LM137KG MD8 National Semiconductor, LM137KG MD8 Datasheet - Page 5

• Manufacturer Part Number: LM137KG MD8
• Description: LM137/LM337 3-Terminal Adjustable Negative Regulators; ; Container: Tray
• Manufacturer: National Semiconductor

Connection Diagrams
Application Hints
When a value for θ
a heatsink must be selected that has a value that is less than
or equal to this number.
HEATSINKING SOT-223 PACKAGE PARTS
The SOT-223 (“MP”) packages use a copper plane on the
PCB and the PCB itself as a heatsink. To optimize the heat
sinking ability of the plane and PCB, solder the tab of the
package to the plane.
Figures 3, 4 show the information for the SOT-223 package.
Figure 4 assumes a θ
51˚C/W for 2 ounce copper and a maximum junction tem-
perature of 125˚C.
FIGURE 3. θ
See NS Package Number T03B
(J−A)
Order Number LM337T
(H−A)
SOT-223 Package
vs Copper (2 ounce) Area for the
(J−A)
Plastic Package
is found using the equation shown,
Front View
of 75˚C/W for 1 ounce copper and
TO-220
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Package Marked N02A See NS Package Number MP04A
Please see AN1028 for power enhancement techniques to
be used with the SOT-223 package.
FIGURE 4. Maximum Power Dissipation vs. T
Order Number LM337IMP
the SOT-223 Package
3-Lead SOT-223
Front View
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