LM383

LM383 LM383A 7W Audio Power Amplifier February 1995 LM383 LM383A 7W Audio Power Amplifier General Description The LM383 is a cost effective high power amplifier suited for automotive applications High current capability (3 5A) enables the device to drive low impedance loads with low distortion The LM383 is current limited and thermally protected High voltage protection is available (LM383A) which enables the amplifier to withstand 40V transients on its supply The LM383 comes in a 5-pin TO-220 package Features Y High peak current capability (3 5A) Y Large output voltage swing Y Externally programmable gain Y Wide supply voltage range (5V – 20V) Y Few external parts required Y Low distortion Y High input impedance Y No turn-on transients Y High voltage protection available (LM383A) Y Low noise Y AC short circuit protected Equivalent Schematic Connection Diagram Plastic Package TL H 7145 – 1 Order Number LM383T or LM383AT See NS Package Number T05B C1995 National Semiconducto...