[sdiy] LM394 dip8 VS can

[Roy J. Tellason]

On Thursday 03 January 2008 11:07, Fernando de Izuzquiza wrote:
> Hi,
>
> Is there a big difference between LM394N (DIP8) and LM394H (metal
> can) in terms of matching, thermal contact (with the tempco resistor)
> or something else?
>
> I obv. ask because the price is way different.

Without looking at the datasheet,  I would guess that the can would have a 
much lower thermal resistance to ambient,  which is probably a good thing for 
some applications.

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