Description

The L78 series of three-terminal positive

regulators is available in TO-220, TO-220FP,

D²PAK and DPAK packages and 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

embeds internal current limiting, thermal shutdown and safe area protection, making it

essentially indestructible. If adequate heat sinking

is provided, they can deliver over 1 A output

current. Although designed primarily as fixed

voltage regulators, these devices can be used

with external components to obtain adjustable

voltage and currents.

Features

• Output current up to 1.5 A

• Output voltages of 5; 6; 8; 8.5; 9; 12; 15; 18;

24 V

• Thermal overload protection

• Short circuit protection

• Output transition SOA protection

• 2 output voltage tolerance (A version)

• Guaranteed in extended temperature range

(A version)