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KA431/KA431A/KA431L
Programmable Shunt Regulator

Features
• Programmable Output Voltage to 36 Volts
• Low Dynamic Output Impedance 0.20 Typical
• Sink Current Capability of 1.0 to 100mA
• Equivalent Full-Range Temperature Coefficient of
50ppm/°C Typical
• Temperature Compensated for Operation Over Full Rated
Operating Temperature Range
• Low Output Noise Voltage
• Fast Turn-on Response
Description
The KA431/KA431A/KA431L are three-terminal adjustable
regulator series with a guaranteed thermal stability over
applicable temperature ranges. The output voltage may be
set to any value between VREF (approximately 2.5 volts)
and 36 volts with two external resistors These devices have a
typical dynamic output impedance of 0.2W Active output
circuitry provides a very sharp turn on characteristic,
making these devices excellent replacement for zener diodes
in many applications.
TO-92

1
1. Ref 2. Anode 3. Cathode
8-DIP 8-SOP

1
1

1.Cathode 2.3.4.5.7.NC 1.Cathode 2.3.6.7.Anode

6.Anode 8.Ref 4.5.NC 8.Ref

Internal Block Diagram

CATHODE
REFERENCE

2.5 Vref

ANODE
CATHODE (K)

REFERENCE (R)

ANODE(A)

Rev. 1.0.6
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Absolute Maximum Ratings

(Operating temperature range applies unless otherwise specified.)

Parameter Symbol Value Unit

Cathode Voltage VKA 37 V
Cathode Current Range (Continuous) IKA -100 ~ +150 mA
Reference Input Current Range IREF 0.05 ~ +10 mA
Power Dissipation
D, Z Suffix Package PD 770 mW
DIP Package 1000 mW
Junction Temperature TJ 150 °C
Operating Temperature Range TOPR -25 ~ +85 °C
Storage Temperature Range TSTG -65 ~ +150 °C

Recommended Operating Conditions

Parameter Symbol Min. Typ. Max. Unit
Cathode Voltage VKA VREF - 36 V
Cathode Current IKA 1.0 - 100 mA

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Electrical Characteristics
(TA = +25°C, unless otherwise specified)

KA431 KA431A KA431L

Parameter Symbol Conditions Unit
Min. Typ. Max. Min. Typ. Max. Min. Typ. Max.
Reference Input VKA=VREF,
VREF 2.450 2.500 2.550 2.470 2.495 2.520 2.482 2.495 2.508 V
Voltage IKA=10mA
Deviation of
Reference ∆VREF/ VKA=VREF,
Input Voltage ∆T IKA=10mA - - -
4.5 17 4.5 17 4.5 17 mV
Over- TMIN≤TA≤TMAX
Temperature
Ratio of Change
∆VREF/ ∆VKA=10
in Reference - -1.0 - 2.7 - -1.0 - 2.7 - -1.0 -2.7
∆VKA V-VREF
Input Voltage IKA
mV/V
to the Change in =10mA
∆VKA=36
Cathode - -0.5 -2.0 - -0.5 -2.0 - -0.5 -2.0
V-10V
Voltage
Reference Input IKA=10mA,
IREF - 1.5 4 - 1.5 4 - 1.5 4 µA
Current R1=10kΩ,R2=∞
Deviation of
Reference
IKA=10mA,
Input Current
R1=10kΩ,R2=∞ - - -
Over Full ∆IREF/∆T 0.4 1.2 0.4 1.2 0.4 1.2 µA
TA =Full Range
Temperature
Range
Minimum
Cathode Cur-
IKA(MIN) VKA=VREF - 0.45 1.0 - 0.45 1.0 - 0.45 1.0 mA
rent for
Regulation
Off - Stage
VKA=36V,
Cathode IKA(OFF) - 0.05 1.0 - 0.05 1.0 - 0.05 1.0 µA
VREF=0
Current
Dynamic VKA=VREF,
Impedance ZKA IKA=1 to 100mA - 0.15 0.5 - 0.15 0.5 - 0.15 0.5 Ω
f ≥1.0kHz

