LM117QML
November 30, 2010
3-Terminal Adjustable Regulator
General Description
The LM117 series of adjustable 3-terminal positive voltage
regulators is capable of supplying either 0.5A or 1.5A over a
1.2V to 37V output range. They are exceptionally easy to use
and require only two external resistors to set the output volt-
age. Further, both line and load regulation are better than
standard fixed regulators.
In addition to higher performance than fixed regulators, the
LM117 series offers full overload protection available only in
IC's. Included on the chip are current limit, thermal overload
protection and safe area protection. All overload protection
circuitry remains fully functional even if the adjustment termi-
nal is disconnected.
Normally, no capacitors are needed unless the device is sit-
uated more than 6 inches from the input filter capacitors in
which case an input bypass is needed. An optional output ca-
pacitor can be added to improve transient response. The
adjustment terminal can be bypassed to achieve very high
ripple rejection ratios which are difficult to achieve with stan-
dard 3-terminal regulators.
Besides replacing fixed regulators, the LM117 is useful in a
wide variety of other applications. Since the regulator is “float-
ing” and sees only the input-to-output differential voltage,
supplies of several hundred volts can be regulated as long as
the maximum input to output differential is not exceeded, i.e.,
avoid short-circuiting the output.
Also, it makes an especially simple adjustable switching reg-
ulator, a programmable output regulator, or by connecting a
fixed resistor between the adjustment pin and output, the
LM117 can be used as a precision current regulator. Supplies
with electronic shutdown can be achieved by clamping the
adjustment terminal to ground which programs the output to
1.2V where most loads draw little current.
For the negative complement, see LM137 series data sheet.
Features
Available with Radiation Guarantee
High Dose Rate 100 krad(Si)
ELDRS Free 100 krad(Si)
Guaranteed max. 0.3% load regulation (LM117)
Guaranteed 0.5A or 1.5A output current
Adjustable output down to 1.2V
Current limit constant with temperature
80 dB ripple rejection
Output is short-circuit protected
Ordering Information
NS Part Number SMD Part Number NS Package Number Package Description
LM117E/883 E20A 20LD LCC
LM117H/883 H03A 3LD T0–39 Metal Can
LM117HRQMLV
(Note 12)
5962R9951703VXA
100 krad(Si) H03A 3LD T0–39 Metal Can
LM117HRLQMLV (Note 13)
ELDRS Free
5962R9951705VXA
100 krad(Si) H03A 3LD T0–39 Metal Can
LM117K/883 K02C 2LD T0–3 Metal Can
LM117KRQMLV
(Note 12)
5962R9951704VYA
100 krad(Si) K02C 2LD T0–3 Metal Can
LM117WGRQMLV
(Note 12)
5962R9951703VZA
100 krad(Si) WG16A 16LD Ceramic SOIC
LM117WGRLQMLV (Note 13)
ELDRS Free
5962R9951705VZA
100 krad(Si) WG16A 16LD Ceramic SOIC
LM117H MDE (Note 13)
ELDRS Free
5962R9951705V9A
100 krad(Si) (Note 1) Bare Die
LM117H MDR
(Note 12)
5962R9951703V9A
100 krad(Si) (Note 1) Bare Die
