Gold seal LM338K
The LM338K is an adjustable voltage regulator with a high current capability of up to 5A, designed for a wide range of applications requiring adjustable output voltage. Manufactured by Texas Instruments, this device features a gold seal for enhanced reliability and performance in demanding environments. The LM338K provides a stable and precise output voltage, making it suitable for use in power supplies, battery chargers, and adjustable regulators.
Key Features:
- Output Current: Up to 5A
- Adjustable Output Voltage: 1.2V to 32V
- High Stability: Provides stable and precise output voltage
- Internal Current Limiting: Protects against overcurrent conditions
- Thermal Shutdown: Protects against overheating
- Safe Area Protection: Ensures reliable operation within the safe operating area
- Gold Seal: Enhanced reliability and performance
- Output Voltage Range: 1.2V to 32V
- Output Current: 5A (max)
- Input Voltage: Up to 40V
- Line Regulation: 0.005%/V (typical)
- Load Regulation: 0.1% (typical)
- Temperature Range: 0°C to +125°C
- Package Type: TO-3 (metal can package)
- Ripple Rejection: 80dB (typical)
- Power Supplies: Used in adjustable and regulated power supply designs.
- Battery Chargers: Suitable for designing battery charging circuits.
- Adjustable Regulators: Ideal for creating adjustable voltage regulators for various applications.
- Industrial Equipment: Used in industrial systems requiring reliable voltage regulation.
- Automotive Applications: Suitable for automotive power regulation needs.
- Consumer Electronics: Integrated into consumer devices needing stable power supply.