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LM78XX/LM78XXA
3-Terminal 1A Positive Voltage Regulator
Features General Description
• Output Current up to 1A
The LM78XX series of three terminal positive regulators
• Output Voltages of 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 12, 15, 18, 24 are available in the TO-220 package and with several
• Thermal Overload Protection fixed output voltages, making them useful in a wide
• Short Circuit Protection range of applications. Each type employs internal current
• Output Transistor Safe Operating Area Protection limiting, thermal shut down and safe operating area pro-
tection, making it essentially indestructible. If adequate
heat sinking is provided, they can deliver over 1A output
current. Although designed primarily as fixed voltage
regulators, these devices can be used with external com-
ponents to obtain adjustable voltages and currents.
Ordering Information
Product Number Output Voltage Tolerance Package Operating Temperature
LM7805CT ±4% TO-220 -40°C to +125°C
LM7806CT
LM7808CT
LM7809CT
LM7810CT
LM7812CT
LM7815CT
LM7818CT
LM7824CT
LM7805ACT ±2% 0°C to +125°C
LM7806ACT
LM7808ACT
LM7809ACT
LM7810ACT
LM7812ACT
LM7815ACT
LM7818ACT
LM7824ACT
Current SOA
Generator Protection
Thermal
Protection
GND
2
Figure 1.
Pin Assignment
TO-220
GND
1. Input
1 2. GND
3. Output
Figure 2.
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LM78XX/LM78XXA Rev. 1.0
LM78XX/LM78XXA 3-Terminal 1A Positive Voltage Regulator
Electrical Characteristics (LM7805)
Refer to the test circuits. -40°C < TJ < 125°C, IO = 500mA, VI = 10V, CI = 0.1µF, unless otherwise specified.
Notes:
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.
2. These parameters, although guaranteed, are not 100% tested in production.
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LM78XX/LM78XXA Rev. 1.0
LM78XX/LM78XXA 3-Terminal 1A Positive Voltage Regulator
Electrical Characteristics (LM7806) (Continued)
Refer to the test circuits. -40°C < TJ < 125°C, IO = 500mA, VI = 11V, CI = 0.33µF, CO = 0.1µF, unless otherwise specified.
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LM78XX/LM78XXA Rev. 1.0
LM78XX/LM78XXA 3-Terminal 1A Positive Voltage Regulator
Electrical Characteristics (LM7808) (Continued)
Refer to the test circuits. -40°C < TJ < 125°C, IO = 500mA, VI = 14V, CI = 0.33µF, CO = 0.1µF, unless otherwise specified.
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LM78XX/LM78XXA Rev. 1.0
LM78XX/LM78XXA 3-Terminal 1A Positive Voltage Regulator
Electrical Characteristics (LM7809) (Continued)
Refer to the test circuits. -40°C < TJ < 125°C, IO = 500mA, VI = 15V, CI = 0.33µF, CO = 0.1µF, unless otherwise specified.
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LM78XX/LM78XXA Rev. 1.0
LM78XX/LM78XXA 3-Terminal 1A Positive Voltage Regulator
Electrical Characteristics (LM7810) (Continued)
Refer to the test circuits. -40°C < TJ < 125°C, IO = 500mA, VI = 16V, CI = 0.33µF, CO = 0.1µF, unless otherwise specified.
Notes:
9. 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. These parameters, although guaranteed, are not 100% tested in production.
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LM78XX/LM78XXA Rev. 1.0
LM78XX/LM78XXA 3-Terminal 1A Positive Voltage Regulator
Electrical Characteristics (LM7812) (Continued)
Refer to the test circuits. -40°C < TJ < 125°C, IO = 500mA, VI = 19V, CI = 0.33µF, CO = 0.1µF, unless otherwise specified.
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LM78XX/LM78XXA Rev. 1.0
LM78XX/LM78XXA 3-Terminal 1A Positive Voltage Regulator
Electrical Characteristics (LM7815) (Continued)
Refer to the test circuits. -40°C < TJ < 125°C, IO = 500mA, VI = 23V, CI = 0.33µF, CO = 0.1µF, unless otherwise specified.
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LM78XX/LM78XXA Rev. 1.0
LM78XX/LM78XXA 3-Terminal 1A Positive Voltage Regulator
Electrical Characteristics (LM7818) (Continued)
Refer to the test circuits. -40°C < TJ < 125°C, IO = 500mA, VI = 27V, CI = 0.33µF, CO = 0.1µF, unless otherwise specified.
