Datasheet

LM137, LM337-N
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SNVS778D MAY 1999REVISED APRIL 2013
LM137/LM337-N 3-Terminal Adjustable Negative Regulators
Check for Samples: LM137, LM337-N
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FEATURES
DESCRIPTION
The LM137/LM337-N are adjustable 3-terminal
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Output Voltage Adjustable from 1.2V to 37V
negative voltage regulators capable of supplying in
1.5A Output Current Specified, 55°C to
excess of 1.5A over an output voltage range of
+150°C
1.2V to 37V. These regulators are exceptionally
Line Regulation Typically 0.01%/V
easy to apply, requiring only 2 external resistors to
set the output voltage and 1 output capacitor for
Load Regulation Typically 0.3%
frequency compensation. The circuit design has been
Excellent Thermal Regulation, 0.002%/W
optimized for excellent regulation and low thermal
77 dB Ripple Rejection
transients. Further, the LM137 series features internal
current limiting, thermal shutdown and safe-area
Excellent Rejection of Thermal Transients
compensation, making them virtually blowout-proof
50 ppm/°C Temperature Coefficient
against overloads.
Temperature-independent Current Limit
The LM137/LM337-N serve a wide variety of
Internal Thermal Overload Protection
applications including local on-card regulation,
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Product Enhancement Tested
programmable-output voltage regulation or precision
current regulation. The LM137/LM337-N are ideal
Standard 3-lead Transistor Package
complements to the LM117/LM317 adjustable
Output is Short Circuit Protected
positive regulators.
Table 1. LM137 Series Packages and Power
Capability
Device Package Rated Power Design
Dissipation Load
Current
LM137/337-N TO-3 (K) 20W 1.5A
TO (NDT) 2W 0.5A
LM337-N TO-220 (NDE) 15W 1.5A
LM337-N SOT-223 (DCY) 2W 1A
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