.4GHz Evaluation Board ESP32-C3-DevKitM-1 is a compact entry-level development board from Espressif Systems based on the ESP32-C3-MINI-1 module. It integrates a 32-bit RISC-V single-core microcontroller, 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) connectivity, making it suitable for IoT devices, embedded applications, smart sensors, and wireless control projects. The board exposes most GPIO pins through headers for easy prototyping and supports programming through USB. Key Features: 32-bit RISC-V Single-Core Processor Based on ESP32-C3 SoC architecture Clock frequency up to 160 MHz Wireless Connectivity Integrated 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g/n) Bluetooth 5 Low Energy (BLE) support Memory 4 MB embedded Flash memory inside the ESP32-C3-MINI-1 module GPIO and Peripheral Interfaces Multiple programmable GPIO pins Supports interfaces such as: SPI UART I²C I²S PWM ADC USB Serial/JTAG Development Board Features Built-in ESP32-C3-MINI-1 module with PCB antenna USB interface for programming and power 5 V to 3.3 V onboard voltage regulator Breadboard-friendly pin headers Applications IoT gateways Smart home devices Wireless sensors Industrial automation Wearable electronics Embedded control systems #ESP32C3 #ESP32 #DevKitM1 #Espressif #RISCVD #WiFiMCU #BluetoothLE #IoT #EmbeddedSystems #Microcontroller #WirelessModule #SmartDevices #ElectronicsDesign #Prototyping
14 Uses0 StarsMC7805CTG
Linear Voltage Regulator IC Positive Fixed 1 Output 1A TO-220 These voltage regulators are monolithic integrated circuits designed as fixed−voltage regulators for a wide variety of applications including local, on−card regulation. These regulators employ internal current limiting, thermal shutdown, and safe−area compensation. With adequate heatsinking they can deliver output currents in excess of 1.0 A. Although designed primarily as a fixed voltage regulator, these devices can be used with external components to obtain adjustable voltages and currents. Features • Output Current in Excess of 1.0 A • No External Components Required • Internal Thermal Overload Protection • Internal Short Circuit Current Limiting • Output Transistor Safe−Area Compensation • Output Voltage Offered in 1.5%, 2% and 4% Tolerance • Available in Surface Mount D2PAK−3, DPAK−3 and Standard 3−Lead Transistor Packages • NCV Prefix for Automotive and Other Applications Requiring Unique Site and Control Change Requirements; AEC−Q100 Qualified and PPAP Capable • These are Pb−Free Devices #MC7805CTG #7805 #VoltageRegulator #LinearRegulator #PowerManagement #5VRegulator #Onsemi #TO220 #EmbeddedSystems #ElectronicsDesign #PowerSupply #PCBDesign #HardwareEngineering #IndustrialElectronics #CircuitDesign
4 Uses0 StarsMP1584EN
MPS MP1584 high-frequency step-down buck converter, 3A output current, 4.5V to 28V input voltage range, integrated high-side power MOSFET, current-mode control, programmable switching frequency from 100kHz to 1.5MHz, high-efficiency pulse-skipping mode for light loads, ceramic capacitor stable, internal soft-start, internal current limit, fault protection and thermal shutdown, available in SOIC-8E package, suitable for automotive, industrial, distributed power and battery-powered systems. MP1584, MPS MP1584, Monolithic Power MP1584, MP1584 buck converter, MP1584 step down converter, 3A buck converter, 28V buck converter, 1.5MHz buck converter, SOIC-8E buck converter, adjustable DC DC converter, high efficiency buck regulator, MP1584EN, MP1584 datasheet #MP1584 #MPSMP1584 #MonolithicPower #BuckConverter #StepDownConverter #DCDCConverter #3ABuckConverter #28VConverter #15MHzConverter #SOIC8E #PowerManagementIC #SwitchingRegulator
12 Uses0 StarsNPM1100-QDAA-R7
Battery Power Management IC Lithium Ion/Polymer 24-QFN (4x4) nPM1100 is an integrated Power Management IC (PMIC) with a linear-mode lithium-ion/lithium-polymer battery charger in a compact 2.1x2.1 mm WLCSP package. It has a highly efficient, dual-mode configurable output DC/DC buck regulator. nPM1100 is an extremely compact PMIC device, created for space constrained applications with a small lithium-ion or lithium-polymer battery. It is compatible with all nRF52 and nRF53 Series SoCs and supports charging batteries at up to 500 mA through USB, and also delivers up to 150 mA of current to power external components with regulated voltage. A minimum of five passive components are required for operation and the device functions without a control interface. It is the perfect companion for nRF52 and nRF53 multiprotocol SoCs in battery powered designs. Low quiescent current (IQ) extends battery life during shipping and storage with Ship mode, or in operation using auto-controlled hysteretic buck mode for high efficiency down to 1 µA loads. Charge and error indication LED drivers are built in. Charge profile limits are configurable and VBUS current limits can be fixed or auto-controlled with on-chip USB port detection. • 400 mA linear battery charger • Linear charger for lithium-ion/lithium-polymer batteries • Adjustable charge