The LT1173CN8-5#PBF is a switching voltage regulator DC/DC converter manufactured by Analog Devices. The device delivers a fixed 5V or 12V output from a wide 4.5V to 20V input voltage range, and is capable of providing up to 500mA of current. The device features fast transient response, low ripple, low minimum loads, and programmable current limit. The device is designed to help reduce power consumption and cost with micropower architecture, and offers a wide range of features suitable for use in a variety of applications, including automotive, communications, computing, industrial, and medical systems. The device is available in a 8-lead plastic DIP package.