LM117HVQML 3-Terminal Adjustable Regulator

February 13, 2008

LM117HVQML
3-Terminal Adjustable Regulator
long as the maximum input to output differential is not ex-
General Description ceeded, i.e. do not short the output to ground.
The LM117HV are adjustable 3-terminal positive voltage reg- Also, it makes an especially simple adjustable switching reg-
ulators capable of supplying either 0.5A or 1.5A over a 1.2V ulator, a programmable output regulator, or by connecting a
to 57V output range. They are exceptionally easy to use and fixed resistor between the adjustment and output, the
require only two external resistors to set the output voltage. LM117HV can be used as a precision current regulator. Sup-
Further, both line and load regulation are better than standard plies with electronic shutdown can be achieved by clamping
fixed regulators. the adjustment terminal to ground which programs the output
In addition to higher performance than fixed regulators, the to 1.2V where most loads draw little current.
LM117HV series offers full overload protection available only
in IC's. Included on the chip are current limit, thermal overload Features
protection and safe area protection. All overload protection
circuitry remains fully functional even if the adjustment termi- ■ Available with radiation guarantee
nal is disconnected. — Total Ionizing Dose 100 krad(Si)
Normally, no capacitors are needed unless the device is sit- — Low Dose Rate Qualified 100 krad(Si)
uated more than 6 inches from the input filter capacitors in ■ Adjustable output down to 1.2V
which case an input bypass is needed. An optional output ca- ■ Guaranteed 0.5A or 1.5A output current
pacitor can be added to improve transient response. The ■ Line regulation typically 0.01%/V
adjustment terminal can be bypassed to achieve very high
ripple rejections ratios which are difficult to achieve with stan-
■ Load regulation typically 0.1%
dard 3-terminal regulators. ■ Current limit constant with temperature
Besides replacing fixed regulators, the LM117HV is useful in ■ Eliminates the need to stock many voltages
a wide variety of other applications. Since the regulator is ■ 80 dB ripple rejection
“floating” and sees only the input-to-output differential volt- ■ Output is short-circuit protected
age, supplies of several hundred volts can be regulated as

Ordering Information
NS Part Number SMD Part Number NS Package Number Package Description
LM117HVH/883 H03A 3LD T0–39 Metal Can
LM117HVH-QML 5962-0722901QXA H03A 3LD T0–39 Metal Can
LM117HVHRQMLV (Note 7) 5962R0722901VXA H03A 3LD T0–39 Metal Can
100 krad(Si)
LM117HVHRLQMLV (Note 8) 5962R0722961VXA H03A 3LD T0–39 Metal Can
Low Dose Rate Qualified 100 krad(Si)
LM117HVK/883 K02C 2LD T0–3 Low Profile Metal Can
LM117HVK-QML 5962-0722903QYA K02C 2LD T0–3 Low Profile Metal Can
LM117HVWG-QML 5962-0722901QZA WG16A 16LD Ceramic SOIC
LM117HVWGRQMLV (Note 7) 5962R0722901VZA WG16A 16LD Ceramic SOIC
100 krad(Si)
LM117HVWGRLQMLV (Note 8) 5962R0722961VZA WG16A 16LD Ceramic SOIC
Low Dose Rate Qualified 100 krad(Si)

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Connection Diagrams
(See Physical Dimension section for further information)

(TO-39)
Metal Can Package

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CASE IS OUTPUT
Bottom View
See NS Package Number H03A

(TO-3)
Metal Can Package

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CASE IS OUTPUT
Bottom View
See NS Package Number K02C

Ceramic SOIC
Chip Carrier

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Top View
See NS Package Number WG16A
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LM117HV Series Packages
Part Design
Number Package Load
Suffix Current
H T0–39 0.5A
K TO-3 1.5A
WG Ceramic SOIC 0.5A

