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LMx37 3-Terminal Adjustable Regulators

1 Features 3 Description
1• Output Voltage Range Adjustable From The LM237 and LM337 are adjustable 3-terminal
–1.2 V to –37 V negative-voltage regulators capable of supplying in
excess of –1.5 A over an output voltage range of –1.2
• Output Current Capability of 1.5 A Max V to –37 V. They require only two external resistors
• Input Regulation Typically 0.01% Per Input- to set the output voltage and one output capacitor for
Voltage Change frequency compensation.
• Output Regulation Typically 0.3%
Device Information(1)
• Peak Output Current Constant Over Temperature
PART NUMBER PACKAGE BODY SIZE (NOM)
Range of Regulator
TO-220 (4) 10.16 mm x 8.82 mm
• Ripple Rejection Typically 77 dB
LMx37 TO-263 (4) 10.16 mm x 9.02 mm
• Direct Replacement for Industry-Standard LM237
TO-252 (4) 6.6 mm x 6.10 mm
and LM337
(1) For all available packages, see the orderable addendum at
the end of the data sheet.
2 Applications
• Applications Requiring Negative Output Voltage or
Precision Current Regulation
• Consumer Electronics
• End Equipment
• Portable Applications

4 Simplified Schematic
LM237
or
LM337

VI INPUT OUTPUT VO

ADJUSTMENT
R1

C1 C2
+ +
R2

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Table of Contents
1 Features .................................................................. 1 8.3 Design Schematic ..................................................... 8
2 Applications ........................................................... 1 8.4 Feature Description................................................... 8
3 Description ............................................................. 1 8.5 Device Functional Modes.......................................... 8
4 Simplified Schematic............................................. 1 9 Application and Implementation .......................... 9
9.1 Application Information.............................................. 9
5 Revision History..................................................... 2
9.2 Typical Application ................................................... 9
6 Pin Configuration and Functions ......................... 3
10 Power Supply Recommendations ..................... 10
7 Specifications......................................................... 4
7.1 Absolute Maximum Ratings ..................................... 4 11 Layout................................................................... 11
11.1 Layout Guidelines ................................................. 11
7.2 ESD Ratings.............................................................. 4
11.2 Layout Example .................................................... 11
7.3 Recommended Operating Conditions...................... 4
7.4 Thermal Information .................................................. 4 12 Device and Documentation Support ................. 11
7.5 Electrical Characteristics.......................................... 5 12.1 Related Links ........................................................ 11
7.6 Electrical Characteristics.......................................... 5 12.2 Trademarks ........................................................... 11
7.7 Typical Characteristics .............................................. 6 12.3 Electrostatic Discharge Caution ............................ 11
12.4 Glossary ................................................................ 11
8 Detailed Description .............................................. 7
8.1 Overview ................................................................... 7 13 Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable
8.2 Functional Block Diagram ......................................... 7
Information ........................................................... 11

5 Revision History
Changes from Revision K (November 2007) to Revision L Page

• Added Applications, Device Information table, Pin Functions table, ESD Ratings table, Thermal Information table,
Typical Characteristics, Feature Description section, Device Functional Modes, Application and Implementation
section, Power Supply Recommendations section, Layout section, Device and Documentation Support section, and
Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information section. ................................................................................................. 1
• Deleted Ordering Information table. ....................................................................................................................................... 1

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6 Pin Configuration and Functions

LM237, LM337...KC (TO-220) PACKAGE LM337...KCS (TO-220) PACKAGE
(TOP VIEW) (TOP VIEW)

INPUT
OUTPUT
INPUT OUTPUT
INPUT
INPUT
ADJUSTMENT
ADJUSTMENT

LM337...KTE, KTP, OR KVU PACKAGE LM337...KTT (TO-263) PACKAGE

(TOP VIEW) (TOP VIEW)

OUTPUT OUTPUT

INPUT
INPUT

INPUT INPUT
ADJUSTMENT ADJUSTMENT

Pin Functions
PIN
TYPE DESCRIPTION
NAME NO.
Adjustment pin for the output voltage. Connect two external
ADJUSTMENT 1 I
resistors to adjust the output voltage.
Input voltage. The input voltage and current will be
INPUT 2 I
designated VI and II respectively.
Output voltage. The output voltage and current will be
OUTPUT 3 O
designated VO and IO respectively.

