Description

The L78M 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 shutdown and safe

area protection, resulting 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 used with external components to

obtain adjustable voltage and currents.

Features

• Output current to 0.5 A

• Output voltages of 5; 6; 8; 9; 10; 12; 15; 24 V

• Thermal overload protection

• Short circuit protection

• Output transition SOA protection

• Output voltage tolerance: 2 (AB and AC versions) or 4 (C version)

• Guaranteed in extended temperature range