Schematic Diagram

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Absolute Maximum Ratings (Note 1)
Power Dissipation (Note 2) Internally limited
Input - Output Voltage Differential +60V, −0.3V
Maximum Junction Temperature +150°C
Storage Temperature −65°C ≤ TA ≤ +150°C
Lead Temperature (Soldering, 10 sec.) 300°C
Thermal Resistance
 θJA
T0-3 Metal Can - Still Air 39°C/W
T0-3 Metal Can - 500LF/Min Air flow 14°C/W
T0-39 Metal Can - Still Air 186°C/W
T0-39 Metal Can - 500LF/Min Air flow 64°C/W
Ceramic SOIC - Still Air 115°C/W
Ceramic SOIC - 500LF/Min Air flow 66°C/W
 θJC
T0-3 Metal Can 1.9°C/W
T0-39 Metal Can 21°C/W
Ceramic SOIC (Note 5) 3.4°C/W
ESD Tolerance (Note 3) 2000V

Recommended Operating Conditions

Operating Temperature Range −55°C ≤ TA ≤ +125°C

Quality Conformance Inspection

Mil-Std-883, Method 5005 - Group A
Subgroup Description Temp °C
1 Static tests at 25
2 Static tests at 125
3 Static tests at -55
4 Dynamic tests at 25
5 Dynamic tests at 125
6 Dynamic tests at -55
7 Functional tests at 25
8A Functional tests at 125
8B Functional tests at -55
9 Switching tests at 25
10 Switching tests at 125
11 Switching tests at -55
12 Settling time at 25
13 Settling time at 125
14 Settling time at -55

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LM117HVH, HVWG Electrical Characteristics
DC Parameters
The following conditions apply, unless otherwise specified. VDiff = (VI − VO), IL = 8mA, VOUT = 1.25V (Nominal)
Sub-
Symbol Parameter Conditions Notes Min Max Unit
groups
IAdj Adjustment Pin Current VDiff = 3V 100 µA 1
VDiff = 3.3V 100 µA 2, 3
VDiff = 40V 100 µA 1, 2, 3
IQ Minimum Load Current VDiff = 3V, VO = 1.7V 5.0 mA 1
VDiff = 3.3V, VO = 1.7V 5.0 mA 2, 3
VI = 40V, VO = 1.7V 5.0 mA 1, 2, 3
VI = 60V, VO = 1.7V 8.2 mA 1
VRef Reference Voltage VDiff = 3V 1.2 1.3 V 1
VDiff = 3.3V 1.2 1.3 V 2, 3
VDiff = 40V 1.2 1.3 V 1, 2, 3
VRLine Line Regulation 3V ≤ VDiff ≤ 40V, -8.64 8.64 mV 1
VO = VRef
3.3V ≤ VDiff ≤ 40V, -18 18 mV 2, 3
VO = VRef
40V ≤ VDiff ≤ 60V, -25 25 mV 1
IL = 60mA
VRLoad Load Regulation VDiff = 3V, -15 15 mV 1
IL = 10mA to 500mA
VDiff = 3.3V, -15 15 mV 2, 3
IL = 10mA to 500mA
VDiff = 40V, -15 15 mV 1
IL = 10mA to 150mA
VDiff = 40V, -15 15 mV 2, 3
IL = 10mA to 100mA
Delta IAdj / Adjustment Pin Current Change VDiff = 3V, -5.0 5.0 µA 1
Load IL = 10mA to 500mA
VDiff = 3.3V, -5.0 5.0 µA 2, 3
IL = 10mA to 500mA
VDiff = 40V, -5.0 5.0 µA 1
IL = 10mA to 150mA
VDiff = 40V, -5.0 5.0 µA 2, 3
IL = 10mA to 100mA
Delta IAdj / Adjustment Pin Current Change 3V ≤ VDiff ≤ 40V -5.0 5.0 µA 1
Line
3.3V ≤ VDiff ≤ 40V -5.0 5.0 µA 2, 3
IOS Short Circuit Current VDiff = 60V 0.0 0.4 A 1
VDiff = 4.25V 0.5 1.8 A 1
θR Thermal Regulation VDiff = 40V, IL = 150mA, 6.0 mV 1
t = 20mS

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The following conditions apply, unless otherwise specified. VDiff = (VI − VO), IL = 8mA, VOUT = 1.25V (Nominal)
Sub-
Symbol Parameter Conditions Notes Min Max Unit
groups
RR Ripple Rejection VI = +6.25V, ƒ = 120Hz, (Note 6) 66 dB 4, 5, 6
eI = 1VRMS, IL = 125mA,
VO = VRef

