Renesas Electronics America Inc. ISL80136 series Linear Voltage Regulators

Comprehensive Guide to ISL80136 Integrated Circuits (ICs) Linear Voltage Regulators

This post introduces you to the Key Component Features, Diverse Applications, Associated Series Parts, Technical Documents(PDF Datasheets, User Guides), Frequently asked questions, and Related Series of Renesas Electronics America ISL80136 series Linear Voltage Regulators products.

FEATURES

  • High voltage, low quiescent current linear regulator
  • Ideally suited for “always-on” and “keep alive” applications
Applications

  • Medical
  • Test & measurement
Associated Products

Part NumberDescriptionStockRFQ
ISL80136IBEAJZIC REG LINEAR POS ADJ 50MA 8SOIC0RFQ
ISL80136IBEAJZ-T7AIC REG LINEAR POS ADJ 50MA 8SOIC0RFQ
ISL80136IBEAJZ-TIC REG LINEAR POS ADJ 50MA 8SOIC0RFQ
Technical Documents

The ISL80136 series Linear Voltage Regulators are high voltage, low quiescent current linear regulators ideally suited for “always-on” and “keep alive” applications. However, I couldn’t find any information on how it compares to other linear regulators in terms of efficiency. 

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the similar products or Substitute Components of Renesas Electronics America Inc. ISL80136 series Linear Voltage Regulators

Texas Instruments LM1117: The LM1117 is a low dropout linear voltage regulator that offers similar features to the ISL80136 series. It provides low dropout voltage, low quiescent current, and high output accuracy. The LM1117 is available in various package options and output voltage configurations.  Analog Devices ADP333x: The ADP333x series is a family of low dropout linear voltage regulators suitable as substitutes for the ISL80136 series. These regulators offer low dropout voltage, low quiescent current, and high output accuracy. They are available in different package options and output voltage variants.  ON Semiconductor NCP1117: The NCP1117 is a low dropout linear voltage regulator IC that can be used as an alternative to the ISL80136 series. It provides low dropout voltage, low quiescent current, and good line and load regulation. The NCP1117 is available in various package options and output voltage configurations.

How does it compare to other linear regulators in terms of efficiency?

The efficiency of linear voltage regulators, including the Renesas Electronics America Inc. ISL80136 series, is generally lower compared to other types of voltage regulators, such as switching regulators. Linear regulators operate by dissipating excess voltage as heat, resulting in lower efficiency.  In terms of efficiency, linear regulators have a disadvantage compared to switching regulators because they do not step down the voltage by switching the input on and off rapidly. Instead, linear regulators continuously drop the excess voltage across a pass transistor, which dissipates power as heat. As a result, the efficiency of linear regulators decreases as the voltage difference between the input and output increases.