Datasheet

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LM138 , LM338
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5 Pin Configuration and Functions
NDS Package
2-Pin TO-CAN
Bottom View
Package Number NDS0002A
NDE Package
3-Pin TO-220
Front View
Package Number NDE0003B
Pin Functions
PIN
I/O DESCRIPTION
NAME TO-220 TO-CAN
ADJ 1 1 I Output voltage adjustment pin. Connect to a resistor divider to set V
O
V
IN
3 2 I Supply input pin
V
OUT
2 Case O Voltage output pin
(1) Stresses beyond those listed under Absolute Maximum Ratings may cause permanent damage to the device. These are stress ratings
only, which do not imply functional operation of the device at these or any other conditions beyond those indicated under Recommended
Operating Conditions. Exposure to absolute-maximum-rated conditions for extended periods may affect device reliability.
6 Specifications
6.1 Absolute Maximum Ratings
over operating free-air temperature range (unless otherwise noted)
(1)
MIN MAX UNIT
Input and output voltage differential –0.3 40 V
Power dissipation Internally limited
Lead temperature
TO-3 package (soldering, 10 s) 300
°C
TO-220 package (soldering, 4 s) 260
Operating temperature, T
J
LM138 –55 150
°C
LM338 0 125
Storage temperature, T
stg
–65 150 °C
6.2 Recommended Operating Conditions
over operating free-air temperature range (unless otherwise noted)
MIN MAX UNIT
Input-to-output voltage differential 3 40 V
Output current 5 A