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7 Specifications
7.1 Absolute Maximum Ratings
over operating temperature ranges (unless otherwise noted) (1)
MIN MAX UNIT
VI – VO Input-to-output differential voltage –40 V
TJ Operating virtual junction temperature 150 °C
Lead temperature 1.6 mm (1/16 in) from case for 10 s 260 °C
Tstg Storage temperature range –65 150 °C

(1) Stresses beyond those listed under Absolute Maximum Ratings may cause permanent damage to the device. These are stress ratings
only, and functional operation of the device at these or any other conditions beyond those indicated under Recommended Operating
Conditions is not implied. Exposure to absolute-maximum-rated conditions for extended periods may affect device reliability.

7.2 ESD Ratings

VALUE UNIT
Human body model (HBM), per ANSI/ESDA/JEDEC JS-001, all pins (1) 1500
V(ESD) Electrostatic discharge Charged device model (CDM), per JEDEC specification JESD22-C101, V
1500
all pins (2)

(1) JEDEC document JEP155 states that 500-V HBM allows safe manufacturing with a standard ESD control process.
(2) JEDEC document JEP157 states that 250-V CDM allows safe manufacturing with a standard ESD control process.

7.3 Recommended Operating Conditions

MIN MAX UNIT
VI-VO Input-to-output differential voltage -2.5 -37
|VI – VO| ≤ 40 V, P ≤ 15 W 10 1500
IO Output current mA
|VI – VO| ≤ 10 V, P ≤ 15 W 6 1500
LM237 –25 150
TJ Operating virtual junction temperature °C
LM337 0 125

7.4 Thermal Information

LM237 LMx37 LM337
THERMAL METRIC (1) KC KCS KTE KTP KTT KVU UNIT
4 PINS 4 PINS 4 PINS 4 PINS 4 PINS 4 PINS
RθJA Junction-to-ambient thermal resistance 24.8 24.8 23 28 25.3 30.3
RθJC(top °C/W
Junction-to-case (top) thermal resistance 3 3 3 19 30.3 N/A
)

(1) For more information about traditional and new thermal metrics, see the IC Package Thermal Metrics application report (SPRA953).

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7.5 Electrical Characteristics

over recommended ranges of operating virtual junction temperature (unless otherwise noted)
LM237 LM337
PARAMETER TEST CONDITIONS (1) UNIT
MIN TYP MAX MIN TYP MAX
TJ = 25°C 0.01 0.02 0.01 0.04
Input regulation (2) VI – VO = –3 V to –40 V %/V
TJ = MIN to MAX 0.02 0.05 0.02 0.07
VO = –10 V, f = 120 Hz 60 60
Ripple rejection dB
VO = –10 V, f = 120 Hz, CADJ = 10 μF 66 77 66 77

IO = 10 mA to 1.5 A, |VO| ≤ 5 V 25 50 mV
TJ = 25°C |VO| ≥ 5 V 0.3% 0.5% 0.3% 1% —
Output regulation
|VO| ≤ 5 V 50 70 mV
IO = 10 mA to 1.5 A
|VO| ≥ 5 V 1% 1.5% —
Output-voltage change with
TJ = MIN to MAX 0.6% 0.6% —
temperature
Output-voltage long-term drift After 1000 h at TJ = MAX and VI – VO = –40 V 0.3% 1% 0.3% 1% —
Output noise voltage f = 10 Hz to 10 kHz, TJ = 25°C 0.003% 0.003% —

