LM137HVQML
LM137HVQML 3-Terminal Adjustable Negative Regulators (High Voltage)
Literature Number: SNVS314
LM137HVQML
December 16, 2010
3-Terminal Adjustable Negative Regulators (High Voltage)
General Description
The LM137HV is an adjustable 3-terminal negative voltage
regulator capable of supplying in excess of −1.5A over an
output voltage range of −47V to −1.2V. This regulators is ex-
ceptionally easy to apply, requiring only 2 external resistors
to set the output voltage and 1 output capacitor for frequency
compensation. The circuit design has been optimized for ex-
cellent regulation and low thermal transients. Further, the
LM137HV features internal current limiting, thermal shutdown
and safe-area compensation, making them virtually blowout-
proof against overloads.
The LM137HV serves a wide variety of applications including
local on-card regulation, programmable-output voltage regu-
lation or precision current regulation. The LM137HV is an
ideal complement to the LM117HV adjustable positive regu-
lator.
Features
Output voltage adjustable from −47V to −1.2V
1.5A output current guaranteed, −55°C TJ +150°C
Line regulation typically 0.01%/V
Load regulation typically 0.3%
Excellent thermal regulation, 0.002%/W
77 dB ripple rejection
Excellent rejection of thermal transients
50 ppm/°C temperature coefficient
Temperature-independent current limit
Internal thermal overload protection
Standard 3-lead transistor package
Output short circuit protected
Ordering Information
NS Part Number SMD Part Number NS Package Number Package Description
LM137HVH/883 H03A T0–39 Metal Can
LM137HVK MD8 (Note 1) Bare Die
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Connection Diagrams
See Physical Dimensions section for further information
TO-39
Metal Can Package
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Bottom View
See NS Package Number H03A
TO-3
Metal Can Package
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Bottom View
See NS Package Number K02C
Typical Applications
Adjustable Negative Voltage Regulator
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C1 = 1 μF solid tantalum or 10 μF aluminum electrolytic required for stability. Output capacitors in the range of 1 μF to 1000 μF of aluminum or tantalum electrolytic
are commonly used to provide improved output impedance and rejection of transients.
*C2 = 1 μF solid tantalum is required only if regulator is more than 4″ from power-supply filter capacitor.
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Absolute Maximum Ratings (Note 2)
Power Dissipation(Note 3) Internally limited
Input—Output Voltage Differential 50V
Operating Ambient Temperature Range −55°C TA +125°C
Maximum Junction Temperature Range +150°C
Storage Temperature −65°C TA +150°C
Lead Temperature (Soldering, 10 sec.) 300°C
Thermal Resistance
  θJA
H-pkg. (Still Air @ 0.5W) 174°C/W
H-pkg. (500LF / Min Air Flow @ 0.5W) 64°C/W
K-pkg. (Still Air @ 0.5W) 42°C/W
K-pkg. (500LF / Min Air Flow @ 0.5W) 14°C/W
  θJC
H-pkg. (@ 1.0W) 15°C/W
K-pkg. 4°C/W
Package Weight (Typical)
H-pkg. 955mg
K-pkg 12,750mg
ESD Rating(Note 4) 4000V
Quality Conformance Inspection
Mil-Std-883, Method 5004 and Method 5005
Subgroup Description Temp (°C)
1 Static tests at +25°C
2 Static tests at +125°C
3 Static tests at -55°C
4 Dynamic tests at +25°C
5 Dynamic tests at +125°C
6 Dynamic tests at -55°C
