AN7900T/AN7900F Series

3-pin Negative Output Voltage Regulators (1A Type)

AN7900T Series Unit : mm
■ Overview
10.5±0.5 1.4±0.1
The AN7900T/AN7900F series is 3-pin fixed negative 10.4±0.5
ø3.7

8.7±0.3 6.7±0.25
output type monolithic voltage regulators.

2.9±0.1
A stabilized fixed negative output voltage is obtained from
an unstable DC input voltage without using any external
parts. Eleven types of fixed output voltage are available

4.5
from –5V through –10V, –12V, –15V, –18V, –20V, and

13.6±0.25
–24V. They can be used widely as power circuits with a 1.4±0.25

0.8±0.2
current capacitance of up to 1A.
2.54 0.45 +– 0.1
0.05 2.5±0.25

■ Features 4.5±0.3 1 : Common

1 2 3 2 : Input
• No external components 3 : Output
• Output voltage : –5V, –6V, –7V, –8V, –9V, –10V, JEDEC: TO-220AB (HSIP003-P-0000)

–12V, –15V, –18V, –20V, –24V

AN7900F Series Unit : mm
• Overcurrent limit circuit built-in
10.5±0.3 2.77±0.3
• Thermal over-load protection built-in ø5.3
(1.73)
(4.3)
• Area of safe operation (ASO) circuit built-in

4.2±0.25
ø3.1±0.1
16.7±0.3

3.8±0.25
17.0±0.25

8.7±0.3
13.6±0.25

1.4±0.2 0.4 +– 0.1

4.5±0.25

0.05

0.8±0.2

(0.4)
2.54 2.0±0.25 2.5±0.25
1 : Common
4.5±0.3
1 2 3 2 : Input
3 : Output
TO-220 Full Pack Package (HSIP003-P-0000A)

■ Block Diagram

1 Common
R1
+

Voltage Error Amp.

Reference R2
–

3 Output
Starter Q1
Thermal Pass Tr.
Protection
Current
Limiter

RSC
2 Input

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■ Absolute Maximum Ratings (Ta=25˚C)
Parameter Symbol Rating Unit
–35 *1 V
Input voltage VI
–40 *2 V
AN7900T Series 15 *3
Power dissipation PD W
AN7900F Series 10.25 *3
Operating ambient temperature Topr –30 to +80 ˚C
Storage temperature Tstg –55 to +150 ˚C
*1 AN7905T/F, AN7906T/F, AN7907T/F, AN7908T/F, AN7909T/F, AN7910T/F, AN7912T/F, AN7915T/F, AN7918T/F
*2 AN7920T/F, AN7924T/F
*3 Follow the derating curve. When Tj exceeds 150˚C, the internal circuit shuts off the output.

■ Electrical Characteristics (Ta=25˚C)

• AN7905T/AN7905F (–5V Type)
Parameter Symbol Condition min typ max Unit
Output voltage VO Tj=25˚C –4.8 –5 –5.2 V
VI=–7 to –20V,
Output voltage tolerance VO IO=5mA to 1A, PD< –4.75 –5.25 V
=*
VI=–7 to –25V, Tj=25˚C 3 100 mV
Line regulation REGIN
VI=–8 to –12V, Tj=25˚C 1 50 mV
IO=5mA to 1.5A, Tj=25˚C 10 100 mV
Load regulation REGL
IO=250 to 750mA, Tj=25˚C 3 50 mV
Bias current Ibias Tj=25˚C 2 4 mA
Input bias fluctuation ∆Ibias (IN) VI=–7 to –25V, Tj=25˚C 1.3 mA
Load bias current fluctuation ∆Ibias (L) IO=5mA to 1A, Tj=25˚C 0.5 mA
Output noise voltage Vno f=10Hz to 100kHz, Ta=25˚C 40 µV
Ripple rejection ratio RR VI=–8 to –18V, IO=100mA, f=120Hz 62 74 dB
Minimum i/o voltage difference VDIF (min.) IO=1A, Tj=25˚C 1.1 V
Peak output current IO (Peak) Tj=25˚C 2.1 A
Output voltage temperature coefficient ∆VO/Ta IO=5mA, Tj=0 to 125˚C – 0.4 mV/˚C
Note 1) The specified condition Tj=25˚C means that the test should be carried out with the test time so short (within 10ms) that the
drift in characteristic value due to the rise in chip junction temperature can be ignored.
Note 2) Unless otherwise specified, VI=–10V, IO=500mA, CI=2µF, CO=1µF, Tj=0 to 125˚C
* AN7900T series : 15W, AN7900F series : 10.25W

