GP79xx SERIES NEGATIVE VOLTAGE REGULATORS DESCRIPTION

The 79xx is a series of high-current fixed negative voltage regulators featuring internal short-circuit protection and thermal shutdown, making the device virtually indestructible. The parts are available in an industry-standard TO-220 and TO-263 style package. The devices are suited to voltage regulation where problems could be encountered with a distributed regulation scheme. The 79xx series is the negative voltage compliment to the 78xx series of voltage regulators.

FEATURES
3-Terminal regulators Output current up to 1.5A No external components Internal thermal overload protection High power dissipation capability Internal short-circuit current limiting Output transistor Safe-Area compensation

INTERNAL BLOCK DIAGRAM

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ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS

over operating temperature range, unless otherwise specified

PARAMETER
GP7924 VIN PD PD TA TC TJ TSTG TL Input voltage All others Continuous total dissipation at 25oC free-air temperature Continuous total dissipation at (or below) 25oC case temperature Operating free-air temperature range Operating case temperature range Operating virtual junctions temperature range Storage temperature range Lead temperature 1.6mm (1/16 inch) from case for 10 seconds

MAX
-40

UNIT
V

-35 2 15 W W

0 to 150

-65 to 150 260

C C

Note :Stresses above those listed under "Absolute Maximum Ratings" may cause permanent damage to the device. These are stress ratings only and functional operation of the device at these or any other conditions above those indicated Exposure to Absolute maximum Ratings conditions for extended periods may affect device reliability.

FIGURE 1

FIGURE 2

Note :For operation above 25oC free-air or 90oC case temperature, refer to Figures 1 and 2. To avoid exceeding the design maximum virtual junction temperature, these ratings should not be exceeded. The built-in thermal overload protection may be activated at power levels slightly above or below the rated dissipation.

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RECOMMENDED OPERATING CONDITIONS

PARAMETER
GP7905 GP7906 GP7908 VIN Input Voltage GP7912 GP7915 GP7918 GP7924 IOUT TJ Output current Operating virtual junction temperature 0

MIN
-7.0 -8.0 -10.5 -14.5 -17.5 -21.0 -27.0

MAX
-25 -25 -25 -30 -30 -33 -38 1.5 125

UNIT

A
o

TYPICAL APPLICATION DATA

For negative regulators, bypass capacitors must be used at both the input and output. Typical vales are 2F and 1F for the input and output respectively. It is good design practice to include a 0.1F capacitor at the output to improve transient response (refer to figure above).

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ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
PARAMETER TEST CONDITIONS* 25oC Output Voltage** IOUT = 5mA to 1A VIN = -7V to -20V, P < 15W VIN = -7V to -25V Input Regulation VIN = -8V to -12V VIN = -8V to -18V Ripple Rejection f = 120Hz IOUT = 5mA to 1.5A Output Regulation IOUT = 250mA to 750mA Temperature coefficient of output voltage IOUT = 5mA 0oC to 125oC 25oC 25oC 25oC VIN = -7V to -25V Bias Current Change IOUT = 5mA to 1A Peak Output Current 0oC to 125oC 25oC 0oC to 125oC 25oC 54 0oC to 125oC 25oC MIN -4.8 -4.75 TYP -5 -5 12.5 4 60 15 5 -0.4 125 1.1 1.5 0.15 0.08 2.2

GP7905
MAX -5.2 V -5.25 50 mV 15 dB 100 mV 50 mV/oC V V 8 0.5 mA 0.5 A mA UNIT

Electrical characteristics at specified virtual junction temperature, VIN = -10V, IOUT = 500mA (unless otherwise specified)

Output Noise Voltage f = 10Hz to 100kHz Dropout Voltage Bias Current IOUT = 1A

* Pulse testing techniques are used to maintain the junction temperature as close to the ambient temperature as possible. Thermal effects must be taken into account separately. ** This specification applies only for DC power dissipation permitted by absolute maximum ratings.

