L78M00 series
Positive voltage regulators
Feature summary
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Output current to 0.5A Output voltages of 5; 6; 8; ...
L78M00 series
Positive voltage
regulators
Feature summary
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Output current to 0.5A Output voltages of 5; 6; 8; 9; 10; 12; 15; 18; 20; 24V Thermal overload protection Short circuit protection Output transition SOA protection
TO-220 TO-220FP
Description
The L78M00 series of three-terminal positive
regulators is available in TO-220, TO-220FP, DPAK and IPAK packages and with several fixed output voltages, making it useful in a wide range of applications. These
regulators can provide local on-card regulation, eliminating the distribution problems associated with single point regulation. Each type employs internal current limiting, thermal shut-down and safe area protection, making it essentially indestructible. If adequate heat sinking is provided, they can
DPAK
IPAK
deliver over 0.5A output current. Although designed primarily as fixed voltage
regulators, these devices can be used with external components to obtain adjustable voltage and currents.
Schematic diagram
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L78M00 series
Contents
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Pin configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Maximum ratings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Test circuits ............................................... 5
Electrical characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Typical performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...