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&lt;h4&gt;&lt;img alt="image" class="align-right" style="float:right;max-height:360px;max-width:200px;"  src="/resized-image/__size/400x720/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-10-82/7737.STMicroelectronicsAnalogTech1QuizProfile.png" /&gt;How much do you know about analog devices for industrial and automotive applications? In this quiz, we test your knowledge of typical components used in Analog Design, such as DC/DC switching converters, Linear voltage regulators, LED drivers, Op amps, Gate drivers, LDOs, and more. We included some handy resources to help you. To earn the Analog Badge, score 100% on the quiz in any number of attempts.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/h4&gt;
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&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://uk.farnell.com/voltage-topologies-part2-trc-ar?COM=e14c-direct-ugc&amp;amp;CMP=e14c-direct-ugc&amp;amp;osetc=e14c-direct-ugc" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;Voltage Topologies &amp;ndash; Part 2 of 2&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="/technologies/power-management/b/blog/posts/the-cuk-converter-optimum-topology-dc-dc-converter" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;The Cuk Converter, Optimum Topology DC-DC Converter&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/a5975d.pdf%20" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;A5975D - Up to 3 A step-down switching regulator for automotive applications&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/a7985a.pdf%20" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;A7985A - 2 A step-down switching regulator for automotive applications&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/l4973.pdf%20" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;L4973 - 3.5 A step down switching regulator&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/l5972d.pdf%20" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;L5972D - 2A switch step down switching regulator&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/l5988d.pdf%20" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;L5988D - 4 A continuous (more than 5 A pulsed) step-down switching regulator with synchronous rectification&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/l6984.pdf%20" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;L6984 - 36 V, 400 mA synchronous step-down switching regulator&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/l7986.pdf%20" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;L7986 - 3 A step-down switching regulator&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/st1s50.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;ST1S50 - 4 A monolithic synchronous step-down switching converter with high efficiency at light load&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/stpd01.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;STPD01 - Datasheet - Programmable buck converter for USB power delivery&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/st1s03.pdf%20" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;ST1S03 - 1.5 A, 1.5 MHz adjustable, step-down switching regulator&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/l7986ta.pdf%20" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;L7986TA - 3 A step-down switching regulator&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/l6983i.pdf%20" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;L6983I - Datasheet - 38 V, 10 W synchronous iso-buck converter for isolated applications&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/l5980.pdf%20" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;L5980 - 0.7 A step-down switching regulator&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/l5970ad.pdf%20" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;L5970AD - 1.5A SWITCH STEP DOWN SWITCHING REGULATOR&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/a6986i.pdf%20" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;A6986I - Datasheet - Automotive 38 V, 5 W synchronous iso-buck converter for isolated applications&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/a6983i.pdf%20" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;A6983I - Datasheet - Automotive 38 V, 10 W synchronous iso-buck converter for isolated applications&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/a5973d.pdf%20" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;A5973D - Up to 2 A step-down switching regulator for automotive applications&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/st1s41.pdf%20" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;ST1S41 - 4 A step-down switching regulator&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/a5973d.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;A5973D - Up to 2 A step-down switching regulator for automotive applications&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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</description></item><item><title>Analog Tech 1 Quiz</title><link>https://community.element14.com/technologies/power-management/w/quiz/71902/analog-tech-1-quiz/revision/11</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Jun 2025 15:41:46 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:07f605a2-008a-466a-a9f2-165b13aa3c93</guid><dc:creator>rscasny</dc:creator><comments>https://community.element14.com/technologies/power-management/w/quiz/71902/analog-tech-1-quiz#comments</comments><description>Revision 11 posted to Quiz by rscasny on 6/4/2025 3:41:46 PM&lt;br /&gt;
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&lt;h3 id="mcetoc_1im4sna5d1"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Resources&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
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&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://uk.farnell.com/voltage-topologies-part2-trc-ar?COM=e14c-direct-ugc&amp;amp;CMP=e14c-direct-ugc&amp;amp;osetc=e14c-direct-ugc" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;Voltage Topologies &amp;ndash; Part 2 of 2&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="/technologies/power-management/b/blog/posts/the-cuk-converter-optimum-topology-dc-dc-converter" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;The Cuk Converter, Optimum Topology DC-DC Converter&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/a5975d.pdf%20" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;A5975D - Up to 3 A step-down switching regulator for automotive applications&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/a7985a.pdf%20" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;A7985A - 2 A step-down switching regulator for automotive applications&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/l4973.pdf%20" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;L4973 - 3.5 A step down switching regulator&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/l5972d.pdf%20" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;L5972D - 2A switch step down switching regulator&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/l5988d.pdf%20" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;L5988D - 4 A continuous (more than 5 A pulsed) step-down switching regulator with synchronous rectification&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/l6984.pdf%20" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;L6984 - 36 V, 400 mA synchronous step-down switching regulator&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/l7986.pdf%20" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;L7986 - 3 A step-down switching regulator&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/st1s50.