The LP3773CA with Switching Controllers SOP-7 RoHS is a RoHS-compliant power integrated circuit (IC) manufactured by Chip Hope. It features a 500 mA rated current output with high-efficiency switching, low external component count, adjustable and fixed voltage outputs, current sensing, and overheat protection. This IC is ideal for use in notebook computers, set-top boxes, LCD and plasma displays, and other power-sensitive applications. The LP3773CA features a wide input voltage range of 4.5V to 30V, an adjustable output voltage range of 0.9V to 5.5V. It has a high switching frequency, up to 500 kHz, and a wide temperature range of -40°C to +125°C. It is designed with low-ESR capacitors, low power-on reset voltage, and an immunity against output short-circuit surges. The package format is a RoHS-compliant SOP-7.