Description

The L78MxxAB series of three-terminal positive regulators is available in TO-220 and DPAK

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 deliver over 0.5 A output current. Although designed primarily as fixed

voltage regulators, these devices can be usedwith external components to obtain adjustable

voltage and currents.

Features

■ 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

■ ±2 OUTPUT VOLTAGE TOLERANCE

■ GUARANTEED IN EXTENDED TEMPERATURE RANGE