current from 20 mA to 400 mA • Selectable termination voltage of 4.1 V or 4.2 V • Automatic trickle, constant current, and constant voltage charging • Battery thermal protection • Discharge current limitation • JEITA compliant • Li-ion/Li-polymer USB battery charger with a high efficiency buck regulator • 800 nA - Typical quiescent current • 460 nA - Shipping mode quiescent current • Thermal protection • Input regulator • USB compatible current limit of 100 mA and 500 mA • 4.1 V to 6.7 V input voltage range for normal operation • 20 V overvoltage protection • Reverse current protection • 3.0 V to 5.5 V system voltage output • USB port detection supporting the following types: • SDP • CDP/DCP • 1.8 V to 3.0 V, 150 mA step-down buck regulator • Step-down buck regulator with up to 92% efficiency • Automatic transition between hysteretic and pulse width modulation (PWM) modes • Forced PWM mode for clean power operation • Pin-selectable output voltage (1.8 V, 2.1 V, 2.7 V, 3.0 V) • Soft start-up • LED drivers for charger state indication • 5 mA low side LED driver for charging indication • 5 mA low side LED driver for error indication • 2.3 V to 4.35 V battery operating input range • 2.1x2.1 mm WLCSP package • Suitable for two layer PCB design #CommonPartsLibrary #IntegratedCircuit #NordicSemiconductor #nPM1100 #PMIC #BatteryCharger #PowerManagement #LiIon #LiPolymer #BuckConverter #Wearables #IoT #WirelessSensor #LowPowerDesign #USBCharging #EmbeddedSystems #nRF52 #nRF53 #PortableElectronics
9 Uses0 StarsAS4C32M16SB-7TCN
SDRAM Memory IC 512Mbit Parallel 143 MHz 5.4 ns 54-TSOP II The AS4C32M16SB-7TCN is a single-data-rate synchronous dynamic random-access memory (SDR SDRAM) device manufactured by Alliance Memory. It is organized internally as a multi-bank array, allowing concurrent access operations across banks to improve effective memory bandwidth compared to simpler asynchronous DRAM architectures. The device is intended for general-purpose embedded memory applications where a synchronous, clock-driven memory interface is required, including embedded systems, industrial controllers, consumer electronics, networking equipment, and other designs that rely on a parallel SDRAM interface for working memory or buffering. As a drop-in style component within Alliance Memory's broader memory portfolio, this part is designed to be pin- and function-compatible with legacy SDR SDRAM devices originally offered by other manufacturers, allowing designers to source a continued-availability alternative for designs that depend on this memory architecture even as some original suppliers have discontinued production. This makes the device particularly useful in long-lifecycle industrial, embedded, and legacy system designs where a guaranteed supply of a specific memory interface and timing profile is critical to sustaining production over many years. The "B" designation in the part family indicates a specific die revision within the AS4C32M16S product line, reflecting a particular generation of internal silicon design while maintaining functional and pinout compatibility with related die revisions in the same footprint. The device communicates over a standard synchronous SDRAM command interface, using a clock-synchronized protocol for row and column addressing, data burst transfers, and bank management, and it supports the auto-refresh and self-refresh mechanisms typical of SDRAM devices to maintain stored data integrity without requiring constant external refresh management by the host controller. Mechanically, the device is housed in a thin small-outline package suited to space-constrained PCB layouts, and it is built for standard surface-mount assembly processes. The "-7TCN" suffix on this part number reflects a specific speed grade, package style, and temperature grade combination within the product family, with this particular variant intended for commercial temperature range operation. The device is supplied in tray packaging for surface-mount assembly and is compliant with RoHS material restrictions, supporting standard environmental and regulatory requirements for electronic components. Spec Sheet Identification Part Number: AS4C32M16SB-7TCN Device Family: AS4C32M16SB Manufacturer: Alliance Memory, Inc. Die Revision: B-die Functional Classification Device Type: Synchronous DRAM (SDR SDRAM) Memory Organization: Multi-bank array architecture Interface Type: Parallel, clock-synchronous command interface Refresh Capability: Supports auto-refresh and self-refresh modes Electrical Characteristics Supply Voltage: Standard 3.3V-class SDRAM supply rating Clock Frequency: Mid-range SDR SDRAM clock speed class Access Timing: Standard SDR SDRAM access time class for its speed grade Environmental & Qualification Temperature Grade: Commercial ("C" suffix designation) RoHS Compliance: Yes Product Positioning: Long-lifecycle, drop-in replacement memory device Package Package Type: Thin Small Outline Package, TSOP-II style Mounting: Surface mount technology (SMT) Packaging Format Supply Format: Tray packaging #AS4C32M16SB #AllianceMemory #SDRAM #SDRSDRAM #MemoryIC #EmbeddedMemory #TSOP #SurfaceMount #LegacyMemory #DropInReplacement #DRAM #EmbeddedSystems #IndustrialElectronics #SemiconductorIC #EngineeringSpec #ComponentLibrary #CommonPartsLibrary #RoHSCompliant #MemoryComponent #PCBDesign #CommonPartsLibrary #IntegratedCircuit #Memory #AS4C32
