The PN8308HSEC-R1 is a switching controller from Chipown and is manufactured in an SOP-8 small-outline package (SOP-8) for easy surface mounting. It is RoHS-compliant, meaning it meets the hazardous materials restrictions of the European Union's regulations. This controller is designed for low-power, low-voltage, and precision current-mode control applications and offers integrated high-side over-current protection, 0.3-1ms fault-latching logic, low power consumption, and a line feed forward regulating loop for PFC control. The controller has an operating range of 4.5-20V and a maximum operating temperature of +85°C. It is suitable for use in a wide range of electronic applications such as lighting, appliances, power supplies, and solar and other resource-efficient power systems.