The AMS1117 is a popular SMD package 3-pin voltage regulator that is available in many models for fixed and adjustable voltage requirements. The IC can deliver a maximum current of 1A and the output voltage can vary from 1.5V to 12V. It also has a low dropout voltage of 1.3V when operating at maximum current.
Features-

• It has a low dropout voltage
• Its load regulation is 0.2% typical
• It is optimized for low voltage
• It has on-chip thermal limiting
• It has a built-in thermal shutdown
• It has good noise rejection
• It has three-terminal adjustable or fixed low dropout

Applications-

• Used for Positive voltage regulations
• Variable power supply
• Current limiting circuits
• Reverse polarity circuits
• Commonly used in Desktop PC, DVD and other consumer products
• Used in motor control circuits
• High-Efficiency Linear Regulators
• Post Regulators for Switching Supplies
• Battery ChargersActive SCSI Terminators
• Power Management for Notebook
• Battery Powered Instrumentation
  

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