LM117HVH, HVWG Delta Electrical Characteristics

DC Delta Parameters
The following conditions apply, unless otherwise specified.
Deltas performed on QMLV devices at Group B, Subgroup 5, only.
Symbol Parameter Conditions Notes Min Max Unit Sub-
groups
IAdj Adjust Pin Current VDiff = 3V -10 10 µA 1
VDiff = 40V -10 10 µA 1
VRef Reference Voltage VDiff = 3V -0.01 0.01 V 1
VDiff = 40V -0.01 0.01 V 1
VRLine Line Regulation 3V ≤ VDiff ≤ 40V, -4.0 4.0 mV 1
VO = VRef
40V ≤ VDiff ≤ 60V, -6.0 6.0 mV 1
IL = 60mA

LM117HVH, HVWG Post Radiation Electrical Characteristics

DC Parameters
The following conditions apply, unless otherwise specified. VDiff = (VI − VO), IL = 8mA, VOUT = 1.25V (Nominal)
Sub-
Symbol Parameter Conditions Notes Min Max Unit
groups
VRef Reference Voltage VDiff = 3V 1.2 1.45 V 1
VDiff = 40V 1.2 1.45 V 1
VRLine Line Regulation 3V ≤ VDiff ≤ 40V, -40 40 mV 1
VO = VRef
VRLoad Load Regulation VDiff = 3V, -27 27 mV 1
IL = 10mA to 500mA

AC Parameters
The following conditions apply, unless otherwise specified. VDiff = (VI − VO), IL = 8mA, VOUT = 1.25V (Nominal)
Sub-
Symbol Parameter Conditions Notes Min Max Unit
groups
RR Ripple Rejection VI = +6.25V, ƒ = 120Hz, 55 dB 4
eI = 1VRMS, IL = 125mA,
VO = VRef

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LM117HVK Electrical Characteristics
DC Parameters
The following conditions apply, unless otherwise specified. VDiff =(VI − VO), IL = 10mA, VOUT = 1.25V (Nominal)
Sub-
Symbol Parameter Conditions Notes Min Max Unit
groups
IAdj Adjustment Pin Current VDiff = 3V 100 µA 1
VDiff = 3.3V 100 µA 2, 3
VDiff = 40V 100 µA 1, 2, 3
IQ Minimum Load Current VDiff = 3V, VO = 1.7V 5.0 mA 1
VDiff = 3.3V, VO = 1.7V 5.0 mA 2, 3
VI = 40V, VO = 1.7V 5.0 mA 1, 2, 3
VI = 60V, VO = 1.7V 0.25 8.2 mA 1
VRef Reference Voltage VDiff = 3V 1.2 1.3 V 1
VDiff = 3.3V 1.2 1.3 V 2, 3
VDiff = 40V 1.2 1.3 V 1, 2, 3
VRLine Line Regulation 3V ≤ VDiff ≤ 40V, -8.64 8.64 mV 1
VO = VRef
3.3V ≤ VDiff ≤ 40V, -18 18 mV 2, 3
VO = VRef
40V ≤ VDiff ≤ 60V, -25 25 mV 1
IL = 60mA
VRLoad Load Regulation VDiff = 3V, -15 15 mV 1
IL = 10mA to 1.5A
VDiff = 3.3V, -15 15 mV 2, 3
IL = 10mA to 1.5A
VDiff = 40V, -15 15 mV 1
IL = 10mA to 300mA
VDiff = 40V, -15 15 mV 2, 3
IL = 10mA to 195mA
Delta IAdj / Adjustment Pin Current Change VDiff = 3V, -5.0 5.0 µA 1
Load IL = 10mA to 1.5A
VDiff = 3.3V, -5.0 5.0 µA 2, 3
IL = 10mA to 1.5A
VDiff = 40V, -5.0 5.0 µA 1
IL = 10mA to 300mA
VDiff = 40V, -5.0 5.0 µA 2, 3
IL = 10mA to 195mA
Delta IAdj / Adjustment Pin Current Change 3V ≤ VDiff ≤ 40V -5.0 5.0 µA 1
Line
3.3V ≤ VDiff ≤ 40V -5.0 5.0 µA 2, 3
IOS Short Circuit Current VDiff = 60V 0.0 0.4 A 1
VDiff = 3V 1.5 3.5 A 1
θR Thermal Regulation VDiff = 40V, IL = 300mA, 10.5 mV 1
t = 20mS

