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LM338 5A Adjustable Regulator
LM338
Texas Instrumentspower regulator
The LM338 is an adjustable positive voltage regulator capable of supplying up to 5A over an output range from 1.2V to 32V, with features like time-dependent current limiting and thermal overload protection.
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Specifications
8- Operating Voltage
- 3 V ≤ (VIN – VOUT) ≤ 40 V
- Supply Current
- 5 A
- Interface
- GPIO
- Resolution
- 0.1% for load regulation, 0.005% for line regulation
- Range
- Output voltage range: 1.2 V to 32 V
- Accuracy
- ±0.5% for load regulation, ±0.04% for line regulation at 25°C
- Temperature Range
- -55°C to 150°C (LM338)
- Package
- NDS (TO-CAN) or NDE (TO-220)
Pinout
3Low source legibility.The original manufacturer datasheet for this part was difficult to read, so this pinout may be incomplete or imperfect. Always confirm against the specific manufacturer’s datasheet before wiring.
| Pin | Name | Functions | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| ADJ | Output voltage adjustment pin | GPIO | Connect to a resistor divider to set VO. |
| VIN | Supply input pin | POWER | Input supply for the regulator. |
| VOUT | Voltage output pin | GND | Output voltage is adjustable and can be set by connecting a resistor divider to the ADJ pin. |
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