ON Semiconductort
LM323, A
Positive Voltage Regulators
The LM323,A are monolithic integrated circuits which supply a
fixed positive 5.0 V output with a load driving capability in excess of
3.0 A. These three–terminal regulators employ internal current
limiting, thermal shutdown, and safe–area compensation. The
A–suffix is an improved device with superior electrical
characteristics and a 2% output voltage tolerance. These regulators
are offered with a 0° to +125°C temperature range in a low cost
plastic power package.
3–AMPERE, 5 VOLT
POSITIVE
VOLTAGE REGULATORS
SEMICONDUCTOR
TECHNICAL DATA
Although designed primarily as a fixed voltage regulator, these
devices can be used with external components to obtain adjustable
voltages and currents. These devices can be used with a series pass
transistor to supply up to 15 A at 5.0 V.
• Output Current in Excess of 3.0 A
• Available with 2% Output Voltage Tolerance
• No External Components Required
T SUFFIX
PLASTIC PACKAGE
CASE 221A
• Internal Thermal Overload Protection
Pin 1. Input
2. Ground
3. Output
• Internal Short Circuit Current Limiting
• Output Transistor Safe–Area Compensation
• Thermal Regulation and Ripple Rejection Have Specified Limits
1
2
3
Heatsink surface is connected to Pin 2.
ORDERING INFORMATION
Output
Voltage
Tolerance
Operating
Temperature
Range
Device
LM323T
LM323AT
Package
4%
2%
Plastic
Power
T = 0° to +125°C
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Simplified Application
LM323, A
Input
Output
C **
C *
in
0.33µF
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A common ground is required between the input and the output voltages. The
input voltage must remain typically 2.5 V above the output voltage even during
the low point on the input ripple voltage.
*C is required if regulator is located an appreciable
in
*distance from power supply filter. (See Applications
*Informationfor details.)
**C is not needed for stability; however, it does
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**improve transient response.
Semiconductor Components Industries, LLC, 2001
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Publication Order Number:
March, 2001 – Rev. 1
LM323/D