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ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
PARAMETER TEST CONDITIONS* 25oC Output Voltage** IOUT = 5mA to 1A VIN = -8V to -21V, P < 15W VIN = -8V to -25V Input Regulation VIN = -9V to -13V VIN = -9V to -19V Ripple Rejection f = 120Hz IOUT = 5mA to 1.5A Output Regulation IOUT = 250mA to 750mA Temperature coefficient IOUT = 5mA of output voltage Output Noise Voltage Dropout Voltage Bias Current VIN = 8V to 25V Bias Current Change IOUT = 5mA to 1A Peak Output Current f = 10Hz to 100kHz IOUT = 1A 0oC to 125oC 25oC 25oC 25oC 0oC to 125oC 25oC 0oC to 125oC 25oC 54 0oC to 125oC 25oC MIN -5.75 -5.7 TYP -6 -6 12.5 4 60 15 5 -0.4 150 1.1 1.5 0.15 0.08 2.1

GP7906
MAX -6.25 V -6.3 120 mV 60 dB 120 mV 60 mV/oC V V 8 1.3 mA 0.5 A mA UNIT

Electrical characteristics at specified virtual junction temperature, VIN = -11V, IOUT = 500mA (unless otherwise specified)

* Pulse testing techniques are used to maintain the junction temperature as close to the ambient temperature as possible. Thermal effects must be taken into account separately. ** This specification applies only for DC power dissipation permitted by absolute maximum ratings.

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ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
PARAMETER TEST CONDITIONS* 25oC Output Voltage** IOUT = 5mA to 1A VIN = -10.5V to -23V, P < 15W VIN = -10.5V to -23V, P < 15W Input Regulation VIN = -11V to -17V VIN = -11.5V to -21.5V Ripple Rejection f = 120Hz IOUT = 5mA to 1.5A Output Regulation IOUT = 250mA to 750mA Temperature coefficient of output voltage Output Noise Voltage Dropout Voltage Bias Current VIN = -10.5V to -25V Bias Current Change IOUT = 5mA to 1A Peak Output Current IOUT = 5mA f = 10Hz to 100kHz IOUT = 1A 0oC to 125oC 25oC 25oC 25oC 0oC to 125oC 25oC 0oC to 125oC 25oC 54 0oC to 125oC 25oC MIN -7.7 -7.6 TYP -8 -8 12.5 4 60 15 5 -0.6 200 1.1 1.5 0.15 0.08 2.1

GP7908
MAX -8.3 V -8.4 160 mV 80 dB 160 mV 80 mV/oC V V 2 1 mA 0.5 A mA UNIT

Electrical characteristics at specified virtual junction temperature, VIN = -14V, IOUT = 500mA (unless otherwise specified)

* Pulse testing techniques are used to maintain the junction temperature as close to the ambient temperature as possible. Thermal effects must be taken into account separately. ** This specification applies only for DC power dissipation permitted by absolute maximum ratings.

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ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
PARAMETER TEST CONDITIONS* 25oC Output Voltage** IOUT = 5mA to 1A VIN = -14.5V to -27V, P < 15W VIN = -14.5V to -30V Input Regulation VIN = -16V to -22V VIN = -15V to -25V Ripple Rejection f = 120Hz IOUT = 5mA to 1.5A Output Regulation IOUT = 250mA to 750mA Temperature coefficient of output voltage Output Noise Voltage Dropout Voltage Bias Current VIN = -14.5V to -30V Bias Current Change IOUT = 5mA to 1A Peak Output Current IOUT = 5mA f = 10Hz to 100kHz IOUT = 1A 0oC to 125oC 25oC 25oC 25oC 0oC to 125oC 25oC 0oC to 125oC 25oC 54 0oC to 125oC 25oC MIN -11.5 -11.4 TYP -12 -12 5 3 60 15 5 -0.8 300 1.1 2 0.04 0.06 2.1

GP7912
MAX -12.5 V -12.6 80 mV 30 dB 200 mV 75 mV/oC V V 3 0.5 mA 0.5 A mA UNIT

Electrical characteristics at specified virtual junction temperature, VIN = -19V, IOUT = 500mA (unless otherwise specified)

* Pulse testing techniques are used to maintain the junction temperature as close to the ambient temperature as possible. Thermal effects must be taken into account separately. ** This specification applies only for DC power dissipation permitted by absolute maximum ratings.