Minimum output current to |VI – VO| ≤ 40 V 2.5 5 2.5 10

mA
maintain regulation |VI – VO| ≤ 10 V 1.2 3 1.5 6
|VI – VO| ≤ 15 V 1.5 2.2 1.5 2.2
Peak output current A
|VI – VO| ≤ 40 V, TJ = 25°C 0.24 0.4 0.15 0.4
ADJUSTMENT current 65 100 65 100 μA
Change in ADJUSTMENT VI – VO = –2.5 V to –40 V, IO = 10 mA to MAX,
2 5 2 5 μA
current TJ = 25°C
VI – VO = –3 V to –40 V, TJ = 25°C –1.225 –1.25 –1.275 –1.213 –1.25 –1.287
Reference voltage (OUTPUT
IO = 10 mA to 1.5 A, V
to ADJUSTMENT) TJ = MIN to MAX –1.2 –1.25 –1.3 –1.2 –1.25 –1.3
P ≤ rated dissipation
Thermal regulation Initial TJ = 25°C, 10-ms pulse 0.002 0.02 0.003 0.04 %/W

(1) Unless otherwise noted, the following test conditions apply: |VI – VO| = 5 V and IO = 0.5 A. For conditions shown as MIN or MAX, use
the appropriate value specified under recommended operating conditions. All characteristics are measured with a 0.1-μF capacitor
across the input and a 1-μF capacitor across the output. Pulse-testing techniques are used to maintain the junction temperature as close
to the ambient temperature as possible. Thermal effects must be taken into account separately.
(2) Input regulation is expressed here as the percentage change in output voltage per 1-V change at the input.

7.6 Electrical Characteristics

TJ = 25°C
LM237, LM337
PARAMETER TEST CONDITIONS (1) UNIT
MIN TYP MAX
Input regulation (2) VI – VO = –3 V to –40 V 0.01 0.04 %/V
VO = –10 V, f = 120 Hz 60
Ripple rejection dB
VO = –10 V, f = 120 Hz, CADJ = 10 μF 66 77
|VO| ≤ 5 V 50 mV
Output regulation IO = 10 mA to 1.5 A
|VO| ≥ 5 V 0.3% 1% —
Output noise voltage f = 10 Hz to 10 kHz 0.003% —
Minimum output current to maintain |VI – VO| ≤ 40 V 2.5 10
mA
regulation |VI – VO| ≤ 10 V 1.5 6
|VI – VO| ≤ 15 V 1.5 2.2
Peak output current A
|VI – VO| ≤ 40 V 0.15 0.4
ADJUSTMENT current 65 100 μA
Change in ADJUSTMENT current VI – VO = –2.5 V to –40 V, IO = 10 mA to MAX 2 5 μA
Reference voltage VI – VO = –3 V to –40 V, IO = 10 mA to 1.5 A,
–1.213 –1.25 –1.287 V
(OUTPUT to ADJUSTMENT) P ≤ rated dissipation

(1) Unless otherwise noted, the following test conditions apply: |VI – VO| = 5 V and IO = 0.5 A. All characteristics are measured with a 0.1-
μF capacitor across the input and a 1-μF capacitor across the output. Pulse-testing techniques are used to maintain the junction
temperature as close to the ambient temperature as possible. Thermal effects must be taken into account separately.
(2) Input regulation is expressed here as the percentage change in output voltage per 1-V change at the input.

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7.7 Typical Characteristics

±1.240

Adjustment to output voltage (V)

±1.250

V(REF)
±1.260
0 300 600 900 1200 1500
Load current (mA) C001

Figure 1. Adjustment Voltage vs Load current (VIN = -4.3 V)

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8 Detailed Description

8.1 Overview
The LMx37 devices are adjustable 3-terminal negative-voltage regulators capable of supplying in excess of –1.5
A over an output voltage range of –1.2 V to –37 V. They are exceptionally easy to use, requiring only two
external resistors to set the output voltage and one output capacitor for frequency compensation. The current
design is optimized for excellent regulation and low thermal transients. In addition, LM237 and LM337 feature
internal current limiting, thermal shutdown, and safe-area compensation, making them virtually immune to failure
by overloads. The LMx37 devices serve a wide variety of applications, including local on-card regulation,
programmable output-voltage regulation, and precision current regulation.

8.2 Functional Block Diagram

OUTPUT

IADJ

+ Over temp
& over
current
protection
+ 1.25 V
ADJUST

INPUT

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8.3 Design Schematic

ADJUSTMENT

OUTPUT

INPUT

8.4 Feature Description

8.4.1 Output Voltage Adjustment
The ADJUSTMENT pin serves as a voltage adjustment reference for the output. The ADJUSTMENT pin can be
attached to a resistor divider circuit to adjust its own voltage level. The reference voltage VADJUSTMENT will
typically be 1.25 V higher than VO.

