Product Overview
The LM1086CS-3.3 is a 1.5A low-dropout positive voltage regulator from Texas Instruments, featuring a fixed 3.3V output in a TO-263 (DDPAK-3) surface-mount package. Part of the National Semiconductor heritage SIMPLE SWITCHER family, this device provides excellent line and load regulation with a dropout voltage of typically 1.3V at full load current. The TO-263 package with its exposed thermal pad delivers superior heat dissipation, making it ideal for high-power density applications in industrial control, automotive systems, and consumer electronics.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Texas Instruments |
| Part Number | LM1086CS-3.3 |
| Product Category | LDO Voltage Regulators |
| Output Type | Fixed 3.3V |
| Output Current | 1.5A |
| Input Voltage Range | 4.5V to 29V |
| Dropout Voltage | 1.3V typical @ 1.5A |
| Line Regulation | 0.015% typical |
| Load Regulation | 0.1% typical |
| Reference Voltage | 1.25V |
| Package / Case | TO-263 (DDPAK-3) |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to +125°C |
Features
- 1.5A output current with 1.3V typical dropout voltage
- Fixed 3.3V output with ±2% initial accuracy
- Same pinout as industry-standard LM317 (direct upgrade)
- Built-in current limiting and thermal shutdown protection
- Stable with ceramic output capacitors of appropriate ESR
- Zener-trimmed bandgap reference for high precision
- TO-263 (DDPAK) surface-mount package with exposed thermal pad
- Single NPN pass transistor (non-Darlington) for low dropout
Applications
- Post-regulation for switching power supplies
- 5V to 3.3V logic level conversion
- Industrial control systems and instrumentation
- Battery-powered devices and portable equipment
- High-efficiency linear regulation applications