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LM431

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2%, 1%, or 0.5% accuracy, adjustable precision Zener shunt regulator

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LM431

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VO (V) 2.5 Initial accuracy (max) (%) 0.5, 1, 2 VO adj (min) (V) 2.5 VO adj (max) (V) 36 Iz for regulation (min) (µA) 400 Reference voltage (V) adjustable Rating Catalog Temp coeff (max) (ppm/°C) 97 Operating temperature range (°C) -40 to 85 Iout/Iz (max) (mA) 100
VO (V) 2.5 Initial accuracy (max) (%) 0.5, 1, 2 VO adj (min) (V) 2.5 VO adj (max) (V) 36 Iz for regulation (min) (µA) 400 Reference voltage (V) adjustable Rating Catalog Temp coeff (max) (ppm/°C) 97 Operating temperature range (°C) -40 to 85 Iout/Iz (max) (mA) 100
SOIC (D) 8 29.4 mm² 4.9 x 6 SOT-23 (DBZ) 3 6.9204 mm² 2.92 x 2.37 TO-92 (LP) 3 19.136 mm² 5.2 x 3.68
  • Average Temperature Coefficient 50 ppm/°C
  • Temperature Compensated for Operation Over
    the Full Temperature Range
  • Programmable Output Voltage
  • Fast Turnon Response
  • Low-Output Noise
  • Low-Dynamic Output Impedance
  • Available in Space-Saving SOIC-8, SOT-23, and
    TO-92 Packages
  • Average Temperature Coefficient 50 ppm/°C
  • Temperature Compensated for Operation Over
    the Full Temperature Range
  • Programmable Output Voltage
  • Fast Turnon Response
  • Low-Output Noise
  • Low-Dynamic Output Impedance
  • Available in Space-Saving SOIC-8, SOT-23, and
    TO-92 Packages

The LM431 is a 3-terminal adjustable shunt regulator with ensured temperature stability over the entire temperature range of operation. The output voltage may be set at any level greater than 2.5 V (VREF) up to 36 V merely by selecting two external resistors that act as a voltage divided network. Due to the sharp turnon characteristics this device is an excellent replacement for many Zener diode applications.

The LM431 is available in space-saving SOIC-8, SOT-23, and TO-92 packages.

The LM431 is a 3-terminal adjustable shunt regulator with ensured temperature stability over the entire temperature range of operation. The output voltage may be set at any level greater than 2.5 V (VREF) up to 36 V merely by selecting two external resistors that act as a voltage divided network. Due to the sharp turnon characteristics this device is an excellent replacement for many Zener diode applications.

The LM431 is available in space-saving SOIC-8, SOT-23, and TO-92 packages.
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* Data sheet LM431 Adjustable Precision Zener Shunt Regulator datasheet (Rev. H) PDF | HTML 06 Jan 2016
Application brief A Simple Constant Voltage Regulation Using the MODE Pin (Rev. A) PDF | HTML 15 Feb 2024
E-book Tips and tricks for designing with voltage references (Rev. A) 07 May 2021
Selection guide 431 Device Nomenclature (Rev. B) 18 Sep 2019
E-book Voltage Supervisor and Reset ICs: Tips, Tricks and Basics 28 Jun 2019
Analog Design Journal Low-cost flyback solutions for 10-mW standby power 22 Jan 2014
Application note AN-2102 LM3464 and LM5021 DHC 25W Reference Designs (Rev. A) 01 May 2013
Application note Precision Output Current Limiting Using Average Current Monitor Feature 21 Jun 2011
Application note TO-92 Packing Options / Ordering Instructions (Rev. A) 23 Jun 2010

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Evaluation board

ATL431EVM-001 — ATL431 adjustable shunt regulator evaluation module

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