8.5 Device Functional Modes

8.5.1 Adjustable Output Mode
The device has a single functional mode: Adjustable output voltage mode. A resistor divider circuit on the
ADJUSTMENT pin determines the output voltage.

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9 Application and Implementation

NOTE
Information in the following applications sections is not part of the TI component
specification, and TI does not warrant its accuracy or completeness. TI’s customers are
responsible for determining suitability of components for their purposes. Customers should
validate and test their design implementation to confirm system functionality.

9.1 Application Information

9.1.1 General Configurations
LM237
or
LM337

RS IOUT
VI INPUT OUTPUT VO
ADJUSTMENT

1.25 V
RS =
ILIMIT

Figure 2. Current-Limiting Circuit

This application uses the LMx37 device's reference voltage, combined with the series resistor RS, to limit the
current to 1.25 V ÷ RS

9.2 Typical Application

LM237
or
LM337

VI INPUT OUTPUT VO

ADJUSTMENT
R1

C1 C2
+ +
R2

Figure 3. Adjustable Negative-Voltage Regulator

9.2.1 Design Requirements

• 1-µF solid tantalum on the input pin if the regulator is more than 10 cm from the power supply filter capacitor
• 1-µF solid tantalum or 10-µF aluminum electrolytic capacitor is required on the output pin for stability.
• R1, which is usually 120 Ω as part of the resistor divider.
• R2, which can be varied to change the value of VO.

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Typical Application (continued)

9.2.2 Detailed Design Procedure
VO is determined by the values of R1 and R2. Choosing R1 = 120 Ω means that about 10.42 mA of current will
flow through R1. The ~10 mA of current satisfies the minimum operating current and renders IREF negligible.
Since the current is coming from ground, the same amount of current will flow through R2. Therefore, the size of
R2 will be the dominant factor in adjusting VO. The relationship between R1, R2, and VO is as follows:
æ - VO ö
R2 = R1ç - 1÷
è -1.25 ø
where VO is the output in volts. (1)

9.2.3 Application Curves

80
CADJ = 10 µF
70 CADJ = 0 µF

60
Ripple Rejection (dB)

50

40

30

20

10

0
10 100 1k 10k 100k 1m
Frequency (Hz) D001
Figure 4. Ripple Rejection Over Frequency

10 Power Supply Recommendations

For best performance, the difference in voltage between the output and input must be between -2.5 V and -37 V.
A 1-µF solid tantalum capacitor is required on the input pin if the regulator is more than 10 cm from the power
supply filter capacitor. A 1-µF solid tantalum or 10-µF aluminum electrolytic capacitor is required on the output
pin for stability.

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11 Layout

11.1 Layout Guidelines

Traces on the input and output pins should be thick enough to carry 1.5 A of current without violating thermal
requirements of the device or the system. In addition, a 1-µF solid tantalum capacitor is required on the input pin
if the regulator is more than 10 cm from the power supply filter capacitor. A 1-µF solid tantalum or 10-µF
aluminum electrolytic capacitor is required on the output pin for stability.

11.2 Layout Example

1-PF tantalum or
10-PF aluminum

OUTPUT
Thicker traces for
1.5 A
INPUT

ADJUSTMENT 1-PF tantalum if

>10 cm from
Thin traces for supply capacitor
IADJUSTMENT
(negligible)

Figure 5. Layout Diagram

12 Device and Documentation Support

12.1 Related Links

The table below lists quick access links. Categories include technical documents, support and community
resources, tools and software, and quick access to sample or buy.

Table 1. Related Links

TECHNICAL TOOLS & SUPPORT &
PARTS PRODUCT FOLDER SAMPLE & BUY
DOCUMENTS SOFTWARE COMMUNITY
LM237 Click here Click here Click here Click here Click here
LM337 Click here Click here Click here Click here Click here

12.2 Trademarks
12.3 Electrostatic Discharge Caution
These devices have limited built-in ESD protection. The leads should be shorted together or the device placed in conductive foam
during storage or handling to prevent electrostatic damage to the MOS gates.