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LM117HVQML AC Parameters
The following conditions apply, unless otherwise specified. VDiff = (VI − VO), IL = 10mA.
Sub-
Symbol Parameter Conditions Notes Min Max Unit
groups
RR Ripple Rejection VI = +6.25V, ƒ = 120Hz, (Note 6) 66 dB 4, 5, 6
eI = 1VRMS, IL = 0.5A,
VO = VRef

Note 1: Absolute Maximum Ratings indicate limits beyond which damage to the device may occur. Operating Ratings indicate conditions for which the device is
functional, but do not guarantee specific performance limits. For guaranteed specifications and test conditions, see the Electrical Characteristics. The guaranteed
specifications apply only for the test conditions listed. Some performance characteristics may degrade when the device is not operated under the listed test
conditions.
Note 2: The maximum power dissipation must be derated at elevated temperatures and is dictated by TJmax (maximum junction temperature), θJA (package
junction to ambient thermal resistance), and TA (ambient temperature). The maximum allowable power dissipation at any temperature is PDmax = (TJmax - TA) /
θJA or the number given in the Absolute Maximum Ratings, whichever is lower. "Although power dissipation is internally limited, these specifications are applicable
for power dissipations of 2W for the TO39 package and 20W for the TO3 package."
Note 3: Human body model, 1.5 kΩ in series with 100 pF.
Note 4: For the Ceramic SOIC device to function properly, the “Output” and “Output/Sense” pins must be connected on the users printed circuit board.
Note 5: The package material for these devices allows much improved heat transfer over our standard ceramic packages. In order to take full advantage of this
improved heat transfer, heat sinking must be provided between the package base (directly beneath the die), and either metal traces on, or thermal vias through,
the printed circuit board. Without this additional heat sinking, device power dissipation must be calculated using θJA, rather than θJC, thermal resistance. It must
not be assumed that the device leads will provide substantial heat transfer out the package, since the thermal resistance of the lead frame material is very poor,
relative to the material of the package base. The stated θJC thermal resistance is for the package material only, and does not account for the additional thermal
resistance between the package base and the printed circuit board. The user must determine the value of the additional thermal resistance and must combine
this with the stated value for the package, to calculate the total allowed power dissipation for the device.
Note 6: Tested @ 25°C; guaranteed, but not tested @ 125°C & −55°C
Note 7: Pre and post irradiation limits are identical to those listed under AC and DC electrical characteristics, except as listed in the “LM117HVH, HVWG Post
Radiation Electrical Characteristics” tables . These parts may be dose rate sensitive in a space environment and demonstrate enhanced low dose rate effect.
Radiation end point limits for the noted parameters are guaranteed only for the conditions as specified in Mil-Std-883, Method 1019, Condition A.
Note 8: Pre and post irradiation limits are identical to those listed under AC and DC electrical characteristics, except as listed in the “LM117HVH, HVWG Post
Radiation Electrical Characteristics” tables. These parts pass all post irradiation limits under low dose rate testing at 10 mrad(Si)/s. Low dose rate qualification is
performed on a wafer-by-wafer basis, per test method 1019 condition E of MIL-STD-883.

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Typical Performance Characteristics Output capacitor = 0 μF unless otherwise noted.

Load Regulation Current Limit

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Adjustment Current Dropout Voltage

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Ripple Rejection Ripple Rejection

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Ripple Rejection Output Impedance

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Line Transient Response Load Transient Response

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Typical Radiation Characteristics (Note 9)

Reference Voltage Load Regulation

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Line Regulation Ripple Rejection

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Note 9: Irradiation conditions: VI = 60V; low dose rate = 10 mrad(Si)/s

