Product Summary

The LM338K is an adjustable 3-terminal positive voltage regulator capable of supplying in excess of 5 A over a 1.2 V to 32 V output range. The LM338K is exceptionally easy to use and require only 2 resistors to set the output voltage. Careful circuit design has resulted in outstanding load and line regulation comparable to many commercial power supplies. The LM338K is supplied in a standard 3-lead transistor package.

Parametrics

LM338K absolute maximum ratings: (1)VI-VO, Input-output voltage differential: 35V; (2)PD, Power dissipation: Internally limited; (3)TSTG, Storage temperature range: -65 to 150℃; (4)TLEAD, Lead temperature (Soldering, 10 seconds): 300℃; (5)TOP, Operating junction temperature range: 0 to 125℃.

Features

LM338K features: (1)Guaranteed 7 A peak output current; (2)Guaranteed 5 A output current; (3)Adjustable output down to 1.2 V; (4)Line regulation typically 0.005 %/V; (5)Load regulation typically 0.1 %; (6)Guaranteed thermal regulation; (7)Current limit constant with temperature; (8)Standard 3-lead transistor package.

Diagrams

LM338K schematic diagram

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LM338K
LM338K

STMicroelectronics

Linear Regulators - Standard 1.2-32V Adj Positive

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0-1: $5.69
1-10: $4.70
10-100: $4.21
100-250: $3.88
LM338K STEEL
LM338K STEEL

National Semiconductor (TI)

Linear Regulators - Standard

Data Sheet

Negotiable 
LM338K STEEL/NOPB
LM338K STEEL/NOPB

National Semiconductor (TI)

Linear Regulators - Standard

Data Sheet

Negotiable 
LM338K/STEEL
LM338K/STEEL


IC REG LDO ADJ 5A TO-3

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0-1: $30.41
1-10: $28.44
10-25: $26.30
25-100: $24.66
100-250: $23.02
250-500: $21.87
500-1000: $21.04
1000-2500: $20.39
2500-5000: $19.73
LM338KSTEEL
LM338KSTEEL

National Semiconductor (TI)

Linear Regulators - Standard

Data Sheet

0-50: $26.30
50-100: $24.66
100-250: $23.02
LM338KSTEEL/NOPB
LM338KSTEEL/NOPB

National Semiconductor (TI)

Linear Regulators - Standard

Data Sheet

0-1: $31.24
1-25: $27.29
25-100: $25.48
100-250: $23.84