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LM123/LM323A/LM323-N 3-Amp, 5-Volt Positive Regulator
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The 3 amp regulator is virtually blowout proof.
1FEATURES Current limiting, power limiting, and thermal shutdown
2• Ensured 1% Initial Accuracy (A Version) provide the same high level of reliability obtained with
• 3 Amp Output Current these techniques in the LM109 1 amp regulator.
• Internal Current and Thermal Limiting No external components are required for operation of
• 0.01ΩTypical Output Impedance the LM123. If the device is more than 4 inches from
the filter capacitor, however, a 1 μF solid tantalum
• 7.5V Minimum Input Voltage capacitor should be used on the input. A 0.1 μF or
• 30W Power Dissipation larger capacitor may be used on the output to reduce
• P+Product Enhancement tested load transient spikes created by fast switching digital
logic, or to swamp out stray load capacitance.
DESCRIPTION An overall worst case specification for the combined
The LM123 is a three-terminal positive regulator with effects of input voltage, load currents, ambient
a preset 5V output and a load driving capability of 3 temperature, and power dissipation ensure that the
amps. New circuit design and processing techniques LM123 will perform satisfactorily as a system
are used to provide the high output current without element.
sacrificing the regulation characteristics of lower For applications requiring other voltages, see LM150
current devices. series adjustable regulator data sheet.
The LM323A offers improved precision over the Operation is specified over the junction temperature
standard LM323-N. Parameters with tightened range −55°C to +150°C for LM123, −40°C to +125°C
specifications include output voltage tolerance, line for LM323A, and 0°C to +125°C for LM323-N. A
regulation, and load regulation. hermetic TO-3 package is used for high reliability and
low thermal resistance.
Connection Diagram
Metal Can Package
Figure 1. See Package Number NDS
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*Required if LM123 is more than 4″from filter capacitor.
†Regulator is stable with no load capacitor into resistive loads.
Figure 2. Basic 3 Amp Regulator
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These devices have limited built-in ESD protection. The leads should be shorted together or the device placed in conductive foam
during storage or handling to prevent electrostatic damage to the MOS gates.
Absolute Maximum Ratings(1) (2)(3)
Input Voltage 20V
Power Dissipation Internally Limited
Operating Junction Temperature Range LM123 −55°C to +150°C
LM323A −40°C to +125°C
LM323-N 0°C to +125°C
Storage Temperature Range −65°C to +150°C
Lead Temperature (Soldering, 10 sec.) 300°C
ESD Tolerance(4) 2000V
(1) “Absolute Maximum Ratings” indicate limits beyond which damage to the device may occur. Operating Ratings indicate conditions for
which the device is functional, but do not ensure specific performance limits.
(2) Refer to RETS123K drawing for LM123K military specifications.
(3) If Military/Aerospace specified devices are required, please contact the Texas Instruments Sales Office/Distributors for availability and
specifications.
(4) Human body model, 1.5 kΩin series with 100 pF.
LM123 Electrical Characteristics(1)
Parameter Conditions LM123 Units
Min Typ Max
Output Voltage Tj= 25°C 4.7 5 5.3 V
VIN = 7.5V, IOUT = 0A
7.5V ≤VIN ≤15V 4.6 5.4 V
0A ≤IOUT ≤3A, P ≤30W
Line Regulation (2) Tj= 25°C 5 25 mV
7.5V ≤VIN ≤15V
Load Regulation (2) Tj= 25°C, VIN = 7.5V, 25 100 mV
0A ≤IOUT ≤3A
Quiescent Current 7.5V ≤VIN ≤15V, 12 20 mA
0A ≤IOUT ≤3A
Output Noise Voltage Tj= 25°C 40 μVrms
10 Hz ≤f≤100 kHz
Short Circuit Current Limit Tj= 25°C VIN = 15V 3 4.5 A
VIN = 7.5V 4 5 A
Long Term Stability 35 mV
Thermal Resistance Junction to Case(3) 2 °C/W
(1) Unless otherwise noted, specifications apply for −55°C ≤Tj≤+150°C for the LM123, −40°C ≤Tj≤+125°C for the LM323A, and 0°C ≤Tj
≤+125°C for the LM323-N. Although power dissipation is internally limited, specifications apply only for P ≤30W.
