Datasheet

How it is used

Read every day when choosing and using parts. Engineers 'check the datasheet', look up the pinout, the absolute maximum ratings and the recommended operating conditions, and quote values 'from the datasheet'. Also spelled 'data sheet'.

Example sentences

1. According to the datasheet, the maximum input voltage is 36 V.

2. Check the datasheet for the recommended layout around the regulator.

Common collocations

• check the datasheet
• absolute maximum ratings
• pinout
• typical application
• electrical characteristics

Related terms

• ratingThe maximum voltage, current, power or temperature that a device is designed to handle safely in normal use, as stated by the manufacturer. Rated values appear on nameplates and in datasheets.
• schematicA drawing that shows how the components of a circuit are connected, using standard symbols instead of their real shape or position on the board.
• integrated circuitA complete electronic circuit made on a single small piece of silicon and sealed in a package with pins. Microcontrollers, op-amps and voltage regulators are all integrated circuits.
• footprintThe pattern of copper pads, holes and markings on a PCB that matches a component's package, so that the part can be placed and soldered correctly.
• toleranceThe allowed difference between a component's real value and its nominal value, usually given as a percentage. A 1 kΩ resistor with 5% tolerance can measure anywhere from 950 Ω to 1050 Ω.

More terms: Standards and Documentation

• wiring diagram
• single-line diagram
• EMC
• IEC