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Package: SOT-23-5Seaward ElecPMIC - Voltage Regulators - LinearOutput Voltage: 5.0 VOutput Current: 250 mAInput Voltage Range: 6.0 V to 35 VQuiescent Current: 2.5 µAOutput Accuracy: ±1%

SE8550X2-HF is a 5V, 250mA LDO in a SOT-23-5 package, notable for its high 35V input voltage tolerance. Finding a direct replacement requires careful matching of this high voltage rating, which is a key challenge.

AI replacement insight

Electrical riskhigh

Candidate max input voltage is much lower than target's 35V.

Package risklow

All candidates share the SOT-23-5 package, but pinout must be verified.

Can it be replaced directly?

Direct replacement for SE8550X2-HF should use only Datasheet verified or Strong match candidates; many approved options still require engineering review.

Best replacement path

Search for LDOs in a SOT-23-5 package with a maximum input voltage of 35V or higher and at least 250mA output current.

Main risk

The primary risk is electrical overstress due to the candidates' lower maximum input voltage rating (15V-24V) compared to the target's 35V.

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Needs validationhigh risk

A SOT-23-5 LDO with matched accuracy and higher current, but a critically lower max input voltage (18V).

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Alternative comparison matrix

Feature / factorSE8550X2-HFME6231C50M5GMIC5205-5.0YM5-MSSSP7603P50MRCompatibility / risk
PackageSOT-23-5SOT-23-5SOT-23-5SOT23-5SOT-23-5 / SOT23-5 — Package matches, but pinout requires verification.; MIC5205-5.0YM5-MS: Package matches, but pinout requires verification.; SSP7603P50MR: Package matches, but pinout requires verification.
Input Voltage Max35V18V24V15V18V / 24V / 15V — Candidate max input voltage is significantly lower.; MIC5205-5.0YM5-MS: Candidate max input voltage is significantly lower.; SSP7603P50MR: Candidate max input voltage is significantly lower.
Output Current250mA500mA350mA500mA500mA / 350mA — Candidate provides higher current capability.; MIC5205-5.0YM5-MS: Candidate provides higher current capability.; SSP7603P50MR: Candidate provides higher current capability.
Output Accuracy±1%±1%±2%±2%±1% / ±2% — matched; MIC5205-5.0YM5-MS: Candidate has lower output voltage accuracy.; SSP7603P50MR: Candidate has lower output voltage accuracy.
Output Voltage5.0V--5.0V5.0V — matched

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Questions & answers

Verified drop-in options for SE8550X2-HF are limited in the current batch. Review candidates marked Strong match or Datasheet verified, and validate package, pinout, and electrical limits before committing a BOM change.