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ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
PARAMETER TEST CONDITIONS* 25oC Output Voltage** IOUT = 5mA to 1A VIN = -17.5V to -30V, P < 15W VIN = -17.5V to -30V Input Regulation VIN = -20V to -26V VIN = -18.5V to -28.5V Ripple Rejection f = 120Hz IOUT = 5mA to 1.5A Output Regulation IOUT = 250mA to 750mA Temperature coefficient of output voltage Output Noise Voltage Dropout Voltage Bias Current VIN = -17.5V to -30V Bias Current Change IOUT = 5mA to 1A Peak Output Current IOUT = 5mA f = 10Hz to 100kHz IOUT = 1A 0oC to 125oC 25oC 25oC 25oC 0oC to 125oC 25oC 0oC to 125oC 25oC 54 0oC to 125oC 25oC MIN -14.4 -14.25 TYP -15 -15 5 3 60 15 5 -1.0 375 1.1 2 0.04 0.06 2.1

GP7915
MAX -15.6 V -15.75 100 mV 50 dB 200 mV 75 mV/oC V V 3 0.5 mA 0.5 A mA UNIT

Electrical characteristics at specified virtual junction temperature, VIN = -23V, IOUT = 500mA (unless otherwise specified)

* Pulse testing techniques are used to maintain the junction temperature as close to the ambient temperature as possible. Thermal effects must be taken into account separately. ** This specification applies only for DC power dissipation permitted by absolute maximum ratings.

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ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
PARAMETER TEST CONDITIONS* 25oC Output Voltage** IOUT = 5mA to 1A VIN = -21V to -33V, P < 15W VIN = -21V to -33V Input Regulation VIN = -24V to -30V VIN = -22V to -32V Ripple Rejection f = 120Hz IOUT = 5mA to 1.5A Output Regulation IOUT = 250mA to 750mA Temperature coefficient of output voltage Output Noise Voltage Dropout Voltage Bias Current VIN = -21V to -33V Bias Current Change IOUT = 5mA to 1A Peak Output Current IOUT = 5mA f = 10Hz to 100kHz IOUT = 1A 0oC to 125oC 25oC 25oC 25oC 0oC to 125oC 25oC 0oC to 125oC 25oC 54 MIN -17.3 TYP -18 -18 5 3 60 30 10 -1.0 450 1.1 2 0.04 0.06 2.1

GP7918
MAX -18.7 V -18.9 360 mV 180 dB 360 mV 180 mV/oC V V 3 1 mA 0.5 A mA UNIT

Electrical characteristics at specified virtual junction temperature, VIN = -27V, IOUT = 500mA (unless otherwise specified)

0oC to -17.1 125oC 25oC

* Pulse testing techniques are used to maintain the junction temperature as close to the ambient temperature as possible. Thermal effects must be taken into account separately. ** This specification applies only for DC power dissipation permitted by absolute maximum ratings.

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ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
PARAMETER TEST CONDITIONS* 25oC Output Voltage** IOUT = 5mA to 1A VIN = -27V to -38V, P < 15W VIN = -27V to -38V Input Regulation VIN = -30V to -36V VIN = -28V to -38V Ripple Rejection f = 120Hz IOUT = 5mA to 1.5A Output Regulation IOUT = 250mA to 750mA Temperature coefficient of output voltage Output Noise Voltage Dropout Voltage Bias Current VIN = 27V to 38V Bias Current Change IOUT = 5mA to 1A Peak Output Current IOUT = 5mA f = 10Hz to 100kHz IOUT = 1A 0oC to 125oC 25oC 25oC 25oC 0oC to 125oC 25oC 0oC to 125oC 25oC 54 MIN -23 TYP -24 -24 5 3 60 85 25 -1 600 1.1 2 0.04 0.06 2.1

GP7924
MAX -25 V -25.2 480 mV 240 dB 480 mV 240 mV/oC V V 3 1 mA 0.5 A mA UNIT

Electrical characteristics at specified virtual junction temperature, VIN = -33V, IOUT = 500mA (unless otherwise specified)

0oC to -22.8 125oC 25oC

* Pulse testing techniques are used to maintain the junction temperature as close to the ambient temperature as possible. Thermal effects must be taken into account separately. ** This specification applies only for DC power dissipation permitted by absolute maximum ratings.

