LX6431

Cathode to Anode Voltage (VKA) ................................................................... -0.3V to 37V
Reference Input Current (IREF) ...................................................................-50A to 10A
Continuous Cathode Current (IK) ......................................................... -100mA to 150mA
Operating Junction Temperature
Plastic (DM & LP Packages) .................................................................................... 150°C
Storage Temperature Range ...................................................................-65°C to 150°C
Lead Temperature ................................................................................................. 300°C
Note 1. Exceeding these ratings could cause damage to the device. All voltages are with respect to Ground. Currents are positive into, negative out of the specified terminal. Pin numbers refer to DIL packages only.

The LX6431 series precision adjustable three terminal shunt voltage regulators are pin-to-pin compatible with the industry standard TL431, but with significant improvements. The LX6431 design has eliminated regions of instability common to older generation shunt regulator products like the TL431. Designs are made simpler by eliminating the task of insuring capacitive loads, and output voltage and cathode currents don't combine for unstable operation. The capacitor value is chosen simply to give the best load transient response without the possibility of instability. A lower reference input current allows the use of higher value reference divider resistors,reducing the current drain from batteries in portable equipment as well as reducing the voltage programming errors due to the impedance of the divider network (See Product Highlight figure below). In addition, the LX6431B has an improved initial accuracy of 0.4%, and the output voltage is programmable by using two external resistors from 2.5V to 36V.

These devices LX6431 offer low output impedance for improved load regulation. The typical output impedance of these devices is 100m. The reduced reference input bias current and minimum operating currents make these devices suitable for portable and micropower applications.