LM338K STEEL National Semiconductor, LM338K STEEL Datasheet - Page 7

• Manufacturer Part Number: LM338K STEEL
• Description: IC REGULATOR ADJ 5A TO-3
• Manufacturer: National Semiconductor

Specifications of LM338K STEEL

• Regulator Topology: Positive Adjustable
• Voltage - Output: 1.2 ~ 32 V
• Voltage - Input: 4.2 ~ 40 V
• Number Of Regulators: 1
• Current - Output: 5A
• Current - Limit (min): 7A
• Operating Temperature: 0°C ~ 125°C
• Mounting Type: Through Hole
• Package / Case: TO-204, TO-3
• Lead Free Status / RoHS Status: Lead free / RoHS Compliant
• Voltage - Dropout (typical): -
• Other names: *LM338K STEEL; *LM338K STEEL/NOPB; LM338; LM338K; LM338K STEEL/NOPB; LM338K-STEEL; LM338KSTEEL

Typical Applications
Regulator and Voltage Reference
DS009060-3
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Full output current not available
at high input-output voltages
1 µF to 1000 µF of aluminum or tantalum electrolytic are commonly used
to provide improved output impedance and rejection of transients.
Bourns:
MIL part no. 7105A-AT2-502
COMM part no. 7105A-AT7-502
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Needed if device is more than 6 inches from filter capacitors.
Optional — improves transient response. Output capacitors in the range of
R1 = 240
for LM138. R1, R2 as an assembly can be ordered from
1.2V–25V Adjustable Regulator
Temperature Controller
DS009060-1
DS009060-10
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