LM150,LM350,LM350A LM150/LM350A/LM350 3-Amp Adjustable Regulators Literature Number: SNVS772A LM150/LM350A/LM350 3-Amp Adjustable Regulators General Description The LM150 series of adjustable 3-terminal positive voltage regulators is capable of supplying in excess of 3A over a 1.2V to 33V output range. They are exceptionally easy to use and require only 2 external resistors to set the output voltage. Further, both line and load regulation are comparable to discrete designs. Also, the LM150 is packaged in standard transistor packages which are easily mounted and handled. In addition to higher performance than fixed regulators, the LM150 series offers full overload protection available only in IC's. Included on the chip are current limit, thermal overload protection and safe area protection. All overload protection circuitry remains fully functional even if the adjustment terminal is accidentally disconnected. Normally, no capacitors are needed unless the device is situated more than 6 inches from the input filter capacitors in which case an input bypass is needed. An output capacitor can be added to improve transient response, while bypassing the adjustment pin will increase the regulator's ripple rejection. Besides replacing fixed regulators or discrete designs, the LM150 is useful in a wide variety of other applications. Since the regulator is "floating" and sees only the input-to-output differential voltage, supplies of several hundred volts can be regulated as long as the maximum input to output differential is not exceeded, i.e., avoid short-circuiting the output. By connecting a fixed resistor between the adjustment pin and output, the LM150 can be used as a precision current regulator. Supplies with electronic shutdown can be achieved by clamping the adjustment terminal to ground which programs the output to 1.2V where most loads draw little current. The part numbers in the LM150 series which have a K suffix are packaged in a standard Steel TO-3 package, while those with a T suffix are packaged in a TO-220 plastic package. The LM150 is rated for -55C TJ +150C, while the LM350A is rated for -40C TJ +125C, and the LM350 is rated for 0C TJ +125C. Features n n n n n n n n n n Adjustable output down to 1.2V Guaranteed 3A output current Guaranteed thermal regulation Output is short circuit protected Current limit constant with temperature P+ Product Enhancement tested 86 dB ripple rejection Guaranteed 1% output voltage tolerance (LM350A) Guaranteed max. 0.01%/V line regulation (LM350A) Guaranteed max. 0.3% load regulation (LM350A) Applications n Adjustable power supplies n Constant current regulators n Battery chargers Connection Diagrams (TO-3 STEEL) Metal Can Package (TO-220) Plastic Package 00906105 00906104 Front View Order Number LM350AT or LM350T See NS Package Number T03B Case is Output Bottom View Order Number LM150K STEEL or LM350K STEEL See NS Package Number K02A Order Number LM150K/883 See NS Package Number K02C (c) 2004 National Semiconductor Corporation DS009061 www.national.com LM150/LM350A/LM350 3-Amp Adjustable Regulators May 1998 LM150/LM350A/LM350 Absolute Maximum Ratings (Note 1) ESD Tolerance If Military/Aerospace specified devices are required, please contact the National Semiconductor Sales Office/ Distributors for availability and specifications. Operating Temperature Range (Note 4) Power Dissipation LM150 -55C TJ +150C LM350A -40C TJ +125C 0C TJ +125C LM350 Internally Limited Input-Output Voltage Differential TBD +35V Storage Temperature -65C to +150C Lead Temperature Metal Package (Soldering, 10 sec.) Plastic Package (Soldering, 4 sec.) 300C 260C Electrical Characteristics Specifications with standard type face are for TJ= 25C, and those with boldface type apply over full Operating Temperature Range. Unless otherwise specified, VIN- VOUT= 5V, and IOUT= 10 mA. (Note 2) Parameter Conditions Reference Voltage 3V (VIN - VOUT) 35V, Line Regulation 3V (VIN - VOUT) 35V (Note 3) LM150 Units Min Typ Max 1.20 1.25 1.30 V 0.005 0.01 %/V 0.02 0.05 %/V 0.1 0.3 % 0.3 1 % 0.002 0.01 %/W 50 100 A 0.2 5 A 5 mA 10 mA IOUT 3A, P 30W