LM125/LM325 Dual Voltage Regulators

April 1995

LM125/LM325 Dual Voltage Regulators

General Description Features
These dual polarity tracking regulators are designed to pro- Y g 15V tracking outputs
vide balanced positive and negative output voltages at cur- Y Output current to 100 mA
rent up to 100 mA, and are set for g 15V outputs. Input Y Output voltage balanced to within 2%
voltages up to g 30V can be used and there is provision for Y Line and load regulation of 0.06%
adjustable current limiting. These devices are available in Y Internal thermal overload protection
two package types to accommodate various power require- Y Standby current drain of 3 mA
ments and temperature ranges.
Y Externally adjustable current limit
Y Internal current limit

Schematic and Connection Diagrams

Dual-In-Line Package

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Top View
Order Number LM325N
See NS Package Number N14A

Metal Can Package

Case connected to b VIN TL/H/7776 – 3

Top View
Order Number
LM125H/883 or LM325H
See NS Package Number H10C

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C1995 National Semiconductor Corporation TL/H/7776 RRD-B30M115/Printed in U. S. A.

Absolute Maximum Ratings Operating Conditions
If Military/Aerospace specified devices are required, Operating Free Temperature Range
please contact the National Semiconductor Sales LM125 b 55§ C to a 125§ C
Office/Distributors for availability and specifications. LM325 0§ C to a 70§ C
(Note 5) Storage Temperature Range b 65§ C to a 150§ C
Input Voltage g 30V Lead Temperature (Soldering, 10 sec.) 300§ C
Forced VO a (Min) (Note 1) b 0.5V
Forced VOb (Max) (Note 1) a 0.5V
Power Dissipation (Note 2) PMAX
Output Short-Circuit Duration (Note 3) Continuous

Electrical Characteristics LM125/LM325 (Note 2)

Parameter Conditions Min Typ Max Units
Output Voltage Tj e 25§ C
LM125 14.8 15 15.2 V
LM325 14.5 15 15.5 V
Input-Output Differential 2.0 V
Line Regulation VIN e 18V to 30V, IL e 20 mA,
2.0 10 mV
Tj e 25§ C
Line Regulation Over Temperature Range VIN e 18V to 30V, IL e 20 mA, 2.0 20 mV
Load Regulation IL e 0 to 50 mA, VIN e g 30V,
VO a Tj e 25§ C 3.0 10 mV
VO b 5.0 10 mV
Load Regulation Over Temperature Range IL e 0 to 50 mA, VIN e g 30V
VO a 4.0 20 mV
VO b 7.0 20 mV
Output Voltage Balance Tj e 25§ C
LM125 g 150 mV
LM325 g 300 mV
Output Voltage Over Temperature Range P s PMAX, 0 s IO s 50 mA,
LM125 18V s lVINl s 30 14.65 15.35 V
LM325 14.27 15.73 V
Temperature Stability of VO g 0.3 %
Short Circuit Current Limit Tj e 25§ C 260 mA
Output Noise Voltage Tj e 25§ C, BW e 100 b 10 kHz 150 mVrms
Positive Standby Current Tj e 25§ C 1.75 3.0 mA
Negative Standby Current Tj e 25§ C 3.1 5.0 mA
Long Term Stability 0.2 %/kHr
Thermal Resistance Junction to
Case (Note 4)
LM125H, LM325H 20 § C/W
Junction to Ambient (Still Air) 215 § C/W
Junction to Ambient (400 Lf/min Air Flow) 82 § C/W
Junction to Ambient (Still Air)
90 § C/W
LM325N
Note 1: That voltage to which the output may be forced without damage to the device.
Note 2: Unless otherwise specified these specifications apply for Tj e 55§ C to a 150§ C on LM125, Tj e 0§ C to a 125§ C on LM325A, Tj e 0§ C to a 125§ C on
LM325, VIN e g 20V, IL e 0 mA, IMAX e 100 mA, PMAX e 2.0W for the H10 Package. IMAX e 100 mA. IMAX e 100 mA, PMAX e 1.0W for the DIP N Package.
Note 3: If the junction temperature exceeds 150§ C, the output short circuit duration is 60 seconds.
Note 4: Without a heat sink, the thermal resistance junction to ambient of the H10 Package is about 155§ C/W. With a heat sink, the effective thermal resistance
can only approach the junction to case values specified, depending on the efficiency of the sink.
Note 5: Refer to RETS125X drawing for military specification of LM125.

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Typical Performance Characteristics
Regulator Dropout Voltage
Load Regulation Standby Current Drain for Positive Regulator

Regulator Peak Output LM125 Maximum Average

Dropout Voltage for Current vs Power Dissipation vs
Negative Regulator Junction Temperature Ambient Temperature

LM325 Maximum Average LM125 Current Limit Sense LM125 Current Limit Sense
Power Dissipation vs Voltage vs Temperature Voltage vs Temperature
Ambient Temperature for Negative Regulator for Positive Regulator

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Typical Performance Characteristics (Continued)

Load Transient Response Load Transient Response

for Positive Regulator for Negative Regulator

Line Transient Response Line Transient Response

for Positive Regulator for Negative Regulator

Output Impedance
Ripple Rejection vs Frequency

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Typical Applications
Basic Regulator ² ² ²

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2.0 Amp Boosted Regulator With Current Limit

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Note: Metal can (H) packages shown.
Current Limit Sense Voltage (See Curve)
ICL e
RCL

² Solid tantalum
² ² Short pins 6 and 7 on dip
² ² ² RCL can be added to the basic regulator between pins 6 and 5, 1 and 2 to reduce
current limit.
*Required if regulator is located an appreciable distance from power supply filter.
**Although no capacitor is needed for stability, it does help transient response. (If
needed use 1 mF electrolytic).
***Although no capacitor is needed for stability, it does help transient response. (If
needed use 10 mF electrolytic).

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Typical Applications (Continued)
Positive Current Dependent Simultaneous Current Limiting

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VSENSE NEG
a VBEQ1
2
ICL a e
R1 VSENSE a
RCL a e
V a VDIODE 1.1 ICL a
ICL a e SENSE NEG
RCLb

ICL a Controls Both Sides of the Regulator.

Boosted Regulator With Foldback Current Limit

Resistor Values
125 126
R1 18 20
R2 310 180
Positive Reg. R3 2.4k 1.35k
IMAX e 2.0A
R6 300 290
ISC a e 750 mA RCL 0.7 0.9
@ T e 25§ C
A
a VIN e a 25V

Negative Reg.
IMAX e 2.0A
ISC e 750 mA
@ T e 25§ C
A
b VIN e b 25V

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Typical Applications (Continued)
Electric Shutdown

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² Solid tantalum
² ² Short pins 6 and 7 on dip
*Required if regulator is located an appreciable distance from power supply filter.
**Although no capacitor is needed for stability, it does help transient response. (If
needed use 1 mF electrolytic).

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Physical Dimensions inches (millimeters)

Metal Can Package (H)

Order Number LM125H or LM325H
NS Package Number H10C

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LM125/LM325 Dual Voltage Regulators
Physical Dimensions inches (millimeters) (Continued)

Dual-In-Line Package (N)

Order Number LM325N
NS Package Number N14A

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