(2) Load and line regulation are specified at constant junction temperature. Pulse testing is required with a pulse width ≤1 ms and a duty
cycle ≤5%.
(3) Without a heat sink, the thermal resistance of the TO-3 package is about 35°C/W. With a heat sink, the effective thermal resistance can
only approach the specified values of 2°C/W, depending on the efficiency of the heat sink.
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LM323A/LM323-N Electrical Characteristics (1)
Parameter Conditions LM323A LM323-N Units
Min Typ Max Min Typ Max
Output Voltage Tj= 25°C 4.95 5 5.05 4.8 5 5.2 V
VIN = 7.5V, IOUT = 0A
7.5V ≤VIN ≤15V 4.85 5.15 4.75 5.25 V
0A ≤IOUT ≤3A, P ≤30W
Line Regulation(2) Tj= 25°C 5 10 5 25 mV
7.5V ≤VIN ≤15V
Load Regulation(2) Tj= 25°C, VIN = 7.5V, 25 50 25 100 mV
0A ≤IOUT ≤3A
Quiescent Current 7.5V ≤VIN ≤15V, 12 20 12 20 mA
0A ≤IOUT ≤3A
Output Noise Voltage Tj= 25°C 40 40 μVrms
10 Hz ≤f≤100 kHz
Short Circuit Current Limit Tj= 25°C VIN = 15V 3 4.5 3 4.5 A
VIN = 7.5V 4 6 4 5 A
Long Term Stability 35 35 mV
Thermal Resistance Junction to 2 2 °C/W
Case (3)
(1) Unless otherwise noted, specifications apply for −55°C ≤Tj≤+150°C for the LM123, −40°C ≤Tj≤+125°C for the LM323A, and 0°C ≤Tj
≤+125°C for the LM323-N. Although power dissipation is internally limited, specifications apply only for P ≤30W.
(2) Load and line regulation are specified at constant junction temperature. Pulse testing is required with a pulse width ≤1 ms and a duty
cycle ≤5%.
(3) Without a heat sink, the thermal resistance of the TO-3 package is about 35°C/W. With a heat sink, the effective thermal resistance can
only approach the specified values of 2°C/W, depending on the efficiency of the heat sink.
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Typical Performance Characteristics
Maximum Average Power Maximum Average Power
Dissipation for LM123 Dissipation for LM323A, LM323-N
Figure 3. Figure 4.
Output Impedance Peak Available Output Current
Figure 5. Figure 6.
Short Circuit Current Ripple Rejection
Figure 7. Figure 8.
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Typical Performance Characteristics (continued)
Dropout Voltage Line Transient Response
Figure 9. Figure 10.
Output Voltage Quiescent Current
Figure 11. Figure 12.
Load Transient Response Output Noise Voltage
Figure 13. Figure 14.
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TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
*Select for 20 mA Current from Unregulated Negative Supply
Figure 15. 10 Amp Regulator with Complete Overload Protection
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A1—LM101A
C1—2 μF Optional—Improves Ripple Rejection, Noise, and Transient Response
Figure 16. Adjustable Regulator 0V−10V @ 3A
Figure 17. Trimming Output to 5V
*Select to Set Output Voltage
**Select to Draw 25 mA from V−
Figure 18. Adjustable Output 5V−10V 0.1% Regulation
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Drawing Pins Package
Qty Eco Plan
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Lead/Ball Finish
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MSL Peak Temp
(3)
Op Temp (°C) Device Marking
(4/5)
Samples
LM323K STEEL ACTIVE TO-3 NDS 2 50 TBD Call TI Call TI 0 to 125 LM323K
STEEL
LM323K STEEL/NOPB ACTIVE TO-3 NDS 2 50 Green (RoHS
& no Sb/Br) Call TI Level-1-NA-UNLIM 0 to 125 LM323K
STEEL
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