Linear regulator provides accurate voltage output for automotive systems

April 3, 2025

The automotive-grade LDL40 LDO from STMicroelectronics provides a robust input-voltage handling capability to withstand harsh electrical conditions when connected to a vehicle battery.

The LDL40 from STMicroelectronics is an accurate LDO voltage regulator which can be directly connected to a car battery, or to a generic battery in industrial equipment. Supporting a wide input-voltage range up to 40 V, this AEC-Q100 Grade 1 qualified LDO can handle the transient voltage caused by a load dump, a common event in automotive systems.  

 

The regulator is available in three versions, providing a choice of output-voltage options:  

  • LDL40PURY adjustable output voltage between 1.2 V and 12 V 
  • LDL40PU33RY fixed 3.3 V output  
  • LDL40PU50RY fixed 5.0 V output  

 

Ultra-low quiescent current when supplying a light load extends battery run-time in always-on applications that operate mainly in standby mode.  

 

Voltage accuracy for all versions is ±2.5% across the rated operating-temperature range. All are supplied in a six-lead 2 mm x 2 mm DFN package. The regulator is stabilized with a small ceramic capacitor on the input and output.

Features

  • Input-voltage range: 3.3 V to 40 V 
  • 700 mV dropout voltage at full load 
  • 200 mA maximum current output 
  • Less than 0.3 µA shutdown current 
  • Internal current limit 
  • Operating-temperature range: -40°C to 150°C 
  • Thermal shutdown 
  • Output active-discharge function 

Applications

  • Automotive systems: 
    • EV powertrain  
    • Always-on battery-connected applications  
    • Infotainment  
    • Instrument cluster  
    • ADAS 
  • Industrial equipment 
STMicroelectronics — LDL40 LDO Voltage Regulator

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