Texas Instruments LM338T
LM338T variants from Texas Instruments
LM338T Overview
What changes between part numbers, and what to check before you lock the BOM — general-purpose circuits.
LM338T is a Texas Instruments order-code family — not a single orderable MPN. This page lists 2 variants that share the same core device but differ in suffix fields (package, grade, reel/tube, electrical bin, etc.). Pick the exact full part number; substituting within the family without checking the datasheet often causes assembly or spec mismatches.
Package: TO-220 | Max Supply Voltage: 40V | Min Supply Voltage: 3V | Output Voltage: 32V | Output Current: 5A | Max Output Current: 5A | Max Input Voltage: 40V | Number of Outputs: 1 Other listed variants describe: 5A Adj. LDO, 40V In, 32V Out, TO-220.
Across listed variants, watch these parameters: packages: TO-220.
Example MPNs: LM338T/NOPB, LM338T.
Key Features
- Footprint / package: TO-220Single package option across listed variants; still confirm reel vs tube suffix if you auto-insert.
- Lifecycle mix: ActiveConfirm lifecycle on the exact MPN, not just the base number prefix.
Target Applications
- general-purpose circuits — design-in and field replacement
- BOM scrub where only the base prefix is known but suffix is TBD
- Second-source checks when the original MPN is constrained
Ordering Variants
Compare 2 LM338T part numbers by package, electrical parameters, lifecycle, and availability. Use RFQ for stock and lead-time confirmation.
| Part Number | Description | Package Type | Manufacturer | Lifecycle | RoHS | Availability | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LM338T/NOPB | Package: TO-220 | Max Supply Voltage: 40V | Min Supply Voltage: 3V | Output Voltage: 32V | Output Current: 5A | Max Output Current: 5A | Max Input Voltage: 40V | Number of Outputs: 1 | TO-220 | Texas Instruments | Active | Compliant | In Stock | |
| LM338T | 5A Adj. LDO, 40V In, 32V Out, TO-220 | - | Texas Instruments | Active | Compliant | In Stock |
Ordering Code Differences
How suffixes on LM338T map to package, grade, and reel options.
LM338T uses a shared prefix; characters after the prefix encode orderable options. Two lines with the same prefix are not drop-in replacements unless the differing columns match your need.
Suffixes seen here: NOPB.
Full MPN examples: LM338T/NOPB.
Tip: photograph or copy the reel label — reel diameter, QTY per reel, and moisture sensitivity level (MSL) are often suffix-driven and won't show in the schematic.
How to Choose the Right LM338T Variant
Match the footprint first
Packages here: TO-220. Open the land-pattern drawing before you substitute a different suffix.
Electrical headroom
Compare voltage and current columns in the variant table. For LM338T, a suffix with lower voltage or current rating will not survive the same circuit without recalculation.
Temp grade letter matters
Commercial (0–70 °C) and industrial (−40–85 °C+) suffixes look similar in the prefix — confirm ambient + self-heating, not just the first page of the datasheet.
Copy the full MPN
Do not BOM only "LM338T" — include the full suffix (e.g. NOPB). RFQ with reel/tube preference and required date code.
Technical Specifications
Core parameters for LM338T product family
Identity
Variant Parameters
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common technical questions about the LM338T product family.