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LM195/LM395 Ultra Reliable Power Transistors

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1FEATURES For low-power applications (under 100 mA), refer to

the LP395 Ultra Reliable Power Transistor.
•
2 Internal Thermal Limiting
• Greater than 1.0A Output Current The LM195/LM395 are available in the standard TO-
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
• Base Can be Driven up to 40V without Damage
Simplified Circuit
• 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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Connection Diagram

Refer to RETS195H and RETS195K drawings of military LM195H and LM195K versions for specifications.

Figure 2. TO-3 Metal Can Package

Bottom View
See Package Number NDS0002A

Refer to RETS195H and RETS195K drawings of military LM195H and LM195K versions for specifications.

Figure 3. TO-5 Metal Can Package

Bottom View

Case is Emitter

Figure 4. TO-220 Plastic Package

Top View
See Package Number NDE0003B

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These devices have limited built-in ESD protection. The leads should be shorted together or the device placed in conductive foam
during storage or handling to prevent electrostatic damage to the MOS gates.

ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS (1) (2)

Collector to Emitter Voltage
LM195 42V
LM395 36V
Collector to Base Voltage
LM195 42V
LM395 36V
Base to Emitter Voltage (Forward)
LM195 42V
LM395 36V
Base to Emitter Voltage (Reverse) 20V
Collector Current Internally Limited
Power Dissipation Internally Limited
Operating Temperature Range
LM195 −55°C to +150°C
LM395 0°C to +125°C
Storage Temperature Range −65°C to +150°C
Lead Temperature
(Soldering, 10 sec.) 260°C

(1) “Absolute Maximum Ratings” indicate limits beyond which damage to the device may occur. Operating Ratings indicate conditions for
which the device is functional, but do not ensure specific performance limits.
(2) If Military/Aerospace specified devices are required, please contact the Texas Instruments Sales Office/Distributors for availability and
specifications.

PRECONDITIONING
100% Burn-In In Thermal Limit

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
LM195 LM395
Parameter Conditions Units
Min Typ Max Min Typ Max
Collector-Emitter Operating Voltage IQ ≤ IC ≤ IMAX
(2) 42 36 V

Base to Emitter Breakdown Voltage 0 ≤ VCE ≤ VCEMAX 42 36 60 V

Collector Current
TO-3, TO-220 VCE ≤ 15V 1.2 2.2 1.0 2.2 A
TO-5 VCE ≤ 7.0V 1.2 1.8 1.0 1.8 A
Saturation Voltage IC ≤ 1.0A, TA = 25°C 1.8 2.0 1.8 2.2 V
Base Current 0 ≤ IC ≤ IMAX
3.0 5.0 3.0 10 μA
0 ≤ VCE ≤ VCEMAX
Quiescent Current (IQ) Vbe = 0
2.0 5.0 2.0 10 mA
0 ≤ VCE ≤ VCEMAX
Base to Emitter Voltage IC = 1.0A, TA = +25°C 0.9 0.9 V
Switching Time VCE = 36V, RL = 36Ω,
500 500 ns
TA = 25°C

(1) Unless otherwise specified, these specifications apply for −55°C ≤ Tj ≤ +150°C for the LM195 and 0°C ≤ +125°C for the LM395.
(2) Selected devices with higher breakdown available.
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ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (continued)

(1)

LM195 LM395
Parameter Conditions Units
Min Typ Max Min Typ Max
(3)
Thermal Resistance Junction to Case TO-3 Package (NDS) 2.3 3.0 2.3 3.0 °C/W
TO-5 Package 12 15 12 15 °C/W
TO-220 Package (NDE) 4 6 °C/W

(3) Without a heat sink, the thermal resistance of the TO-5 package is about +150°C/W, while that of the TO-3 package is +35°C/W.

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TYPICAL PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS

(for NDS and NDE Packages)
Collector Characteristics Short Circuit Current

Figure 5. Figure 6.

Bias Current Quiescent Current

Figure 7. Figure 8.

Base Emitter Voltage Base Current

Figure 9. Figure 10.

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TYPICAL PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS (continued)

(for NDS and NDE Packages)
Saturation Voltage Response Time

Figure 11. Figure 12.