LM117H MD8 (Note 1) Bare Die
LM117KG MD8 (Note 1) Bare Die
Note 1: FOR ADDITIONAL DIE INFORMATION, PLEASE VISIT THE HI REL WEB SITE AT: www.national.com/analog/space/level_die
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Connection Diagrams
(TO-3)
Metal Can Package
20143630
CASE IS OUTPUT
Bottom View
Steel Package
NS Package Number K02C
(TO-39)
Metal Can Package
20143631
CASE IS OUTPUT
Bottom View
NS Package Number H03A
Ceramic SOIC
Chip Carrier
20143667
Top View
NS Package Number WG16A
(Note 5)
Ceramic Leadless
Chip Carrier
20143634
Top View
NS Package Number E20A
LM117 Series Packages
Part Design
Number Package Load
Suffix Current
K TO-3 1.5A
H T0–39 0.5A
WG Ceramic SOIC 0.5A
E LCC 0.5A
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Schematic Diagram
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Absolute Maximum Ratings (Note 2)
Power Dissipation (Note 3) Internally Limited
Input-Output Voltage Differential +40V, −0.3V
Storage Temperature −65°C TA +150°C
Maximum Junction Temperature (TJmax +150°C
Lead Temperature Metal Package 300°C
Thermal Resistance
  θJA
T0–3 Still Air 39°C/W
T0–3 500LF/Min Air flow 14°C/W
T0–39 Still Air 186°C/W
T0–39 500LF/Min Air flow 64°C/W
Ceramic SOIC Still Air 115°C/W
Ceramic SOIC 500LF/Min Air flow 66°C/W
LCC Still Air 88°C/W
LCC 500LF/Min Air flow 62°C/W
  θJC
T0–3 1.9°C/W
T0–39 Metal Can 21°C/W
Ceramic SOIC (Note 6) 3.4°C/W
LCC 12°C/W
Package Weight
T0–39 Metal Can 960mg
SOIC 365mg
ESD Tolerance (Note 4) 3KV
Recommended Operating Conditions
Operating Temperature Range −55°C TA +125°C
Input Voltage Range 4.25V to 41.25V
Quality Conformance Inspection
MIL-STD-883, Method 5005 - Group A
Subgroup Description Temp (°C)
1 Static tests at +25
2 Static tests at +125
3 Static tests at -55
4 Dynamic tests at +25
5 Dynamic tests at +125
6 Dynamic tests at -55
7 Functional tests at +25
8A Functional tests at +125
8B Functional tests at -55
9 Switching tests at +25
10 Switching tests at +125
11 Switching tests at -55
12 Settling time at +25
13 Settling time at +125
14 Settling time at -55
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LM117H & WG Electrical Characteristics
DC Parameters
The following conditions apply, unless otherwise specified. VDiff = (VI − VO), IL = 8mA
Symbol Parameter Conditions Notes Min Max Unit Sub-
groups
IAdj Adjustment Pin Current
VDiff = 3V 100 µA 1
VDiff = 3.3V 100 µA 2, 3
VDiff = 40V 100 µA 1, 2, 3
IQMinimum Load Current
VDiff = 3V, VO = 1.7V 5.0 mA 1
VDiff = 3.3V, VO = 1.7V 5.0 mA 2, 3
VDiff = 40V, VO = 1.7V 5.0 mA 1, 2, 3
VRef Reference Voltage
VDiff = 3V 1.2 1.3 V 1
VDiff = 3.3V 1.2 1.3 V 2, 3
VDiff = 40V 1.2 1.3 V 1, 2, 3
VRLine Line Regulation
3V VDiff 40V,
VO = 1.2V
-8.9 8.9 mV 1
3.3V VDiff 40V,
VO = 1.2V
-22.2 22.2 mV 2, 3
VRLoad Load Regulation
VDiff= 3V,
IL = 10mA to 500mA
-15 15 mV 1
VDiff= 3.3V,
IL = 10mA to 500mA
-15 15 mV 2, 3
VDiff= 40V,
IL = 10mA to 150mA
-15 15 mV 1
VDiff= 40V,
IL = 10mA to 100mA
-15 15 mV 2, 3
