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LM79XX
3-Terminal 1A Negative Voltage Regulator
Features Description
• Output Current in Excess of 1A The LM79XX series of three terminal negative regulators
• Output Voltages of -5, -6, -8 , -9, -10, -12, -15, -18 and - are available in TO-220 package and with several fixed
24V output voltages, making them useful in a wide range
• Internal Thermal Overload Protection of applications. Each type employs internal current limiting,
• Short Circuit Protection thermal shut down and safe operating area protection,
• Output Transistor Safe Operating Area Compensation making it essentially indestructible.
TO-220 (Single Gauge)
Vin
GND
R1
VOLTAGE
REFERENCE R2
Out
Output
+
Q1
-
Q2
PROTECTION
I1 I2 CIRCUITRY
Rsc
In
Input
Rev. 1.0.3
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LM79XX
Note
3. Load and line regulation are specified at constant junction temperature. Changes in VO due to heating effects must be taken
into account separately. Pulse testing with low duty is used.
2
LM79XX
Note
1. Load and line regulation are specified at constant junction temperature. Changes in VO due to heating effects must be taken
into account separately. Pulse testing with low duty is used.
3
LM79XX
Note
1. Load and line regulation are specified at constant junction temperature. Changes in VO due to heating effects must be taken
into account separately. Pulse testing with low duty is used.
4
LM79XX
Note:
1. Load and line regulation are specified at constant junction temperature. Changes in VO due to heating effects must be taken
into account separately. Pulse testing with low duty is used.
5
LM79XX
Note:
1. Load and line regulation are specified at constant junction temperature. Changes in VO due to heating effects must be taken
into account separately. Pulse testing with low duty is used.
6
LM79XX
Note:
1. Load and line regulation are specified at constant junction temperature. Changes in VO due to heating effects must be taken
into account separately. Pulse testing with low duty is used.
7
LM79XX
Note:
1. Load and line regulation are specified at constant junction temperature. Changes in VO due to heating effects must be taken
into account separately. Pulse testing with low duty is used.
8
LM79XX
Note:
1. Load and line regulation are specified at constant junction temperature. Changes in VO due to heating effects must be taken
into account separately. Pulse testing with low duty is used.
9
LM79XX
Note:
1. Load and line regulation are specified at constant junction temperature. Changes in VO due to heating effects must be taken
into account separately. Pulse testing with low duty is used.
10
LM79XX
5.1 15
Vin=10V
Load Regulation[mV]
Lo 13 Io=1.5A
Output Voltage[-V]
Ou 5.05 Io=40mA
tp ad 11
ut 5 Re 9
Vo gul 7
lta 4.95 ati 5
ge on 3
[- 4.9 [m
Vin=25V 1
V] Io=100mA V] Io=0.75A
4.85 -1
-3
4.8 -5
-40 -25 0 25 50 75 100 125 -40 -25 0 25 50 75 100 125
TA, Ambient Temperature [ oC] TA, Ambient Temperature [ oC]
5 4
4.5 3.5
Quiescent Current [mA]
4
Dropout Voltage [V]
[V]
3
3.5
2.5
3
V l
2.5 2
2 1.5
Io=1A
1.5 1
1
D
0.5
0.5
0 0
-40 -25 0 25 50 75 100 125 -40 -25 0 25 50 75 100 125
TA, Ambient Temperature [oC] TA, Ambient Temperature [oC]
0.6
0.55
Sh 0.5
Short Circuit Current[A]
ort 0.45
Cir 0.4
cui 0.35
0.3
t
0.25
Cu 0.2
rre 0.15
nt 0.1
[A] 0.05
0
-0.05
-0.1
-40 -25 0 25 50 75 100 125
TA, Ambient Temperature [ oC]
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LM79XX
Typical Applications
+ 2.2μF + 1μ F
CI 1 CO
2 3
- VI KA79XX - VO
Input LM79XX Output
Figure 6. Negative Fixed output regulator
1 3
+ 15V MC7812
KA7812 +12V
+ +
C1 2 Co 1N4001
0.33μF
1 μF *
GND
+ 2.2μF 1 μF +
1 Co 1N4001
C1
*
2 3
- 15V KA7912
LM7912 -12V
Notes:
(1) To specify an output voltage, substitute voltage value for "XX "
(2) Required for stability. For value given, capacitor must be solid tantalum. If aluminium electronics are used, at least ten times
value shown should be selected. CI is required if regulator is located an appreciable distance from power supply filter.
(3) To improve transient response. If large capacitors are used, a high current diode from input to output (1N400l or similar)
should be introduced to protect the device from momentary input short circuit.
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LM79XX
Mechanical Dimensions
Package
Dimensions in millimeters
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LM79XX
Ordering Information
Product Number Output Voltage Tolerance Package Operating Temperature
LM7905CT
LM7906CT
LM7908CT
LM7909CT
TO-220
LM7910CT ±4% 0 ~ +125°C
(Single Gauge)
LM7912CT
LM7915CT
LM7918CT
LM7924CT
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LM79XX
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