TL431 Transistor  TL431 Regulator TO-92 3 Pin Leads Programmable Reference Voltage Adjustable Precision TL431 Shunt Regulator Transistor TL431AA TL431A 

Description: TL431AA TL431A TL431 TO-92 Programmable

TL431 Transistor  TL431 Regulator TO-92 3 Pin Leads Programmable Reference Voltage Adjustable Precision TL431 Shunt Regulator Transistor TL431AA TL431A

The TL431 is a regulator diode whose output voltage can be programmed by changing the value of resistors connected to it. It acts almost like a Zener diode except for that the voltage rating of this IC is programmable. It is commonly used to provide negative or positive voltage references.

Features:

• Programmable Zener diode
• Output voltage: 2.5V to 36V
• Output Current: 1mA to 100mA (sink current)
• Output voltage tolerance: ±4%
• Output Impedance: 0.22 ohms
• Available in To-92(3-pin) and PDIP,SOIC (8-pin) Package

TL431 Overview:

The TL431 is a programmable shunt regulator which can provide both positive and negative reference voltages. It is a Zener diode whose voltage rating can be adjusted based on the value of resistors connected to the reference pin. It is commonly used as a low cost reference voltage provider in isolated power supply circuits.

From the internal circuit diagram of the IC shown above we can notice that it consists of a NPN transistor with an op-amp that has a precise voltage of 2.5V on the non-inverting terminal.  The collector and emitter pin of the transistor forms the cathode and the anode terminal of the IC respectively.  Now you can think of the IC as a comparator with one side of the comparator having a precise 2.5V and the other side can be set using the reference pin.

This property comes in very handy for switching power supplies where the TL431 can used to compare the output voltage with desired voltage and provide a feedback to control switching frequency. Normally an Optocoupler is used along with this set-up to isolate the high voltage side. Apart from this the IC finds applications in many circuits where a Zener diode can be used few of them are listed below.

Applications

• Switch mode Power supplies
• Isolated Power supply circuits
• Voltage comparators
• Current Regulation circuits

Note: Complete Technical Details can be found at the TL431 datasheet given at the end of this page.

Package Include:

• 1 x TL431AA TL431A TL431 TO-92 Programmable Reference Voltage Adjustable Precision Shunt Regulator Transistor