Response Time 10V Transfer Function

Figure 13. Figure 14.

36V Transfer Function Transconductance

Figure 15. Figure 16.

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TYPICAL PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS (continued)

(for NDS and NDE Packages)
Small Signal Frequency
Response

Figure 17.

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SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM

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TYPICAL APPLICATIONS

*Solid Tantalum

Figure 18. 1.0 Amp Voltage Follower

*Protects against excessive base drive

**Needed for stability

Figure 19. Power PNP

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Figure 20. Time Delay

Figure 21. 1.0 MHz Oscillator

†Solid Tantalum

Figure 22. 1.0 Amp Negative Regulator

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†Solid Tantalum

Figure 23. 1.0 Amp Positive Voltage Regulator

Figure 24. Fast Optically Isolated Switch Figure 25. Optically Isolated Power Transistor

Figure 26. CMOS or TTL Lamp Interface Figure 27. Two Terminal Current Limiter

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*Drive Voltage 0V to ≥ 10V ≤ 42V

Figure 28. 40V Switch

Figure 29. 6.0V Shunt Regulator with Crowbar

Figure 30. Two Terminal 100 mA Current Regulator

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Turn ON = 350 mV
Turn OFF = 200 mV

Figure 31. Low Level Power Switch

T = R1C
R2 = 3R1
R2 ≤ 82k

Figure 32. Power One-Shot

*Need for Stability

Figure 33. Emitter Follower

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Figure 34. High Input Impedance AC Emitter Follower

*Prevents storage with fast fall time square wave drive

Figure 35. Fast Follower

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*Adjust for 50 mA quiescent current

†Solid Tantalum

Figure 36. Power Op Amp

*Sixty turns wound on Arnold Type A-083081-2 core.

**Four devices in parallel
†Solid tantalum

Figure 37. 6.0 Amp Variable Output Switching Regulator

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PACKAGING INFORMATION

Orderable Device Status Package Type Package Pins Package Eco Plan Lead finish/ MSL Peak Temp Op Temp (°C) Device Marking Samples
(1) Drawing Qty (2) Ball material (3) (4/5)
(6)

LM395T NRND TO-220 NDE 3 45 Non-RoHS Call TI Level-1-NA-UNLIM 0 to 125 LM395T

& Green
LM395T/NOPB ACTIVE TO-220 NDE 3 45 RoHS & Green SN Level-1-NA-UNLIM 0 to 125 LM395T

(1)
The marketing status values are defined as follows:
ACTIVE: Product device recommended for new designs.
LIFEBUY: TI has announced that the device will be discontinued, and a lifetime-buy period is in effect.
NRND: Not recommended for new designs. Device is in production to support existing customers, but TI does not recommend using this part in a new design.
PREVIEW: Device has been announced but is not in production. Samples may or may not be available.
OBSOLETE: TI has discontinued the production of the device.

(2)
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do not exceed 0.1% by weight in homogeneous materials. Where designed to be soldered at high temperatures, "RoHS" products are suitable for use in specified lead-free processes. TI may
reference these types of products as "Pb-Free".
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Green: TI defines "Green" to mean the content of Chlorine (Cl) and Bromine (Br) based flame retardants meet JS709B low halogen requirements of <=1000ppm threshold. Antimony trioxide based
flame retardants must also meet the <=1000ppm threshold requirement.

(3)
MSL, Peak Temp. - The Moisture Sensitivity Level rating according to the JEDEC industry standard classifications, and peak solder temperature.

(4)
There may be additional marking, which relates to the logo, the lot trace code information, or the environmental category on the device.

(5)
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of the previous line and the two combined represent the entire Device Marking for that device.

(6)
Lead finish/Ball material - Orderable Devices may have multiple material finish options. Finish options are separated by a vertical ruled line. Lead finish/Ball material values may wrap to two
lines if the finish value exceeds the maximum column width.

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TUBE

*All dimensions are nominal

Device Package Name Package Type Pins SPQ L (mm) W (mm) T (µm) B (mm)
LM395T NDE TO-220 3 45 502 33 6985 4.06
LM395T NDE TO-220 3 45 502 33 6985 4.06
LM395T/NOPB NDE TO-220 3 45 502 33 6985 4.06

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