An input voltage up to 42 V is regulated to V Q,nom = 5.0 V with a precision of ±2%. The sophisticated design allows to achieve stable operation even with ceramic output capacitors down to 470 nF. The device is designed for the harsh environment of automotive applications. Therefore it is protected against overload, short circuit and overtemperature conditions by the implemented output current limitation and the overtemperature shutdown circuit. The TLE7274-2 can be also used in all other applications requiring a stabilized 5 V voltage.