12.4 Glossary
SLYZ022 — TI Glossary.
This glossary lists and explains terms, acronyms, and definitions.

13 Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information

The following pages include mechanical, packaging, and orderable information. This information is the most
current data available for the designated devices. This data is subject to change without notice and revision of
this document. For browser-based versions of this data sheet, refer to the left-hand navigation.

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PACKAGING INFORMATION

Orderable Device Status Package Type Package Pins Package Eco Plan Lead/Ball Finish MSL Peak Temp Op Temp (°C) Device Marking Samples
(1) Drawing Qty (2) (6) (3) (4/5)

LM237KCSE3 ACTIVE TO-220 KCS 3 50 Pb-Free SN N / A for Pkg Type -25 to 150 LM237
(RoHS)
LM337KCSE3 ACTIVE TO-220 KCS 3 50 Pb-Free SN N / A for Pkg Type 0 to 125 LM337
(RoHS)
LM337KTTR ACTIVE DDPAK/ KTT 3 500 Green (RoHS SN Level-3-245C-168 HR 0 to 125 LM337
TO-263 & no Sb/Br)
LM337KTTRG3 ACTIVE DDPAK/ KTT 3 500 Green (RoHS SN Level-3-245C-168 HR 0 to 125 LM337
TO-263 & no Sb/Br)
LM337KVURG3 ACTIVE TO-252 KVU 3 2500 Green (RoHS SN Level-3-260C-168 HR 0 to 125 LM337
& no Sb/Br)

(1)
The marketing status values are defined as follows:
ACTIVE: Product device recommended for new designs.
LIFEBUY: TI has announced that the device will be discontinued, and a lifetime-buy period is in effect.
NRND: Not recommended for new designs. Device is in production to support existing customers, but TI does not recommend using this part in a new design.
PREVIEW: Device has been announced but is not in production. Samples may or may not be available.
OBSOLETE: TI has discontinued the production of the device.

(2)
RoHS: TI defines "RoHS" to mean semiconductor products that are compliant with the current EU RoHS requirements for all 10 RoHS substances, including the requirement that RoHS substance
do not exceed 0.1% by weight in homogeneous materials. Where designed to be soldered at high temperatures, "RoHS" products are suitable for use in specified lead-free processes. TI may
reference these types of products as "Pb-Free".
RoHS Exempt: TI defines "RoHS Exempt" to mean products that contain lead but are compliant with EU RoHS pursuant to a specific EU RoHS exemption.
Green: TI defines "Green" to mean the content of Chlorine (Cl) and Bromine (Br) based flame retardants meet JS709B low halogen requirements of <=1000ppm threshold. Antimony trioxide based
flame retardants must also meet the <=1000ppm threshold requirement.

(3)
MSL, Peak Temp. - The Moisture Sensitivity Level rating according to the JEDEC industry standard classifications, and peak solder temperature.

(4)
There may be additional marking, which relates to the logo, the lot trace code information, or the environmental category on the device.

(5)
Multiple Device Markings will be inside parentheses. Only one Device Marking contained in parentheses and separated by a "~" will appear on a device. If a line is indented then it is a continuation
of the previous line and the two combined represent the entire Device Marking for that device.

(6)
Lead/Ball Finish - Orderable Devices may have multiple material finish options. Finish options are separated by a vertical ruled line. Lead/Ball Finish values may wrap to two lines if the finish
value exceeds the maximum column width.

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TAPE AND REEL INFORMATION

*All dimensions are nominal

Device Package Package Pins SPQ Reel Reel A0 B0 K0 P1 W Pin1
Type Drawing Diameter Width (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) Quadrant
(mm) W1 (mm)
LM337KTTR DDPAK/ KTT 3 500 330.0 24.4 10.8 16.3 5.11 16.0 24.0 Q2
TO-263
LM337KVURG3 TO-252 KVU 3 2500 330.0 16.4 6.9 10.5 2.7 8.0 16.0 Q2