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TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
FIXED-OUTPUT REGULATOR

1. For stability, use tantalum capacitor 2. For good transient response, large capacitors are needed. In this case, a high current diode should be connected from input to output to protect the device from momentary input short circuit

CIRCUIT FOR INCREASING OUTPUT VOLTAGE

For good transient response, connect capacitor, C3 between pin 1 and ground

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GP79xx SERIES NEGATIVE VOLTAGE REGULATORS CURRENT REGULATOR

The above circuit configures the GP7905 voltage regulator as a constant current source. The output current is calculated using the following formula :-

IOUT = (5.0V/R) + IB
The quiescent current is 4.3mA. The 5V regulator was chosen to minimize dissipation and allow the output voltage to operate within 6V below the input voltage.

CURRENT BOOST REGULATOR (-5V/4A, WITH 5A CURRENT LIMITING)

By using a boost transistor, the short circuit current is the sum of the series pass and regulator limits, which are measured at 3.2A and 1.8A respectively. Series pass limiting is approximately 0.6V/RSC. With the use of a heat sink, the GP7905 can operate to the peak of its current capability, without which thermal shutdown will occur.

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GP79xx SERIES NEGATIVE VOLTAGE REGULATORS SPLIT POWER SUPPLY (+15V/1A)

The above circuit uses a GP7815 positive regulator and a GP7915 negative regulator to configure a dual power supply commonly used for operational amplifiers. To prevent latch-up problem, a clamp diode connected across the output of the GP7815.

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PACKAGING INFORMATION
DIMENSIONS AND MARKING FOR TO-220 PACKAGE

TO-220 Min MM Typ Max Min

INCHES

A
15.20

a1

a2
13.00

B
10.00

b1
0.61

b2
1.23

C
4.40

c1
0.49

c2
2.40

3.75 15.90 0.598 0.148 0.626 0.551 0.409 0.035 0.052 0.181 0.028 0.107 14.00 0.512 10.40 0.394 0.88 0.024 1.32 0.048 4.60 0.173 0.70 0.019 2.72 0.094

Typ Max

TO-220 Min MM Typ Max Min

INCHES

e
2.40

F
3.00

L
2.65

l
3.75

l2
1.14

l3
1.14

l4
15.8 16.4

M
2.6

2.72 0.094

6.60 0.118

2.95 0.104

3.85 0.148

1.70 0.045

1.70 0.045

16.8 0.622 0.646 0.102

Typ Max
0.107 0.260 0.116 0.152 0.067 0.067

0.661

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GP79xx SERIES NEGATIVE VOLTAGE REGULATORS DIMENSIONS AND MARKING FOR TO-263 PACKAGE

TO-263-3 MM

M
5o REF
o

N
2.235 2.591 0.088 0.102

Min 1.143 9.804 11.074 9.042 0.660 4.318 0.000 2.540 1.295 13.691 0.457 Max 1.397 10.236 11.506 9.347 0.914 4.572 0.254
BSC REF 14.707 0.660

INCHES

Min 0.045 0.386 0.406 0.356 0.026 0.170 0.000 0.100 0.051 0.539 0.018 Max 0.055 0.403 0.418 0.368 0.036 0.180 0.010
BSC REF 0.579 0.026

5 REF

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ORDERING INFORMATION
PART NUMBER
GP7905T GP7906T GP7908T GP7912T GP7915T GP7918T GP7924T GP7905D GP7906D GP7908D GP7912D GP7915D GP7918D GP7924D

OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)

5.0 6.0 8.0 12.0 15.0 18.0 24.0 5.0 6.0 8.0 12.0 15.0 18.0 24.0

PACKAGE

TO-220

TO-263

The information presented in this data sheet is believed to be accurate and reliable. Application circuits shown are typical examples illustrating the operation of the device. In the interest of product improvement, GateLevel reserves the right to change specifications and data without notice and can assume no responsibility for the use of any information, devices and application circuits described herein. Reference to products of other manufacturers are solely for convenience and do not imply total equivalency of design, performance, or otherwise.

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