ZHCSYA6D May   1998  – May 2025 LM138 , LM338

PRODUCTION DATA  

  1.   1
  2. 1 特性
  3. 2 应用
  4. 3 说明
  5. 4 Pin Configuration and Functions
  6. 5 Specifications
    1. 5.1 Absolute Maximum Ratings
    2. 5.2 Recommended Operating Conditions
    3. 5.3 Thermal Information
    4. 5.4 Electrical Characteristics: LM138
    5. 5.5 Electrical Characteristics: LM338
    6. 5.6 Typical Characteristics
  7. 6 Detailed Description
    1. 6.1 Overview
    2. 6.2 Functional Block Diagram
    3. 6.3 Feature Description
      1. 6.3.1 NPN Darlington Output Drive
      2. 6.3.2 Overload Block
      3. 6.3.3 Programmable Feedback
    4. 6.4 Device Functional Modes
      1. 6.4.1 Normal Operation
      2. 6.4.2 Operation With Low Input Voltage
      3. 6.4.3 Operation at Light Loads
      4. 6.4.4 Operation in Self Protection
  8. 7 Application and Implementation
    1. 7.1 Application Information
    2. 7.2 Typical Applications
      1. 7.2.1 Constant 5-V Regulator
        1. 7.2.1.1 Design Requirements
        2. 7.2.1.2 Detailed Design Procedure
          1. 7.2.1.2.1 External Capacitors
          2. 7.2.1.2.2 Load Regulation
          3. 7.2.1.2.3 Protection Diodes
        3. 7.2.1.3 Application Curves
    3. 7.3 System Examples
    4. 7.4 Power Supply Recommendations
    5. 7.5 Layout
      1. 7.5.1 Layout Guidelines
      2. 7.5.2 Layout Example
  9. 8 Device and Documentation Support
    1. 8.1 接收文档更新通知
    2. 8.2 支持资源
    3. 8.3 Trademarks
    4. 8.4 静电放电警告
    5. 8.5 术语表
  10. 9 Revision History
  11. 10Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information
7.2.1.2.2 Load Regulation

The LM138 is capable of providing extremely good load regulation but a few precautions are needed to obtain maximum performance. The current set resistor connected between the adjustment terminal and the output terminal (usually 240 Ω) must be tied directly to the output of the regulator (case) rather than near the load. This eliminates line drops from appearing effectively in series with the reference and degrading regulation. For example, a 15-V regulator with 0.05-Ω resistance between the regulator and load has a load regulation due to line resistance of 0.05 Ω × IL. If the set resistor is connected near the load, the effective line resistance is 0.05 Ω (1 + R2/R1) or in this case, 11.5 times worse.

Figure 7-3 shows the effect of resistance between the regulator and 240-Ω set resistor.

LM138 LM338 Regulator With Line Resistance in Output LeadFigure 7-3 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 2 separate leads to the case. The ground of R2 can be returned near the ground of the load to provide remote ground sensing and improve load regulation.