LM140K-15 National Semiconductor, LM140K-15 Datasheet - Page 12

• Manufacturer Part Number: LM140K-15
• Description: Standard Regulator Pos 15V 2.4A 3-Pin (2+Tab) TO-3 Tray
• Manufacturer: National Semiconductor
• Type: Linearr

Specifications of LM140K-15

• Package: 3TO-3
• Function: Standard
• Number Of Outputs: 1
• Input Voltage Range: 35 to 17.7 V
• Output Voltage: 15 V
• Maximum Output Current: 2.4(Typ) A
• Output Type: Fixed
• Accuracy: ±2 %
• Typical Dropout Voltage @ Current: 2@1A V
• Operating Temperature: -55 to 125 °C
• Polarity: Positive

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Application Hints
HEATSINKING TO-263 AND SOT-223 PACKAGE PARTS
Both the TO-263 (“S”) and SOT-223 (“MP”) packages use a
copper plane on the PCB and the PCB itself as a heatsink.
To optimize the heat sinking ability of the plane and PCB,
solder the tab of the plane.
shows for the TO-263 the measured values of θ
different copper area sizes using a typical PCB with 1 ounce
copper and no solder mask over the copper area used for
heatsinking.
As shown in the figure, increasing the copper area beyond 1
square inch produces very little improvement. It should also
be observed that the minimum value of θ
package mounted to a PCB is 32˚C/W.
As a design aid, Figure 5 shows the maximum allowable
power dissipation compared to ambient temperature for the
TO-263 device (assuming θ
mum junction temperature is 125˚C).
FIGURE 5. Maximum Power Dissipation vs
FIGURE 4. θ
T
Area for the TO-263 Package
AMB
for the TO-263 Package
(J–A)
vs Copper (1 ounce)
(J–A)
(Continued)
is 35˚C/W and the maxi-
(J–A)
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for the TO-263
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(J–A)
for
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Figures 6, 7 show the information for the SOT-223 package.
Figure 6 assumes a θ
51˚C/W for 2 ounce copper and a maximum junction tem-
perature of 125˚C.
Please see AN-1028 for power enhancement techniques to
be used with the SOT-223 package.
FIGURE 6. θ
FIGURE 7. Maximum Power Dissipation vs
T
AMB
for the SOT-223 Package
for the SOT-223 Package
(J–A)
(J–A)
vs Copper (2 ounce) Area
of 74˚C/W for 1 ounce copper and
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