The device operates over an input voltage range spanning from 2.5 V to 24 V, and is also stable with output ceramic capacitors. Fault condition protection includes short-circuit current limitation. The ultra low quiescent current of 3.8 A at full load makes it highly suitable for low power applications and battery powered systems. The wide input voltage range makes the ST715xx an ideal solution for low power industrial applications also. The ST715xx is available in the DFN8 (3 x 3 mm) 8 leads or the SOT23-5.