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# 3.3V 250mA Linear Voltage Regulator - L4931-3.3 TO-92

**Brand:** Adafruit

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## Pricing

- **Price:** $2.98
- **Stock:** In stock
- **Local warehouse:** 10 units
- **Supplier (Adafruit):** 25 units
- **SKU:** AF-2166

## Description

A low-dropout (LDO) 3.3 V linear voltage regulator based on the ST L4931 in a TO-92 package. With just 0.4 V dropout, it delivers a clean, regulated 3.3 V output from input voltages as low as 3.7 V — well suited for stepping down 5 V supplies or single-cell lithium batteries. Built-in current limiting and thermal shutdown make the L4931 robust and reliable. The low 1 mA quiescent current (rising to ~5 mA at full load) keeps it efficient for portable and battery-powered projects. Key Features Very Low Dropout – Only 0.4 V (vs 2 V for 78XX series regulators) 250 mA Output – Up to 250 mA peak current 3.3 V ±2% Regulation – Clean, stable output voltage Wide Input Range – 3.7–20 V DC input Built-In Protection – Current limiting and thermal shutdown Low Quiescent Current – 1 mA typical, ideal for battery use TO-92 Package – Compact through-hole form factor Specifications Output Voltage – 3.3 V ±2% Max Output Current – 250 mA Dropout Voltage – 0.4 V Input Voltage – 3.7–20 V Quiescent Current – 1 mA (up to 5 mA at full load) Thermal Resistance – 200 °C/W junction-to-air (TO-92) Max Power Dissipation – ~0.6 W without heatsink Ideal For Stepping 5 V supplies down to 3.3 V for sensors and modules Powering 3.3 V devices from lithium polymer/ion batteries Battery-powered and portable electronics Breadboard prototyping with 3.3 V logic Package Contents 1× L4931-3.3 Voltage Regulator (TO-92) Note: Requires at least 2.2 µF electrolytic capacitors on both input and output for stability (10 µF recommended). Power dissipation = (Vin − 3.3 V) × Iout — ensure this does not exceed 0.6 W without a heatsink.

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