The LM723/LM723C is a voltage regulator designed primarily for series regulator applications. By itself, it will supply
output currentsup to 150 mA; but external transistors can be
added to provide any desired load current. The circuit features extremely low standby current drain, and provision is
made for either linear or foldback current limiting.
The LM723/LM723C is also useful in a wide range of other
applications suchas a shunt regulator, a current regulatoror
a temperature controller.
The LM723C is identical to the LM723 except that the
LM723C has its performance guaranteed over a 0˚C to
+70˚C temperature range, instead of −55˚C to +125˚C.
Connection Diagrams
Dual-In-Line Package
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Top View
Order Number LM723J/883 or LM723CN
See NS Package J14A or N14A
Features
n 150 mA output current without external pass transistor
n Output currents in excess of 10A possible by adding
external transistors
n Input voltage 40V max
n Output voltage adjustable from 2V to 37V
n Can be used as either a linear or a switching regulator
Regulated Output Voltage5V
Line Regulation (∆V
Load Regulation (∆I
=
3V)0.5mV
IN
=
50 mA)1.5mV
L
FIGURE 1. Basic Low Voltage Regulator
(V
OUT
=
2 to 7 Volts)
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Absolute Maximum Ratings (Note 1)
If Military/Aerospace specified devices are required,
please contact the National Semiconductor Sales Office/
Distributors for availability and specifications.
(Note 10)
Pulse Voltage from V
Continuous Voltage from V
Input-Output Voltage Differential40V
Maximum Amplifier Input Voltage
(Either Input)8.5V
Maximum Amplifier Input Voltage
(Differential)5V
Current from V
Current from V
Internal Power Dissipation
Metal Can−65˚C to +150˚C
Molded DIP−55˚C to +150˚C
Lead Temperature (Soldering, 4 sec. max.)
Hermetic Package300˚C
Plastic Package260˚C
ESD Tolerance1200V
(Human body model, 1.5 kΩ in series with 100 pF)
Electrical Characteristics (Note 3) (Note 10)
ParameterConditionsLM723LM723CUnits
Min Typ Max Min Typ Max
Line RegulationV
IN
=
12V to V
−55˚C ≤ TA≤ +125˚C0.3
0˚C ≤ TA≤ +70˚C0.3
=
V
12V to V
IN
Load RegulationI
=
L
1mAtoI
−55˚C ≤ TA≤ +125˚C0.6
0˚C ≤ TA≤ +70˚C0.6
Ripple Rejectionf=50 Hz to 10 kHz, C
=
f
50 Hz to 10 kHz, C
Average Temperature Coeffic-−55˚C ≤ T
ient of Output Voltage (Note 8)0˚C ≤ T
Short Circuit Current LimitR
A
=
10Ω,V
SC
Reference Voltage6.95 7.15 7.35 6.80 7.15 7.50V
Output Noise VoltageBW=100 Hz to 10 kHz, C
BW=100 Hz to 10 kHz, C
Long Term Stability0.050.05
Standby Current DrainI
=
0, V
L
Input Voltage Range9.5409.540V
Output Voltage Range2.0372.037V
Input-Output Voltage Differential3.0383.038V
θ
JA
θ
JA
θ
JA
θ
JA
θ
JC
Note 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 guarantee specific performance limits.
Note 2: See derating curves for maximum power rating above 25˚C.
Note 3: Unless otherwise specified, T
seen by error amplifier≤10 kΩ connected asshownin
perature drifts must be taken into account separately for high dissipation conditions.
Note 4: L
is 40 turns of No. 20 enameled copper wire wound on Ferroxcube P36/22-3B7 pot core or equivalent with 0.009 in. air gap.
1
Note 5: Figures in parentheses may be used if R1/R2 divider is placed on opposite input of error amp.
Note 6: Replace R1/R2 in figures with divider shown in
+
Note 7: V
Note 8: For metal can applications where V
and VCCmust be connected to a +3V or greater supply.
Molded DIP105˚C/W
Cavity DIP150˚C/W
H10C Board Mount in Still Air165165˚C/W
H10C Board Mount in 400 LF/Min Air Flow6666˚C/W
=
A
=
25˚C, V
IN
is required, an external 6.2V zener diode should be connected in series with V
Z
=
15V0.01 0.10.01 0.1
IN
=
40V0.02 0.20.10.5
IN
=
50 mA0.03 0.150.03 0.2
L
=
07474dB
REF
=
5µF8686dB
≤ +125˚C0.002 0.015
A
REF
≤ +70˚C0.003 0.015
=
06565mA
OUT
=
08686µVrms
REF
=
5 µF2.52.5µVrms
REF
=
30V1.73.51.74.0mA
IN
2222˚C/W
+
=
V
Figure 1
Figure 13
V
−
=
=
=
12V, V
C
. Line and loadregulationspecifications are given forthecondition of constant chiptemperature.Tem-
Note 9: Guaranteed by correlation to other tests.
Note 10: A military RETS specification is available on request.At the time of printing, the LM723 RETS specification complied with the Min and Max limits in this
table. The LM723E, H, and J may also be procured as a Standard Military Drawing.
Typical Performance Characteristics
Load Regulation
Characteristics with
Current Limiting
Current Limiting
Characteristics
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Load Regulation
Characteristics with
Current Limiting
Current Limiting
Characteristics vs
Junction Temperature
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Load & Line Regulation vs
Input-Output Voltage
Differential
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Standby Current Drain vs
Input Voltage
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Line Transient Response
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Load Transient Response
Output Impedence vs
Frequency
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Maximum Power Ratings
Noise vs Filter Capacitor
(C
in Circuit of
REF
(Bandwidth 100 Hz to 10 kHz)
Figure 1
)
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Power Dissipation vs
Ambient Temperature
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LM723C
Power Dissipation vs
Ambient Temperature
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TABLE 1. Resistor Values (kΩ) for Standard Output Voltage