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■ Electrical Characteristics (Ta=25˚C) (continued)
• AN7906T/AN7906F (–6V Type)
Parameter Symbol Condition min typ max Unit
Output voltage VO Tj=25˚C –5.75 –6 –6.25 V
VI=–8 to –21V,
Output voltage tolerance VO –5.7 –6.3 V
IO=5mA to 1A, PD<
=*
VI=–8 to –25V, Tj=25˚C 4 120 mV
Line regulation REGIN
VI=–9 to –13V, Tj=25˚C 1.5 60 mV
IO=5mA to 1.5A, Tj=25˚C 10 120 mV
Load regulation REGL
IO=250 to 750mA, Tj=25˚C 3 60 mV
Bias current Ibias Tj=25˚C 2 4 mA
Input bias fluctuation ∆Ibias (IN) VI=–8 to –25V, Tj=25˚C 1.3 mA
Load bias current fluctuation ∆Ibias (L) IO=5mA to 1A, Tj=25˚C 0.5 mA
Output noise voltage Vno f=10Hz to 100kHz, Ta=25˚C 44 µV
Ripple rejection ratio RR VI=–9 to –19V, IO=100mA, f=120Hz 60 73 dB
Minimum i/o voltage difference VDIF (min.) IO=1A, Tj=25˚C 1.1 V
Peak output current IO (Peak) Tj=25˚C 2.1 A
Output voltage temperature coefficient ∆VO/Ta IO=5mA, Tj=0 to 125˚C – 0.5 mV/˚C
Note 1) The specified condition Tj=25˚C means that the test should be carried out with the test time so short (within 10ms) that the
drift in characteristic value due to the rise in chip junction temperature can be ignored.
Note 2) Unless otherwise specified, VI=–11V, IO=500mA, CI=2µF, CO=1µF, Tj=0 to 125˚C
* AN7900T series : 15W, AN7900F series : 10.25W

• AN7907T/AN7907F (–7V Type)

Parameter Symbol Condition min typ max Unit
Output voltage VO Tj=25˚C –6.7 –7 –7.3 V
Output voltage tolerance VO VI=–79 to –22V, –6.65 –7.35 V
IO=5mA to 1A, PD<
=*
VI=–9 to –25V, Tj=25˚C 5 140 mV
Line regulation REGIN
VI=–10 to –14V, Tj=25˚C 1.5 70 mV
IO=5mA to 1.5A, Tj=25˚C 12 140 mV
Load regulation REGL
IO=250 to 750mA, Tj=25˚C 4 70 mV
Bias current Ibias Tj=25˚C 2 4 mA
Input bias fluctuation ∆Ibias (IN) VI=–9 to –25V, Tj=25˚C 1.3 mA
Load bias current fluctuation ∆Ibias (L) IO=5mA to 1A, Tj=25˚C 0.5 mA
Output noise voltage Vno f=10Hz to 100kHz, Ta=25˚C 48 µV
Ripple rejection ratio RR VI=–10 to –20V, IO=100mA, f=120Hz 58 72 dB
Minimum input/output voltage difference VDIF (min.) IO=1A, Tj=25˚C 1.1 V
Peak output current IO (Peak) Tj=25˚C 2.1 A
Output voltage temperature coefficient ∆VO/Ta IO=5mA, Tj=0 to 125˚C – 0.5 mV/˚C
Note 1) The specified condition Tj=25˚C means that the test should be carried out with the test time so short (within 10ms) that the
drift in characteristic value due to the rise in chip junction temperature can be ignored.
Note 2) Unless otherwise specified, VI=–12V, IO=500mA, CI=2µF, CO=1µF, Tj=0 to 125˚C
* AN7900T series : 15W, AN7900F series : 10.25W

