AMS1117-1.8 AI Analysis:
Specs, Applications & Alternatives

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AMS1117-1.8 product

AMS1117-1.8

Voltage Regulators - Linear

LDOLinear Regulator1.8V1A

The AMS1117-1.8 is a fixed 1.8V, 1A low-dropout (LDO) linear regulator in a SOT-223 package, ideal for portable electronics and power management.

Best for

  • Portable battery-powered devices
  • Post-regulation for switching power supplies

Avoid if

  • Applications requiring input voltages above 18V
  • High-power designs exceeding thermal limits of SOT-223

Check before use

  • Thermal design and PCB copper area for heat dissipation

Key specifications

Output Voltage
1.8 V
Max Output Current
1 A
Max Input Voltage
18 V

Compliance & Environment

RoHS
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REACH
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MSL
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ECCN
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HTSUS
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Application

Power ManagementPortable Electronics

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It is a three-terminal low-dropout linear regulator providing a fixed 1.8V output with up to 1A current capability.