Load Regulation Thermal Regulation 10 mA IOUT 3A (Note 3) 20 ms Pulse Adjustment Pin Current Adjustment Pin Current Change 10 mA IOUT 3A, 3V (VIN - VOUT) 35V Temperature Stability TMIN TJ TMAX 1 Minimum Load Current VIN - VOUT = 35V 3.5 Current Limit VIN - VOUT 10V 3.0 4.5 A VIN - VOUT = 30V 0.3 1 A % RMS Output Noise, % of VOUT 10 Hz f 10 kHz Ripple Rejection Ratio VOUT = 10V, f = 120 Hz, CADJ = 0 F Long-Term Stability TJ = 125C, 1000 hrs 0.3 1 % Thermal Resistance, Junction K Package 1.2 1.5 C/W K Package 35 VOUT = 10V, f = 120 Hz, CADJ = 10 F 0.001 % 65 dB 66 86 dB to Case Thermal Resistance, Junction C/W to Ambient (No Heat Sink) Electrical Characteristics Specifications with standard type face are for TJ = 25C, and those with boldface type apply over full Operating Temperature Range. Unless otherwise specified, VIN - VOUT = 5V, and IOUT = 10 mA. (Note 2) Parameter Conditions LM350A Min Reference Voltage Typ LM350 Max Min IOUT = 10 mA, TJ = 25C 1.238 1.250 1.262 3V (VIN - VOUT) 35V, 1.225 1.250 1.270 1.20 Typ Units Max V 1.25 1.30 V 10 mA IOUT 3A, P 30W Line Regulation 3V (VIN - VOUT) 35V (Note 3) Load Regulation 10 mA IOUT 3A (Note 3) www.national.com 2 0.005 0.01 0.005 0.03 %/V 0.02 0.05 0.02 0.07 %/V 0.1 0.3 0.1 0.5 % (Continued) Specifications with standard type face are for TJ = 25C, and those with boldface type apply over full Operating Temperature Range. Unless otherwise specified, VIN - VOUT = 5V, and IOUT = 10 mA. (Note 2) Parameter Conditions LM350A Min Thermal Regulation 20 ms Pulse Adjustment Pin Current Adjustment Pin Current Change 10 mA IOUT 3A, 3V (VIN - VOUT) 35V Typ 100 50 100 A 0.2 5 0.2 5 A 10 mA 3.5 Current Limit VIN - VOUT 10V 3.0 VIN - VOUT = 30V 0.3 RMS Output Noise, % of VOUT 10 Hz f 10 kHz Ripple Rejection Ratio VOUT = 10V, f = 120 Hz, CADJ = 0 F Long-Term Stability TJ = 125C, 1000 hrs Thermal Resistance, Junction K Package T Package to Ambient (No Heat Sink) T Package 1.5 50 VIN - VOUT = 35V K Package 0.3 1 Minimum Load Current Thermal Resistance, Junction Max 0.01 1 to Case Units Typ 0.3 TMIN TJ TMAX 66 Min 0.002 Temperature Stability VOUT = 10V, f = 120 Hz, CADJ = 10 F LM350 Max 0.002 0.03 1 10 % 3.5 4.5 3.0 1 0.25 % %/W 4.5 A 1 A 0.001 0.001 % 65 65 dB 86 0.25 3 66 1 4 50 86 dB 0.25 1 % 1.2 1.5 C/W 3 4 C/W 35 C/W 50 C/W Note 1: Absolute Maximum Ratings indicate limits beyond which damage to the device may occur. Operating Ratings indicate conditions for which the device is intended to be functional, but do not guarantee specific performance limits. For guaranteed specifications and test conditions, see the Electrical Characteristics. Note 2: These specifications are applicable for power dissipations up to 30W for the TO-3 (K) package and 25W for the TO-220 (T) package. Power dissipation is guaranteed at these values up to 15V input-output differential. Above 15V differential, power dissipation will be limited by internal protection circuitry. All limits (i.e., the numbers in the Min. and Max. columns) are guaranteed to National's AOQL (Average Outgoing Quality Level). Note 3: Regulation is measured at a constant junction temperature, using pulse testing with a low duty cycle. Changes in output voltage due to heating effects are covered under the specifications for thermal regulation. Note 4: Refer to RETS150K drawing for military specifications of the LM150K. Typical Performance Characteristics Load Regulation Current Limit 00906134 00906133 3 www.national.com LM150/LM350A/LM350 Electrical Characteristics LM150/LM350A/LM350 Typical Performance Characteristics (Continued) Adjustment Current Dropout Voltage 00906136 00906135 Temperature Stability Minimum Operating Current 00906137 00906138 Ripple Rejection Ripple Rejection 00906140 00906139 www.national.com 4 LM150/LM350A/LM350 Typical Performance Characteristics (Continued) Ripple Rejection Output Impedance 00906141 00906142 Line Transient Response Load Transient Response 00906144 00906143 5 www.national.com LM150/LM350A/LM350 can cause excessive ringing. This occurs with values between 500 pF and 5000 pF. A 1 F solid tantalum (or 25 F aluminum electrolytic) on