The IC regulates an input voltage Vi in the range 5.5 V < Vi < 45 V to Vqrated = 5.0 V. In the event of an output voltage VQ < VRT, a reset signal is generated. The wiring of the reset switching threshold input enables the value of VRT to be reduced. The reset delay time can be adjusted using an external capacitor. The integrated watchdog monitors the connected active controller. If there is no positive-going edge at the watchdog input, the reset output is set to low. The reset delay capacitor provides a wide adjustment range for the pulse repetition time. The watchdog function is only activated if the load exceeds 8 mA. This ensures that a microcontroller is not activated during power-down and the current drain is not increased. The IC is protected against overload and overtemperature.