PL83251

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  "version": "0.1.0",
  "type": "component",
  "description": "POWLICON DC-DC Converters, ESOP-8. Pinout cross-checked by two models against the datasheet, KiCad symbol/footprint/3D.",
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    "mpn": "PL83251",
    "manufacturer": "POWLICON",
    "package": "ESOP-8",
    "pin_count": 9,
    "category": "Power Supply Chip",
    "subcategory": "DC-DC Converters",
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    "pins": [
      {
        "number": "1",
        "name": "BST",
        "type": "passive",
        "description": "Boot-strap pin: connect a 0.1µF or greater capacitor between SW and BST to power the high-side gate driver."
      },
      {
        "number": "2",
        "name": "VIN",
        "type": "power_in",
        "description": "Power input supplying the IC from a 6.5V to 36V source, bypassed to GND with a large capacitor plus at least 0.1µF ceramic placed close to the VIN and GND pins."
      },
      {
        "number": "3",
        "name": "SW",
        "type": "output",
        "description": "Power switching pin, connected to the inductor switching node."
      },
      {
        "number": "4",
        "name": "GND",
        "type": "power_in",
        "description": "Ground."
      },
      {
        "number": "5",
        "name": "FB",
        "type": "input",
        "description": "Feedback input sensing the output voltage through a resistor divider to ground; a sensitive node that must be kept away from SW and BST."
      },
      {
        "number": "6",
        "name": "COMP",
        "type": "passive",
        "description": "Connects the compensation network to make the converter work stably."
      },
      {
        "number": "7",
        "name": "EN",
        "type": "input",
        "description": "Digital enable input: drive high to turn the regulator on and low to turn it off; internally pulled to VIN by a large resistor."
      },
      {
        "number": "8",
        "name": "SS",
        "type": "passive",
        "description": "Soft-start adjustment: connect a capacitor to program the soft-start time."
      },
      {
        "number": "9",
        "name": "EPAD",
        "type": "power_in",
        "description": "Exposed pad connected to GND internally; it must be connected to GND on the PCB to get full power."
      }
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