Product Summary

The LM138K/883 is an adjustable 3-terminal positive voltage regulator capable of supplying in excess of 5 A over a 1.2 V to 32 V output range. It is exceptionally easy to use and require only 2 resistors to set the output voltage.

Parametrics

LM138K/883 absolute maximum ratings: (1)Input-output voltage differential:35V; (2)Power dissipation: Internally limited; (3)Storage temperature range:-65℃ to +150℃; (4)Lead temperature (Soldering, 10 seconds):300°C; (5)Operating junction temperature range:-55℃ to +150℃.

Features

LM138K/883 features: (1)Guaranteed 7 A peak output current; (2)Guaranteed 5 A output current; (3)Adjustable output down to 1.2 V; (4)Line regulation typically 0.005 %/V; (5)Load regulation typically 0.1 %; (6)Guaranteed thermal regulation; (7)Current limit constant with temperature; (8)Standard 3-lead transistor package.

Diagrams

LM138K/883 block diagram

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