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■ Electrical Characteristics (Ta=25˚C) (continued)
• AN7908T/AN7908F (–8V Type)
Parameter Symbol Condition min typ max Unit
Output voltage VO Tj=25˚C –7.7 –8 –8.3 V
VI=–10 to –23V,
Output voltage tolerance VO –7.6 –8.4 V
IO=5mA to 1A, PD<
=*
VI=–10.5 to –25V, Tj=25˚C 6 160 mV
Line regulation REGIN
VI=–11 to –17V, Tj=25˚C 2 80 mV
IO=5mA to 1.5A, Tj=25˚C 12 160 mV
Load regulation REGL
IO=250 to 750mA, Tj=25˚C 4 80 mV
Bias current Ibias Tj=25˚C 2.2 4.5 mA
Input bias fluctuation ∆Ibias (IN) VI=–10.5 to –25V, Tj=25˚C 1 mA
Load bias current fluctuation ∆Ibias (L) IO=5mA to 1A, Tj=25˚C 0.5 mA
Output noise voltage Vno f=10Hz to 100kHz, Ta=25˚C 52 µV
Ripple rejection ratio RR VI=–11 to –21V, IO=100mA, f=120Hz 56 71 dB
Minimum input/output voltage difference VDIF (min.) IO=1A, Tj=25˚C 1.1 V
Peak output current IO (Peak) Tj=25˚C 2.1 A
Output voltage temperature coefficient ∆VO/Ta IO=5mA, Tj=0 to 125˚C – 0.6 mV/˚C
Note 1) The specified condition Tj=25˚C means that the test should be carried out with the test time so short (within 10ms) that the
drift in characteristic value due to the rise in chip junction temperature can be ignored.
Note 2) Unless otherwise specified, VI=–14V, IO=500mA, CI=2µF, CO=1µF, Tj=0 to 125˚C
* AN7900T series : 15W, AN7900F series : 10.25W

• AN7909T/AN7909F (–9V Type)

Parameter Symbol Condition min typ max Unit
Output voltage VO Tj=25˚C –8.65 –9 –9.35 V
VI=–11.5 to –24V,
Output voltage tolerance VO –8.55 –9.45 V
IO=5mA to 1A, PD<=*
VI=–11.5 to –26V, Tj=25˚C 7 180 mV
Line regulation REGIN
VI=–12 to –18V, Tj=25˚C 2 90 mV
IO=5mA to 1.5A, Tj=25˚C 12 180 mV
Load regulation REGL
IO=250 to 750mA, Tj=25˚C 4 90 mV
Bias current Ibias Tj=25˚C 2.2 4.5 mA
Input bias fluctuation ∆Ibias (IN) VI=–11.5 to –26V, Tj=25˚C 1 mA
Load bias current fluctuation ∆Ibias (L) IO=5mA to 1A, Tj=25˚C 0.5 mA
Output noise voltage Vno f=10Hz to 100kHz, Ta=25˚C 58 µV
Ripple rejection ratio RR VI=–12 to –22V, IO=100mA, f=120Hz 56 71 dB
Minimum input/output voltage difference VDIF (min.) IO=1A, Tj=25˚C 1.1 V
Peak output current IO (Peak) Tj=25˚C 2.1 A
Output voltage temperature coefficient ∆VO/Ta IO=5mA, Tj=0 to 125˚C –0.6 mV/˚C
Note 1) The specified condition Tj=25˚C means that the test should be carried out with the test time so short (within 10ms) that the
drift in characteristic value due to the rise in chip junction temperature can be ignored.
Note 2) Unless otherwise specified, VI=–15V, IO=500mA, CI=2µF, CO=1µF, Tj=0 to 125˚C
* AN7900T series : 15W, AN7900F series : 10.25W

