LP38501TJ-ADJ/NOPB National Semiconductor, LP38501TJ-ADJ/NOPB Datasheet - Page 15

• Manufacturer Part Number: LP38501TJ-ADJ/NOPB
• Description: IC REG LDO 3A FLEXCAP TO263T-5
• Manufacturer: National Semiconductor

Specifications of LP38501TJ-ADJ/NOPB

• Regulator Topology: Positive Adjustable
• Voltage - Output: 0.6 ~ 5 V
• Voltage - Input: 2.7 ~ 5.5 V
• Voltage - Dropout (typical): 0.42V @ 3A
• Number Of Regulators: 1
• Current - Output: 3A
• Operating Temperature: -40°C ~ 125°C
• Mounting Type: Surface Mount
• Package / Case: TO-263-5 Thin
• For Use With: LP38501TS-ADJEV - 3A FLEXCAP LOW DROPOUT LINEAR RE
• Lead Free Status / RoHS Status: Lead free / RoHS Compliant
• Current - Limit (min): -
• Other names: LP38501TJ-ADJ; LP38501TJ-ADJ; LP38501TJ-ADJTR

As shown in the figure, increasing the copper area beyond 1.5
square inch produces very little improvement.
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FIGURE 12. θ
vs Copper Area for TO-263 Package
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