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*All dimensions are nominal

Device Package Type Package Drawing Pins SPQ Length (mm) Width (mm) Height (mm)
LM337KTTR DDPAK/TO-263 KTT 3 500 340.0 340.0 38.0
LM337KVURG3 TO-252 KVU 3 2500 340.0 340.0 38.0

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KVU0003A SCALE 1.500
TO-252 - 2.52 mm max height
TO-252

10.41
9.40
6.22 1.27
B A
5.97 0.89

2.29
6.70
2 5.460 6.35
4.58
4.953

3
0.890 1.02
3X NOTE 3
0.635 0.61 OPTIONAL
0.25 C A B

0.61
2.52 MAX C
0.46

0.61
0.46
SEE DETAIL A 5.21 MIN

4.32
2 4 MIN

EXPOSED 0.51
THERMAL PAD GAGE PLANE
NOTE 3

0.13
0 -8 1.78 0.00
1.40
A 7.000

DETAIL A
TYPICAL

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NOTES:

1. All linear dimensions are in millimeters. Any dimensions in parenthesis are for reference only. Dimensioning and tolerancing
per ASME Y14.5M.
2. This drawing is subject to change without notice.
3. Shape may vary per different assembly sites.
4. Reference JEDEC registration TO-252.

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KVU0003A TO-252 - 2.52 mm max height
TO-252

2X (2.75)
(6.15)
2X (1)
1

4 SYMM
(4.58)
(5.55)

(R0.05) TYP (4.2) (2.5)

PKG

LAND PATTERN EXAMPLE

EXPOSED METAL SHOWN
SCALE:6X

0.07 MAX
ALL AROUND 0.07 MIN
ALL AROUND
EXPOSED
METAL
EXPOSED
METAL

SOLDER MASK METAL METAL UNDER SOLDER MASK

OPENING SOLDER MASK OPENING

NON SOLDER MASK SOLDER MASK

DEFINED DEFINED

SOLDER MASK DETAILS

NOT TO SCALE

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NOTES: (continued)

5. This package is designed to be soldered to a thermal pad on the board. For more information, see Texas Instruments literature numbers
SLMA002(www.ti.com/lit/slm002) and SLMA004 (www.ti.com/lit/slma004).
6. Vias are optional depending on application, refer to device data sheet. It is recommended that vias under paste be filled, plugged or tented.

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KVU0003A TO-252 - 2.52 mm max height
TO-252

(1.18) TYP
2X (2.75)
2X (1) (0.14)
1

(R0.05)
(1.33) TYP

SYMM
(4.58)
4

20X (1.13)
(4.2) 20X (0.98)
PKG

SOLDER PASTE EXAMPLE

BASED ON 0.125 mm THICK STENCIL

EXPOSED PAD
65% PRINTED SOLDER COVERAGE BY AREA
SCALE:8X

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NOTES: (continued)

7. Laser cutting apertures with trapezoidal walls and rounded corners may offer better paste release. IPC-7525 may have alternate
design recommendations.
8. Board assembly site may have different recommendations for stencil design.

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KCS0003B SCALE 0.850
TO-220 - 19.65 mm max height
TO-220

4.7
4.4
10.36 1.32
2.9 1.22 8.55
9.96
2.6 8.15

6.5
(6.3)
6.1
( 3.84) 12.5
12.1

19.65 MAX
9.25
9.05

3X
3.9 MAX

13.12
12.70

1 3

0.90 0.47
3X 0.34
0.77
2.79
2X 2.54
2.59
1.36
3X
1.23
5.08

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NOTES:

1. Dimensions are in millimeters. Any dimension in brackets or parenthesis are for reference only. Dimensioning and tolerancing
per ASME Y14.5M.
2. This drawing is subject to change without notice.
3. Reference JEDEC registration TO-220.

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KCS0003B TO-220 - 19.65 mm max height
TO-220

0.07 MAX 2X (1.7)

ALL AROUND 3X (1.2) METAL
2X SOLDER MASK
OPENING

(1.7)

1 2 3 0.07 MAX
R (0.05) (2.54) ALL AROUND

SOLDER MASK (5.08)

OPENING

LAND PATTERN EXAMPLE

NON-SOLDER MASK DEFINED
SCALE:15X

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