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LM117HVQML tance can cause excessive ringing. This occurs with values
Application Hints between 500 pF and 5000 pF. A 1 μF solid tantalum (or 25
In operation, the LM117HV develops a nominal 1.25V refer- μF aluminum electrolytic) on the output swamps this effect
ence voltage, VREF, between the output and adjustment ter- and insures stability. Any increase of load capacitance larger
minal. The reference voltage is impressed across program than 10 μF will merely improve the loop stability and output
resistor R1 and, since the voltage is constant, a constant cur- impedance.
rent I1 then flows through the output set resistor R2, giving an
output voltage of LOAD REGULATION
The LM117HV is capable of providing extremely good load
regulation but a few precautions are needed to obtain maxi-
mum performance. The current set resistor connected be-
tween the adjustment terminal and the output terminal
(usually 240Ω) should be tied directly to the output of the reg-
ulator rather than near the load. This eliminates line drops
from appearing effectively in series with the reference and
degrading regulation. For example, a 15V regulator with
0.05Ω resistance between the regulator and load will have a
load regulation due to line resistance of 0.05Ω × IL. If the set
resistor is connected near the load the effective line resis-
tance will be 0.05Ω (1 + R2/R1) or in this case, 11.5 times
worse.
Figure 2 shows the effect of resistance between the regulator
and 240Ω set resistor.

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FIGURE 1.

Since the 100 μA current from the adjustment terminal rep-

resents an error term, the LM117HV was designed to mini-
mize IADJ and make it very constant with line and load
changes. To do this, all quiescent operating current is re-
turned to the output establishing a minimum load current
requirement. If there is insufficient load on the output, the out- 20143806

put will rise.

FIGURE 2. Regulator with Line
EXTERNAL CAPACITORS Resistance in Output Lead
An input bypass capacitor is recommended. A 0.1 μF disc or
1 μF solid tantalum on the input is suitable input bypassing for With the TO-3 package, it is easy to minimize the resistance
almost all applications. The device is more sensitive to the from the case to the set resistor, by using two separate leads
absence of input bypassing when adjustment or output ca- to the case. However, with the TO-5 package, care should be
pacitors are used but the above values will eliminate the taken to minimize the wire length of the output lead. The
possibility of problems. ground of R2 can be returned near the ground of the load to
The adjustment terminal can be bypassed to ground on the provide remote ground sensing and improve load regulation.
LM117HV to improve ripple rejection. This bypass capacitor
PROTECTION DIODES
prevents ripple from being amplified as the output voltage is
increased. With a 10 μF bypass capacitor 80 dB ripple rejec- When external capacitors are used with any IC regulator it is
tion is obtainable at any output level. Increases over 10 μF do sometimes necessary to add protection diodes to prevent the
not appreciably improve the ripple rejection at frequencies capacitors from discharging through low current points into
above 120 Hz. If the bypass capacitor is used, it is sometimes the regulator. Most 10 μF capacitors have low enough internal
necessary to include protection diodes to prevent the capac- series resistance to deliver 20A spikes when shorted. Al-
itor from discharging through internal low current paths and though the surge is short, there is enough energy to damage
damaging the device. parts of the IC.
In general, the best type of capacitors to use are solid tanta- When an output capacitor is connected to a regulator and the
lum. Solid tantalum capacitors have low impedance even at input is shorted, the output capacitor will discharge into the
high frequencies. Depending upon capacitor construction, it output of the regulator. The discharge current depends on the
takes about 25 μF in aluminum electrolytic to equal 1 μF solid value of the capacitor, the output voltage of the regulator, and
tantalum at high frequencies. Ceramic capacitors are also the rate of decrease of VIN. In the LM117HV, this discharge
good at high frequencies; but some types have a large de- path is through a large junction that is able to sustain 15A
crease in capacitance at frequencies around 0.5 MHz. For this surge with no problem. This is not true of other types of pos-
reason, 0.01 μF disc may seem to work better than a 0.1 μF itive regulators. For output capacitors of 25 μF or less, there
disc as a bypass. is no need to use diodes.
Although the LM117HV is stable with no output capacitors, The bypass capacitor on the adjustment terminal can dis-
like any feedback circuit, certain values of external capaci- charge through a low current junction. Discharge occurs when

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either the input or output is shorted. Internal to the LM117HV
is a 50Ω resistor which limits the peak discharge current. No
protection is needed for output voltages of 25V or less and 10
μF capacitance. Figure 3 shows an LM117HV with protection Note: D1 protects against C1
diodes included for use with outputs greater than 25V and D2 protects against C2
high values of output capacitance.

