What the ratings mean for your BOM
The 73 µA minimum cathode current sets the lower bound for the bias resistor. The 15 mA maximum output current limits how many loads you can drive.
Package and mounting
Housed in a SOT-23-3 package (also known as TO-236-3 / SC-59), this is a three-pin surface-mount device. The small footprint suits space-constrained layouts on automotive PCBs. The cathode is the reference output; the anode connects to ground; the third pin is the substrate (tie to ground per datasheet recommendation).
Lifecycle and sourcing reality
The LM4050QBIM3-4.1/NOPB is listed as Active with ROHS3 compliance. No end-of-life notice or last-time-buy schedule is in effect. For production BOMs, this part carries no imminent obsolescence risk.
