SNVS778E May   1999  – January 2016 LM137 , LM337-N

PRODUCTION DATA.  

  1. 1 Features
  2. 2 Applications
  3. 3 Description
  4. 4 Revision History
  5. 5 Pin Configuration and Functions
  6. 6 Specifications
    1. 6.1 Absolute Maximum Ratings
    2. 6.2 ESD Ratings
    3. 6.3 Recommended Operating Conditions
    4. 6.4 Thermal Information
    5. 6.5 Electrical Characteristics
    6. 6.6 Typical Characteristics
  7. 7 Detailed Description
    1. 7.1 Overview
    2. 7.2 Functional Block Diagram
    3. 7.3 Feature Description
      1. 7.3.1 Thermal Regulation
    4. 7.4 Device Functional Modes
      1. 7.4.1 Protection Diodes
  8. 8 Application and Implementation
    1. 8.1 Application Information
    2. 8.2 Typical Applications
      1. 8.2.1 Adjustable Negative Voltage Regulator
        1. 8.2.1.1 Design Requirements
        2. 8.2.1.2 Detailed Design Procedure
        3. 8.2.1.3 Application Curve
      2. 8.2.2 Adjustable Lab Voltage Regulator
      3. 8.2.3 Current Regulator
      4. 8.2.4 −5.2-V Regulator with Electronic Shutdown
      5. 8.2.5 High Stability −10-V Regulator
  9. 9 Power Supply Recommendations
  10. 10Layout
    1. 10.1 Layout Guidelines
    2. 10.2 Layout Example
    3. 10.3 Thermal Considerations
      1. 10.3.1 Heatsinking SOT-223 Package Parts
  11. 11Device and Documentation Support
    1. 11.1 Documentation Support
      1. 11.1.1 Related Documentation
    2. 11.2 Related Links
    3. 11.3 Community Resources
    4. 11.4 Trademarks
    5. 11.5 Electrostatic Discharge Caution
    6. 11.6 Glossary
  12. 12Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information

Package Options

Mechanical Data (Package|Pins)
Thermal pad, mechanical data (Package|Pins)
Orderable Information

1 Features

  • 1.5-A Output Current
  • Line Regulation 0.01%/V (Typical)
  • Load Regulation 0.3% (Typical)
  • 77-dB Ripple Rejection
  • 50 ppm/°C Temperature Coefficient
  • Thermal Overload Protection
  • Internal Short-Circuit Current Limiting Protections

2 Applications

  • Industrial Power Supplies
  • Factory Automation Systems
  • Building Automation Systems
  • PLC Systems
  • Instrumentation
  • IGBT Drive Negative Gate Supplies
  • Networking
  • Set-Top Boxes

3 Description

The LM137 and LM337-N are adjustable 3-terminal negative voltage regulators capable of supplying
−1.5 A or more currents over an output voltage range of −1.25 V to −37 V. It requires only two external resistors to set the output voltage and one output capacitor for frequency compensation. The circuit design has been optimized for excellent regulation and low thermal transients. Further, the LM137 and LM337-N feature internal current limiting, thermal shutdown and safe-area compensation, making it virtually blowout-proof against overloads.

The LM137 and LM337-N are ideal complements to the LM117 and LM317 adjustable positive regulators. The LM137 has a wider operating temperature range than the LM337-N and is also offered in military and space qualified versions.

Device Information(1)

PART NUMBER PACKAGE BODY SIZE (NOM)
LM137 TO (3) 8.255 mm × 8.255 mm
LM337-N SOT-223 (4) 3.50 mm × 6.50 mm
TO (3) 8.255 mm × 8.255 mm
TO-220 (3) 10.16 mm × 14.986 mm
  1. For all available packages, see the orderable addendum at the end of the data sheet. The LF01 is a lead formed (bent) version of the TO-220 package.

Adjustable Negative Voltage Regulator

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Full output current not available at high input-output voltages
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†C1 = 1-μF solid tantalum or 10-μF aluminum electrolytic required for stability
*C2 = 1-μF solid tantalum is required only if regulator is more than 4″ from power-supply filter capacitor
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