LM342 Datasheet (National Semiconductor) - 3-Terminal Positive Regulators

LM342, 3-Terminal Positive Regulators

The LM342-XX series of three-terminal regulators is available with several fixed output voltages making them useful in a wide range of applications One of these is local on card regulation eliminating the distribution problems associated with single point regulation The voltages available allow thes

LM342 Features

* Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Output current in excess of 0 25A Internal thermal overload protection No external components required Output transistor safe area protection Internal short circuit current limit Available in plastic TO-202 package Special circuitry allows start-up even if output is pulled to negative