AMS1117 (SOT-223)
| Pin | Symbol | Type | Function (EN) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GND/ADJ | GND | Ground Reference Pin (GND/ADJ) |
| 2 | VOUT | Power | Regulated Power Output (VOUT — VIN up to 15V -> Regulated 3.3V VOUT) |
| 3 | VIN | Power | Power Supply Input (VIN — VIN up to 15V -> Regulated 3.3V VOUT) |
| 4 | VOUT_TAB | Power | Regulated Power Output (VOUT_TAB — VIN up to 15V -> Regulated 3.3V VOUT) |
AMS1117 (SOT-223)
AMS1117 (SOT-223)
| Designator / Replacement MPN | Value / Package | Function & PCB Layout Rule |
|---|---|---|
| C_in BOM | 10µF 25V X5R/Tantalum + 100nF 0805 + 0603 | Input voltage bypass capacitor on VIN (Pin 3) — place < 2mm from Pin 3 and Pin 1 (GND). |
| C_out BOM | 22µF Tantalum (or 22µF MLCC + R_esr 0.2Ω) CASE-A (1206) | Output compensation cap on VOUT (Pin 2 & Tab 4) — classic AMS1117 requires 0.15Ω~1.5Ω ESR (Tantalum) for loop stability. |
| LM1117MPX-3.3 Texas Instruments | 100% Drop-in | 100% Drop-in SOT-223 equivalent (verify output capacitor ESR compatibility). |
| NCP1117ST33T3G onsemi | 100% Drop-in | 100% Drop-in SOT-223 equivalent (verify output capacitor ESR compatibility). |
| AZ1117CH-3.3TRG1 Diodes Inc. | 100% Drop-in SOT-223 | 100% Drop-in SOT-223 equivalent (verify output capacitor ESR compatibility). |
Manufactured by Advanced Monolithic Systems, the AMS1117-3.3 is housed in a SOT-223 package with 4 pins and a 2.29 mm lead pitch, supporting a VCC supply range of 5V to 3.3V. Key pins include: 1 (GND/ADJ: Ground Reference Pin (GND/ADJ)), 2 (VOUT: Regulated Power Output (VOUT — VIN up to 15V -> Regulated 3.3V VOUT)), 3 (VIN: Power Supply Input (VIN — VIN up to 15V -> Regulated 3.3V VOUT)), 4 (VOUT_TAB: Regulated Power Output (VOUT_TAB — VIN up to 15V -> Regulated 3.3V VOUT)).
Normalized from the official datasheet mechanical drawing per IPC-7351B (Density Level B Nominal), AMS1117-3.3 (SOT-223) has a nominal body envelope of 3.50 × 6.50 mm, pitch e = 2.29 mm, and 4 copper pads.
You can download the verified open-hardware (CERN-OHL-P-2.0) CAD library bundle for AMS1117-3.3 (Advanced Monolithic Systems, SOT-223) directly on this page, including KiCad 8 Footprints (.kicad_mod), Schematic Symbols (.kicad_sym), Autodesk Fusion 360 / Eagle (.lbr), and 3D STEP AP214 / WebGL GLB models.
| Pin # | Signal Name | Electrical Type | Functional Description & Design Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GND/ADJ | GND | 0V electrical ground return terminal (GND/ADJ) for internal core logic, I/O drivers, and analog sub-blocks. |
| 2 | VOUT | Power_Out | Regulated power output rail (VOUT) operating in the VIN up to 15V -> Regulated 3.3V VOUT domain (Max rating: 3.6V). |
| 3 | VIN | Power_In | Primary positive power supply input (VIN) operating in the VIN up to 15V -> Regulated 3.3V VOUT domain (Max rating: 15.0V). |
| 4 | VOUT_TAB | Power_Out | Regulated power output rail (VOUT_TAB) operating in the VIN up to 15V -> Regulated 3.3V VOUT domain (Max rating: 3.6V). |