LM338T

Description

The LM338T is a popular linear voltage regulator from Texas Instruments, designed for high-performance applications. It's a positive voltage regulator that can provide up to 5A of output current with an operating range of 1.2V to 32V. This device features overcurrent protection, overvoltage shutdown, and a fault-detecting algorithm to ensure safe operation. Its advanced power management capabilities include self-recovery mechanism, efficient thermal management, and rapid power-up time. The LM338T is suitable for various applications such as power supplies, motor control circuits, and audio equipment. It's available in a TO-220 package with a tab for easy heat dissipation. Overall, the LM338T offers reliable and efficient voltage regulation performance, making it a popular choice among engineers and designers.

Features

The LM338T features are:

• Overcurrent Protection
• Overvoltage Shutdown
• Fault-Detecting Algorithm
• Self-Recovery Mechanism
• Advanced Power Management
• Safe Operating Range
• Fault-Tolerant Design
• Efficient Thermal Management
• Rapid Power-Up Time
• Precision Current Control
• High-Speed Response Time
• Low Ripple Noise Output
• Pulse-Width Modulation
• Constant Frequency Operation

Package

The package type of LM338T is TO-220-3, which is a 3-pin (3+Tab) package in a TO-220 tube shape.

Manufacturer

The manufacturer of the LM338T is Texas Instruments (TI), a leading American technology company that designs, manufactures, tests, and sells semiconductors and other electronic components. TI is one of the largest and most successful semiconductor companies in the world, with a wide range of products used in many different industries, including consumer electronics, automotive, medical devices, and more.

Applications

The LM338T is a standard voltage regulator, suitable for various applications where a stable output voltage is required. Its operating range (1.2V to 32V) makes it versatile for use in different systems. Some common application areas include:

• Power supplies
• Motor control circuits
• Audio equipment
• Industrial automation
• Medical devices

These are general examples, and the specific application depends on the design requirements and constraints of your project.

Equivalent

The LM338T is a standard voltage regulator from Texas Instruments, offering overcurrent protection, overvoltage shutdown, and other features. Equivalent products to the LM338T include:

• National Semiconductor LM317
• ON Semi NCP1402
• STMicroelectronics LM339
• Analog Devices ADJ1015

These regulators share similar characteristics, such as adjustable output voltage, high current capability, and protection features. However, please note that each product may have slightly different specifications or performance characteristics.