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;ST1S50 - 4 A monolithic synchronous step-down switching converter with high efficiency at light load&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/stpd01.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;STPD01 - Datasheet - Programmable buck converter for USB power delivery&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/st1s03.pdf%20" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;ST1S03 - 1.5 A, 1.5 MHz adjustable, step-down switching regulator&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/l7986ta.pdf%20" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;L7986TA - 3 A step-down switching regulator&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/l6983i.pdf%20" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;L6983I - Datasheet - 38 V, 10 W synchronous iso-buck converter for isolated applications&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/l5980.pdf%20" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;L5980 - 0.7 A step-down switching regulator&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/l5970ad.pdf%20" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;L5970AD - 1.5A SWITCH STEP DOWN SWITCHING REGULATOR&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/a6986i.pdf%20" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;A6986I - Datasheet - Automotive 38 V, 5 W synchronous iso-buck converter for isolated applications&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/a6983i.pdf%20" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;A6983I - Datasheet - Automotive 38 V, 10 W synchronous iso-buck converter for isolated applications&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/a5973d.pdf%20" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;A5973D - Up to 2 A step-down switching regulator for automotive applications&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/st1s41.pdf%20" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;ST1S41 - 4 A step-down switching regulator&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/a5973d.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;A5973D - Up to 2 A step-down switching regulator for automotive applications&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.farnell.com/datasheets/3211853.pdf?COM=e14c-direct-ugc&amp;amp;CMP=e14c-direct-ugc&amp;amp;osetc=e14c-direct-ugc" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;A6986I - Datasheet - Automotive 38 V, 5 W synchronous iso-buck converter for isolated applications&lt;strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://uk.farnell.com/voltage-topologies-part2-trc-ar?COM=e14c-direct-ugc&amp;amp;CMP=e14c-direct-ugc&amp;amp;osetc=e14c-direct-ugc" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;Voltage Topologies &amp;ndash; Part 2 of 2&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="/technologies/power-management/b/blog/posts/the-cuk-converter-optimum-topology-dc-dc-converter" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;The Cuk Converter, Optimum Topology DC-DC Converter&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/a5975d.pdf%20" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;A5975D - Up to 3 A step-down switching regulator for automotive applications&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/a7985a.pdf%20" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;A7985A - 2 A step-down switching regulator for automotive applications&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/l4973.pdf%20" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;L4973 - 3.5 A step down switching regulator&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/l5972d.pdf%20" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;L5972D - 2A switch step down switching regulator&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/l5988d.pdf%20" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;L5988D - 4 A continuous (more than 5 A pulsed) step-down switching regulator with synchronous rectification&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/l6984.pdf%20" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;L6984 - 36 V, 400 mA synchronous step-down switching regulator&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/l7986.pdf%20" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;L7986 - 3 A step-down switching regulator&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/st1s50.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;ST1S50 - 4 A monolithic synchronous step-down switching converter with high efficiency at light load&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/stpd01.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;STPD01 - Datasheet - Programmable buck converter for USB power delivery&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/st1s03.pdf%20" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;ST1S03 - 1.5 A, 1.5 MHz adjustable, step-down switching regulator&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/l7986ta.pdf%20" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;L7986TA - 3 A step-down switching regulator&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/l6983i.pdf%20" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;L6983I - Datasheet - 38 V, 10 W synchronous iso-buck converter for isolated applications&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/l5980.pdf%20" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;L5980 - 0.7 A step-down switching regulator&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/l5970ad.pdf%20" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;L5970AD - 1.5A SWITCH STEP DOWN SWITCHING REGULATOR&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/a6986i.pdf%20" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;A6986I - Datasheet - Automotive 38 V, 5 W synchronous iso-buck converter for isolated applications&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/a6983i.pdf%20" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;A6983I - Datasheet - Automotive 38 V, 10 W synchronous iso-buck converter for isolated applications&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/a5973d.pdf%20" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;A5973D - Up to 2 A step-down switching regulator for automotive applications&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/st1s41.pdf%20" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;ST1S41 - 4 A step-down switching regulator&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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</description></item><item><title>Analog Tech 1 Quiz</title><link>https://community.element14.com/technologies/power-management/w/quiz/71902/analog-tech-1-quiz/revision/10</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Mar 2025 12:54:57 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:07f605a2-008a-466a-a9f2-165b13aa3c93</guid><dc:creator>vijeth_ds</dc:creator><comments>https://community.element14.com/technologies/power-management/w/quiz/71902/analog-tech-1-quiz#comments</comments><description>Revision 10 posted to Quiz by vijeth_ds on 3/14/2025 12:54:57 PM&lt;br /&gt;
