Datasheet
LM120, LM320-N
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SNVS756C –APRIL 1998–REVISED APRIL 2013
LM120/LM320-N Series 3-Terminal Negative Regulators
Check for Samples: LM120, LM320-N
Exceptional effort has been made to make the LM120
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FEATURES
Series immune to overload conditions. The regulators
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• Preset Output Voltage Error Less than ±3%
have current limiting which is independent of
• Preset Current Limit
temperature, combined with thermal overload
protection. Internal current limiting protects against
• Internal Thermal Shutdown
momentary faults while thermal shutdown prevents
• Operates with Input-Output Voltage Differential
junction temperatures from exceeding safe limits
down to 1V
during prolonged overloads.
• Excellent Ripple Rejection
Although primarily intended for fixed output voltage
• Low Temperature Drift
applications, the LM120 Series may be programmed
• Easily Adjustable to Higher Output Voltage
for higher output voltages with a simple resistive
divider. The low quiescent drain current of the
devices allows this technique to be used with good
DESCRIPTION
regulation.
The LM120 series are three-terminal negative
regulators with a fixed output voltage of −5V, −12V,
Table 1. LM120 Series Packages and Power
and −15V, and up to 1.5A load current capability.
Capability
Where other voltages are required, the LM137 and
Device Package Rated Power Design
LM137HV series provide an output voltage range of
Dissipation Load
−1.2V to −47V.
Current
The LM120 need only one external component—a
LM120/LM320- TO-3 (NDS) 20W 1.5A
compensation capacitor at the output, making them
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easy to apply. Worst case specifications on output
TO (NDT) 2W 0.5A
voltage deviation due to any combination of line, load
LM320-N TO-220 (NDE) 15W 1.5A
or temperature variation assure satisfactory system
operation.
Typical Applications
*Required if regulator is separated from
filter capacitor by more than 3 inches. For
value given, capacitor must be solid
tantalum. 25 μF aluminum electrolytic may
be substituted.
†Required for stability. For value given,
capacitor must be solid tantalum. 25 μF
aluminum electrolytic may be substituted.
Values given may be increased without
limit.
For output capacitance in excess of 100
μF, a high current diode from input to
output (1N4001, etc.) will protect the
regulator from momentary input shorts.
Figure 1. Dual Trimmed Supply
Figure 2. Fixed Regulator
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