the output swamps this effect and insures stability. Application Hints In operation, the LM150 develops a nominal 1.25V reference voltage, VREF, between the output and adjustment terminal. The reference voltage is impressed across program resistor R1 and, since the voltage is constant, a constant current I1 then flows through the output set resistor R2, giving an output voltage of LOAD REGULATION The LM150 is capable of providing extremely good load regulation but a few precautions are needed to obtain maximum performance. The current set resistor connected between the adjustment terminal and the output terminal (usually 240) should be tied directly to the output (case) of the regulator rather than near the load. This eliminates line drops from appearing effectively in series with the reference and degrading regulation. For example, a 15V regulator with 0.05 resistance between the regulator and load will have a load regulation due to line resistance of 0.05 x IOUT. If the set resistor is connected near the load the effective line resistance will be 0.05 (1 + R2/R1) or in this case, 11.5 times worse. Figure 2 shows the effect of resistance between the regulator and 240 set resistor. 00906107 FIGURE 1. Since the 50 A current from the adjustment terminal represents an error term, the LM150 was designed to minimize IADJ and make it very constant with line and load changes. To do this, all quiescent operating current is returned to the output establishing a minimum load current requirement. If there is insufficient load on the output, the output will rise. 00906108 FIGURE 2. Regulator with Line Resistance in Output Lead EXTERNAL CAPACITORS An input bypass capacitor is recommended. A 0.1 F disc or 1 F solid tantalum on the input is suitable input bypassing for almost all applications. The device is more sensitive to the absence of input bypassing when adjustment or output capacitors are used but the above values will eliminate the possibility of problems. The adjustment terminal can be bypassed to ground on the LM150 to improve ripple rejection. This bypass capacitor prevents ripple from being amplified as the output voltage is increased. With a 10 F bypass capacitor 86 dB ripple rejection is obtainable at any output level. Increases over 10 F do not appreciably improve the ripple rejection at frequencies above 120 Hz. If the bypass capacitor is used, it is sometimes necessary to include protection diodes to prevent the capacitor from discharging through internal low current paths and damaging the device. In general, the best type of capacitors to use is solid tantalum. Solid tantalum capacitors have low impedance even at high frequencies. Depending upon capacitor construction, it takes about 25 F in aluminum electrolytic to equal 1 F solid tantalum at high frequencies. Ceramic capacitors are also good at high frequencies, but some types have a large decrease in capacitance at frequencies around 0.5 MHz. For this reason, 0.01 F disc may seem to work better than a 0.1 F disc as a bypass. With the TO-3 package, it is easy to minimize the resistance from the case to the set resistor, by using two separate leads to the case. The ground of R2 can be returned near the ground of the load to provide remote ground sensing and improve load regulation. PROTECTION DIODES When external capacitors are used with any IC regulator it is sometimes necessary to add protection diodes to prevent the capacitors from discharging through low current points into the regulator. Most 10 F capacitors have low enough internal series resistance to deliver 20A spikes when shorted. Although the surge is short, there is enough energy to damage parts of the IC. When an output capacitor is connected to a regulator and the input is shorted, the output capacitor will discharge into the output of the regulator. The discharge current depends on the value of the capacitor, the output voltage of the regulator, and the rate of decrease of VIN. In the LM150, this discharge path is through a large junction that is able to sustain 25A surge with no problem. This is not true of other