LM723 Voltage Regulator IC

The 723 voltage regulator is commonly used for series voltage regulator applications. It can be used as both positive and negative voltage regulator. It has an ability to provide up to 150 mA of current to the load, but this can be increased more than 10A by using power transistors. It also comes with comparatively low standby current drain, and provision is made for either linear or fold-back current limiting. LM723 IC can also be used as a temperature controller, current regulator or shunt regulator and it is available in both Dual-In-Line and Metal Can packages.The input voltage ranges from 9.5 to 40V and it can regulate voltage from 2V to 37V.

Features of 723 Voltage Regulator:

• 150 mA output current without external pass transistor
• Output currents in excess of 10A possible by adding external transistors
• Input voltage 40V max
• Output voltage adjustable from 2V to 37V
• Can be used as either a linear or a switching regulator