STMICROELECTRONICS LM123

LM123/LM223
LM323
THREE-TERMINAL 3A-5V POSITIVE VOLTAGE REGULATORS
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OUTPUT CURRENT : 3A
INTERNAL CURRENT AND THERMAL LIMITING
TYPICAL OUPUT IMPEDANCE : 0.01Ω
MINIMUM INPUT VOLTAGE : 7.5V
POWER DISSIPATION : 30W
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DESCRIPTION
The LM123, LM223, LM323 are three-terminal positive voltage regulators with a preset 5V output and
a load driving capability of 3A. New circuit design
and processing techniques are used to provide the
high output current without sacrificing the regulation
characteristics of lower current devices.
The 3A regulator is virtually blowout proof.
Current limiting, power limiting and thermal shutdown provide the same high level of reliability obtained with these techniques in the LM209, 1A regulator.
An overall worst case specification for the combined
effects of input voltage, load current, ambient temperature, and power dissipation ensure that the
LM123, LM223, LM323 will perform satisfactorily as
a system element.
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ORDER CODES
Part Number
Temperature
Range
K
Package
LM123
-55 oC to 150 oC
•
LM223
-25 oC to 150 oC
•
LM323
0 oC to 125 oC
•
T
•
PIN CONNECTION
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(bottom view)
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(front view)
1 - Input
2 - Output
3 - GND
1 - Input
2 - Output
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ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATING
Symbol
Parameter
VI
Input Voltage
IO
Output Current
Ptot
Power Dissipation
Toper
Operating Junction Temperature Range
Unit
20
V
Internally Limited
Internally Limited
LM123
-55 to 150
LM223
-25 to 150
LM323
Tstg
Value
o
C
o
C
0 to 125
Storage Temperature Range
-65 to 150
THERMAL CHARACTERISTICS
Symbol
Parameter
Typ.
Rthj-case Junction-case Thermal Resistance
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Rthj-amb Junction-ambient Thermal Resistance
2
C/W
3
TO-3
35
TO-220
50
Case
VI
VO
GND
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1
2
Case
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1
2
3
Unit
o
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Max.
o
C/W
LM123-LM223-LM323
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISICS
o
o
LM123: -55 C < Tj < 150 C
o
LM223: -25 C < Tj < 150 o C
LM323: 0 o C < Tj < 150 o C
Symbol
Parameter
LM123/LM223
LM323
Unit
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Min.
Typ.
Max.
VO
Output Voltage Range (Note 2)
Tamb = 25 oC, VI = 7.5 V, I O = 0
4.7
5
5.3
4.8
5
5.2
V
VO
Output Voltage Range (Note 2)
Tmin ≤ Tj ≤ Tmax, P ≤ Pmax
7.5 V ≤ VI ≤ 15 V, 0 ≤ IO ≤ 3 A
4.6
5.4
4.75
5.25
V
K VI
Line Regulation (Note 3)
Tj = 25 oC, 7.5 V ≤ VI ≤ 15V
5
25
5
25
mV
KVO
Load Regulation (Note 3)
Tj = 25 oC, VI = 7.5 V, 0 ≤ IO ≤ 3 A
25
100
25
100
mV
Quiescent Current
7.5 V ≤ VI ≤ 15 V, 0 ≤ IO ≤ 3 A
12
20
12
20
mA
VNO
Output Noise Voltage
Tamb = 25 oC, 10 Hz ≤ f ≤ 100 KHz
40
IOS
Short Circuit Current Limit (Tj = 25 oC)
VI = 15 V
VI = 7.5V
IIB
KVH
Long Term Stability
3
4
µVrms
40
4.5
5
35
3
4
4.5
5
A
A
35
mV
Notes : 1. Although power dissipation is internally limited, specifications apply only for P ≤ 30W.
2. Selected devices with tightened tolerance output voltage available.
3. Load and line regulation are specified at constant junction temperature. Pulse testing is required with a pulse width
≤ 1ms and a duty cycle ≤ 5%.
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TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
BASIC 3A REGULATOR
TRIMING OUTPUT TO 5V
C1 = Required if regul ator is distant from f il ter
capacitors.
CL = Regulator is stable wit h no load capacitor int o
resistive loads.
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10A REGULATOR WITH COMPLETE OVERLOAD PROTECTION
* Selected for 20mA current from unregulated negative supply.
* * Solid tantalum.
A = LM101A, LM201A, LM301A.
ADJUSTABLE REGULATOR 0 – 10V/3A
A1 = LM 101 A, LM 201 A, LM 301 A.
C1 = 2µF optional - improves ripple rejection, noise and transient response.
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TO-3 MECHANICAL DATA
mm
DIM.
MIN.
inch
TYP.
MAX.
MIN.
TYP.
MAX.
A
11.00
13.10
0.433
0.516
B
0.97
1.15
0.038
0.045
C
1.50
1.65
0.059
0.065
D
8.32
8.92
0.327
0.351
E
19.00
20.00
0.748
0.787
G
10.70
11.10
0.421
0.437
N
16.50
17.20
0.649
0.677
P
25.00
26.00
0.984
1.023
R
4.00
4.09
0.157
0.161
U
38.50
39.30
1.515
1.547
V
30.00
30.30
1.187
1.193
A
P
C
O
N
B
V
E
G
U
D
R
P003F
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TO-220 MECHANICAL DATA
mm
DIM.
MIN.
inch
MAX.
MIN.
A
4.40
TYP.
4.60
0.173
0.181
C
1.23
1.32
0.048
0.051
D
2.40
2.72
0.094
D1
TYP.
MAX.
0.107
1.27
0.050
E
0.49
0.70
0.019
0.027
F
0.61
0.88
0.024
0.034
F1
1.14
1.70
0.044
0.067
F2
1.14
1.70
0.044
0.067
G
4.95
5.15
0.194
0.203
G1
2.4
2.7
0.094
0.106
H2
10.0
10.40
0.393
L2
0.409
16.4
0.645
13.0
14.0
0.511
0.551
L5
2.65
2.95
0.104
0.116
L6
15.2
15.9
0.598
0.625
L7
6.2
6.6
0.244
0.260
L9
3.5
4.2
0.137
0.165
DIA.
3.75
3.85
0.147
0.151
D1
C
D
A
E
L4
H2
G
G1
F1
L2
F2
F
Dia.
L5
L9
L7
L6
L4
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