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&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://uk.farnell.com/voltage-topologies-part2-trc-ar?COM=e14c-direct-ugc&amp;amp;CMP=e14c-direct-ugc&amp;amp;osetc=e14c-direct-ugc" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;Voltage Topologies &amp;ndash; Part 2 of 2&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="/technologies/power-management/b/blog/posts/the-cuk-converter-optimum-topology-dc-dc-converter" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;The Cuk Converter, Optimum Topology DC-DC Converter&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/a5975d.pdf%20" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;A5975D - Up to 3 A step-down switching regulator for automotive applications&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/a7985a.pdf%20" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;A7985A - 2 A step-down switching regulator for automotive applications&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/l4973.pdf%20" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;L4973 - 3.5 A step down switching regulator&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/l5972d.pdf%20" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;L5972D - 2A switch step down switching regulator&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/l5988d.pdf%20" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;L5988D - 4 A continuous (more than 5 A pulsed) step-down switching regulator with synchronous rectification&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/l6984.pdf%20" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;L6984 - 36 V, 400 mA synchronous step-down switching regulator&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/l7986.pdf%20" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;L7986 - 3 A step-down switching regulator&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/st1s50.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;ST1S50 - 4 A monolithic synchronous step-down switching converter with high efficiency at light load&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/stpd01.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;STPD01 - Datasheet - Programmable buck converter for USB power delivery&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/st1s03.pdf%20" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;ST1S03 - 1.5 A, 1.5 MHz adjustable, step-down switching regulator&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/l7986ta.pdf%20" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;L7986TA - 3 A step-down switching regulator&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/l6983i.pdf%20" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;L6983I - Datasheet - 38 V, 10 W synchronous iso-buck converter for isolated applications&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/l5980.pdf%20" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;L5980 - 0.7 A step-down switching regulator&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/l5970ad.pdf%20" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;L5970AD - 1.5A SWITCH STEP DOWN SWITCHING REGULATOR&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/a6986i.pdf%20" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;A6986I - Datasheet - Automotive 38 V, 5 W synchronous iso-buck converter for isolated applications&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/a6983i.pdf%20" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;A6983I - Datasheet - Automotive 38 V, 10 W synchronous iso-buck converter for isolated applications&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/a5973d.pdf%20" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;A5973D - Up to 2 A step-down switching regulator for automotive applications&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/st1s41.pdf%20" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;ST1S41 - 4 A step-down switching regulator&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/a5973d.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;A5973D - Up to 2 A step-down switching regulator for automotive applications&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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</description></item><item><title>Analog Tech 1 Quiz</title><link>https://community.element14.com/technologies/power-management/w/quiz/71902/analog-tech-1-quiz/revision/8</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Mar 2025 11:42:33 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:07f605a2-008a-466a-a9f2-165b13aa3c93</guid><dc:creator>vijeth_ds</dc:creator><comments>https://community.element14.com/technologies/power-management/w/quiz/71902/analog-tech-1-quiz#comments</comments><description>Revision 8 posted to Quiz by vijeth_ds on 3/13/2025 11:42:33 AM&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;h4&gt;&lt;img alt="image" class="align-right" style="float:right;max-height:360px;max-width:200px;"  src="/resized-image/__size/400x720/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-10-28/7737.STMicroelectronicsAnalogTech1QuizProfile.png" /&gt;How much do you know about analog devices for industrial and automotive applications? In this quiz, we test you know your knowledge of typical components used in Analog Design, such as DC/DC switching converters, Linear voltage regulators, LED drivers, Op amps, Gate drivers, LDOs, and more. We included some handy resources to help you. To earn the Analog Badge, score 100% on the quiz in any number of attempts.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/h4&gt;
