The Bay Linear B431 is a three terminal adjustable shunt
regulator with thermal stability over Temperature range. Using
two external resistors allows the output voltage to be adjusted
from 2.5V to 36V. With a sharp turn on characteristics the
B431 a superior replacement for zener diode applications.
The B431 shunt regulator has a tolerance of 0.5% which has
proven to be sufficient to overcome all of the other errors in
the system to virtually eliminate the need for trimming in the
power supply manufacturers assembly line and contribute a
significant cost savings.
Features
• Wide Operating Range …1mA to100mA
• Tight Band Gap Tolerance …….… 0.5%
• Low Temp. Coefficient………..30 ppm/
• Wide temp range of –40 to +105
• Available in TO92, SOT-89, SO-8
Applications
• Switching Power Supplies
• Adjustable Power Supplies
• Linear Regulators
• Battery Powered Equipment
• Monitors, TV, VCR
• Instrumentation
Package Information Ordering Information
Ref
TO-92 (Z)
132
Anode
Bottom View
Cat
PackageTolerance
0.5% 1% 1% 2%
TO-92
SOT-89
8SOIC
The Electrical Grade & Type is specified on shipping Box Only
Cathode Voltage Vz 37 V
Continuous Cathode Current Iz 150 mA
Reference Input Current I
Power Dissipation at TA - 25°C
SOT-89
S0-8
TO-92
Thermal Resistance
S0-8
TO-92
SOT-89
Operating Junction Temperature Range TJ -40 to +150
Operating Ambient Temperature T
Storage Temperature Range T
Lead Temperature (Soldering) 10 seconds T
ESD Rating (Human Body Model) T
10 mA
REF
P
D
O
JA
1000
750
775
175
160
110
mW
°C/W
°C
A
-65 to +150
STG
300
LEAD
2 kV
ESD
-40 to +105
°C
°C
°C
Recommended Operating Conditions
Cathode Voltage, Vz V
Cathode Current, Iz 0.1 100 mA
Min Max Symbol
36 V
REF
Electrical Characteristics
Unless specified: T
Parameter Symbol Condition Min Typ Max Units
Reference Voltage V
V
Temp Deviation V
REF
Ratio of Change in
V
To Change in V
REF
Reference Input
Current
I
Temperature
REF
Deviation
Off-State Cathode
Current
Dynamic Output
Impedance
Minimum Operating
Current
. Values in bold apply over full operating ambient temperature.
Advance Information- These data sheets contain descriptions of products that are in development. The specifications are based on the engineering calculations,
computer simulations and/ or initial prototype evaluation.
Preliminary Information- These data sheets contain minimum and maximum specifications that are based on the initial device characterizations. These limits are
subject to change upon the completion of the full characterization over the specified temperature and supply voltage ranges.
The application circuit examples are only to explain the representative applications of the devices and are not intended to guarantee any circuit
design or permit any industrial property right to other rights to execute. Bay Linear takes no responsibility for any problems related to any
industrial property right resulting from the use of the contents shown in the data book. Typical parameters can and do vary in different
applications. Customer’s technical experts must validate all operating parameters including “ Typical” for each customer application.
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