BitBastelei
Linear regulators have been around for a long time, but a lot has changed since the days of the classic 78xx series. Modern ICs not only promise ever smaller differential voltages (LDOs), but also continuously improve their quiescent current performance. I bought one of these more modern models to test – and for added challenge, I chose the DFN1010 package, which is optimized for applications with very limited space.
Contents:
00:00 Linear Regulators
02:57 AP7354
05:23 Circuit Boards
08:13 Solder Pastes
12:21 Soldering
14:08 First Test
15:09 AP7354 vs. AMS1117
Corrections and Additions:
18:48 - Uhm, is it a Venus year? Otherwise, it's more like 8 months.
Related links:
AP7354 @ Diodes Inc.: https://www.diodes.com/part/view/AP7354
Transparency info:
The IC and PCB were selected, ordered, and paid for by us.