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&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://uk.farnell.com/voltage-topologies-part2-trc-ar?COM=e14c-direct-ugc&amp;amp;CMP=e14c-direct-ugc&amp;amp;osetc=e14c-direct-ugc" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;Voltage Topologies &amp;ndash; Part 2 of 2&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="/technologies/power-management/b/blog/posts/the-cuk-converter-optimum-topology-dc-dc-converter" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;The Cuk Converter, Optimum Topology DC-DC Converter&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/a5975d.pdf%20" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;A5975D - Up to 3 A step-down switching regulator for automotive applications&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/a7985a.pdf%20" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;A7985A - 2 A step-down switching regulator for automotive applications&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/l4973.pdf%20" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;L4973 - 3.5 A step down switching regulator&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/l5972d.pdf%20" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;L5972D - 2A switch step down switching regulator&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/l5988d.pdf%20" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;L5988D - 4 A continuous (more than 5 A pulsed) step-down switching regulator with synchronous rectification&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/l6984.pdf%20" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;L6984 - 36 V, 400 mA synchronous step-down switching regulator&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/l7986.pdf%20" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;L7986 - 3 A step-down switching regulator&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/st1s50.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;ST1S50 - 4 A monolithic synchronous step-down switching converter with high efficiency at light load&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/stpd01.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;STPD01 - Datasheet - Programmable buck converter for USB power delivery&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/st1s03.pdf%20" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;ST1S03 - 1.5 A, 1.5 MHz adjustable, step-down switching regulator&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/l7986ta.pdf%20" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;L7986TA - 3 A step-down switching regulator&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/l6983i.pdf%20" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;L6983I - Datasheet - 38 V, 10 W synchronous iso-buck converter for isolated applications&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/l5980.pdf%20" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;L5980 - 0.7 A step-down switching regulator&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/l5970ad.pdf%20" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;L5970AD - 1.5A SWITCH STEP DOWN SWITCHING REGULATOR&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/a6986i.pdf%20" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;A6986I - Datasheet - Automotive 38 V, 5 W synchronous iso-buck converter for isolated applications&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/a6983i.pdf%20" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;A6983I - Datasheet - Automotive 38 V, 10 W synchronous iso-buck converter for isolated applications&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/a5973d.pdf%20" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;A5973D - Up to 2 A step-down switching regulator for automotive applications&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/st1s41.pdf%20" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;ST1S41 - 4 A step-down switching regulator&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/a5973d.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;A5973D - Up to 2 A step-down switching regulator for automotive applications&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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</description></item><item><title>Analog Tech 1 Quiz</title><link>https://community.element14.com/technologies/power-management/w/quiz/71902/analog-tech-1-quiz/revision/7</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Mar 2025 11:38:07 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:07f605a2-008a-466a-a9f2-165b13aa3c93</guid><dc:creator>vijeth_ds</dc:creator><comments>https://community.element14.com/technologies/power-management/w/quiz/71902/analog-tech-1-quiz#comments</comments><description>Revision 7 posted to Quiz by vijeth_ds on 3/13/2025 11:38:07 AM&lt;br /&gt;
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&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/a5975d.pdf%20" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;A5975D - Up to 3 A step-down switching regulator for automotive applications&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/a7985a.pdf%20" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;A7985A - 2 A step-down switching regulator for automotive applications&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/l4973.pdf%20" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;L4973 - 3.5 A step down switching regulator&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/l5972d.pdf%20" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;L5972D - 2A switch step down switching regulator&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/l5988d.pdf%20" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;L5988D - 4 A continuous (more than 5 A pulsed) step-down switching regulator with synchronous rectification&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/l6984.pdf%20" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;L6984 - 36 V, 400 mA synchronous step-down switching regulator&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/l7986.pdf%20" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;L7986 - 3 A step-down switching regulator&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/st1s50.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;ST1S50 - 4 A monolithic synchronous step-down switching converter with high efficiency at light load&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/stpd01.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;STPD01 - Datasheet - Programmable buck converter for USB power delivery&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/st1s03.pdf%20" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;ST1S03 - 1.5 A, 1.5 MHz adjustable, step-down switching regulator&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/l7986ta.pdf%20" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;L7986TA - 3 A step-down switching regulator&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/l6983i.pdf%20" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;L6983I - Datasheet - 38 V, 10 W synchronous iso-buck converter for isolated applications&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/l5980.pdf%20" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;L5980 - 0.7 A step-down switching regulator&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/l5970ad.pdf%20" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;L5970AD - 1.5A SWITCH STEP DOWN SWITCHING REGULATOR&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/a6986i.pdf%20" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;A6986I - Datasheet - Automotive 38 V, 5 W synchronous iso-buck converter for isolated applications&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/a6983i.pdf%20" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;A6983I - Datasheet - Automotive 38 V, 10 W synchronous iso-buck converter for isolated applications&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/a5973d.pdf%20" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;A5973D - Up to 2 A step-down switching regulator for automotive applications&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/st1s41.pdf%20" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;ST1S41 - 4 A step-down switching regulator&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/a5973d.