ΔIAdj / Load Adjustment Current Change
VDiff = 3V,
IL = 10mA to 500mA
-5.0 5.0 µA 1
VDiff = 3.3V,
IL = 10mA to 500mA
-5.0 5.0 µA 2, 3
VDiff = 40V,
IL = 10mA to 150mA
-5.0 5.0 µA 1
VDiff = 40V,
IL = 10mA to 100mA
-5.0 5.0 µA 2, 3
ΔIAdj / Line Adjustment Current Change 3V VDiff 40V -5.0 5.0 µA 1
3.3V VDiff 40V -5.0 5.0 µA 2, 3
IOS Short Circuit Current VDiff = 10V 0.45 1.6 A 1
θRThermal Regulation TA = 25°C, t = 20mS, VDiff = 40V,
IL = 150mA
-6.0 6.0 mV 1
ICL Current Limit VDiff 15V (Note 7) 0.5 A 1, 2, 3
VDiff = 40V (Note 7) 0.15 A 1
AC Parameters
Symbol Parameter Conditions Notes Min Max Unit Sub-
groups
RR Ripple Rejection
VI = +6.25V, VO = VRef,
ƒ= 120Hz, eI = 1VRMS,
IL = 125mA
(Note 8) 66 dB 4, 5, 6
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LM117K Electrical Characteristics
DC Parameters
The following conditions apply, unless otherwise specified. VDiff = (VI − VO), IL = 10mA
Symbol Parameter Conditions Notes Min Max Unit Sub-
groups
IAdj Adjustment Pin Current
VDiff = 3V 100 µA 1
VDiff = 3.3V 100 µA 2, 3
VDiff = 40V 100 µA 1, 2, 3
IQMinimum Load Current
VDiff = 3V, VO = 1.7V 5.0 mA 1
VDiff = 3.3V, VO = 1.7V 5.0 mA 2, 3
VDiff = 40V, VO = 1.7V 5.0 mA 1, 2, 3
VRef Reference Voltage
VDiff = 3V 1.2 1.3 V 1
VDiff = 3.3V 1.2 1.3 V 2, 3
VDiff = 40V 1.2 1.3 V 1, 2, 3
VRLine Line Regulation
3V VDiff 40V,
VO = 1.2V
-8.9 8.9 mV 1
3.3V VDiff 40V,
VO = 1.2V
-22.2 22.2 mV 2, 3
VRLoad Load Regulation
VDiff= 3V,
IL = 10mA to 1.5A
-15 15 mV 1
VDiff= 3.3V,
IL = 10mA to 1.5A
-15 15 mV 2, 3
VDiff= 40V,
IL = 10mA to 300mA
-15 15 mV 1
VDiff= 40V,
IL = 10mA to 195mA
-15 15 mV 2, 3
ΔIAdj / Load Adjustment Current Change
VDiff = 3V,
IL = 10mA to 1.5A
-5.0 5.0 µA 1
VDiff = 3.3V,
IL = 10mA to 1.5A
-5.0 5.0 µA 2, 3
VDiff = 40V,
IL = 10mA to 300mA
-5.0 5.0 µA 1
VDiff = 40V,
IL = 10mA to 195mA
-5.0 5.0 µA 2, 3
ΔIAdj / Line Adjustment Current Change 3V VDiff 40V -5.0 5.0 µA 1
3.3V VDiff 40V -5.0 5.0 µA 2, 3
IOS Short Circuit Current VDiff = 10V 1.6 3.4 A 1
θRThermal Regulation TA = 25°C, t = 20mS,
VDiff = 40V, IL = 300mA
-10.5 10.5 mV 1
ICL Current Limit VDiff 15V (Note 7) 1.5 A 1, 2, 3
VDiff = 40V (Note 7) 0.3 A 1
AC Parameters
Symbol Parameter Conditions Notes Min Max Unit Sub-
groups
RR Ripple Rejection
VI = +6.25V, VO = VRef,
ƒ= 120Hz, eI = 1VRMS,
IL = 0.5A
(Note 8) 66 dB 4, 5, 6
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LM117E Electrical Characteristics
DC Parameters
The following conditions apply, unless otherwise specified. VDiff = (VI − VO), IL = 8mA, PD 1.5W
Symbol Parameter Conditions Notes Min Max Unit Sub-
groups
IAdj Adjustment Pin Current
VDiff = 3V 100 µA 1
VDiff = 3.3V 100 µA 2, 3
VDiff = 40V 100 µA 1, 2, 3
IQMinimum Load Current
VDiff = 3V, VO = 1.7V 5.0 mA 1
VDiff = 3.3V, VO = 1.7V 5.0 mA 2, 3
VDiff = 40V, VO = 1.7V 5.0 mA 1, 2, 3
VRef Reference Voltage
VDiff = 3V 1.2 1.3 V 1
VDiff = 3.3V 1.2 1.3 V 2, 3
VDiff = 40V 1.2 1.3 V 1, 2, 3
VRLine Line Regulation
3V VDiff 40V,
VO = 1.2V
-8.9 8.9 mV 1
3.3V VDiff 40V,
VO = 1.2V
-22.2 22.2 mV 2, 3
