Japanese electronic parts manufacturer Rohm Semiconductor has announced the development of its new Nano Cap technology, designed for power supply circuits in the automotive and industrial fields.

In a circuit with a linear regulator and microcontroller unit (MCU), a 1 uF capacitor is usually required at the output of the linear regulator, while 100 nF is needed at the input of the MCU. ROHM says a linear regulator using its Nano Cap technology eliminates the need for the 1 uF capacitor at the regulator output, and ensures stable operation with just a 100 nF input capacitor.  

Op-amp samples featuring Nano Cap technology are currently available, while linear regulators utilizing Nano Cap technology, as well as LED drivers with Nano Cap-equipped regulators, are scheduled to be released in 2020.

Source: ROHM