Shunt reference with ±0.5% accuracy in SOT-23-5
It is part of the broad TL431 family, widely used as a precision reference in linear and switched-mode power supplies, battery chargers, and data-acquisition systems. The ±0.5% tolerance (B grade) places it above the standard ±1% or ±2% TL431 variants, making it suitable for applications where tighter output accuracy is needed without moving to an external precision reference.
100 mA cathode current and 36 V max output
The device can sink up to 100 mA continuous cathode current, which determines the maximum load the shunt regulator can handle or the base-drive current it can supply to an external pass transistor. The output voltage is adjustable from 2.495 V up to 36 V via two external resistors, covering the common 3.3 V, 5 V, and 12 V rail references.
The TL431BIDBVRE4 is officially marked as Obsolete by Texas Instruments. Buyers should confirm date code and quantity availability at time of inquiry; no franchised stock is expected.
Package and footprint: SOT-23-5 (SC-74A)
The 5-pin footprint is shared with many other TL431 variants, so a board designed for the SOT-23-5 package can accept multiple grades or suppliers without layout changes. The shipping medium is Tape & Reel (TR), the standard for automated pick-and-place assembly.
