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LM234Z-6/NOPB

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CURRENT SOURCE, TO-92-3, -25 TO 100DEG C

TO-92 (LP)
Integrated Circuits (ICs)

LM234Z-6/NOPB

Active
Texas Instruments

CURRENT SOURCE, TO-92-3, -25 TO 100DEG C

Technical Specifications

Parameters and characteristics for this part

SpecificationLM234Z-6/NOPB
Accuracy2 %
Current - OutputAdjustable
FunctionCurrent Source
Mounting TypeThrough Hole
Operating Temperature [custom]100 °C, -25 °C
Package / CaseTO-226-3, TO-92-3
Supplier Device PackageTO-92-3
Voltage - Input [Max]40 V
Voltage - Input [Min]1 V

Pricing

Prices provided here are for design reference only. For realtime values and availability, please visit the distributors directly

DistributorPackageQuantity$
DigikeyBulk 1$ 1.37
10$ 1.23
25$ 1.17
100$ 0.96
250$ 0.89
500$ 0.79
1800$ 0.62
3600$ 0.58
5400$ 0.55
NewarkEach 1$ 2.52
10$ 2.39
25$ 2.28
50$ 2.22
100$ 2.12
250$ 2.06
500$ 2.04
Texas InstrumentsBULK 1$ 1.02
100$ 0.78
250$ 0.58
1000$ 0.41

Description

General part information

LM234 Series

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 ensured 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.