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■ Electrical Characteristics (Ta=25˚C) (continued)
• AN7910T/AN7910F (–10V Type)
Parameter Symbol Condition min typ max Unit
Output voltage VO Tj=25˚C –9.6 –10 –10.4 V
VI=–12.5 to –25V,
Output voltage tolerance VO –9.5 –10.5 V
IO=5mA to 1A, PD<=*
VI=–12.5 to –27V, Tj=25˚C 8 200 mV
Line regulation REGIN
VI=–13 to –19V, Tj=25˚C 2.5 100 mV
IO=5mA to 1.5A, Tj=25˚C 12 200 mV
Load regulation REGL
IO=250 to 750mA, Tj=25˚C 4 100 mV
Bias current Ibias Tj=25˚C 2.5 5 mA
Input bias fluctuation ∆Ibias (IN) VI=–12.5 to –27V, Tj=25˚C 1 mA
Load bias current fluctuation ∆Ibias (L) IO=5mA to 1A, Tj=25˚C 0.5 mA
Output noise voltage Vno f=10Hz to 100kHz, Ta=25˚C 64 µV
Ripple rejection ratio RR VI=–13 to –23V, IO=100mA, f=120Hz 56 71 dB
Minimum input/output voltage difference VDIF (min.) IO=1A, Tj=25˚C 1.1 V
Peak output current IO (Peak) Tj=25˚C 2.1 A
Output voltage temperature coefficient ∆VO/Ta IO=5mA, Tj=0 to 125˚C – 0.7 mV/˚C
Note 1) The specified condition Tj=25˚C means that the test should be carried out with the test time so short (within 10ms) that the
drift in characteristic value due to the rise in chip junction temperature can be ignored.
Note 2) Unless otherwise specified, VI=–16V, IO=500mA, CI=2µF, CO=1µF, Tj=0 to 125˚C
* AN7900T series : 15W, AN7900F series : 10.25W

• AN7912T/AN7912F (–12V Type)

Parameter Symbol Condition min typ max Unit
Output voltage VO Tj=25˚C –11.5 –12 –12.5 V
VI=–14.5 to –27V,
Output voltage tolerance VO –11.4 –12.6 V
IO=5mA to 1A, PD<=*
VI=–14.5 to –30V, Tj=25˚C 10 240 mV
Line regulation REGIN
VI=–16 to –22V, Tj=25˚C 3 120 mV
IO=5mA to 1.5A, Tj=25˚C 12 240 mV
Load regulation REGL
IO=250 to 750mA, Tj=25˚C 4 120 mV
Bias current Ibias Tj=25˚C 2.5 5 mA
Input bias fluctuation ∆Ibias (IN) VI=–14.5 to –30V, Tj=25˚C 1 mA
Load bias current fluctuation ∆Ibias (L) IO=5mA to 1A, Tj=25˚C 0.5 mA
Output noise voltage Vno f=10Hz to 100kHz, Ta=25˚C 75 µV
Ripple rejection ratio RR VI=–15 to –25V, IO=100mA, f=120Hz 55 70 dB
Minimum input/output voltage difference VDIF (min.) IO=1A, Tj=25˚C 1.1 V
Peak output current IO (Peak) Tj=25˚C 2.1 A
Output voltage temperature coefficient ∆VO/Ta IO=5mA, Tj=0 to 125˚C – 0.8 mV/˚C
Note 1) The specified condition Tj=25˚C means that the test should be carried out with the test time so short (within 10ms) that the
drift in characteristic value due to the rise in chip junction temperature can be ignored.
Note 2) Unless otherwise specified, VI=–19V, IO=500mA, CI=2µF, CO=1µF, Tj=0 to 125˚C
* AN7900T series : 15W, AN7900F series : 10.25W

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■ Electrical Characteristics (Ta=25˚C) (continued)
• AN7915T/AN7915F (–15V Type)
Parameter Symbol Condition min typ max Unit
Output voltage VO Tj=25˚C –14.4 –15 –15.6 V
VI=–17.5 to –30V,
Output voltage tolerance VO –14.25 –15.75 V
IO=5mA to 1A, PD<=*
VI=–17.5 to –30V, Tj=25˚C 11 300 mV
Line regulation REGIN
VI=–20 to –26V, Tj=25˚C 3 150 mV
IO=5mA to 1.5A, Tj=25˚C 12 300 mV
Load regulation REGL
IO=250 to 750mA, Tj=25˚C 4 150 mV
Bias current Ibias Tj=25˚C 2.5 5 mA
Input bias fluctuation ∆Ibias (IN) VI=–17.5 to –30V, Tj=25˚C 1 mA
Load bias current fluctuation ∆Ibias (L) IO=5mA to 1A, Tj=25˚C 0.5 mA
Output noise voltage Vno f=10Hz to 100kHz, Ta=25˚C 90 µV
Ripple rejection ratio RR VI=–18.5 to –28.5V, IO=100mA, f=120Hz 54 69 dB
Minimum input/output voltage difference VDIF (min.) IO=1A, Tj=25˚C 1.1 V
Peak output current IO (Peak) Tj=25˚C 2.1 A
Output voltage temperature coefficient ∆VO/Ta IO=5mA, Tj=0 to 125˚C –0.9 mV/˚C
Note 1) The specified condition Tj=25˚C means that the test should be carried out with the test time so short (within 10ms) that the
drift in characteristic value due to the rise in chip junction temperature can be ignored.
Note 2) Unless otherwise specified, VI=–23V, IO=500mA, CI=2µF, CO=1µF, Tj=0 to 125˚C
* AN7900T series : 15W, AN7900F series : 10.25W

