The NCV8518B device is a precision micropower voltage regulator. It has a fixed output voltage of 5.0 V and regulates within ±2%. It is suitable for use in all automotive environments and contains all the required functions to control a microprocessor. This device has low dropout voltage and low quiescent current. It includes a watchdog timer, adjustable reset, wake up and enable function. Also encompassed in this device are safety features such as thermal shutdown and short circuit protection. It is capable of handling up to 45 V transients.

FEATUREs
• Output Voltage of 5.0 V
• ±2% Output Voltage Tolerance
• Output Current up to 250 mA
• Micropower Compatible Control Functions:
    − ENABLE
    − Watchdog
    − RESET
    − Wake Up
• NCV Prefix for Automotive and Other Applications Requiring Site and Change Control
• Low Dropout Voltage
• Low Quiescent Current of 100 A
• Protection Features:
    − Thermal Shutdown
    − Short Circuit
• Low Sleep Mode Current less than 1.0 A
• AEC Qualified
• PPAP Capable
• These are Pb−Free Devices

APPLICATIONs
• Tire Pressure Monitor
• Battery Powered Consumer Electronics