The NCV8518C device is a precision micropower voltage regulator.

It has a fixed output voltage of 5.0 V and regulates within ±2%. It is

suitable for use in all automotive environments and contains all the

required functions to control a microprocessor. This device has low

dropout voltage and low quiescent current. It includes a watchdog

timer, adjustable reset, wake up and enable function. Also

encompassed in this device are safety features such as thermal

shutdown and short circuit protection. It is capable of handling up to

45 V transients.

Features

• Output Voltage Option: 5.0 V

• Output Voltage Accuracy: ±2%

• Output Current up to 250 mA

• Low Dropout Voltage

• Low Quiescent Current of 70 A

• Low Sleep Mode Current less than 1.0 A

• Micropower Compatible Control Functions:

− ENABLE

− Watchdog

− RESET

− Wake Up

• Protection Features:

− Thermal Shutdown

− Current Limitation

• NCV Prefix for Automotive and Other Applications Requiring Site

and Change Control

• AEC−Q100 Grade 1 Qualified and PPAP Capable

• These Devices are Pb−Free and are RoHS Compliant

Applications (for safety applications refer to Figure 22)

• Body and Chassis

• Instrument and Clusters

• Engine Control Unit