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;A5973D - Up to 2 A step-down switching regulator for automotive applications&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://uk.farnell.com/voltage-topologies-part2-trc-ar?COM=e14c-direct-ugc&amp;amp;CMP=e14c-direct-ugc&amp;amp;osetc=e14c-direct-ugc" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;Voltage Topologies &amp;ndash; Part 2 of 2&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/a5975d.pdf%20" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;A5975D - Up to 3 A step-down switching regulator for automotive applications&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/a7985a.pdf%20" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;A7985A - 2 A step-down switching regulator for automotive applications&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/l4973.pdf%20" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;L4973 - 3.5 A step down switching regulator&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/l5972d.pdf%20" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;L5972D - 2A switch step down switching regulator&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/l5988d.pdf%20" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;L5988D - 4 A continuous (more than 5 A pulsed) step-down switching regulator with synchronous rectification&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/l6984.pdf%20" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;L6984 - 36 V, 400 mA synchronous step-down switching regulator&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/l7986.pdf%20" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;L7986 - 3 A step-down switching regulator&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/st1s50.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;ST1S50 - 4 A monolithic synchronous step-down switching converter with high efficiency at light load&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/stpd01.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;STPD01 - Datasheet - Programmable buck converter for USB power delivery&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/st1s03.pdf%20" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;ST1S03 - 1.5 A, 1.5 MHz adjustable, step-down switching regulator&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/l7986ta.pdf%20" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;L7986TA - 3 A step-down switching regulator&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/l6983i.pdf%20" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;L6983I - Datasheet - 38 V, 10 W synchronous iso-buck converter for isolated applications&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/l5980.pdf%20" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;L5980 - 0.7 A step-down switching regulator&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/l5970ad.pdf%20" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;L5970AD - 1.5A SWITCH STEP DOWN SWITCHING REGULATOR&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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&lt;h4&gt;&lt;img alt="image" class="align-right" style="float:right;max-height:360px;max-width:200px;"  src="/resized-image/__size/400x720/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-10-28/7737.STMicroelectronicsAnalogTech1QuizProfile.png" /&gt;How much do you know about analog devices for industrial and automotive applications? In this quiz, we test you know your knowledge of typical components used in Analog Design, such as DC/DC switching converters, Linear voltage regulators, LED drivers, Op amps, Gate drivers, LDOs, and more. We included some handy resources to help you. To earn the Analog Badge, score 100% on the quiz in any number of attempts.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/h4&gt;
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&lt;h3 id="mcetoc_1im4sna5d1"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Resources&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
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&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://uk.farnell.com/voltage-topologies-part2-trc-ar?COM=e14c-direct-ugc&amp;amp;CMP=e14c-direct-ugc&amp;amp;osetc=e14c-direct-ugc" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;Voltage Topologies &amp;ndash; Part 2 of 2&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="/technologies/power-management/b/blog/posts/the-cuk-converter-optimum-topology-dc-dc-converter" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;The Cuk Converter, Optimum Topology DC-DC Converter&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/a5975d.pdf%20" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;A5975D - Up to 3 A step-down switching regulator for automotive applications&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/a7985a.pdf%20" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;A7985A - 2 A step-down switching regulator for automotive applications&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/l4973.pdf%20" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;L4973 - 3.5 A step down switching regulator&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/l5972d.pdf%20" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;L5972D - 2A switch step down switching regulator&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/l5988d.pdf%20" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;L5988D - 4 A continuous (more than 5 A pulsed) step-down switching regulator with synchronous rectification&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/l6984.pdf%20" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;L6984 - 36 V, 400 mA synchronous step-down switching regulator&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/l7986.pdf%20" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;L7986 - 3 A step-down switching regulator&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/st1s50.