VRLoad Load Regulation
VDiff= 3V,
IL = 10mA to 100mA
-15 15 mV 1
VDiff= 3.3V,
IL = 10mA to 100mA
-15 15 mV 2, 3
VDiff= 40V,
IL = 10mA to 100mA
-15 15 mV 1,2
−25 25 mV 3
VDiff= 3V,
IL = 10mA to 500mA
-15 15 mV 1
VDiff= 3.3V,
IL = 10mA to 500mA
-15 15 mV 2, 3
ΔIAdj / Load Adjustment Current Change
VDiff = 3V,
IL = 10mA to 500mA
-5.0 5.0 µA 1
VDiff = 3.3V,
IL = 10mA to 500mA
-5.0 5.0 µA 2, 3
VDiff = 40V,
IL = 10mA to 100mA
-5.0 5.0 µA 1, 2, 3
ΔIAdj / Line Adjustment Current Change 3V VDiff 40V -5.0 5.0 µA 1
3.3V VDiff 40V -5.0 5.0 µA 2, 3
IOS Short Circuit Current VDiff = 10V 0.45 1.6 A 1
θRThermal Regulation TA = 25°C, t = 20mS,
VDiff = 40V, IL = 75mA
-6.0 6.0 mV 1
ICL Current Limit VDiff 15V (Note 7) 0.5 A 1, 2, 3
VDiff = 40V (Note 7) 0.15 A 1
AC Parameters
Symbol Parameter Conditions Notes Min Max Unit Sub-
groups
RR Ripple Rejection
VI = +6.25V, VO = VRef,
ƒ= 120Hz, eI = 1VRMS,
IL = 100mA, CAdj = 10µf
(Note 8) 66 dB 4, 5, 6
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LM117H & WG RH Electrical Characteristics
DC Parameters (Note 12, Note 13)
Symbol Parameter Conditions Notes Min Max Unit Sub-
groups
VOOutput Voltage
VI = 4.25V, IL = -5mA 1.2 1.3 V 1, 2, 3
VI = 4.25V, IL = -500mA 1.2 1.3 V 1, 2, 3
VI = 41.25V, IL = -5mA 1.2 1.3 V 1, 2, 3
VI = 41.25V, IL = -50mA 1.2 1.3 V 1, 2, 3
VRLine Line Regulation 4.25V VI 41.25V,
IL = -5mA
-9.0 9.0 mV 1
-23 23 mV 2,3
VRLoad Load Regulation
VI = 6.25V,
-500mA IL -5mA
-12 12 mV 1, 2, 3
VI = 41.25V,
-50mA IL -5mA
-12 12 mV 1, 2, 3
VRTh Thermal Regulation VI = 14.6V, IL = -500mA -12 12 mV 1
IAdj Adjust Pin Current VI = 4.25V, IL = -5mA -100 -15 µA 1, 2, 3
VI = 41.25V, IL = -5mA -100 -15 µA 1, 2, 3
ΔIAdj/ Line Adjust Pin Current Change 4.25V VI 41.25V,
IL = -5mA
-5.0 5.0 µA 1, 2, 3
ΔIAdj / Load Adjust Pin Current Change VI = 6.25V,
-500mA IL -5mA
-5.0 5.0 µA 1, 2, 3
IQMinimum Load Current
VI = 4.25V,
Forced VO = 1.4V
-3.0 -0.5 mA 1, 2, 3
VI = 14.25V,
Forced VO = 1.4V
-3.0 -0.5 mA 1, 2, 3
VI = 41.25V,
Forced VO = 1.4V
-5.0 -1.0 mA 1, 2, 3
IOS Output Short Circuit Current VI = 4.25V -1.8 -0.5 A 1, 2, 3
VI = 40V -0.5 -0.05 A 1, 2, 3
VO (Recov) Output Voltage Recovery
VI = 4.25V, RL = 2.5Ω,
CL = 20µF
1.2 1.3 V 1, 2, 3
VI = 40V, RL = 250Ω 1.2 1.3 V 1, 2, 3
VOOutput Voltage VI = 6.25V, IL = -5mA (Note 9) 1.2 1.3 V 2
VStart Voltage Start-Up VI = 4.25V, RL = 2.5Ω,
CL = 20µF, IL = -500mA
1.2 1.3 V 1, 2, 3
AC Parameters (Note 12, Note 13)
Symbol Parameter Conditions Notes Min Max Unit Sub -
groups
VNO Output Noise Voltage VI = 6.25V, IL = -50mA 120 µVRMS 7
ΔVO / ΔVILine Transient Response VI = 6.25V, ΔVI = 3V,
IL = -10mA
6.0 mV/V 7
ΔVO / ΔILLoad Transient Response VI = 6.25V, ΔIL = -200mA,
IL = -50mA
0.6 mV/mA 7
ΔVI / ΔVORipple Rejection VI = 6.25V, IL = -125mA,
EI = 1VRMS at ƒ = 2400Hz
65 dB 4
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DC Drift Parameters
The following conditions apply, unless otherwise specified.
Deltas performed on QMLV devices at Group B, Subgroup 5, only.