7 Functional tests at +25°C
8A Functional tests at +125°C
8B Functional tests at -55°C
9 Switching tests at +25°C
10 Switching tests at +125°C
11 Switching tests at -55°C
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LM137HVH 883 Electrical Characteristics
DC Parameters
The following conditions apply, unless otherwise specified. VIN = −4.0V, IO = 0.53A, VO = VRef
Symbol Parameter Conditions Notes Min Max Unit Sub-
groups
VRef Reference Voltage
VIN = -4.25V, IO = 8 mA -1.272 -1.23 V 1
-1.28 -1.225 V 2, 3
VIN = -42V, IO = 8mA -1.272 -1.23 V 1
-1.28 -1.225 V 2, 3
IQMinimum Load Current
VO = -1.7V, VIN = -4.25V 3.0 mA 1, 2, 3
VO = -1.7V, VIN = -11.75V 3.0 mA 1, 2, 3
VO = -1.7V, VIN = -42V 5.0 mA 1, 2, 3
RLine Line Regulation -42V VIN -4.25V, IO = 8mA 9.4 mV 1, 2, 3
IAdj Adjustment Pin Current
VIN = -42V, IO = 8mA 100 µA 1, 2, 3
VIN = -4.25V, IO = 8mA 100 µA 1, 2, 3
VIN = -54V, IO = 8mA 100 µA 1
ΔIAdj Adjustment Pin Current Change -42V VIN -4.25V, IL = 8mA 6.0 µA 1, 2, 3
VIN = -6.25V, 8mA IO 0.53A 5.0 µA 1, 2, 3
-54V VIN -4.25V, IO = 8mA 6.0 µA 1
RLoad Load Regulation VIN = -54V, 10mA IO 60mA 25 mV 1
VIN = -6.25V, 8mA IO 0.53A 25 mV 1
VRth Thermal Regulation IO = 0.53A, VIN = -14.5V 5 mV 1
ICL Current Limit VIN -14.25 (Note 5) 0.5 1.6 A 1
VIN = -51.25V (Note 5) 0.1 0.5 A 1
AC Parameters
Symbol Parameter Conditions Notes Min Max Unit Sub-
groups
RRRipple Rejection VIN = -6.25V, VO = VRef, f = 120Hz,
eI = 1VRMS, IL = 125mA
(Note 6,
Note 7)66 dB 4, 5, 6
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LM137HVK 883 Electrical Characteristics
DC Parameters
The following conditions apply, unless otherwise specified. VIN = −40V, IL = 8.0mA, VO = VRef = −1.25V (nominal)
Symbol Parameter Conditions Notes Min Max Unit Sub-
groups
VRef Reference Voltage
VIN = -4.25V 1.272 -1.23 V 1
-1.28 -1.225 V 2, 3
VIN = -42V -1.272 -1.23 V 1
VIN = -41.3V -1.28 -1.225 V 2, 3
RLine Line Regulation -42V VIN -4.25V 9.4 mV 1
-41.3V VIN -4.25V 9.4 mV 2, 3
RLoad Load Regulation VIN = -54V, 10mA IO 110mA -25 25 mV 1
VIN = -6.25V, 8mA IO 1.5A -25 25 mV 1, 2, 3
VRth Thermal Regulation IO = 1.5A, VIN = -14.5V,
t = 10mS
-5.0 5.0 mV 1
IAdj Adjustment Pin Current
VIN = -42V 100 µA 1
VIN = -41.3V 100 µA 2, 3
VIN = -4.25V 100 µA 1, 2, 3
VIN = -54V 100 µA 1
ΔIAdj Adjustment Pin Current Change
-42V VIN -4.25V -5.0 5.0 µA 1
-41.3V VIN -4.25V -5.0 5.0 µA 2, 3
-54V VIN -4.25V -6.0 6.0 µA 1
VIN = -6.25V, 8mA IO 1.5A -5.0 5.0 µA 1, 2, 3
IQMinimum Load Current
VO = 1.7V, VIN = -4.25V 3.0 mA 1, 2, 3
VO = -1.7V, VIN = -11.75V 3.0 mA 1, 2, 3
VO = -1.7V, VIN = -42V 5.0 mA 1
VO = -1.7V, VIN = -41.3V 5.0 mA 2, 3
ISC Short Circuit VIN = -5V -2.85 -1.6 A 1
-3.5 -1.6 A 2, 3
VIN = -51.25V (Note 5)-0.8 -0.2 A 1
AC Parameters:
The following conditions apply, unless otherwise specified. VIN = −40V, IL = 8.0mA, VO = VRef = −1.25V (nominal)
Symbol Parameter Conditions Notes Min Max Unit Sub-
groups
RRRipple Rejection
VIN = -6.25V, VO = VRef,
f = 120Hz, ein = 1V RMS,
IL = 0.5A
(Note 6,
Note 7)66 dB 4, 5, 6
Note 2: “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 guarantee specific performance limits. For guaranteed specifications and test conditions, see the Electrical Characteristics. The guaranteed
specifications apply only for the test conditions listed. Some performance characteristics may degrade when the device is not operated under the listed test
conditions.
