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SPX3940AM3-L-3-3
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MaxLinear Linear Voltage Regulators (LDO), SOT-223-3. Pinout cross-checked by two models against the datasheet, KiCad symbol/footprint/3D.
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SPX3940AM3-L-3-3
MaxLinear · Linear Voltage Regulators (LDO) · SOT-223-3
SPX3940AM3-L-3-3 from MaxLinear, in a SOT-223-3. Pinout and pin descriptions extracted from the manufacturer datasheet (extract_pins, cross-checked by a second model); symbol, footprint, and 3D from KiCad-official CAD.
Pinout
| Pin | Name | Type | Function |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VIN | power_in | Regulator input supply; operating maximum 16V continuous, 20V absolute maximum for <100ms and <1% duty cycle. |
| 2 | GND | power_in | Ground pin; the tab is also connected to GND. |
| 3 | VOUT | power_out | Regulated 3.3V output (1% accuracy, 3.267V to 3.333V at 25°C), needs at least 10µF output capacitor for stability and 5mA minimum load. |
Key specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | MaxLinear |
| Package | SOT-223-3 |
| Category | Power Management ICs |
| Pins | 3 |
Electrical characteristics
Limits as printed in the datasheet (page.json metadata.characteristics carries them as data).
| Parameter | Symbol | Min | Typ | Max | Unit | Conditions | Page |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Output Voltage - SPX3940A (1%), 3.3V version | 3.267 | 3.3 | 3.333 | V | IOUT=10mA | 2 | |
| Output Voltage - SPX3940A (1%), 3.3V version, full range | 3.217 | 3.3 | 3.383 | V | 10mA≤IOUT≤1A, 6V≤VIN≤16V | 2 | |
| Line Regulation | 0.2 | 1 | % | IOUT=10mA, (VOUT +1V)≤VIN≤16V | 2 | ||
| Load Regulation | 0.3 | 1.5 | % | VIN = VOUT +1V, 10mA≤IOUT≤1A | 2 | ||
| Output Voltage Temperature Coefficient | 20 | 100 | ppm/°C | 2 | |||
| Dropout Voltage (except 1.8V version) | 70 | 200 | mV | IOUT=100mA | 2 | ||
| Dropout Voltage (except 1.8V version) | 280 | 550 | mV | IOUT=1A | 2 | ||
| Ground Current | 12 | 25 | mA | IOUT=750mA, VIN = VOUT +1V | 2 | ||
| Current Limit | 1.5 | 2.2 | A | VOUT = 0V | 2 | ||
| Input Voltage (absolute maximum) | VIN | 20 | V | Limited duration <100ms, duty cycle <1% (Note 1) | 2 | ||
| Storage Temperature | -65 | 150 | °C | 2 | |||
| Lead Temperature (Soldering) | 260 | °C | Soldering, 5 sec | 2 | |||
| Input Voltage (operating, continuous) | VIN | 16 | V | 2 | |||
| Junction Temperature Range | -40 | 125 | °C | 2 | |||
| SOT-223 Junction to Case (at TA) thermal resistance | 15 | °C/W | 2 |
CAD (KiCad official)
- Symbol:
SPX3940AM3-L-3-3 - Footprint:
Package_TO_SOT_SMD:SOT-223-3_TabPin2 - 3D model: SOT-223-3 (KiCad packages3D, STEP)
- 3D model files:
spx3940am3-l-3-3-etched.step/spx3940am3-l-3-3-etched.glbcarry the MPN laser-etched on the die in a toggleableAdom.LaserEtchgroup (Fusion-ready);spx3940am3-l-3-3.step/spx3940am3-l-3-3.glbare the bare package body.
Provenance
Data extracted from the manufacturer datasheet, not a distributor listing:
- Datasheet: MaxLinear datasheet (11 pp, sha256
5002018d49c62ac5, retrieved 2026-11-05, tier: manufacturer) - Extractor: parts-factory
2.0.0/extract_pins 0.3, primaryclaude-sonnet-5-5(text+vision), consensusclaude-opus-5-5(agreed), guards: pin_guards 0.1: passed. Pins are checked against the footprint pad set and their cited datasheet pages before publish. - CAD: KiCad official libraries (CC-BY-SA 4.0).
