What this LDO brings to an automotive rail
The Texas Instruments TPS7B8633QKVURQ1R2 is a single-output positive LDO regulator delivering a fixed 3.3 V at up to 500 mA from a 40 V maximum input. It is qualified to AEC-Q100 and rated for a junction temperature range of -40°C to 150°C, which covers under-hood and transmission environments. The 70 dB PSRR at 1 kHz keeps noise from the 40 V bus out of sensitive analog and digital loads, while the 26 µA quiescent current suits always-on modules in battery-backed systems.
Protection and control
Built-in protection includes over-current, over-temperature, and under-voltage lockout (UVLO). An Enable pin allows the regulator to be gated by a system supervisor or ignition signal. The fixed 3.3 V output eliminates the need for an external resistor divider.
Package and mounting
Supplied in a TO-252-5 (DPak) surface-mount package with four leads plus a tab. The tab is the main thermal path; PCB copper area under the tab determines the effective thermal resistance at the 150°C junction limit.
Lifecycle and sourcing
The TPS7B8633QKVURQ1R2 is listed as Active with no last-time-buy or end-of-life notice. It is an automotive-grade part released for production use.