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;ST1S50 - 4 A monolithic synchronous step-down switching converter with high efficiency at light load&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/stpd01.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;STPD01 - Datasheet - Programmable buck converter for USB power delivery&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/st1s03.pdf%20" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;ST1S03 - 1.5 A, 1.5 MHz adjustable, step-down switching regulator&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/l7986ta.pdf%20" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;L7986TA - 3 A step-down switching regulator&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/l6983i.pdf%20" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;L6983I - Datasheet - 38 V, 10 W synchronous iso-buck converter for isolated applications&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/l5980.pdf%20" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;L5980 - 0.7 A step-down switching regulator&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/l5970ad.pdf%20" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;L5970AD - 1.5A SWITCH STEP DOWN SWITCHING REGULATOR&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/a6986i.pdf%20" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;A6986I - Datasheet - Automotive 38 V, 5 W synchronous iso-buck converter for isolated applications&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/a6983i.pdf%20" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;A6983I - Datasheet - Automotive 38 V, 10 W synchronous iso-buck converter for isolated applications&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/a5973d.pdf%20" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;A5973D - Up to 2 A step-down switching regulator for automotive applications&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/st1s41.pdf%20" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;ST1S41 - 4 A step-down switching regulator&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/a5973d.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;A5973D - Up to 2 A step-down switching regulator for automotive applications&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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</description></item><item><title>Analog Tech 1 Quiz</title><link>https://community.element14.com/technologies/power-management/w/quiz/71902/analog-tech-1-quiz/revision/4</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Mar 2025 09:47:15 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:07f605a2-008a-466a-a9f2-165b13aa3c93</guid><dc:creator>vijeth_ds</dc:creator><comments>https://community.element14.com/technologies/power-management/w/quiz/71902/analog-tech-1-quiz#comments</comments><description>Revision 4 posted to Quiz by vijeth_ds on 3/13/2025 9:47:15 AM&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;h4&gt;&lt;img alt="image" class="align-right" style="float:right;max-height:360px;max-width:200px;"  src="/resized-image/__size/400x720/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-10-28/7737.STMicroelectronicsAnalogTech1QuizProfile.png" /&gt;How much do you know about analog devices for industrial and automotive applications? In this quiz, we test you know your knowledge of typical components used in Analog Design, such as DC/DC switching converters, Linear voltage regulators, LED drivers, Op amps, Gate drivers, LDOs, and more. We included some handy resources to help you. To earn the Analog Badge, score 100% on the quiz in any number of attempts.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/h4&gt;
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&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://uk.farnell.com/voltage-topologies-part2-trc-ar?COM=e14c-direct-ugc&amp;amp;CMP=e14c-direct-ugc&amp;amp;osetc=e14c-direct-ugc" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;Voltage Topologies &amp;ndash; Part 2 of 2&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="/technologies/power-management/b/blog/posts/the-cuk-converter-optimum-topology-dc-dc-converter" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;The Cuk Converter, Optimum Topology DC-DC Converter&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/a5975d.pdf%20" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;A5975D - Up to 3 A step-down switching regulator for automotive applications&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/a7985a.pdf%20" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;A7985A - 2 A step-down switching regulator for automotive applications&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/l4973.pdf%20" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;L4973 - 3.5 A step down switching regulator&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/l5972d.pdf%20" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;L5972D - 2A switch step down switching regulator&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/l5988d.pdf%20" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;L5988D - 4 A continuous (more than 5 A pulsed) step-down switching regulator with synchronous rectification&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/l6984.pdf%20" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;L6984 - 36 V, 400 mA synchronous step-down switching regulator&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/l7986.pdf%20" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;L7986 - 3 A step-down switching regulator&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/st1s50.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;ST1S50 - 4 A monolithic synchronous step-down switching converter with high efficiency at light load&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/stpd01.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;STPD01 - Datasheet - Programmable buck converter for USB power delivery&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/st1s03.pdf%20" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;ST1S03 - 1.5 A, 1.5 MHz adjustable, step-down switching regulator&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/l7986ta.pdf%20" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;L7986TA - 3 A step-down switching regulator&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/l6983i.pdf%20" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;L6983I - Datasheet - 38 V, 10 W synchronous iso-buck converter for isolated applications&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/l5980.pdf%20" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;L5980 - 0.7 A step-down switching regulator&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/l5970ad.pdf%20" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;L5970AD - 1.5A SWITCH STEP DOWN SWITCHING REGULATOR&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/a6986i.pdf%20" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;A6986I - Datasheet - Automotive 38 V, 5 W synchronous iso-buck converter for isolated applications&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/a6983i.pdf%20" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;A6983I - Datasheet - Automotive 38 V, 10 W synchronous iso-buck converter for isolated applications&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/a5973d.pdf%20" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;A5973D - Up to 2 A step-down switching regulator for automotive applications&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/st1s41.pdf%20" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;ST1S41 - 4 A step-down switching regulator&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/a5973d.