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MC34063ECD-TR

MC34063ECD-TR

STMicroelectronics
Switching Voltage Regulators 3.0 to 40V DC-DC Cnv
7,939 in stock

Overview

The MC34063ECD-TR is a versatile monolithic control circuit containing the primary functions required for DC-to-DC converters. It features an internal temperature compensated reference, a comparator, a controlled duty cycle oscillator with an active current limit circuit, a driver, and a high-current output switch.

Why Choose This Part

The device operates over a wide input voltage range from 3.0V to 40V, making it suitable for various power bus standards. Its simple architecture allows for a low external parts count, reducing overall BOM cost and PCB footprint for basic power regulation tasks.

Applications

Step-Up (Boost) Converters
Generating a higher output voltage from a lower input source, such as creating 12V from a 5V rail.
Step-Down (Buck) Converters
Efficiently reducing a higher input voltage to a lower regulated output voltage for logic circuits.
Voltage Inverting Converters
Creating a negative voltage rail from a positive input voltage, useful for bipolar operational amplifier supplies.

Getting Started

Designers should use the equations provided in the datasheet to calculate the timing capacitor, inductor value, and sense resistor for the desired switching frequency and current limit. Since this is a switching regulator, careful attention to PCB layout is required to minimize EMI and ensure stable operation of the feedback loop.

MC34063 Family

Comparing specs that differ across variants. The current part is highlighted.

Part Number Sw. Freq Temp Range Voltage - Output (Max) Stock
MC34063ECD-TR (this part) Tape & Reel 7,939
MC34063ADR2G (onsemi) 100k 0degC ~ 70degC (TA) 40V 12,694
MC34063ACD-TR Tape & Reel 33k 0degC ~ 70degC (TA) 38V 4,037
MC34063EBD-TR Tape & Reel 33k -40degC ~ 125degC .. 38V 18,130
MC34063ADR (Texas Instruments) 100k 0degC ~ 70degC (TA) 40V 82,727
MC34063ABD-TR Tape & Reel 33k -40degC ~ 85degC (.. 38V 59,132
Also available as: MC34063ACN, MC34063A

Also Consider

LM2596S-5.0/NOPB TITexas Instruments - Offers a higher output current of up to 3A and a fixed switching frequency for easier filter design.
MC33063ADR2G ONonsemi - An extended temperature range version of the same architecture for more demanding industrial environments.