NTE1920

NTE1920 3 Terminal Positive Voltage Regulator 18V, 1.5A Description: The NTE1920 is a positive 3–terminal voltage regulator in a TO3 type package suitable for numerous applications including local, on–card regulation requiring up to 1.5A. This device features thermal shutdown and current limiting making the NTE1920 remarkably rugged. Although designed primarily as a fixed voltage regulator, this device can be used with external components to obtain adjustable voltages and currents. Features: D Internal Thermal Overload Protection D Output Transistor Safe Area Protection D Internal Short Circuit Current Limit D No External Components Required Absolute Maximum Ratings: (TA = +25°C unless otherwise specified) Input Voltage , VIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35V Internal Power Dissipation (TA = +25°C), PD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Internally Limited Derate Above 25°C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22.5mW/°C Internal Power Dissipation (TC = +25°C), PD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Internally Limited Derate Above 25°C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182mW/°C Operating Junction Temperature Range, TJ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . –55°...