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;A5973D - Up to 2 A step-down switching regulator for automotive applications&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/a5975d.pdf%20" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;A5975D - Up to 3 A step-down switching regulator for automotive applications&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/a7985a.pdf%20" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;A7985A - 2 A step-down switching regulator for automotive applications&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/l4973.pdf%20" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;L4973 - 3.5 A step down switching regulator&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/l5972d.pdf%20" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;L5972D - 2A switch step down switching regulator&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/l5988d.pdf%20" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;L5988D - 4 A continuous (more than 5 A pulsed) step-down switching regulator with synchronous rectification&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/l6984.pdf%20" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;L6984 - 36 V, 400 mA synchronous step-down switching regulator&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/l7986.pdf%20" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;L7986 - 3 A step-down switching regulator&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/st1s50.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;ST1S50 - 4 A monolithic synchronous step-down switching converter with high efficiency at light load&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/stpd01.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;STPD01 - Datasheet - Programmable buck converter for USB power delivery&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/st1s03.pdf%20" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;ST1S03 - 1.5 A, 1.5 MHz adjustable, step-down switching regulator&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/l7986ta.pdf%20" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;L7986TA - 3 A step-down switching regulator&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/l6983i.pdf%20" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;L6983I - Datasheet - 38 V, 10 W synchronous iso-buck converter for isolated applications&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/l5980.pdf%20" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;L5980 - 0.7 A step-down switching regulator&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/l5970ad.pdf%20" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;L5970AD - 1.5A SWITCH STEP DOWN SWITCHING REGULATOR&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/a6986i.pdf%20" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;A6986I - Datasheet - Automotive 38 V, 5 W synchronous iso-buck converter for isolated applications&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/a6983i.pdf%20" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;A6983I - Datasheet - Automotive 38 V, 10 W synchronous iso-buck converter for isolated applications&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/a5973d.pdf%20" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;A5973D - Up to 2 A step-down switching regulator for automotive applications&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/st1s41.pdf%20" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;ST1S41 - 4 A step-down switching regulator&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/a5973d.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;A5973D - Up to 2 A step-down switching regulator for automotive applications&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://uk.farnell.com/voltage-topologies-part2-trc-ar?COM=e14c-direct-ugc&amp;amp;CMP=e14c-direct-ugc&amp;amp;osetc=e14c-direct-ugc" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;Voltage Topologies &amp;ndash; Part 2 of 2&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="/technologies/power-management/b/blog/posts/the-cuk-converter-optimum-topology-dc-dc-converter" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;The Cuk Converter, Optimum Topology DC-DC Converter&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/a5975d.pdf%20" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;A5975D - Up to 3 A step-down switching regulator for automotive applications&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/a7985a.pdf%20" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;A7985A - 2 A step-down switching regulator for automotive applications&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/l4973.pdf%20" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;L4973 - 3.5 A step down switching regulator&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/l5972d.pdf%20" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;L5972D - 2A switch step down switching regulator&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/l5988d.pdf%20" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;L5988D - 4 A continuous (more than 5 A pulsed) step-down switching regulator with synchronous rectification&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/l6984.pdf%20" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;L6984 - 36 V, 400 mA synchronous step-down switching regulator&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/l7986.pdf%20" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;L7986 - 3 A step-down switching regulator&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/st1s50.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;ST1S50 - 4 A monolithic synchronous step-down switching converter with high efficiency at light load&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/stpd01.