LM338
Adjustable positive linear voltage regulator with a 5A output current capability. Features a maximum input voltage of 40V and a minimum output voltage of 1.24V, adjustable up to 32V. Offers a low dropout voltage of 3mV and a quiescent current of 3mA. Packaged in a TO-220 through-hole mount, this RoHS compliant component operates from 0°C to 125°C with a maximum power dissipation of 25W.
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About LM338
The Texas Instruments LM338 Power Supplies datasheet provides detailed technical specifications, pinout information, and operating characteristics. This component: Adjustable positive linear voltage regulator with a 5A output current capability. Features a maximum input voltage of 40V and a minimum output voltage of 1.24V, adjustable up to 32V. Offers a low dropout voltage of 3mV and a quiescent current of 3mA. Packaged in a TO-220 through-hole mount, this RoHS compliant component operates from 0°C to 125°C with a maximum power dissipation of 25W.. Key parameters include Current Rating: 5A, Dropout Voltage: 3mV, Height: 8.89mm, Lead Free: Lead Free, and Length: 10.16mm. LM338 is manufactured by Texas Instruments as part of their Power Supplies product line. On this page you can view and download the PDF datasheet, check specifications, and find similar components.
Specifications
- Manufacturer
- Texas Instruments
- Category
- Power Supplies
- File Size
- 3 MB
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Parameters
| Current Rating | 5A |
| Dropout Voltage | 3mV |
| Height | 8.89mm |
| Lead Free | Lead Free |
| Length | 10.16mm |
| Max Input Voltage | 40V |
| Max Operating Temperature | 125°C |
| Max Output Current | 5A |
| Max Output Voltage | 32V |
| Max Power Dissipation | 25W |
| Max Supply Voltage | 40V |
| Min Input Voltage | 4.2V |
| Min Operating Temperature | 0°C |
| Min Output Voltage | 1.24V |
| Min Supply Voltage | 3V |
| Mount | Through Hole |
| Number of Outputs | 1 |
| Number of Regulators | 1 |
| Output Configuration | Positive |
| Output Current | 5A |
| Output Type | Adjustable |
| Output Voltage | 32V |
| Package/Case | TO-220 |
| Packaging | Rail/Tube |
| Polarity | Positive |
| Power Dissipation | 25W |
| Power Supply Rejection Ratio (PSRR) | 60dB |
| Quest | 33—$1.7645———View offer |
| Quiescent Current | 3mA |
| Radiation Hardening | No |
| Reach SVHC Compliant | No |
| Reference Voltage | 1.29V |
| RoHS | Compliant |
| RoHS Compliant | Yes |
| Series | LM338 |
| Termination | Through Hole |
| Weight | 0.08113oz |
| Width | 4.7mm |