The LM383 is a cost effective, high power amplifier suited
for automotive applications. High current capability (3.5A)
enables the device to drive low impedance loads with low
distortion. The LM383 is current limited and thermally protected. High voltage protection is available (LM383A) which
enables the amplifier to withstand 40V transients on its supply. The LM383 comes in a 5-pin TO-220 package.
Equivalent Schematic
Features
Y
High peak current capability (3.5A)
Y
Large output voltage swing
Y
Externally programmable gain
Y
Wide supply voltage range (5V–20V)
Y
Few external parts required
Y
Low distortion
Y
High input impedance
Y
No turn-on transients
Y
High voltage protection available (LM383A)
Y
Low noise
Y
AC short circuit protected
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Connection Diagram
Plastic Package
Order Number LM383T or LM383AT
See NS Package Number T05B
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Absolute Maximum Ratings
If Military/Aerospace specified devices are required,
please contact the National Semiconductor Sales
Office/Distributors for availability and specifications.
Peak Supply Voltage (50 ms)
LM383A (Note 2)40V
LM38325V
Operating Supply Voltage20V
Output Current
Repetitive3.5A
Non-repetitive4.5A
Input Voltage
g
0.5V
Power Dissipation (Note 3)15W
Operating Temperature0§Ctoa70§C
b
Storage Temperature
60§Ctoa150§C
Lead Temperature (Soldering, 10 sec.)260§C
Electrical Characteristics V
S
e
14.4V, T
TAB
e
25§C, A
e
100 (40 dB), R
V
e
4X, unless otherwise specified
L
ParameterConditionsMinTypMaxUnits
DC Output Level6.47.28V
Quiescent Supply CurrentExcludes Current in Feedback Resistors4580mA
Supply Voltage Range520V
Input Resistance150kX
BandwidthGaine40 dB30kHz
Output PowerV
THDP
Ripple RejectionR
Input Noise VoltageR
Input Noise CurrentR
Note 1: A 0.2 mF capacitor in series with a 1X resistor should be placed as close as possible to pins 3 and 4 for stability.
Note 2: The LM383 shuts down above 25V.
Note 3: For operating at elevated temperatures, the device must be derated based on a 150
junction to case.
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13.2V, fe1 kHz
S
e
R
4X, THDe10%4.7W
L
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R
2X, THDe10%7.2W
L
e
V
13.8V, fe1 kHz
S
e
R
4X, THDe10%5.1W
L
e
R
2X, THDe10%7.8W
L
e
V
14.4V, fe1 kHz
S
e
R
4X, THDe10%4.85.5W
L
e
R
2X, THDe10%78.6W
L
e
R
1.6X, THDe10%9.3W
L
e
V
16V, fe1 kHz
S
e
R
4X, THDe10%7W
L
e
R
2X, THDe10%10.5W
L
e
R
1.6X, THDe10%11W
L
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o
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P
o
e
S
e
R
S
e
S
e
S
e
2W, R
4W, R
4X,fe1 kHz0.2%
L
e
2X,fe1 kHz0.2%
L
50X,fe100 Hz3040dB
50X,fe1 kHz44dB
0, 15 kHz Bandwidth2mV
100 kX, 15 kHz Bandwidth40pA
C maximum junction temperature and a thermal resistance of 4§C/W
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Typical Performance Characteristics
Device Dissipation vs
Ambient Temperature
Open Loop Gain
vs Frequency
Output Power vs
Supply Voltage
Power Dissipation vs
Output Power
Supply Ripple Rejection
vs Frequency
Distortion vs Output PowerDistortion vs Frequency
Power Dissipation vs
Output Power
Supply Current vs
Supply Voltage
Distortion vs FrequencySupply Voltage
Output Swing vs
3
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Typical Applications
Single Amplifier
TL/H/7145– 3
16W Bridge Amplifier
Component Layout
Single Amplifier
e
V
20V
S
e
R
4X
L
Heatsink from:
Staver Company
41 Saxon Ave.
P.O. Drawer H
Bay Shore, NY 11706
Tel: (516) 666-8000TL/H/7145– 6
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Physical Dimensions inches (millimeters)
LM383/LM383A 7W Audio Power Amplifier
Order Number LM383T or LM383AT
NS Package Number T05B
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