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;STPD01 - Datasheet - Programmable buck converter for USB power delivery&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/st1s03.pdf%20" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;ST1S03 - 1.5 A, 1.5 MHz adjustable, step-down switching regulator&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/l7986ta.pdf%20" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;L7986TA - 3 A step-down switching regulator&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/l6983i.pdf%20" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;L6983I - Datasheet - 38 V, 10 W synchronous iso-buck converter for isolated applications&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/l5980.pdf%20" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;L5980 - 0.7 A step-down switching regulator&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/l5970ad.pdf%20" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;L5970AD - 1.5A SWITCH STEP DOWN SWITCHING REGULATOR&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/a6986i.pdf%20" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;A6986I - Datasheet - Automotive 38 V, 5 W synchronous iso-buck converter for isolated applications&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/a6983i.pdf%20" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;A6983I - Datasheet - Automotive 38 V, 10 W synchronous iso-buck converter for isolated applications&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/a5973d.pdf%20" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;A5973D - Up to 2 A step-down switching regulator for automotive applications&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/st1s41.pdf%20" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;ST1S41 - 4 A step-down switching regulator&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/a5973d.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;A5973D - Up to 2 A step-down switching regulator for automotive applications&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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&lt;h4&gt;&lt;img alt="image" class="align-right" style="float:right;max-height:200px;max-width:200px;"  src="/resized-image/__size/400x400/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-10-28/STMicroelectronicsAnalogTech1QuizProfile.png" /&gt;How much do you know about analog devices for industrial and automotive applications? In this quiz, we test you know your knowledge of typical components used in Analog Design, such as DC/DC switching converters, Linear voltage regulators, LED drivers, Op amps, Gate drivers, LDOs, and more. We included some handy resources to help you. To earn the Analog Badge, score 100% on the quiz in any number of attempts.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/h4&gt;
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&lt;h3 id="mcetoc_1im4sna5d1"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Resources&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://uk.farnell.com/voltage-topologies-part2-trc-ar?COM=e14c-direct-ugc&amp;amp;CMP=e14c-direct-ugc&amp;amp;osetc=e14c-direct-ugc" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;Voltage Topologies &amp;ndash; Part 2 of 2&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="/technologies/power-management/b/blog/posts/the-cuk-converter-optimum-topology-dc-dc-converter" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;The Cuk Converter, Optimum Topology DC-DC Converter&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/a5975d.pdf%20" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;A5975D - Up to 3 A step-down switching regulator for automotive applications&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/a7985a.pdf%20" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;A7985A - 2 A step-down switching regulator for automotive applications&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/l4973.pdf%20" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;L4973 - 3.5 A step down switching regulator&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/l5972d.pdf%20" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;L5972D - 2A switch step down switching regulator&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/l5988d.pdf%20" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;L5988D - 4 A continuous (more than 5 A pulsed) step-down switching regulator with synchronous rectification&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/l6984.pdf%20" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;L6984 - 36 V, 400 mA synchronous step-down switching regulator&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/l7986.pdf%20" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;L7986 - 3 A step-down switching regulator&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/st1s50.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;ST1S50 - 4 A monolithic synchronous step-down switching converter with high efficiency at light load&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/stpd01.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;STPD01 - Datasheet - Programmable buck converter for USB power delivery&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/st1s03.pdf%20" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;ST1S03 - 1.5 A, 1.5 MHz adjustable, step-down switching regulator&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/l7986ta.pdf%20" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;L7986TA - 3 A step-down switching regulator&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/l6983i.pdf%20" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;L6983I - Datasheet - 38 V, 10 W synchronous iso-buck converter for isolated applications&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/l5980.pdf%20" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;L5980 - 0.7 A step-down switching regulator&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/l5970ad.pdf%20" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;L5970AD - 1.5A SWITCH STEP DOWN SWITCHING REGULATOR&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/a6986i.pdf%20" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;A6986I - Datasheet - Automotive 38 V, 5 W synchronous iso-buck converter for isolated applications&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/a6983i.pdf%20" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;A6983I - Datasheet - Automotive 38 V, 10 W synchronous iso-buck converter for isolated applications&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/a5973d.pdf%20" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;A5973D - Up to 2 A step-down switching regulator for automotive applications&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/st1s41.pdf%20" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;ST1S41 - 4 A step-down switching regulator&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/a5973d.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;A5973D - Up to 2 A step-down switching regulator for automotive applications&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.farnell.com/datasheets/3211853.pdf?COM=e14c-direct-ugc&amp;amp;CMP=e14c-direct-ugc&amp;amp;osetc=e14c-direct-ugc" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"&gt;A6986I - Datasheet - Automotive 38 V, 5 W synchronous iso-buck converter for isolated applications&lt;strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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