LP3872ET-5.0/NOPB National Semiconductor, LP3872ET-5.0/NOPB Datasheet - Page 15

• Manufacturer Part Number: LP3872ET-5.0/NOPB
• Description: IC REG LDO 1.5A 5.0V TO-220-5
• Manufacturer: National Semiconductor

Specifications of LP3872ET-5.0/NOPB

• Regulator Topology: Positive Fixed
• Voltage - Output: 5V
• Voltage - Input: Up to 7V
• Voltage - Dropout (typical): 0.38V @ 1.5A
• Number Of Regulators: 1
• Current - Output: 1.5A (Max)
• Operating Temperature: -40°C ~ 125°C
• Mounting Type: Through Hole
• Package / Case: TO-220-5 (Bent and Staggered Leads)
• Lead Free Status / RoHS Status: Lead free / RoHS Compliant
• Current - Limit (min): -
• Other names: *LP3872ET-5.0; *LP3872ET-5.0/NOPB; LP3872ET-5.0

Application Hints
The following figures show different layout scenarios for
SOT-223 package.
FIGURE 5. θ
JA
vs Copper(1 Ounce) Area for SOT-223
package
(Continued)
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FIGURE 7. SCENARIO B, θ
FIGURE 6. SCENARIO A, θ
JA
JA
= 148˚C/W
= 125˚C/W
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