Symbol Parameter Conditions Notes Min Max Unit Sub-
groups
VOOutput Voltage
VI = 4.25V, IL = -5mA -0.01 0.01 V 1
VI = 4.25V, IL = -500mA -0.01 0.01 V 1
VI = 41.25V, IL = -5mA -0.01 0.01 V 1
VI = 41.25V, IL = -50mA -0.01 0.01 V 1
VRLine Line Regulation 4.25V VI 41.25V,
IL = -5mA
-4.0 4.0 mV 1
IAdj Adjust Pin Current VI = 4.25V, IL = -5mA -10 10 µA 1
VI = 41.25V, IL = -5mA -10 10 µA 1
VO (Recov) Output Voltage Recovery
VI = 4.25V, RL = 2.5Ω,
CL = 20µf
-0.01 0.01 V 1
VI = 40V, RL = 250Ω -0.01 0.01 V 1
AC/DC Post Radiation Limits @ +25°C (Note 12, Note 13)
Symbol Parameter Conditions Notes Min Max Unit Sub-
groups
VOOutput Voltage
VI = 4.25V, IL = -5mA 1.2 1.350 V 1
VI = 4.25V, IL = -500mA 1.2 1.350 V 1
VI = 41.25V, IL = -5mA 1.2 1.350 V 1
VI = 41.25V, IL = -50mA 1.2 1.350 V 1
VRLine Line Regulation 4.25V VI 41.25V,
IL = -5mA
-25 25 mV 1
ΔVI / ΔVORipple Rejection VI = 6.25V, IL = -125mA
EI = 1VRMS at f = 2400Hz
60 dB 4
VO (Recov) Output Voltage Recovery
VI = 4.25V, RL = 2.5Ω,
CL = 20µf
1.20 1.350 V 1
VI = 40V, RL = 250Ω 1.20 1.350 V 1
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LM117K RH Electrical Characteristics
DC Parameters (Note 12)
Symbol Parameter Conditions Notes Min Max Unit Sub-
groups
VOOutput Voltage
VI = 4.25V, IL = -5mA 1.2 1.3 V 1, 2, 3
VI = 4.25V, IL = -1.5A 1.2 1.3 V 1, 2, 3
VI = 41.25V, IL = -5mA 1.2 1.3 V 1, 2, 3
VI = 41.25V, IL = -200mA 1.2 1.3 V 1, 2, 3
VRLine Line Regulation 4.25V VI 41.25V,
IL = -5mA
-9.0 9.0 mV 1
-23 23 mV 2,3
VRLoad Load Regulation
VI = 6.25V,
-1.5A IL -5mA
-3.5 3.5 mV 1
-12 12 mV 2, 3
VI = 41.25V,
-200mA IL -5mA
-3.5 3.5 mV 1
-12 12 mV 2, 3
VRTh Thermal Regulation VI = 14.6V, IL = -1.5A -12 12 mV 1
IAdj Adjust Pin Current VI = 4.25V, IL = -5mA -100 -15 µA 1, 2, 3
VI = 41.25V, IL = -5mA -100 -15 µA 1, 2, 3
ΔIAdj/ Line Adjust Pin Current Change 4.25V VI 41.25V,
IL = -5mA
-5.0 5.0 µA 1, 2, 3
ΔIAdj / Load Adjust Pin Current Change VI = 6.25V,
-1.5A IL -5mA
-5.0 5.0 µA 1, 2, 3
IQMinimum Load Current
VI = 4.25V,
Forced VO = 1.4V
-3.0 -0.2 mA 1, 2, 3
VI = 14.25V,
Forced VO = 1.4V
-3.0 -0.2 mA 1, 2, 3
VI = 41.25V,
Forced VO = 1.4V
-5.0 -0.2 mA 1, 2, 3
IOS Output Short Circuit Current VI = 4.25V -3.5 -1.5 A 1, 2, 3
VI = 40V -1.0 -0.18 A 1, 2, 3
VO (Recov) Output Voltage Recovery
VI = 4.25V, RL = 0.833Ω,
CL = 20µF
1.2 1.3 V 1, 2, 3
VI = 40V, RL = 250Ω 1.2 1.3 V 1, 2, 3
VOOutput Voltage VI = 6.25V, IL = -5mA (Note 9) 1.2 1.3 V 2
VStart Voltage Start-Up VI = 4.25V, RL = 0.833Ω,
CL = 20µF, IL = -1.5A
1.2 1.3 V 1, 2, 3
AC Parameters (Note 12)
Symbol Parameter Conditions Notes Min Max Unit Sub-
groups
VNO Output Noise Voltage VI = 6.25V, IL = -100mA 120 µVRMS 7
ΔVO / ΔVILine Transient Response VI = 6.25V, ΔVI = 3V,
IL = -10mA (Note 10) 18 mV 7
ΔVO / ΔILLoad Transient Response VI = 6.25V, ΔIL = -400mA,
IL = -100mA (Note 11) 120 mV 7
ΔVI / ΔVORipple Rejection VI = 6.25V, IL = -500mA,
EI = 1VRMS at ƒ = 2400Hz
65 dB 4
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DC Drift Parameters
The following conditions apply, unless otherwise specified.
Deltas performed on QMLV devices at Group B, Subgroup 5, only.