8 Uses0 StarsIRLR7843TRPBF
N-Channel 30 V 161A (Tc) 140W (Tc) Surface Mount TO-252AA (DPAK) The IRLR7843TRPBF is an N-channel power MOSFET built on Infineon's HEXFET technology platform, originally developed by International Rectifier. It is designed as a low-voltage, high-current switching device intended for applications where minimizing conduction loss and maximizing efficiency are primary design goals. The part is particularly well suited to synchronous switching topologies, where pairs or arrays of MOSFETs alternately conduct to regulate power flow with minimal energy dissipation. This device targets high-density power conversion applications where board space is limited but current demands are substantial, such as notebook computer power delivery, point-of-load converters used in servers, and advanced telecom and datacom equipment. It is commonly found supporting synchronous buck converter stages that step down a higher input rail to a lower output voltage suitable for powering processors, memory, and other low-voltage digital logic. Its low on-resistance characteristic allows it to carry significant current while generating comparatively little resistive heating, which is essential in compact enclosures with constrained thermal budgets. The transistor is fabricated using a refined trench gate process that improves upon earlier HEXFET generations, offering reduced gate charge and lower switching losses alongside its low conduction resistance. This combination makes it effective in both the high-side and low-side positions of a synchronous switching cell, where fast, clean transitions reduce overlap losses and improve overall converter efficiency. The device also offers well-characterized avalanche energy ratings, giving designers confidence in its ruggedness when exposed to transient overvoltage events that can occur during switching, and it presents a very low gate impedance, allowing it to be driven efficiently by standard gate driver circuitry. Mechanically, the part is housed in a surface-mount power package with an exposed tab for enhanced thermal conduction to the host PCB, allowing heat generated during operation to be efficiently transferred away from the silicon die. This package style is widely used in power-dense designs where through-hole packages would be impractical. The device is supplied in a tape-and-reel format suitable for automated assembly and is compliant with RoHS material restrictions, reflecting current environmental and regulatory standards for electronic components. Spec Sheet Identification Part Number: IRLR7843TRPBF Device Family: HEXFET Power MOSFET Manufacturer: Infineon Technologies Functional Classification Device Type: Power MOSFET Channel Type: N-channel Technology: Trench-gate HEXFET (IR MOSFET legacy technology) Logic Level Compatibility: Logic-level gate drive compatible Electrical Characteristics Drain-to-Source Voltage Rating: Low-voltage class, optimized for sub-30V rail applications On-Resistance: Ultra-low on-resistance class Drain Current Capability: High continuous current class Gate Charge: Low gate charge, optimized for fast switching Gate Impedance: Ultra-low gate impedance Avalanche Characteristics: Fully characterized avalanche voltage and current rating Switching & Application Behavior Primary Application: Synchronous buck converter switching stages Suitable Position: High-side and low-side switch positions Target Use Cases: Point-of-load conversion, notebook power delivery, telecom/datacom power systems Thermal & Mechanical Package Type: Surface-mount power package with exposed thermal tab (DPAK-style) Mounting: Surface mount technology (SMT) Thermal Path: Tab-based conduction to PCB for heat dissipation Environmental & Qualification RoHS Compliance: Yes Lifecycle Status: Active production Packaging Format Supply Format: Tape-and-reel, per part suffix designation #IRLR7843 #Infineon #HEXFET #PowerMOSFET #NChannelMOSFET #SynchronousBuck #PowerElectronics #DCDCConverter #PointOfLoad #PowerConversion #DPAK #SMTPackage #RoHSCompliant #SemiconductorIC #EngineeringSpec #ComponentLibrary #CommonPartsLibrary #PowerDensity #LowRDSon #DiscreteSemiconductor #commonpartslibrary #transistor
3 Uses0 StarsLAN9254-I/JRX
