LM195, LM395
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SNOSBO4C –JUNE 1999–REVISED APRIL 2013
LM195/LM395 Ultra Reliable Power Transistors
Check for Samples: LM195,LM395
For low-power applications (under 100 mA), refer to
1FEATURES the LP395 Ultra Reliable Power Transistor.
2• Internal Thermal Limiting The LM195/LM395 are available in the standard TO-
• Greater than 1.0A Output Current 3, Kovar TO-5, and TO-220 packages. The LM195 is
• 3.0 μA Typical Base Current rated for operation from −55°C to +150°C and the
• 500 ns Switching Time LM395 from 0°C to +125°C.
• 2.0V Saturation Simplified Circuit
• Base Can be Driven up to 40V without Damage
• Directly Interfaces with CMOS or TTL
• 100% Electrical Burn-in
DESCRIPTION
The LM195/LM395 are fast, monolithic power
integrated circuits with complete overload protection.
These devices, which act as high gain power
transistors, have included on the chip, current limiting,
power limiting, and thermal overload protection
making them virtually impossible to destroy from any
type of overload. In the standard TO-3 transistor
power package, the LM195 will deliver load currents
in excess of 1.0A and can switch 40V in 500 ns.
The inclusion of thermal limiting, a feature not easily
available in discrete designs, provides virtually
absolute protection against overload. Excessive
power dissipation or inadequate heat sinking causes
the thermal limiting circuitry to turn off the device
preventing excessive heating.
The LM195 offers a significant increase in reliability
as well as simplifying power circuitry. In some
applications, where protection is unusually difficult,
such as switching regulators, lamp or solenoid drivers
where normal power dissipation is low, the LM195 is
especially advantageous.
The LM195 is easy to use and only a few precautions
need be observed. Excessive collector to emitter
voltage can destroy the LM195 as with any power
transistor. When the device is used as an emitter
follower with low source impedance, it is necessary to
insert a 5.0k resistor in series with the base lead to
prevent possible emitter follower oscillations.
Although the device is usually stable as an emitter
follower, the resistor eliminates the possibility of Figure 1. 1.0 Amp Lamp Flasher
trouble without degrading performance. Finally, since
it has good high frequency response, supply
bypassing is recommended.
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