The Microchip SR087SG-G is an offline switching regulator IC built around an inductorless topology — it converts AC line voltage to a regulated DC output without the bulky magnetic component a flyback or buck converter would need. That makes it a space-saving choice for low-power auxiliary supplies in appliances, metering, and industrial controls where a separate inductor or transformer would eat board area. The 8-SOIC package with exposed pad pulls heat into the PCB copper plane, so the thermal path is part of the layout decision, not an afterthought.
The wide range means the same BOM line can serve a factory-floor power supply and a cabin-zone controller without a temperature-grade split.
Control and isolation — what is inside
An enable pin (EN) gives the system a way to shut down the output without dropping the AC input — useful for standby-power targets or sequenced power-up. The part is non-isolated and has no internal power switch, so the external pass element and the isolation barrier (if needed) are the designer's call. The inductorless topology handles the regulation, but the galvanic separation between primary and secondary is not inside this package.