CURRENT LIMIT
Internal current limit will be activated whenever the output
current exceeds the limit indicated in the Typical Performance
Characteristics. However, if during a short circuit condition the
regulator's differential voltage exceeds the Absolute Maxi-
mum Rating of 60V (e.g. VIN ≥ 60V, VOUT = 0V), internal
junctions in the regulator may break down and the device may
be damaged or fail. Failure modes range from an apparent
open or short from input to output of the regulator, to a de-
stroyed package (most common with the TO-220 package).
To protect the regulator, the user is advised to be aware of
voltages that may be applied to the regulator during fault con-
ditions, and to avoid violating the Absolute Maximum Ratings.

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FIGURE 3. Regulator with Protection Diodes

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Typical Applications
1.2V-45V Adjustable Regulator

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Full output current not available at high input-output voltages
†Optional—improves transient response. Output capacitors in the range of 1 μF to 1000 μF of aluminum or tantalum electrolytic
are commonly used to provide improved output impedance and rejection of transients.
*Needed if device is more than 6 inches from filter capacitors.

Digitally Selected Outputs 5V Logic Regulator with

Electronic Shutdown*

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*Min. output ≈ 1.2V

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*Sets maximum VOUT

Slow Turn-On 15V Regulator Adjustable Regulator with Improved

Ripple Rejection

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†Solid tantalum
*Discharges C1 if output is shorted to ground

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High Stability 10V Regulator High Current Adjustable Regulator

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†Solid tantalum
*Minimum load current = 30 mA
‡Optional—improves ripple rejection

0 to 30V Regulator Power Follower

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LM117HVQML 5A Constant Voltage/Constant Current Regulator

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†Solid tantalum
*Lights in constant current mode

1A Current Regulator 1.2V–20V Regulator with

Minimum Program Current

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High Gain Amplifier Low Cost 3A Switching Regulator

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†Solid tantalum
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4A Switching Regulator with Overload Protection

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†Solid tantalum
*Core—Arnold A-254168-2 60 turns
Precision Current Limiter

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* 0.8Ω ≤ R1 ≤ 120Ω

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LM117HVQML Tracking Preregulator

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Adjustable Multiple On-Card Regulators

with Single Control*

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*All outputs within ±100 mV
†Minimum load—10 mA

AC Voltage Regulator 12V Battery Charger

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Use of RS allows low charging rates with fully charged battery.

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50 mA Constant Current Battery Charger

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Adjustable 4A Regulator Current Limited 6V Charger

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*Sets peak current (0.6A for 1Ω)
**The 1000 μF is recommended to filter out input transients

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Revision History
Date Released Revision Section Originator Changes
03/14/06 A New Release, Corporate format L. Lytle 2 MDS datasheets converted into one
Corporate datasheet format. Corrected IL from
60mA to 8mA for RLine. Separated Delta IAdj /
Line from Delta IAdj / Load for both the H & K
devices. Removed drift from MNLM117HV-H
electrical characteristics since not performed
on 883 product. MNLM117HV-K Rev 0C1 &
MNLM117HV-H Rev 2A1 will be archived.
07/06/07 B Features, Ordering Information, Larry McGee Added Radiation information and WG
Connection Diagram, Absolute information to data sheet. Revision A to be
Maximum Ratings, Electrical's, Notes Archived.
and Physical Dimensions
02/13/08 C Features, Ordering Information, Larry McGee Added ELDRS NSID information, HVH &
Electrical's, Notes and Typical HVWG Delta and Post Radiation Table,
Radiation Characteristics, Physical Typical Radiation Characteristics Plots, Note
Dimensions Drawing 8, 9 and WG Market Drawing. Revision B to be
Archived.

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Physical Dimensions inches (millimeters) unless otherwise noted

T0-39 Metal Can Package (H)

NS Package Number H03A

T0-3 Metal Can Package (K)

NS Package Number K02C

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Ceramic SOIC
NS Package Number WG16A

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SYSTEMS WITHOUT THE EXPRESS PRIOR WRITTEN APPROVAL OF THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND GENERAL
COUNSEL OF NATIONAL SEMICONDUCTOR CORPORATION. As used herein:
Life support devices or systems are devices which (a) are intended for surgical implant into the body, or (b) support or sustain life and
whose failure to perform when properly used in accordance with instructions for use provided in the labeling can be reasonably expected
to result in a significant injury to the user. A critical component is any component in a life support device or system whose failure to perform
can be reasonably expected to cause the failure of the life support device or system or to affect its safety or effectiveness.

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