3-Terminal Adjustable Current Sources
Features
► Operates from 1V to 40V
► 0.02%/V current regulation
► Programmable from 1µA to 10mA
► True 2-terminal operation
► Available as fully specified temperature sensor
► ±3% initial accuracy
General Description
The LM134/LM234/LM334 are 3-terminal adjustable current sources featuring 10,000:1 range in operating current, excellent current regulation and a wide dynamic voltage range of 1V to 40V. Current is established with one external resistor and no other parts are required. Initial current accuracy is ±3%. The LM134/LM234/LM334 are true floating current sources with no separate power supply connections. In addition, reverse applied voltages of up to 20V will draw only a few dozen microamperes of current, allowing the devices to act as both a rectifier and current source in AC applications
The sense voltage used to establish operating current in the LM134 is 64mV at 25˚C and is directly proportional to absolute temperature (˚K). The simplest one external resistor connection, then, generates a current with ≈+0.33%/˚C temperature dependence. Zero drift operation can be obtained by adding one extra resistor and a diode.
Applications for the current sources include bias networks, surge protection, low power reference, ramp generation,LED driver, and temperature sensing. The LM234-3 and LM234-6 are specified as true temperature sensors with guaranteed initial accuracy of ±3˚C and ±6˚C, respectively. These devices are ideal in remote sense applications because series resistance in long wire runs does not affect accuracy. In addition, only 2 wires are required.
The LM134 is guaranteed over a temperature range of −55˚C to +125˚C, the LM234 from −25˚C to +100˚C and the LM334 from 0˚C to +70˚C. These devices are available in TO-46 hermetic, TO-92 and SO-8 plastic packages.
Absolute Maximum Ratings
If Military/Aerospace specified devices are required, please contact the National Semiconductor Sales Office/ Distributors for availability and specifications.
| V+ to V− Forward Voltage LM134/LM234/LM334 LM234-3/LM234-6 | 40V 30V |
| V+ to V− Reverse Voltage | 20V |
| R Pin to V− Voltage | 5V |
| Set Current | 10 mA |
| Power Dissipation | 400 mW |
| ESD Susceptibility (Note 6) | 2000V |
| Operating Temperature Range (Note 5) LM134 | −55˚C to +125˚C |
| Soldering Information | 260˚C |
Typical Performance Characteristics
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