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Package: SOT23-5CSPMIC - Voltage Regulators - LinearOutput Voltage: 3.3 VMax Output Current: 500 mAInput Voltage Range: 2 V to 6 VDropout Voltage: 120 mV @ 100mAQuiescent Current: 55 uA

Find functional alternatives and potential upgrades for the 4A2D, a 3.3V 500mA LDO in a SOT23-5 package. Review key parametric differences like input voltage range and dropout before selection.

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Electrical riskhigh

Input voltage range and dropout voltage vary significantly across candidates.

Package riskmedium

While all are SOT23-5, pinout has not been verified and can differ between manufacturers.

Sourcing risklow

Multiple alternatives exist from various manufacturers.

Can it be replaced directly?

No verified direct drop-in replacement has been identified. All candidates require engineering review, especially for pinout and input voltage range compatibility.

Best replacement path

TPAP2112K-3.3TRG1 is an upgrade in current, but TPCAT6219-330TDGT3 offers better performance if the narrower input voltage range is acceptable.

Main risk

The primary risk is mismatch in the input voltage range, where several candidates have a narrower range than the target's 2V to 6V.

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TPAP2112K-3.3TRG1 package
TPAP2112K-3.3TRG1

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Needs validationmedium risk

Potential upgrade with higher 600mA output current, but has a lower maximum input voltage of 5.5V.

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Alternative comparison matrix

Feature / factor4A2DTPAP2112K-3.3TRG1TPCAT6219-330TDGT3TPMIC5219-3.3YM5Compatibility / risk
Current500mA600mA--600mA — Higher output current provides more margin.
Voltage2V to 6V1.2V to 5.5V2.3V to 5.5V2V to 20V1.2V to 5.5V / 2.3V to 5.5V / 2V to 20V / ~3.5V to 15V — Lower min Vin is good, but lower max Vin is a risk.; TPCAT6219-330TDGT3: Narrower on both min and max ends.; TPMIC5219-3.3YM5: Wider input range is more flexible.; SSP7603P33M5R: Much higher min input voltage required.
Quiescent Current55µA10µA10µA1.5µA10µA / 1.5µA — Significantly lower quiescent current.; TPCAT6219-330TDGT3: Significantly lower quiescent current.; TPMIC5219-3.3YM5: Significantly lower quiescent current.; SSP7603P33M5R: Significantly lower quiescent current.
PackageSOT23-5SOT23-5-SOT-23-5SOT23-5 / SOT-23-5 — Pinout must be verified.; TPMIC5219-3.3YM5: Pinout must be verified.; SSP7603P33M5R: Pinout must be verified.
Dropout Voltage120mV @ 100mA-85mV @ 100mA0.42V @ 100mA85mV @ 100mA / 0.42V @ 100mA / 0.17V @ 100mA — Lower dropout is an improvement.; TPMIC5219-3.3YM5: Higher dropout requires higher min input voltage.; SSP7603P33M5R: Higher dropout voltage.
Tolerance±2%-±1%-±1% — Tighter output voltage accuracy.

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Questions & answers

TPAP2112K-3.3TRG1 offers a higher 600mA output current but has a lower max input voltage of 5.5V. For similar specs, TPCAT6219-330TDGT3 has better dropout and accuracy but also a narrower input voltage range. All candidates require careful review.