types of positive regulators. For output capacitors of 25 F or less, there is no need to use diodes. The bypass capacitor on the adjustment terminal can discharge through a low current junction. Discharge occurs when either the input or output is shorted. Internal to the LM150 is a 50 resistor which limits the peak discharge current. No protection is needed for output voltages of 25V Although the LM150 is stable with no output capacitors, like any feedback circuit, certain values of external capacitance www.national.com 6 with protection diodes included for use with outputs greater than 25V and high values of output capacitance. (Continued) or less and 10 F capacitance. Figure 3 shows an LM150 00906109 D1 protects against C1 D2 protects against C2 FIGURE 3. Regulator with Protection Diodes Schematic Diagram 00906110 7 www.national.com LM150/LM350A/LM350 Application Hints LM150/LM350A/LM350 Typical Applications Slow Turn-ON 15V Regulator 1.2V-25V Adjustable Regulator 00906114 Adjustable Regulator with Improved Ripple Rejection 00906101 Full output current not available at high input-output voltages. Optional -- improves transient response. Output capacitors in the range of 1 F to 1000 F of aluminum or tantalum electrolytic are commonly used to provide improved output impedance and rejection of transients. *Needed if device is more than 6 inches from filter capacitors. Note: Usually R1 = 240 for LM150 and R1 = 120 for LM350. Precision Power Regulator with Low Temperature Coefficient 00906115 Solid tantalum *Discharges C1 if output is shorted to ground High Stability 10V Regulator 00906113 *Adjust for 3.75V across R1 www.national.com 00906116 8 LM150/LM350A/LM350 Typical Applications (Continued) Digitally Selected Outputs 00906117 *Sets maximum VOUT Regulator and Voltage Reference 00906103 9 www.national.com LM150/LM350A/LM350 Typical Applications (Continued) 10A Regulator 00906118 *Minimum load current 50 mA 5V Logic Regulator with Electronic Shutdown* 00906119 *Min output 1.2V www.national.com 10 LM150/LM350A/LM350 Typical Applications (Continued) 0 to 30V Regulator 00906120 Full output current not available at high input-output voltages 5A Constant Voltage/Constant Current Regulator 00906121 Solid tantalum *Lights in constant current mode 11 www.national.com LM150/LM350A/LM350 Typical Applications (Continued) 12V Battery Charger 00906122 1.2V-20V Regulator with Minimum Program Current Adjustable Current Regulator 00906125 *Minimum output current 4 mA 3A Current Regulator 00906123 Precision Current Limiter 00906124 *0.4 R1 120 00906126 www.national.com 12 LM150/LM350A/LM350 Typical Applications (Continued) Tracking Preregulator 00906127 Adjusting Multiple On-Card Regulators with Single Control* 00906128 Minimum load -- 10 mA *All outputs within 100 mV Simple 12V Battery Charger AC Voltage Regulator 00906130 00906148 Use of RS allows low charging rates with fully charged battery. **1000 F is recommended to filter out any input transients 00906129 13 www.national.com LM150/LM350A/LM350 Typical Applications (Continued) Current Limited 6V Charger Temperature Controller 00906132 *Sets peak current (2A for 0.3) **1000 F is recommended to filter out any input transients. 6A Regulator 00906111 Light Controller 00906112 Adjustable 10A Regulator 00906102 00906131 www.national.com 14 LM150/LM350A/LM350 Physical Dimensions inches (millimeters) unless otherwise noted 2 Lead TO-3 Metal Can Package (K) Order Number LM150K STEEL or LM350K STEEL NS Package Number K02A 2 Lead TO-3 Metal Can Package (K) Mil-Aero Product Order Number LM150K/883 NS Package Number K02C 15 www.national.com LM150/LM350A/LM350 3-Amp Adjustable Regulators Physical Dimensions inches (millimeters) unless otherwise noted (Continued) 3 Lead Molded TO-220 (T) Order Number LM350AT or LM350T NS Package Number T03B National does not assume any responsibility for use of any circuitry described, no circuit patent licenses are implied and National reserves the right at any time without notice to change said circuitry and specifications. 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