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LM431: LM431 partnumber

Part Number: LM431

i need a LM431 0,5% sot23 -40 to 85 but can not find it anywhere on the datasheet what the exact part number is.

is it a LM431A or LM431B etc according pag 5 table 6.5 ? also packaging information on addendum is not clear.

what do I need to complete the BOM

  • Hi Leo,

    it should be the LM431CIM3/NOPB or LM431CIM3X/NOPB.

    Have a look at section 6.5 of datasheet and calculate the tolerance from the table. Then you will find that the LM431C is your candidate.

    Kai
  • Hi Leo,

    the LM431 family has accuracy and temperature in the naming codes but I agree that is not clear.
    Here is how to decode the accuracy and temperature:
    LM431XY where X is Initial Accuracy and Y is Operating Temperature Range
    X: A = 2%, B = 1%, C = 0.5%
    Y: I = -40C to 85C, C = 0C to 70C

    If you want 0.5% accuracy and -40C to 85C Operating temperature range. You would want the LM431CI where C is the 0.5% and B is the -40C to 85C. Any other code after that would be package, packaging, and quantity.


    An alternative device for this would be the TL431BI.

    -Marcoo Z