Ethernet Controller 10/100 Base-T/TX Bus Interface 80-TQFP-EP (12x12) The LAN9254-I/JRX is an EtherCAT SubDevice (slave) controller developed by Microchip Technology, designed to serve as the communication backbone for industrial automation devices participating in an EtherCAT network. The device integrates dual Ethernet physical layer transceivers directly on-chip, eliminating the need for external PHY components and simplifying the design of EtherCAT-enabled equipment such as servo drives, sensors, I/O modules, and other field devices used in real-time industrial control systems. Architecturally, the controller can operate as either a two-port or three-port node, depending on the network topology required. In its standard configuration it functions as a two-port device supporting daisy-chain connections typical of EtherCAT line topologies. When configured as a three-port device, it gains an additional management interface port that can connect to an external PHY or to another LAN9254, enabling star or tree network topologies and allowing the device to act as a branching point within a larger EtherCAT installation. Each integrated Ethernet PHY operates in full-duplex mode and supports automatic crossover detection, so the device can use either straight-through or crossover cabling without requiring manual configuration. Beyond pure protocol handling, the LAN9254 includes a substantial set of general-purpose digital input and output lines, allowing it to be used in simple field devices without requiring a separate microcontroller. For more complex applications, the device communicates with an external host processor through an integrated host bus interface that behaves like simple memory-mapped SRAM, supporting both 8-bit and 16-bit data widths along with multiple byte-ordering conventions, which makes it straightforward to interface with a wide range of microcontroller and microprocessor architectures. Internally, dual process data RAM buffers manage the exchange of real-time process data between the host application and the EtherCAT communication engine, while a dedicated interrupt line notifies the host of relevant internal events. A key feature of the device is its built-in distributed clock mechanism, which provides high-precision timing synchronization across all nodes in an EtherCAT network. This capability is essential for motion control and other applications where multiple devices must act in tight temporal coordination. The controller also provides configurable status indication through standard network activity and link LEDs, along with optional error and run-state indicators that give visibility into the health and operational state of the device at a glance. Power architecture on the LAN9254 is simplified through an integrated linear regulator, allowing the device to be operated from a single primary supply rail while internally generating the lower voltage needed for its core logic. This reduces the external power supply complexity that would otherwise be required to support separate core and I/O voltage domains. The "-I" designation on this particular part number indicates an industrial-grade temperature rating, making it suitable for deployment in factory floor and other demanding industrial environments where extended thermal range and long-term reliability are required. The device is housed in a surface-mount package consistent with dense industrial control board layouts and is compliant with RoHS material restrictions. Spec Sheet Identification Part Number: LAN9254-I/JRX Device Family: LAN9254 Manufacturer: Microchip Technology Functional Classification Device Type: EtherCAT SubDevice (slave) controller Network Role: Two/three-port configurable node Integrated PHYs: Dual Ethernet physical layer transceivers, on-chip Auto-MDIX Support: Yes, supports direct and crossover cabling Communication & Protocol Features Protocol: EtherCAT Topology Support: Daisy-chain (line), star, and tree topologies Additional Port Mode: Optional third port for branching/tap configurations Clock Synchronization: Integrated distributed clock for high-precision timing Host Interface Interface Type: SRAM-like host bus interface Data Width Support: Selectable bit-width host bus operation Endianness Support: Multiple byte-ordering modes Process Data Handling: Dual process data RAM buffers Interrupt Support: Configurable host interrupt line Digital I/O General-Purpose I/O: Integrated digital I/O lines for microcontroller-less operation Standalone Mode: Supports operation without external microcontroller for simple device designs Power Architecture Supply Configuration: Single primary supply rail Internal Regulation: Integrated linear regulator for core voltage generation Status Indication LED Support: Standard run and link/activity indicators per port Optional Indicators: Configurable error and run-state status indicators Environmental & Qualification Temperature Grade: Industrial ("-I" suffix) RoHS Compliance: Yes Package Package Type: Surface-mount, quad flat package style Mounting: Surface mount technology (SMT) Packaging Format Supply Format: Tape-and-reel, per part suffix designation #LAN9254 #Microchip #EtherCAT #SlaveController #SubDeviceController #IndustrialEthernet #IndustrialAutomation #MotionControl #EmbeddedSystems #FieldDevice #DigitalIO #HostBusInterface #DistributedClock #TQFP #RoHSCompliant #IndustrialGrade #EngineeringSpec #ComponentLibrary #CommonPartsLibrary #SemiconductorIC
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