TL431BQDE4 Texas Instruments Integrated Circuit (Small Outline Packages) In Stock

The TL431BQDE4 is a precision adjustable shunt voltage reference from Texas Instruments in an SOIC-8 package. It regulates from 2.495V to 36V with up to 100mA sink current, offering tight initial accuracy. Part of the industry-standard TL431 series widely used in power supply feedback and overvoltage detection circuits.

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TL431BQDE4Small Outline Packages
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Manufacturer
Texas Instruments
Package
Small Outline Packages
Pin Count
8
Lifecycle
OBSOLETE
Category
Integrated Circuit
Temp Range
-40.0°C to 125.0°C
RoHS
Compliant
Lead Time
3–7 business days
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What are the key features of TL431BQDE4?

  • Adjustable output voltage from 2.495V to 36V set by two external resistors for flexible reference generation
  • Up to 100mA cathode sink current handles significant load variations in power supply feedback loops
  • Precision 2.495V internal reference voltage with tight initial accuracy for stable voltage regulation
  • Industry-standard TL431 series with broad second-source availability and extensive application reference designs

What is TL431BQDE4 used for?

The TL431BQDE4 is the standard feedback element in flyback, buck, and boost switching power supply error amplifiers, where it compares the output voltage against its internal 2.495V reference to drive optocoupler-based isolation loops. It is also used as a precision over-voltage detector, programmable shunt regulator, and adjustable reference source in linear power supplies and battery management circuits. The SOIC-8 package provides convenient multi-pin connectivity for external resistor networks and bypass capacitors in production designs.

What are the specifications of TL431BQDE4?

YTEOL0
Additional FeatureOUTPUT VOLTAGE ADJUSTABLE FROM 2.495V TO 36V
Analog IC - Other TypeTWO TERMINAL VOLTAGE REFERENCE
JESD-30 CodeR-PDSO-G8
JESD-609 Codee4
Number of Functions1
Number of Outputs1
Output Current-Max0.1A
Output Voltage-Max2.507V
Output Voltage-Min2.483V
Output Voltage-Nom2.495V
Package Body MaterialPLASTIC/EPOXY
Package Equivalence CodeSOP8,.25
Package ShapeRECTANGULAR
Package StyleSMALL OUTLINE
Peak Reflow Temperature (Cel)260
Qualification StatusNot Qualified
Surface MountYES
TechnologyBIPOLAR
Temp Coef of Voltage-Max92ppm/°C
Temperature GradeAUTOMOTIVE
Terminal FinishNickel/Palladium/Gold (Ni/Pd/Au)
Terminal FormGULL WING
Terminal Pitch1.27mm
Terminal PositionDUAL
Time@Peak Reflow Temperature-Max (s)30
Trim/Adjustable OutputYES
Voltage Tolerance-Max0.5%
PackageSmall Outline Packages

Compliance & Regulatory

RoHS StatusCompliant
Lead-FreeYes (Pb-Free)
Moisture Sensitivity LevelMSL 1
ECCNEAR99
HTS Code8542.39.00.60
Country of OriginMexico

Where can I find the TL431BQDE4 datasheet?

TL431BQDE4 Datasheet Download

Official datasheet from Texas Instruments

What are equivalent replacements for TL431BQDE4?

Compatible alternatives and drop-in replacements for TL431BQDE4:

TL431BQDRTexas Instruments

Two Terminal Voltage Reference, 1 Output, 2.495V, Trim/Adjustable, BIPolar, PDSO8

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Frequently Asked Questions

Over what output voltage range can the TL431BQDE4 be programmed, and how is the voltage set?

The TL431BQDE4 can be adjusted from its internal reference of 2.495V up to 36V by selecting two external resistors that form a voltage divider from the cathode to the reference pin. This resistor ratio scales the regulated output without any internal programming, allowing a single TL431BQDE4 to serve as a reference in supplies from low-voltage 3.3V rails to high-voltage 24V or 30V outputs.

How much current can the TL431BQDE4 sink, and is it sufficient for isolated flyback power supply feedback?

The TL431BQDE4 sinks up to 100mA through its cathode, which far exceeds the few milliamps needed to drive an optocoupler LED in a typical isolated flyback feedback loop. The large current headroom ensures the TL431BQDE4 can drive the optocoupler even under worst-case CTR degradation at high temperature or end-of-life, improving power supply reliability across the production lifetime.

What makes the TL431 series, including TL431BQDE4, a preferred choice over a simple Zener diode for voltage regulation?

Unlike a Zener diode whose voltage is fixed and temperature-dependent, the TL431BQDE4 uses an internal bandgap reference and error amplifier to regulate with tight initial accuracy across temperature, providing dynamic impedance orders of magnitude lower than a Zener. This active regulation delivers far better line and load regulation at currents from 1mA to 100mA, which is critical in precise power supply feedback and reference generation applications.

In what package does the TL431BQDE4 come, and how does that affect PCB layout compared to the TO-92 variant?

The TL431BQDE4 uses an SOIC-8 surface-mount package with 1.27mm pitch, enabling automated pick-and-place assembly on modern SMD production lines. Compared to the through-hole TO-92 package of other TL431 variants, the SOIC-8 consumes significantly less PCB area, supports higher-density placement near the power supply feedback node, and eliminates manual insertion steps, reducing assembly cost at volume.

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Texas Instruments (TI) is a global semiconductor company headquartered in Dallas, Texas. TI designs and manufactures analog and embedded processing chips used in industrial, automotive, consumer, communications, and enterprise systems.

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