Protection features reduce external BOM
Built-in over-current, over-temperature, and reverse-polarity protection mean you can skip the external Schottky for reverse-input blocking in many designs. The over-temperature shutdown protects against the thermal runaway scenario described above. The enable pin allows sequencing or shutdown for power-save modes — pulled low, the output goes to zero and the quiescent current drops to near-zero, though the exact Iq figure is not in this listing.
Lifecycle and sourcing posture
This part carries an Active lifecycle status and is ROHS3 compliant. No last-time-buy or NRND signals in the record — it remains a current-production line item. For availability and current pricing, the part is sourced through independent distribution and quoted to order against an RFQ; the exact stock position and price are confirmed at quote time. No production-status assertion beyond what the Active flag states.