• AN7918T/AN7918F (–18V Type)

Parameter Symbol Condition min typ max Unit
Output voltage VO Tj=25˚C –17.3 –18 –18.7 V
VI=–21 to –33V,
Output voltage tolerance VO –17.1 –18.9 V
IO=5mA to 1A, PD<
=*
VI=–21 to –33V, Tj=25˚C 15 360 mV
Line regulation REGIN
VI=–24 to –30V, Tj=25˚C 5 180 mV
IO=5mA to 1.5A, Tj=25˚C 12 360 mV
Load regulation REGL
IO=250 to 750mA, Tj=25˚C 4 180 mV
Bias current Ibias Tj=25˚C 2.5 5 mA
Input bias fluctuation ∆Ibias (IN) VI=–21 to –33V, Tj=25˚C 1 mA
Load bias current fluctuation ∆Ibias (L) IO=5mA to 1A, Tj=25˚C 0.5 mA
Output noise voltage Vno f=10Hz to 100kHz, Ta=25˚C 110 µV
Ripple rejection ratio RR VI=–22 to –32V, IO=100mA, f=120Hz 53 68 dB
Minimum input/output voltage difference VDIF (min.) IO=1A, Tj=25˚C 1.1 V
Peak output current IO (Peak) Tj=25˚C 2.1 A
Output voltage temperature coefficient ∆VO/Ta IO=5mA, Tj=0 to 125˚C –1 mV/˚C
Note 1) The specified condition Tj=25˚C means that the test should be carried out with the test time so short (within 10ms) that the
drift in characteristic value due to the rise in chip junction temperature can be ignored.
Note 2) Unless otherwise specified, VI=–27V, IO=500mA, CI=2µF, CO=1µF, Tj=0 to 125˚C
* AN7900T series : 15W, AN7900F series : 10.25W

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■ Electrical Characteristics (Ta=25˚C) (continued)
• AN7920T/AN7920F (–20V Type)
Parameter Symbol Condition min typ max Unit
Output voltage VO Tj=25˚C –19.2 –20 –20.8 V
VI=–23 to –35V,
Output voltage tolerance VO –19 –21 V
IO=5mA to 1A, PD<
=*
VI=–23 to –35V, Tj=25˚C 16 400 mV
Line regulation REGIN
VI=–26 to –32V, Tj=25˚C 5.5 200 mV
IO=5mA to 1.5A, Tj=25˚C 12 400 mV
Load regulation REGL
IO=250 to 750mA, Tj=25˚C 4 200 mV
Bias current Ibias Tj=25˚C 3 5 mA
Input bias fluctuation ∆Ibias (IN) VI=–23 to –35V, Tj=25˚C 1 mA
Load bias current fluctuation ∆Ibias (L) IO=5mA to 1A, Tj=25˚C 0.5 mA
Output noise voltage Vno f=10Hz to 100kHz, Ta=25˚C 135 µV
Ripple rejection ratio RR VI=–24 to –34V, IO=100mA, f=120Hz 52 67 dB
Minimum input/output voltage difference VDIF (min.) IO=1A, Tj=25˚C 1.1 V
Peak output current IO (Peak) Tj=25˚C 2.1 A
Output voltage temperature coefficient ∆VO/Ta IO=5mA, Tj=0 to 125˚C –1 mV/˚C
Note 1) The specified condition Tj=25˚C means that the test should be carried out with the test time so short (within 10ms) that the
drift in characteristic value due to the rise in chip junction temperature can be ignored.
Note 2) Unless otherwise specified, VI=–29V, IO=500mA, CI=2µF, CO=1µF, Tj=0 to 125˚C
* AN7900T series : 15W, AN7900F series : 10.25W