Symbol Parameter Conditions Notes Min Max Unit Sub-
groups
VOOutput Voltage
VI = 4.25V, IL = -5mA -0.01 0.01 V 1
VI = 4.25V, IL = -1.5A -0.01 0.01 V 1
VI = 41.25V, IL = -5mA -0.01 0.01 V 1
VI = 41.25V, IL = -200mA -0.01 0.01 V 1
VRLine Line Regulation 4.25V VI 41.25V,
IL = -5mA
-4.0 4.0 mV 1
IAdj Adjust Pin Current VI = 4.25V, IL = -5mA -10 10 µA 1
VI = 41.25V, IL = -5mA -10 10 µA 1
VO (Recov) Output Voltage Recovery
VI = 4.25V, RL = 0.833Ω,
CL = 20µS
-0.01 0.01 V 1
VI = 40V, RL = 250Ω -0.01 0.01 V 1
AC/DC Post Radiation Limits @ +25°C (Note 12)
Symbol Parameter Conditions Notes Min Max Unit Sub-
groups
VOOutput Voltage
VI = 4.25V, IL = -5mA 1.2 1.350 V 1
VI = 4.25V, IL = -1.5A 1.2 1.350 V 1
VI = 41.25V, IL = -5mA 1.2 1.350 V 1
VI = 41.25V, IL = -200mA 1.2 1.350 V 1
VRLine Line Regulation 4.25V VI 41.25V,
IL = -5mA
-25 25 mV 1
VRLoad Load Regulation
VI = 6.25V,
-1.5A IL -5mA
-7.0 7.0 mV 1
VI = 41.25V,
-200mA IL -5mA
-7.0 7.0 mV 1
ΔVI / ΔVORipple Rejection VI = 6.25V, IL = -500mA
EI = 1VRMS at f = 2400Hz
60 dB 4
VO (Recov) Output Voltage Recovery
VI = 4.25V, RL = 0.833Ω,
CL = 20µS
1.20 1.350 V 1
VI = 40V, RL = 250Ω 1.20 1.350 V 1
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Note 2: 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. For guaranteed specifications and test conditions, see the Electrical Characteristics. The guaranteed
specifications apply only for the test conditions listed. Some performance characteristics may degrade when the device is not operated under the listed test
conditions.
Note 3: The maximum power dissipation must be derated at elevated temperatures and is dictated by TJmax (maximum junction temperature), θJA (package
junction to ambient thermal resistance), and TA (ambient temperature). The maximum allowable power dissipation at any temperature is PDmax = (TJmax - TA)/
θJA or the number given in the Absolute Maximum Ratings, whichever is lower. "Although power dissipation is internally limited, these specifications are applicable
for power dissipations of 2W for the TO39, LCC, and ceramic SOIC packages, and 20W for the TO3 package."
Note 4: Human body model, 100 pF discharged through a 1.5 kΩ resistor.
Note 5: For the Ceramic SOIC device to function properly, the “Output” and “Output/Sense” pins must be connected on the users printed circuit board.
Note 6: The package material for these devices allows much improved heat transfer over our standard ceramic packages. In order to take full advantage of this
improved heat transfer, heat sinking must be provided between the package base (directly beneath the die), and either metal traces on, or thermal vias through,
the printed circuit board. Without this additional heat sinking, device power dissipation must be calculated using θJA, rather than θJC, thermal resistance. It must
not be assumed that the device leads will provide substantial heat transfer out the package, since the thermal resistance of the leadframe material is very poor,
relative to the material of the package base. The stated θJC thermal resistance is for the package material only, and does not account for the additional thermal
resistance between the package base and the printed circuit board. The user must determine the value of the additional thermal resistance and must combine
this with the stated value for the package, to calculate the total allowed power dissipation for the device.
Note 7: Guaranteed parameter, not tested.
Note 8: Tested @ 25°C; guaranteed, but not tested @ 125°C & −55°C
Note 9: Tested @ TA = 125°C, correlated to TA = 150°C
Note 10: SMD limit of 6mV/V is equivalent to 18mV
Note 11: SMD limit of 0.3mV/V is equivalent to 120mV
Note 12: Pre and post irradiation limits are identical to those listed under AC and DC electrical characteristics except as listed in the “Post Radiation Limits” table.
These parts may be dose rate sensitive in a space environment and demonstrate enhanced low dose rate effect. Radiation end point limits for the noted parameters
are guaranteed only for the conditions as specified in Mil-Std-883, Method 1019.5, Condition A.