# SPX3940AM3-L-3-3
**MaxLinear** · Linear Voltage Regulators (LDO) · SOT-223-3
SPX3940AM3-L-3-3 from MaxLinear, in a SOT-223-3. Pinout and pin descriptions extracted from the manufacturer datasheet (extract_pins, cross-checked by a second model); symbol, footprint, and 3D from KiCad-official CAD.
## Pinout
| Pin | Name | Type | Function |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VIN | power_in | Regulator input supply; operating maximum 16V continuous, 20V absolute maximum for <100ms and <1% duty cycle. |
| 2 | GND | power_in | Ground pin; the tab is also connected to GND. |
| 3 | VOUT | power_out | Regulated 3.3V output (1% accuracy, 3.267V to 3.333V at 25°C), needs at least 10µF output capacitor for stability and 5mA minimum load. |
## Key specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | MaxLinear |
| Package | SOT-223-3 |
| Category | Power Management ICs |
| Pins | 3 |
## Electrical characteristics
Limits as printed in the datasheet (page.json `metadata.characteristics` carries them as data).
| Parameter | Symbol | Min | Typ | Max | Unit | Conditions | Page |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Output Voltage - SPX3940A (1%), 3.3V version | | 3.267 | 3.3 | 3.333 | V | IOUT=10mA | 2 |
| Output Voltage - SPX3940A (1%), 3.3V version, full range | | 3.217 | 3.3 | 3.383 | V | 10mA≤IOUT≤1A, 6V≤VIN≤16V | 2 |
| Line Regulation | | | 0.2 | 1 | % | IOUT=10mA, (VOUT +1V)≤VIN≤16V | 2 |
| Load Regulation | | | 0.3 | 1.5 | % | VIN = VOUT +1V, 10mA≤IOUT≤1A | 2 |
| Output Voltage Temperature Coefficient | | | 20 | 100 | ppm/°C | | 2 |
| Dropout Voltage (except 1.8V version) | | | 70 | 200 | mV | IOUT=100mA | 2 |
| Dropout Voltage (except 1.8V version) | | | 280 | 550 | mV | IOUT=1A | 2 |
| Ground Current | | | 12 | 25 | mA | IOUT=750mA, VIN = VOUT +1V | 2 |
| Current Limit | | 1.5 | | 2.2 | A | VOUT = 0V | 2 |
| Input Voltage (absolute maximum) | VIN | | | 20 | V | Limited duration <100ms, duty cycle <1% (Note 1) | 2 |
| Storage Temperature | | -65 | | 150 | °C | | 2 |
| Lead Temperature (Soldering) | | | | 260 | °C | Soldering, 5 sec | 2 |
| Input Voltage (operating, continuous) | VIN | | | 16 | V | | 2 |
| Junction Temperature Range | | -40 | | 125 | °C | | 2 |
| SOT-223 Junction to Case (at TA) thermal resistance | | | 15 | | °C/W | | 2 |
## CAD (KiCad official)
- Symbol: `SPX3940AM3-L-3-3`
- Footprint: `Package_TO_SOT_SMD:SOT-223-3_TabPin2`
- 3D model: SOT-223-3 (KiCad packages3D, STEP)
- 3D model files: `spx3940am3-l-3-3-etched.step` / `spx3940am3-l-3-3-etched.glb` carry the MPN laser-etched on the die in a toggleable `Adom.LaserEtch` group (Fusion-ready); `spx3940am3-l-3-3.step` / `spx3940am3-l-3-3.glb` are the bare package body.
## Provenance
Data extracted from the manufacturer datasheet, not a distributor listing:
- **Datasheet:** [MaxLinear datasheet](docs/spx3940am3-l-3-3-datasheet.pdf) (11 pp, sha256 `5002018d49c62ac5`, retrieved 2026-11-05, tier: manufacturer)
- **Extractor:** parts-factory `2.0.0` / `extract_pins 0.3`, primary `claude-sonnet-5-5` (text+vision), consensus `claude-opus-5-5` (agreed), guards: pin_guards 0.1: passed. Pins are checked against the footprint pad set and their cited datasheet pages before publish.
- **CAD:** KiCad official libraries (CC-BY-SA 4.0).
[Datasheet PDF](docs/spx3940am3-l-3-3-datasheet.pdf)