The LM123, LM223,LM323arethree-terminalpositive voltageregulators with a preset 5V output and
a load driving capability of 3A. New circuit design
and processing techniques areused to provide the
highoutputcurrent withoutsacrificing theregulation
characteristics of lower current devices.
The 3A regulator is virtually blowout proof.
Current limiting, power limiting and thermal shut-
down provide the same high level of reliability obtainedwith thesetechniques in theLM209, 1Aregulator.
An overallworstcasespecification for thecombined
effects of input voltage, load current, ambient temperature, and power dissipation ensure that the
LM123,LM223,LM323 will performsatisfactorily as
a system element.
ORDER CODES
Part NumberTemperature
LM123-55
LM223-25
LM3230
TO-220
Package
Range
o
C to 150oC•
o
C to 150oC•
o
C to 125oC••
KT
PIN CONNEC T ION
(bot t om view)
March1993
TO-3
1 - Input
2 - Output
TO-220
(front view)
1 - Input
2 - Output
3 - GND
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ABSOLU TE MAXIMU M RAT ING
SymbolParameterValueUnit
V
Input Voltage20V
I
I
Output CurrentInternally Limited
O
P
Power DissipationInternally Limited
tot
T
THERMA L CHA R ACTE R ISTI CS
SymbolParameterTyp.Max.Unit
R
R
SCHEM ATIC D IA G RA M
Operating Junction Temperature RangeLM123-55 to 150
oper
LM223-25 to 150
LM3230 to 125
T
Storage Temperature Range-65 to 150
stg
Junction-case Thermal ResistanceTO-32
thj-case
TO-2203
Junction-ambient Thermal ResistanceTO-335
thj-amb
TO-22050
o
o
o
C
o
C
C/W
C/W
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CaseVIVOGND
TO-312Case
TO-220123
LM123-LM223-LM323
ELECTRIC AL CH A RAC TERI SI C S
LM123: -55oC<Tj<150oC
LM223: -25oC<Tj<150oC
LM323: 0oC<Tj<150oC
SymbolParameterLM123/LM223LM323Unit
Min.Typ.Max.Min.Typ.Max.
V
Output Voltage Range (Note 2)
O
T
=25oC, VI= 7.5 V, IO=0
amb
V
Output Voltage Range (Note 2)
O
T
min
≤ Tj≤ T
max
,P≤P
max
7.5 V ≤ VI≤ 15 V, 0≤ IO≤ 3A
K
Line Regulation (Note 3)
VI
Tj=25oC, 7.5 V ≤ VI≤ 15V
K
Load Regulation (Note 3)
VO
Tj=25oC, VI= 7.5 V, 0 ≤ IO≤ 3A
I
Quiescent Current
IB
7.5 V ≤ V
V
Output Noise Voltage
NO
T
amb
I
Short Circuit Current Limit (Tj=25oC)
OS
≤ 15 V, 0≤ IO≤ 3A
I
=25oC, 10 Hz ≤ f ≤ 100 KHz
VI=15V
VI= 7.5V
K
Notes : 1. Although power dissipation is internally limited, specifications apply only for P ≤ 30W.
Long Term Stability3535mV
VH
2. Selected devices with tightened tolerance output voltage available.
3. Load and line regulation are specified at constant junction temperature. Pulse testing is required with a pulse width
≤ 1ms and a duty cycle ≤ 5%.
4.755.34.855.2V
4.65.44.755.25V
525525mV
2510025100mV
12201220mA
4040µV
3
4.5
4
5
3
4.5
4
5
rms
A
A
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TYPICAL APPLI CA TIONS
BASIC3A REGULATORTRIMINGOUTPUT TO5V
C1= R equire d if regulator is distant from filter
capacito rs.
CL= R egulator is stable w ith no load capacitor into
resistive loads.
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10A REGULA TO R WITH COMPLETE OVERLO AD PROTECTION
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