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L5973D

STMicroelectronics

-40℃~+150℃@(TJ) 1 1.235V~35V 2.5A 250kHz 4V~36V Adjustable Buck Buck Built-in No SOIC-8-EP DC-DC Converters ROHS

Extended
Category
AC DC Controllers & Regulators
Package
SOIC-8-EP
Pins
9

Overview

The L5973D is an AC DC Controllers & Regulator made by STMicroelectronics in a SOIC-8-EP package with 9 pins. -40℃~+150℃@(TJ) 1 1.235V~35V 2.5A 250kHz 4V~36V Adjustable Buck Buck Built-in No SOIC-8-EP DC-DC Converters ROHS.

PCBKit's library has its KiCad symbol (Regulator_Switching:L5973D, from KiCad's library) and its footprint (Package_SO:HSOP-8-1EP_3.9x4.9mm_P1.27mm_EP2.41x3.1mm, from KiCad's library), ready for a KiCad board. JLCPCB lists it (part C21829). 6 open-source boards in 6 repositories on GitHub use it.

Symbol

OUT1SYNC2INH3COMP4FB5VREF6GND7VCC8EP9
Regulator_Switching:L5973DFrom KiCad's library

Footprint

123456789
Package_SO:HSOP-8-1EP_3.9x4.9mm_P1.27mm_EP2.41x3.1mmFrom KiCad's library

Parameters

13
Features
Overcurrent Protection, Cycle-by-cycle current limiting, Frequency synchronization
Frequency - Switching
250kHz
Function
Step-down type
Number of Outputs
1
Operating Temperature
-40℃~+150℃@(TJ)
Output Current
2.5A
Output Type
Adjustable
Output Voltage
1.235V~35V
Quiescent Current
3mA
Switch tube (built-in/external)
Built-in
Synchronous Rectifier
No
Topology
Buck
Voltage - Supply
4V~36V

Order codes

1

Pinout

9
The pins of the L5973D
PinNameType
1OUTOutput
2SYNCInput/output
3INHInput
4COMPPassive
5FBInput
6VREFOutput
7GNDPower in
8VCCPower in
9EPPassive

Open-source boards using it

All 6
  • 4 layers203.2 × 101.6 mmLboard2, the printed circuit board in 3D

    Lboard2

    electrodyssey/lboard2

    experimental Spartan-6 sound processing board with XC6SLX9-TQG144 and TLV320AIC3204

    230 parts7LGPL-3.0
  • 2 layers102 × 81 mmCzujnikiRpi3b, the printed circuit board in 3D

    CzujnikiRpi3b

    adamkaliszan/FreeRtosOnAvr

    An alternative for arduino. Multitasking firmware provides great flexibility.

    157 parts2GPL-3.0
  • 2 layers99.6 × 69.6 mmRGBW Lampe, the printed circuit board in 3D

    RGBW Lampe

    martinclausen2/RGBW-Lampe

    The "RGBW-Lampe" projects allows to create full color lighting appliances.

    162 parts
  • 2 layers102 × 84 mm3D PrEBo, the printed circuit board in 3D

    3D PrEBo

    TheColonelYoung/3D_PREBO

    3D printer expansion board. Add more fan controllers, TMC2130 wiring support, induction probe voltage convertor, LED lighting (supports WS1812).

    79 partsCC-BY-SA-4.0
  • 2 layers100 × 75 mmArachne, the printed circuit board in 3D

    Arachne

    TheColonelYoung/Arachne

    Mainly 3D printed manipulator with 6 axis of freedom based on design of steward platform

    278 partsGPL-3.0

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Questions

Is there a KiCad symbol and footprint for the L5973D?

Yes. The symbol is Regulator_Switching:L5973D and the footprint Package_SO:HSOP-8-1EP_3.9x4.9mm_P1.27mm_EP2.41x3.1mm, both drawn on this page. PCBKit places them on a board for you when you design with it.

What package is the L5973D?

SOIC-8-EP, with 9 pins. Its footprint is drawn on this page.

Where is the L5973D datasheet?

STMicroelectronics publishes it: the Datasheet link on this page opens it.

Where can I order the L5973D?

JLCPCB lists it as part C21829, with 0 in stock; the sellers' links on this page open their listings.

Which open-source boards use the L5973D?

6 boards in 6 repositories on GitHub; the most starred are listed on this page, with their KiCad files.