LM123, LM323-N, LM323A www.ti.com SNVS757B - MAY 2004 - REVISED NOVEMBER 2004 LM123/LM323A/LM323-N 3-Amp, 5-Volt Positive Regulator Check for Samples: LM123, LM323-N, LM323A FEATURES The 3 amp regulator is virtually blowout proof. Current limiting, power limiting, and thermal shutdown provide the same high level of reliability obtained with these techniques in the LM109 1 amp regulator. 1 * * * * * * * 2 Ensured 1% Initial Accuracy (A Version) 3 Amp Output Current Internal Current and Thermal Limiting 0.01 Typical Output Impedance 7.5V Minimum Input Voltage 30W Power Dissipation P+ Product Enhancement tested No external components are required for operation of the LM123. If the device is more than 4 inches from the filter capacitor, however, a 1 F solid tantalum capacitor should be used on the input. A 0.1 F or larger capacitor may be used on the output to reduce load transient spikes created by fast switching digital logic, or to swamp out stray load capacitance. DESCRIPTION The LM123 is a three-terminal positive regulator with a preset 5V output and a load driving capability of 3 amps. New circuit design and processing techniques are used to provide the high output current without sacrificing the regulation characteristics of lower current devices. The LM323A offers improved precision over the standard LM323-N. Parameters with tightened specifications include output voltage tolerance, line regulation, and load regulation. An overall worst case specification for the combined effects of input voltage, load currents, ambient temperature, and power dissipation ensure that the LM123 will perform satisfactorily as a system element. For applications requiring other voltages, see LM150 series adjustable regulator data sheet. Operation is specified over the junction temperature range -55C to +150C for LM123, -40C to +125C for LM323A, and 0C to +125C for LM323-N. A hermetic TO-3 package is used for high reliability and low thermal resistance. Connection Diagram Metal Can Package Figure 1. See Package Number NDS 1 2 Please be aware that an important notice concerning availability, standard warranty, and use in critical applications of Texas Instruments semiconductor products and disclaimers thereto appears at the end of this data sheet. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. PRODUCTION DATA information is current as of publication date. Products conform to specifications per the terms of the Texas Instruments standard warranty. Production processing does not necessarily include testing of all parameters. Copyright (c) 2004, Texas Instruments Incorporated LM123, LM323-N, LM323A SNVS757B - MAY 2004 - REVISED NOVEMBER 2004 www.ti.com Typical Applications *Required if LM123 is more than 4 from filter capacitor. Regulator is stable with no load capacitor into resistive loads. Figure 2. Basic 3 Amp Regulator 2 Submit Documentation Feedback Copyright (c) 2004, Texas Instruments Incorporated Product Folder Links: LM123 LM323-N LM323A LM123, LM323-N, LM323A www.ti.com SNVS757B - MAY 2004 - REVISED NOVEMBER 2004 These devices have limited built-in ESD protection. The leads should be shorted together or the device placed in conductive foam during storage or handling to prevent electrostatic damage to the MOS gates. Absolute Maximum Ratings (1) (2) (3) Input Voltage 20V Power Dissipation Operating Junction Temperature Range Internally Limited LM123 -55C to +150C LM323A -40C to +125C LM323-N 0C to +125C -65C to +150C Storage Temperature Range Lead Temperature (Soldering, 10 sec.) 300C ESD Tolerance (4) 2000V (1) (2) (3) (4) "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 ensure specific performance limits. Refer to RETS123K drawing for LM123K military specifications. If Military/Aerospace specified devices are required, please contact the Texas Instruments Sales Office/Distributors for availability and specifications. Human body model, 1.5 k in series with 100 pF. LM123 Electrical Characteristics (1) Parameter Output Voltage Line Regulation (2) Conditions LM123 Units Min Typ Max Tj = 25C VIN = 7.5V, IOUT = 0A 4.7 5 5.3 V 7.5V VIN 15V 0A IOUT 3A, P 30W 4.6 5.4 V Tj = 25C 7.5V VIN 15V 5 25 mV Tj = 25C, VIN = 7.5V, 0A IOUT 3A 25 100 mV Quiescent Current 7.5V VIN 15V, 0A IOUT 3A 12 20 mA Output Noise Voltage Tj = 25C 10 Hz f 100 kHz 40 Short Circuit Current Limit Tj = 25C Load Regulation (2) VIN = 15V 3 VIN = 7.5V 4 Long Term Stability Thermal Resistance Junction to Case (3) (1) (2) (3) 2 Vrms 4.5 A 5 A 35 mV C/W Unless otherwise noted, specifications apply for -55C Tj +150C for the LM123, -40C Tj +125C for the LM323A, and 0C Tj +125C for the LM323-N. Although power dissipation is internally limited, specifications apply only for P 30W. Load and line regulation are specified at constant junction temperature. Pulse testing is required with a pulse width 1 ms and a duty cycle 5%. Without a heat sink, the thermal resistance of the TO-3 package is about 35C/W. With a heat sink, the effective thermal resistance can only approach the specified values of 2C/W, depending on the efficiency of the heat sink. Submit Documentation Feedback Copyright (c) 2004, Texas Instruments Incorporated Product Folder Links: LM123 LM323-N LM323A 3 LM123, LM323-N, LM323A SNVS757B - MAY 2004 - REVISED NOVEMBER 2004 www.ti.com LM323A/LM323-N Electrical Characteristics Parameter Output Voltage Line Regulation (2) (1) Conditions LM323A LM323-N Units Min Typ Max Min Typ Max Tj = 25C VIN = 7.5V, IOUT = 0A 4.95 5 5.05 4.8 5 5.2 V 7.5V VIN 15V 0A IOUT 3A, P 30W 4.85 5.15 4.75 5.25 V Tj = 25C 7.5V VIN 15V 5 10 5 25 mV Load Regulation (2) Tj = 25C, VIN = 7.5V, 0A IOUT 3A 25 50 25 100 mV Quiescent Current 7.5V VIN 15V, 0A IOUT 3A 12 20 12 20 mA Output Noise Voltage Tj = 25C 10 Hz f 100 kHz 40 Short Circuit Current Limit Tj = 25C VIN = 15V 3 VIN = 7.5V 4 Long Term Stability Thermal Resistance Junction to Case (3) (1) (2) (3) 4 Vrms 40 4.5 3 6 4 35 2 2 4.5 A 5 A 35 mV C/W Unless otherwise noted, specifications apply for -55C Tj +150C for the LM123, -40C Tj +125C for the LM323A, and 0C Tj +125C for the LM323-N. Although power dissipation is internally limited, specifications apply only for P 30W. Load and line regulation are specified at constant junction temperature. Pulse testing is required with a pulse width 1 ms and a duty cycle 5%. Without a heat sink, the thermal resistance of the TO-3 package is about 35C/W. With a heat sink, the effective thermal resistance can only approach the specified values of 2C/W, depending on the efficiency of the heat sink. Submit Documentation Feedback Copyright (c) 2004, Texas Instruments Incorporated Product Folder Links: LM123 LM323-N LM323A LM123, LM323-N, LM323A www.ti.com SNVS757B - MAY 2004 - REVISED NOVEMBER 2004 Typical Performance Characteristics Maximum Average Power Dissipation for LM123 Maximum Average Power Dissipation for LM323A, LM323-N Figure 3. Figure 4. Output Impedance Peak Available Output Current Figure 5. Figure 6. Short Circuit Current Ripple Rejection Figure 7. Figure 8. Submit Documentation Feedback Copyright (c) 2004, Texas Instruments Incorporated Product Folder Links: LM123 LM323-N LM323A 5 LM123, LM323-N, LM323A SNVS757B - MAY 2004 - REVISED NOVEMBER 2004 www.ti.com Typical Performance Characteristics (continued) 6 Dropout Voltage Line Transient Response Figure 9. Figure 10. Output Voltage Quiescent Current Figure 11. Figure 12. Load Transient Response Output Noise Voltage Figure 13. Figure 14. Submit Documentation Feedback Copyright (c) 2004, Texas Instruments Incorporated Product Folder Links: LM123 LM323-N LM323A LM123, LM323-N, LM323A www.ti.com SNVS757B - MAY 2004 - REVISED NOVEMBER 2004 TYPICAL APPLICATIONS *Select for 20 mA Current from Unregulated Negative Supply Figure 15. 10 Amp Regulator with Complete Overload Protection Submit Documentation Feedback Copyright (c) 2004, Texas Instruments Incorporated Product Folder Links: LM123 LM323-N LM323A 7 LM123, LM323-N, LM323A SNVS757B - MAY 2004 - REVISED NOVEMBER 2004 www.ti.com A1--LM101A C1--2 F Optional--Improves Ripple Rejection, Noise, and Transient Response Figure 16. Adjustable Regulator 0V-10V @ 3A Figure 17. Trimming Output to 5V *Select to Set Output Voltage **Select to Draw 25 mA from V- Figure 18. Adjustable Output 5V-10V 0.1% Regulation 8 Submit Documentation Feedback Copyright (c) 2004, Texas Instruments Incorporated Product Folder Links: LM123 LM323-N LM323A LM123, LM323-N, LM323A www.ti.com SNVS757B - MAY 2004 - REVISED NOVEMBER 2004 Schematic Diagram Submit Documentation Feedback Copyright (c) 2004, Texas Instruments Incorporated Product Folder Links: LM123 LM323-N LM323A 9 PACKAGE OPTION ADDENDUM www.ti.com 10-Dec-2020 PACKAGING INFORMATION Orderable Device Status (1) Package Type Package Pins Package Drawing Qty Eco Plan (2) Lead finish/ Ball material MSL Peak Temp Op Temp (C) Device Marking (3) (4/5) (6) LM323K STEEL ACTIVE TO-3 NDS 2 50 Non-RoHS & Non-Green Call TI Call TI 0 to 125 LM323K STEEL LM323K STEEL/NOPB ACTIVE TO-3 NDS 2 50 RoHS & Green Call TI Level-1-NA-UNLIM 0 to 125 LM323K STEEL (1) The marketing status values are defined as follows: ACTIVE: Product device recommended for new designs. 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