LM338K STEEL National Semiconductor, LM338K STEEL Datasheet - Page 6

• Manufacturer Part Number: LM338K STEEL
• Description: IC REGULATOR ADJ 5A TO-3
• Manufacturer: National Semiconductor

Specifications of LM338K STEEL

• Regulator Topology: Positive Adjustable
• Voltage - Output: 1.2 ~ 32 V
• Voltage - Input: 4.2 ~ 40 V
• Number Of Regulators: 1
• Current - Output: 5A
• Current - Limit (min): 7A
• Operating Temperature: 0°C ~ 125°C
• Mounting Type: Through Hole
• Package / Case: TO-204, TO-3
• Lead Free Status / RoHS Status: Lead free / RoHS Compliant
• Voltage - Dropout (typical): -
• Other names: *LM338K STEEL; *LM338K STEEL/NOPB; LM338; LM338K; LM338K STEEL/NOPB; LM338K-STEEL; LM338KSTEEL

Application Hints
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D1 protects against C1
D2 protects against C2
FIGURE 3. Regulator with Protection Diodes
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