The NCV8518C device is a precision micropower voltage regulator.
It has a fixed output voltage of 5.0 V and regulates within ±2%. It is
suitable for use in all automotive environments and contains all the
required functions to control a microprocessor. This device has low
dropout voltage and low quiescent current. It includes a watchdog
timer, adjustable reset, wake up and enable function. Also
encompassed in this device are safety features such as thermal
shutdown and short circuit protection. It is capable of handling up to
45 V transients.

Features
• Output Voltage Option: 5.0 V
• Output Voltage Accuracy: ±2%
• Output Current up to 250 mA
• Low Dropout Voltage
• Low Quiescent Current of 70 A
• Low Sleep Mode Current less than 1.0 A
• Micropower Compatible Control Functions:
− ENABLE
− Watchdog
− RESET
− Wake Up
• Protection Features:
− Thermal Shutdown
− Current Limitation
• NCV Prefix for Automotive and Other Applications Requiring Site
and Change Control
• AEC−Q100 Grade 1 Qualified and PPAP Capable
• These Devices are Pb−Free and are RoHS Compliant

Applications (for safety applications refer to Figure 22)
• Body and Chassis
• Instrument and Clusters
• Engine Control Unit