LM78L

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100-mA, 30-V, linear voltage regulator

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Product details

Output options Fixed Output Iout (max) (A) 0.1 Vin (max) (V) 30 Vin (min) (V) 6.7 Vout (max) (V) 15 Vout (min) (V) 5 Fixed output options (V) 5, 6.2, 9, 12, 15 Noise (µVrms) 40 Iq (typ) (mA) 2 Thermal resistance θJA (°C/W) 108 Rating Catalog Load capacitance (min) (µF) 0.01 Regulated outputs (#) 1 Accuracy (%) 4 PSRR at 100 KHz (dB) 40 Dropout voltage (Vdo) (typ) (mV) 1600 Operating temperature range (°C) -40 to 125
Output options Fixed Output Iout (max) (A) 0.1 Vin (max) (V) 30 Vin (min) (V) 6.7 Vout (max) (V) 15 Vout (min) (V) 5 Fixed output options (V) 5, 6.2, 9, 12, 15 Noise (µVrms) 40 Iq (typ) (mA) 2 Thermal resistance θJA (°C/W) 108 Rating Catalog Load capacitance (min) (µF) 0.01 Regulated outputs (#) 1 Accuracy (%) 4 PSRR at 100 KHz (dB) 40 Dropout voltage (Vdo) (typ) (mV) 1600 Operating temperature range (°C) -40 to 125
DSBGA (YPB) 8 3.0625 mm² 1.75 x 1.75 SOIC (D) 8 29.4 mm² 4.9 x 6 TO-92 (LP) 3 19.136 mm² 5.2 x 3.68
  • For lower cost alternative, see the UA78L
  • Input voltage up to 30 V
  • Output voltage tolerances of ±5% over the temperature range
  • Available output voltages: 5 V, 6.2 V, 8.2 V, 9 V, 12 V, and 15 V
  • Output current of 100 mA
  • Output transistor safe area protection
  • Internal thermal overload protection
  • Internal short-circuit current limit
  • No external components
  • Available in tiny DSBGA package
  • Available in 3-pin TO-92 and 8-pin SOIC low profile packages
  • For lower cost alternative, see the UA78L
  • Input voltage up to 30 V
  • Output voltage tolerances of ±5% over the temperature range
  • Available output voltages: 5 V, 6.2 V, 8.2 V, 9 V, 12 V, and 15 V
  • Output current of 100 mA
  • Output transistor safe area protection
  • Internal thermal overload protection
  • Internal short-circuit current limit
  • No external components
  • Available in tiny DSBGA package
  • Available in 3-pin TO-92 and 8-pin SOIC low profile packages

The LM78L series (LM78Lxx throughout this document) of three terminal positive regulators is available with several fixed output voltages, making them useful in a wide range of applications. Used as a Zener-diode and resistor combination replacement, the LM78Lxx usually provides an effective output impedance improvement of two orders of magnitude and lower quiescent current. These regulators can provide local, on-card regulation, eliminating distribution problems associated with single-point regulation. The available voltages allow the LM78Lxx to be used in logic systems, instrumentation, HiFi, and other solid-state electronic equipment.

The LM78Lxx is available in the plastic TO-92 (LP) package, the SOIC (D) package, and a chip-sized package (8-Bump DSBGA) using TI’s DSBGA package technology. With adequate heat sinking, the regulator can deliver 100-mA output current. Current limiting is included to limit the peak output current to a safe value. Safe area protection for the output transistors is provided to limit internal power dissipation. If internal power dissipation is too high for the heat sinking provided, the thermal shutdown circuit prevents the IC from overheating.

See the AN-1112 DSBGA Wafer Level Chip Scale Package application note for DSBGA considerations. For more information on the TO-92 package, see the TO-92 Packing Options/Ordering Instructions application report.

The LM78L series (LM78Lxx throughout this document) of three terminal positive regulators is available with several fixed output voltages, making them useful in a wide range of applications. Used as a Zener-diode and resistor combination replacement, the LM78Lxx usually provides an effective output impedance improvement of two orders of magnitude and lower quiescent current. These regulators can provide local, on-card regulation, eliminating distribution problems associated with single-point regulation. The available voltages allow the LM78Lxx to be used in logic systems, instrumentation, HiFi, and other solid-state electronic equipment.

The LM78Lxx is available in the plastic TO-92 (LP) package, the SOIC (D) package, and a chip-sized package (8-Bump DSBGA) using TI’s DSBGA package technology. With adequate heat sinking, the regulator can deliver 100-mA output current. Current limiting is included to limit the peak output current to a safe value. Safe area protection for the output transistors is provided to limit internal power dissipation. If internal power dissipation is too high for the heat sinking provided, the thermal shutdown circuit prevents the IC from overheating.

See the AN-1112 DSBGA Wafer Level Chip Scale Package application note for DSBGA considerations. For more information on the TO-92 package, see the TO-92 Packing Options/Ordering Instructions application report.

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* Data sheet LM78L 100-mA Fixed Output Linear Regulator datasheet (Rev. L) PDF | HTML 10 Jun 2020
Application note A Topical Index of TI LDO Application Notes (Rev. F) 27 Jun 2019
Application note AN-103 LM340 Series Three Terminal Positive Regulators (Rev. A) 06 May 2013
Application note AN-1148 Linear Regulators: Theory of Operation and Compensation (Rev. B) 06 May 2013
More literature Die D/S LM78L05 MWC 3-Terminal Positive Regulators 28 Sep 2012
Application note TO-92 Packing Options / Ordering Instructions (Rev. A) 23 Jun 2010
Application note Packaging Limits Range of Linear Regulators 08 May 2010
Application note Digital Designer's Guide to Linear Voltage Regulators & Thermal Mgmt (LDO) (Rev. A) 04 Jun 2008
Application note Understanding the Terms and Definitions of LDO Voltage Regulators 21 Oct 1999

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