SNVS771C May   1998  – December 2016 LM138 , LM338

PRODUCTION DATA.  

1. 1 Features
2. 2 Applications
3. 3 Description
4. 4 Revision History
5. 5 Pin Configuration and Functions
6. 6 Specifications
   1. 6.1 Absolute Maximum Ratings
   2. 6.2 Recommended Operating Conditions
   3. 6.3 Thermal Information
   4. 6.4 Electrical Characteristics: LM138
   5. 6.5 Electrical Characteristics: LM338
   6. 6.6 Typical Characteristics
7. 7 Detailed Description
   1. 7.1 Overview
   2. 7.2 Functional Block Diagram
   3. 7.3 Feature Description
      1. 7.3.1 NPN Darlington Output Drive
      2. 7.3.2 Overload Block
      3. 7.3.3 Programmable Feedback
   4. 7.4 Device Functional Modes
      1. 7.4.1 Normal Operation
      2. 7.4.2 Operation With Low Input Voltage
      3. 7.4.3 Operation at Light Loads
      4. 7.4.4 Operation in Self Protection
8. 8 Application and Implementation
   1. 8.1 Application Information
   2. 8.2 Typical Applications
      1. 8.2.1 Constant 5-V Regulator
         1. 8.2.1.1 Design Requirements
         2. 8.2.1.2 Detailed Design Procedure
            1. 8.2.1.2.1 External Capacitors
            2. 8.2.1.2.2 Load Regulation
            3. 8.2.1.2.3 Protection Diodes
         3. 8.2.1.3 Application Curves
   3. 8.3 System Examples
9. 9 Power Supply Recommendations
10. 10Layout
    1. 10.1 Layout Guidelines
    2. 10.2 Layout Example
11. 11Device and Documentation Support
    1. 11.1 Receiving Notification of Documentation Updates
    2. 11.2 Related Links
    3. 11.3 Community Resources
    4. 11.4 Trademarks
    5. 11.5 Electrostatic Discharge Caution
    6. 11.6 Glossary
12. 12Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information