- Manufacturer
- Texas Instruments
- Package
- Transistor Outline, Vertical
- Pin Count
- 3
- Lifecycle
- OBSOLETE
- Datasheet
- LM338T Datasheet PDF
- Category
- Integrated Circuit
- Temp Range
- ?°C to 125.0°C
- Lead Time
- 3–7 business days
- Shipping
- DHL Express · Worldwide
Specifications
| Pbfree Code | Yes |
| Date Of Intro | 1989-01-01 |
| YTEOL | 0 |
| Adjustability | ADJUSTABLE |
| Dropout Voltage1-Nom | 2.7V |
| Input Voltage-Max | 40V |
| Input Voltage-Min | 4.2V |
| Input-Output Voltage Differential-Max | 35V |
| Input-Output Voltage Differential-Min | 3V |
| JESD-30 Code | R-PSFM-T3 |
| JESD-609 Code | e0 |
| Line Regulation-Max (%/V) | 0.06 |
| Load Regulation-Max(%) | 1% |
| Number of Functions | 1 |
| Number of Outputs | 1 |
| Operating Temperature TJ-Max | 125°C |
| Output Current1-Max | 5A |
| Output Voltage1-Max | 32V |
| Output Voltage1-Min | 1.24V |
| Package Body Material | PLASTIC/EPOXY |
| Package Equivalence Code | SIP3,.1TB |
| Package Shape | RECTANGULAR |
| Package Style | FLANGE MOUNT |
| Packing Method | TUBE |
| Peak Reflow Temperature (Cel) | NOT APPLICABLE |
| Qualification Status | Not Qualified |
| Regulator Type | ADJUSTABLE POSITIVE SINGLE OUTPUT STANDARD REGULATOR |
| Surface Mount | NO |
| Technology | BIPOLAR |
| Terminal Finish | Tin/Lead (Sn/Pb) |
| Terminal Form | THROUGH-HOLE |
| Terminal Pitch | 2.54mm |
| Terminal Position | SINGLE |
| Time@Peak Reflow Temperature-Max (s) | NOT APPLICABLE |
| Voltage Tolerance-Max | 2.4% |
| ## LM338T Alternates Showing results | Image |
| Package | Transistor Outline, Vertical |
Compliance & Regulatory
| Moisture Sensitivity Level | MSL 1 |
| ECCN | EAR99 |
| HTS Code | 8542.39.00.60 |
Alternate & Equivalent Parts
Compatible alternatives and drop-in replacements for LM338T:
Regulator, 1.24V Min, 32V Max, BIPolar, PSFM3
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LM338T is available in Transistor Outline, Vertical packaging. See the package diagram and pinout above for detailed dimensional information.
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