Note 13: Low dose rate testing has been performed on a wafer-by-wafer basis, per test method 1019 condition D of MIL-STD-883, with no enhanced low dose
rate sensitivity (ELDRS) effect.
Typical Performance Characteristics Output Capacitor = 0μF unless otherwise noted
Load Regulation
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Current Limit
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Adjustment Current
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Dropout Voltage
20143640
Temperature Stability
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Minimum Operating Current
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Ripple Rejection
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Ripple Rejection
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Ripple Rejection
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Output Impedance
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Line Transient Response
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Load Transient Response
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Application Hints
In operation, the LM117 develops a nominal 1.25V reference
voltage, VREF, between the output and adjustment terminal.
The reference voltage is impressed across program resistor
R1 and, since the voltage is constant, a constant current I1
then flows through the output set resistor R2, giving an output
voltage of
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FIGURE 1.
Since the 100μA current from the adjustment terminal repre-
sents an error term, the LM117 was designed to minimize
IADJ and make it very constant with line and load changes. To
do this, all quiescent operating current is returned to the out-
put establishing a minimum load current requirement. If there
is insufficient load on the output, the output will rise.
EXTERNAL CAPACITORS
An input bypass capacitor is recommended. A 0.1μF disc or
1μF solid tantalum on the input is suitable input bypassing for
almost all applications. The device is more sensitive to the
absence of input bypassing when adjustment or output ca-
pacitors are used but the above values will eliminate the
possibility of problems.
The adjustment terminal can be bypassed to ground on the
LM117 to improve ripple rejection. This bypass capacitor pre-
vents ripple from being amplified as the output voltage is
increased. With a 10μF bypass capacitor 80dB ripple rejec-
tion is obtainable at any output level. Increases over 10μF do
not appreciably improve the ripple rejection at frequencies
above 120Hz. If the bypass capacitor is used, it is sometimes
necessary to include protection diodes to prevent the capac-
itor from discharging through internal low current paths and
damaging the device.
In general, the best type of capacitors to use is solid tantalum.
Solid tantalum capacitors have low impedance even at high
frequencies. Depending upon capacitor construction, it takes
about 25μF in aluminum electrolytic to equal 1μF solid tanta-
lum at high frequencies. Ceramic capacitors are also good at
high frequencies; but some types have a large decrease in
capacitance at frequencies around 0.5MHz. For this reason,
0.01μF disc may seem to work better than a 0.1μF disc as a
bypass.
Although the LM117 is stable with no output capacitors, like
any feedback circuit, certain values of external capacitance
can cause excessive ringing. This occurs with values be-
tween 500 pF and 5000 pF. A 1μF solid tantalum (or 25μF
aluminum electrolytic) on the output swamps this effect and
insures stability. Any increase of the load capacitance larger
than 10μF will merely improve the loop stability and output
impedance.
LOAD REGULATION
The LM117 is capable of providing extremely good load reg-
ulation but a few precautions are needed to obtain maximum
performance. The current set resistor connected between the
adjustment terminal and the output terminal (usually 240Ω)
should be tied directly to the output (case) of the regulator
rather than near the load. This eliminates line drops from ap-
pearing effectively in series with the reference and degrading
regulation. For example, a 15V regulator with 0.05Ω resis-
tance between the regulator and load will have a load regu-
lation due to line resistance of 0.05Ω × IL. If the set resistor is
connected near the load the effective line resistance will be
0.05Ω (1 + R2/R1) or in this case, 11.5 times worse.
Figure 2 shows the effect of resistance between the regulator
and 240Ω set resistor.
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FIGURE 2. Regulator with Line Resistance in Output Lead
With the TO-3 package, it is easy to minimize the resistance
from the case to the set resistor, by using two separate leads
to the case. However, with the TO-39 package, care should
be taken to minimize the wire length of the output lead. The
ground of R2 can be returned near the ground of the load to
provide remote ground sensing and improve load regulation.
PROTECTION DIODES
When external capacitors are used with any IC regulator it is
sometimes necessary to add protection diodes to prevent the
capacitors from discharging through low current points into
the regulator. Most 10μF capacitors have low enough internal
series resistance to deliver 20A spikes when shorted. Al-
though the surge is short, there is enough energy to damage
parts of the IC.
When an output capacitor is connected to a regulator and the
input is shorted, the output capacitor will discharge into the
output of the regulator. The discharge current depends on the
value of the capacitor, the output voltage of the regulator, and
the rate of decrease of VIN. In the LM117, this discharge path
is through a large junction that is able to sustain 15A surge
with no problem. This is not true of other types of positive
regulators. For output capacitors of 25μF or less, there is no
need to use diodes.
