L78MXXC Datasheet, PDF (1/29 Pages) STMicroelectronics – Positive voltage regulators

Features
■ Output current to 0.5 A
■ Output voltages of 5; 6; 8; 9; 12; 15; 18; 24 V
■ Thermal overload protection
■ Short circuit protection
■ Output transition SOA protection
Description
The L78Mxx 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
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.
L78MxxC
Positive voltage regulators
TO-220
TO-220FP
DPAK
IPAK
Table 1. Device summary
February 2008
L78M05C
L78M06C
L78M08C
L78M09C
Part numbers
Rev 11
L78M12C
L78M15C
L78M18C
L78M24C
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