• TMIN = -25°C, TMAX = +85°C

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Test Circuits

Figure 1. Test Circuit for VKA=VREF Figure 2. Test Circuit for VKA≥VREF

Figure 3. Test Circuit for lKA(OFF)

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Typical Performance Characteristics

Figure 4. Cathode Current vs. Cathode Voltage Figure 5. Cathode Current vs. Cathode Voltage

Figure 6. Change In Reference Input Voltage vs.

Figure7. Dynamic Impedance Frequency
Cathode Voltage

Figure 8. Small Signal Voltage Amplification vs. Frequency Figure 9. Pulse Response

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Typical Performance Characteristics (Continued)

140

A
120 A VKA = Vref B
B VKA = 5.0 V @ IK = 10mA
C VKA = 10 V @ IK = 10mA C
IK, CATHODE CURRENT(mA)

100 D VKA = 15 V @ IK = 10mA

o
TA = 25 C
80

60

40

D
20

0
100p 1n 10n 100n 1µ 10µ

CL, LOAD CAPACITANCE

Figure 10. Stability Boundary Conditions

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Typical Application

R
V O = V ref  1 + ------1-
R R
V O =  1 + ------1- V ref V O =  1 + ------1- V ref
 R  R2  R 
2 2

Figure 12. Output Control for

Figure 11. Shunt Regulator Figure 13. High Current Shunt Regulator
Three--Te r minal Fixed Regulator

Figure 14. Current Limit or Current Source Figure 15. Constant-Current Sink

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Mechanical Dimensions
Package
Dimensions in millimeters

TO-92
+0.25
4.58 –0.15

4.58 ±0.20

0.46 ±0.10
14.47 ±0.40

+0.10
1.27TYP 1.27TYP 0.38 –0.05
[1.27 ±0.20] [1.27 ±0.20]

3.60 ±0.20
3.86MAX

(0.25)
+0.10
0.38 –0.05
1.02 ±0.10

(R2.29)

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Mechanical Dimensions (Continued)

Package
Dimensions in millimeters

8-DIP

)
6.40 ±0.20

0.031
0.79
0.252 ±0.008

1.524 ±0.10
0.060 ±0.004
0.018 ±0.004
0.46 ±0.10
(
#1 #8

0.362 ±0.008
MAX

9.20 ±0.20
0.378
9.60

#4 #5

0.100
2.54
5.08 3.30 ±0.30
MAX 0.130 ±0.012
0.200
7.62
0.300 3.40 ±0.20 0.33
0.134 ±0.008 0.013 MIN

+0.10
0.25 –0.05
+0.004
0.010 –0.002
0~15°

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Mechanical Dimensions (Continued)

Package
Dimensions in millimeters

8-SOP
0.1~0.25
MIN
0.004~0.001
1.55 ±0.20
0.061 ±0.008

)
0.022
0.56
(
#1 #8

0.194 ±0.008
MAX

4.92 ±0.20
0.202
5.13

0.016 ±0.004
0.41 ±0.10
#4 #5

0.050
1.27
6.00 ±0.30 1.80
0.236 ±0.012 MAX
0.071
0.006 -0.002

0.15 -0.05

MAX0.004
MAX0.10

3.95 ±0.20
+0.004

+0.10

0.156 ±0.008
8°

5.72
0~

0.225
0.50 ±0.20
0.020 ±0.008

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Ordering Information
Product Number Output Voltage Tolerance Package Operating Temperature
KA431LZ TO-92
0.5%
KA431LD 8-SOP
KA431AZ TO-92
1%
KA431AD 8-SOP -25 ~ +85°C
KA431 8-DIP
KA431Z 2% TO-92
KA431D 8-SOP

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