The bypass capacitor on the adjustment terminal can dis-
charge through a low current junction. Discharge occurs when
either the input or output is shorted. Internal to the LM117 is
a 50Ω resistor which limits the peak discharge current. No
protection is needed for output voltages of 25V or less and
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10μF capacitance. Figure 3 shows an LM117 with protection
diodes included for use with outputs greater than 25V and
high values of output capacitance.
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D1 protects against C1
D2 protects against C2
FIGURE 3. Regulator with Protection Diodes
When a value for θ(H−A) is found using the equation shown, a
heatsink must be selected that has a value that is less than
or equal to this number.
θ(H−A) is specified numerically by the heatsink manufacturer
in the catalog, or shown in a curve that plots temperature rise
vs power dissipation for the heatsink.
Typical Applications
5V Logic Regulator with Electronic Shutdown*
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*Min. output 1.2V
Slow Turn-On 15V Regulator
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Adjustable Regulator with Improved Ripple Rejection
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†Solid tantalum
*Discharges C1 if output is shorted to ground
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High Stability 10V Regulator
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High Current Adjustable Regulator
20143612
‡Optional—improves ripple rejection
†Solid tantalum
*Minimum load current = 30 mA
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0 to 30V Regulator
20143613
Full output current not available at high input-output voltages
Power Follower
20143614
5A Constant Voltage/Constant Current Regulator
20143615
†Solid tantalum
*Lights in constant current mode
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1A Current Regulator
20143616
1.2V–20V Regulator with Minimum Program Current
20143617
*Minimum load current 4 mA
High Gain Amplifier
20143618
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Low Cost 3A Switching Regulator
20143619
†Solid tantalum
*Core—Arnold A-254168-2 60 turns
4A Switching Regulator with Overload Protection
20143620
†Solid tantalum
*Core—Arnold A-254168-2 60 turns
Precision Current Limiter
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Tracking Preregulator
20143622
Current Limited Voltage Regulator
20143623
(Compared to LM117's higher current limit)
—At 50 mA output only ¾ volt of drop occurs in R3 and R4
Adjusting Multiple On-Card Regulators with Single Control*
20143624
*All outputs within ±100 mV
†Minimum load—10 mA
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AC Voltage Regulator
20143625
12V Battery Charger
20143626
Use of RS allows low charging rates with fully charged battery.
50mA Constant Current Battery Charger
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Adjustable 4A Regulator
20143628
1.2V–25V Adjustable Regulator
20143601
Full output current not available at high input-output voltages
*Needed if device is more than 6 inches from filter capacitors.
Optional—improves transient response. Output capacitors in the range
of 1μF to 1000μF of aluminum or tantalum electrolytic are commonly used
to provide improved output impedance and rejection of transients.
Current Limited 6V Charger
20143629
*Sets peak current (0.6A for 1Ω)
**The 1000μF is recommended to filter out input transients
Digitally Selected Outputs
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*Sets maximum VOUT
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Revision History
Date Released Revision Section Changes
03/17/06 A New Release to corporate format 5 MDS data sheets were consolidated into one
corporate data sheet format. Clarified ΔIAdj/ Line
versus ΔIAdj/ Load by separating the parameters in
all of the tables. MNLM117–K Rev 1C1,
MNLM117–X Rev 0A0, MNLM117–E Rev 0B1,
MRLM117–X-RH Rev 2A0, MRLM117–K-RH Rev
3A0 will be archived.
06/29/06 B Features, Ordering Information Table, Rad
Hard Electrical Section for H and WG
packages and Notes
Deleted NSID LM117WGRQML, no longer
available. Added Available with Radiation
Guarantee, Low Dose NSID's to table
5962R9951705VXA LM117HRLQMLV,
5962R9951705VZA LM117WGRLQMLV, and
reference to Note 11 and 12. Note 12 to Rad Hard
Electrical Heading for H and WG packages. Note
12 to Notes. Archive Revision A.
11/30/2010 C Features, Ordering Table, Absolute
Ratings, LM117H, WG and K RH Drift
Electrical Table
Added radiation info., Update with current device
information and format, T0–39 Pkg weight, Vo
(Recov). Revision B will be Archived.
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Physical Dimensions inches (millimeters) unless otherwise noted
(TO-39) Metal Can Package
NS Package Number H03A
TO-3 Metal Can Package (K)
NS Package Number K02C
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Ceramic Leadless Chip Carrier
NS Package Number E20A
Ceramic SOIC
NS Package Number WG16A
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Notes
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Notes
LM117QML 3-Terminal Adjustable Regulator
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