Data Sheet

NTE988
Integrated Circuit
Positive 3 Terminal Voltage Regulator, 100mA

Description:
The NTE988 is a 3-terminal positive voltage regulator in a TO92 type package and employs internal
current-limiting and thermal shutdown, making it essentially indestructible. If adequate heat sinking
is provided, this device can deliver up to 100mA output current. The NTE988 is intended for use as
a fixed voltage regulator in a wide range of applications including local (on-card) regulation for elimination of noise and distribution problems associated with single-point regulation. In addition, this device can be used with power pass elements to make a high current voltage regulator. When used as
a Zener diode/resistor combination replacement, the NTE988 offers an effective output impedance
improvement of typically two orders of magnitude, along with lower quiescent current and lower noise.

Features:
Output Current up to 100mA
No External Components
Internal Thermal Overload Protection
Internal Short Circuit Current-Limiting
Output Voltage Tolerance of ±5% over the Temperature Range

Replaces:
ECG988, SK3973

Additional Model #'s
76-NTE988
NTE988

UPC: 768249377115