Note 3: The maximum power dissipation must be derated at elevated temperatures and is dictated by TJmax (maximum junction temperature), θJA (package
junction to ambient thermal resistance, and TA (ambient temperature). The maximum allowable power dissipation at any temperature is PDmax = (TJmax − TA) /
θJA or the number given in the Absolute Maximum Ratings, whichever is lower.
Note 4: Human body model, 100pF discharged through 1.5K
Note 5: Guaranteed parameter not tested.
Note 6: Tested at +25°C, guaranteed, but not tested at +125°C and −55°C
Note 7: Bench test per (SG)RPI-3–362 Use TDN 70256657 (NSSG)
Note 8: Group “A” sample only, test at all temperature.
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Schematic Diagram
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Thermal Regulation
When power is dissipated in an IC, a temperature gradient
occurs across the IC chip affecting the individual IC circuit
components. With an IC regulator, this gradient can be espe-
cially severe since power dissipation is large. Thermal regu-
lation is the effect of these temperature gradients on output
voltage (in percentage output change) per Watt of power
change in a specified time. Thermal regulation error is inde-
pendent of electrical regulation or temperature coefficient,
and occurs within 5 ms to 50 ms after a change in power dis-
sipation. Thermal regulation depends on IC layout as well as
electrical design. The thermal regulation of a voltage regulator
is defined as the percentage change of VOUT, per Watt, within
the first 10 ms after a step of power is applied. The
LM137HV's specification is 0.02%/W, max.
In Figure 1, a typical LM137HV's output drifts only 3 mV (or
0.03% of VOUT = −10V) when a 10W pulse is applied for
10 ms. This performance is thus well inside the specification
limit of 0.02%/W x 10W = 0.2% max. When the 10W pulse is
ended, the thermal regulation again shows a 3 mV step as the
LM137HV chip cools off. Note that the load regulation error of
about 8 mV (0.08%) is additional to the thermal regulation er-
ror. In Figure 2, when the 10W pulse is applied for 100 ms,
the output drifts only slightly beyond the drift in the first 10 ms,
and the thermal error stays well within 0.1% (10 mV).
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LM137HV, VOUT = −10V
VIN−VOUT = −40V
IL = 0A0.25A0A
Vertical sensitivity, 5 mV/div
FIGURE 1.
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LM137HV, VOUT = −10V
VIN−VOUT = −40V
IL = 0A0.25A0A
Horizontal sensitivity, 20 ms/div
FIGURE 2.
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Typical Applications
Adjustable High Voltage Regulator
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Full output current not available at high input-output voltages
*The 10 μF capacitors are optional to improve ripple rejection
Current Regulator
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Adjustable Current Regulator
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Negative Regulator with Protection Diodes
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*When CL is larger than 20 μF, D1 protects the LM137HV in case the input
supply is shorted
**When C2 is larger than 10 μF and −VOUT is larger than −25V, D2 protects
the LM137HV is case the output is shorted
High Stability −40V Regulator
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*Use resistors with good tracking TC < 25 ppm/°C
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Typical Performance Characteristics (H and K-STEEL Package)
Load Regulation
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Current Limit
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Adjustment Current
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Dropout Voltage
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Temperature Stability
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Minimum Operating Current
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Ripple Rejection
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Ripple Rejection
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Ripple Rejection
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Output Impedance
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Line Transient Response
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Load Transient Response
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Revision History
Date Released Revision Section Changes
12/16/2010 A New Release, Corporate format 2 MDS data sheets converted into one Corp. Data
sheet format. MNLM137HV-K rev 0A0,
MNLM137HV-H rev 2A0 MDS datasheets will be
archived.
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Physical Dimensions inches (millimeters) unless otherwise noted
Metal Can Package (H)
NS Package Number H03A
Metal Can Package (K)
NS Package Number K02C
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Notes
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Notes
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