• AN7924T/AN7924F (–24V Type)

Parameter Symbol Condition min typ max Unit
Output voltage VO Tj=25˚C –23 –24 –25 V
VI=–27 to –38V,
Output voltage tolerance VO –22.8 –25.2 V
IO=5mA to 1A, PD<
=*
VI=–27 to –38V, Tj=25˚C 18 480 mV
Line regulation REGIN
VI=–30 to –36V, Tj=25˚C 6 240 mV
IO=5mA to 1.5A, Tj=25˚C 12 480 mV
Load regulation REGL
IO=250 to 750mA, Tj=25˚C 4 240 mV
Bias current Ibias Tj=25˚C 3 5 mA
Input bias fluctuation ∆Ibias (IN) VI=–27 to –38V, Tj=25˚C 1 mA
Load bias current fluctuation ∆Ibias (L) IO=5mA to 1A, Tj=25˚C 0.5 mA
Output noise voltage Vno f=10Hz to 100kHz, Ta=25˚C 170 µV
Ripple rejection ratio RR VI=–28 to –38V, IO=100mA, f=120Hz 50 65 dB
Minimum input/output voltage difference VDIF (min.) IO=1A, Tj=25˚C 1.1 V
Peak output current IO (Peak) Tj=25˚C 2.1 A
Output voltage temperature coefficient ∆VO/Ta IO=5mA, Tj=0 to 125˚C –1 mV/˚C
Note 1) The specified condition Tj=25˚C means that the test should be carried out with the test time so short (within 10ms) that the
drift in characteristic value due to the rise in chip junction temperature can be ignored.
Note 2) Unless otherwise specified, VI=–33V, IO=500mA, CI=2µF, CO=1µF, Tj=0 to 125˚C
* AN7900T series : 15W, AN7900F series : 10.25W

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■ Characteristic Curve
PD –Ta (AN7900T Series) PD –Ta (AN7900F Series) VDIF (min.) –Tj

Minimum I/O Voltage Difference VDIF (min.) (V)

16 16 1.4
(1) Infinite Heat Sink (1) Infinite Heat Sink
(1) (2) 5˚C/W Heat Sink (2) 5˚C/W Heat Sink
14 (3) 15˚C/W Heat Sink 14
(3) 15˚C/W Heat Sink
(4) No Heat Sink (4) No Heat Sink 1.2
Power Dissipation PD (W)

Power Dissipation PD (W)

12 12
(2) (1)
IO=1000mA
10 10
1.0
IO =
8 8 50
(2) 0m
IO = A
20
0.8 IO = 0mA
6 6 20m
(3) A
(3)
4 4
0.6
(4)
2 2
(4)
0 0 0.4
0 40 80 120 160 0 40 80 120 160 –50 0 50 100 150
Ambient Temperature Ta (˚C) Ambient Temperature Ta (˚C) Junction Temperature Tj (˚C)

Input Transient Response Load Transient Response RR– f

Load Current IO (A)

20 120
Input Voltage VI (V)

AN7905T/F AN7905T/F AN7905T/F

2 IO=100mA
15

Ripple Rejection Ratio RR (dB)

100
1
10
80
Output Voltage Fluctuation (mV)

Output Voltage Fluctuation (V)

0
5
1 60
10

0 40
0

–10 –1 20

–20 –2 0
0 2 4 6 8 10 0 10 20 30 40 50 10 100 1k 10k 100k
Time t (µs) Time t (µs) Frequency f (Hz)

■ Basic Regulator Circuit ■ Application Circuit

1) Current Bootstrap Circuit 2) Adjustable Output Regulator
Input Output –VI
2 3 Q1
–VI –VO
2 3
AN7900T
– AN7900F – 6Ω
AN7900T
CI CO IO AN7900F V O´ R2
+ + 1
1 2 3 –VO
Common AN7900T – –
2µF 1µF
– AN7900F – + +
1µF Ibias
2µF 1
+ +
R1
CI : Required when the input line is long
CO : Improves the transient response.
V ´
|VO| =VO´ + Ibias + RO R1
2