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For the full machine-readable catalogue index, see [https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/llms.txt](https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/llms.txt). # Pololu D42V55F8 8.4V 5A Step-Down Voltage Regulator **Brand:** SparkFun **URL:** https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/products/pololu-step-down-voltage-regulator-8-4v-5a — [Markdown](https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/products/pololu-step-down-voltage-regulator-8-4v-5a.md) ## Pricing - **Price:** $73.75 - **Stock:** In stock at supplier - **Local warehouse:** 0 units - **Supplier (SparkFun):** 16 units - **SKU:** SF-COM-29788 ## Description This compact Pololu D42V55F8 module is a synchronous buck switching regulator for turning a higher DC input into a stable 8.4 V output. It is suited to projects where efficiency matters, especially when the input voltage is much higher than the required output.The regulator accepts input voltages from 8.4 V up to 60 V and can deliver a regulated 8.4 V output at up to 5 A. Typical continuous output current depends on input voltage and thermal conditions, with efficient operation compared with a linear regulator for reduced heat and better energy use.Useful control and monitoring signals are broken out, including enable (EN) for low-power shutdown and power-good (PG) for voltage monitoring or sequencing. The board also includes soft-start and built-in protection features, with 0.1″ grid-compatible connections for straightforward prototyping.Features:Synchronous buck conversion: Steps a higher input voltage down to a lower regulated output voltage efficiently.Enable input: EN input for low-power shutdown.Power-good output: PG output for voltage monitoring and sequencing.Soft-start: Limits inrush current.Reverse-voltage protection: Built-in reverse-voltage protection.Over-current protection: Built-in over-current protection.Over-temperature protection: Built-in over-temperature protection.Prototyping friendly: Six 0.1″ grid-compatible connections with duplicated power rails.Specifications:Input voltage: 8.4 V up to 60 VRegulated output voltage: 8.4 VMaximum output current: up to 5 ATypical continuous output current: between 3.5 A and 7 A, depending on input voltage and thermal conditionsEfficiency: approximately 80% to 95%, varying with load and voltage differentialSwitching frequency: around 400 kHz under heavy loadsQuiescent current: < 0.2 mA at no loadDimensions: 1″ × 1″ × 0.355″ (25.4 × 25.4 × 9 mm)Mounting holes: three mounting holes for #2 or M2 screwsConnections: six 0.1″ grid-compatible connections (VIN, VOUT, GND, VRP, EN, PG)Power rails: duplicated power railsA handy regulator for robotics, battery-powered systems, and other DC power projects that need a stable 8.4 V rail from a higher-voltage supply. **Product Type:** Voltage Regulator ## Images - [Image 1](https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/rails/active_storage/blobs/redirect/BAh7BkkiC19yYWlscwY6BkVUewdJIglkYXRhBjsAVGkD3sQCSSIIcHVyBjsAVEkiDGJsb2JfaWQGOwBG--54fec061ff847c276e82599aaa9305b175a5dad2/29788-Pololu-Step-Down-Voltage-Regulator-Feature.jpg) - [Image 2](https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/rails/active_storage/blobs/redirect/BAh7BkkiC19yYWlscwY6BkVUewdJIglkYXRhBjsAVGkD4MQCSSIIcHVyBjsAVEkiDGJsb2JfaWQGOwBG--62bb7d5099442bff01f8f2dc544b855d5b28717f/29788-Pololu-Step-Down-Voltage-Regulator-Front.jpg) - [Image 3](https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/rails/active_storage/blobs/redirect/BAh7BkkiC19yYWlscwY6BkVUewdJIglkYXRhBjsAVGkD4sQCSSIIcHVyBjsAVEkiDGJsb2JfaWQGOwBG--a9b8ca147debf7c8ae806c851d563b79e46a6698/29788-Pololu-Step-Down-Voltage-Regulator-Back.jpg) - [Image 4](https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/rails/active_storage/blobs/redirect/BAh7BkkiC19yYWlscwY6BkVUewdJIglkYXRhBjsAVGkD5MQCSSIIcHVyBjsAVEkiDGJsb2JfaWQGOwBG--cdafe73f1b3f8d0ed1342ac7ba0c89a2efc7697c/29788-Pololu-Step-Down-Voltage-Regulator-Scale.jpg) --- ## Finding & Searching Products If a part listed here isn't quite what you need, you can search Little Bird Electronics' full catalogue: - **Search by keyword:** `GET https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/products.md?q={search_term}` — searches title, vendor, SKU, tags, and MPN - **Search via JSON:** `GET https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/products.json?q={search_term}` — structured JSON results - **Browse by collection:** `GET https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/collections/{handle}.json` — products in a specific collection - **Filter in-stock only:** `GET https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/products.md?q={term}&in_stock=1` - **Individual product detail:** `GET https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/products/{handle}.md` — full specs, pricing, stock levels, variants Search supports multi-word queries (AND logic). 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