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LM78XX/LM78XXA Rev. 1.0
LM78XX/LM78XXA 3-Terminal 1A Positive Voltage Regulator
Electrical Characteristics (LM7824) (Continued)
Refer to the test circuits. -40°C < TJ < 125°C, IO = 500mA, VI = 33V, CI = 0.33µF, CO = 0.1µF, unless otherwise specified.
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LM78XX/LM78XXA Rev. 1.0
LM78XX/LM78XXA 3-Terminal 1A Positive Voltage Regulator
Electrical Characteristics (LM7805A) (Continued)
Refer to the test circuits. 0°C < TJ < 125°C, IO = 1A, VI = 10V, CI = 0.33µF, CO = 0.1µF, unless otherwise specified.
Notes:
19. 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.
20. These parameters, although guaranteed, are not 100% tested in production.
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LM78XX/LM78XXA Rev. 1.0
LM78XX/LM78XXA 3-Terminal 1A Positive Voltage Regulator
Electrical Characteristics (LM7806A) (Continued)
Refer to the test circuits. 0°C < TJ < 125°C, IO = 1A, VI = 11V, CI = 0.33µF, CO = 0.1µF, unless otherwise specified.
Notes:
21. 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.
22. These parameters, although guaranteed, are not 100% tested in production.
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LM78XX/LM78XXA Rev. 1.0
LM78XX/LM78XXA 3-Terminal 1A Positive Voltage Regulator
Electrical Characteristics (LM7808A) (Continued)
Refer to the test circuits. 0°C < TJ < 125°C, IO = 1A, VI = 14V, CI = 0.33µF, CO = 0.1µF, unless otherwise specified.
Notes:
23. 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.
24. These parameters, although guaranteed, are not 100% tested in production.
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LM78XX/LM78XXA Rev. 1.0
LM78XX/LM78XXA 3-Terminal 1A Positive Voltage Regulator
Electrical Characteristics (LM7809A) (Continued)
Refer to the test circuits. 0°C < TJ < 125°C, IO = 1A, VI = 15V, CI = 0.33µF, CO = 0.1µF, unless otherwise specified.
Notes:
25. 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.
26. These parameters, although guaranteed, are not 100% tested in production.
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LM78XX/LM78XXA Rev. 1.0
LM78XX/LM78XXA 3-Terminal 1A Positive Voltage Regulator
Electrical Characteristics (LM7810A) (Continued)
Refer to the test circuits. 0°C < TJ < 125°C, IO = 1A, VI = 16V, CI = 0.33µF, CO = 0.1µF, unless otherwise specified.
Notes:
27. 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.
28. These parameters, although guaranteed, are not 100% tested in production.
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LM78XX/LM78XXA Rev. 1.0
LM78XX/LM78XXA 3-Terminal 1A Positive Voltage Regulator
Electrical Characteristics (LM7812A) (Continued)
Refer to the test circuits. 0°C < TJ < 125°C, IO = 1A, VI = 19V, CI = 0.33µF, CO = 0.1µF, unless otherwise specified.
Note:
29. 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.
30. These parameters, although guaranteed, are not 100% tested in production.
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LM78XX/LM78XXA Rev. 1.0
LM78XX/LM78XXA 3-Terminal 1A Positive Voltage Regulator
Electrical Characteristics (LM7815A) (Continued)
Refer to the test circuits. 0°C < TJ < 125°C, IO = 1A, VI = 23V, CI = 0.33µF, CO = 0.1µF, unless otherwise specified.
Notes:
31. 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.
32. These parameters, although guaranteed, are not 100% tested in production.
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LM78XX/LM78XXA Rev. 1.0
LM78XX/LM78XXA 3-Terminal 1A Positive Voltage Regulator
Electrical Characteristics (LM7818A) (Continued)
Refer to the test circuits. 0°C < TJ < 125°C, IO = 1A, VI = 27V, CI = 0.33µF, CO = 0.1µF, unless otherwise specified.
Notes:
33. 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.
34. These parameters, although guaranteed, are not 100% tested in production.
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LM78XX/LM78XXA Rev. 1.0
LM78XX/LM78XXA 3-Terminal 1A Positive Voltage Regulator
Electrical Characteristics (LM7824A) (Continued)
Refer to the test circuits. 0°C < TJ < 125°C, IO = 1A, VI = 33V, CI = 0.33µF, CO = 0.1µF, unless otherwise specified.
Notes:
35. 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.
36. These parameters, although guaranteed, are not 100% tested in production.
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LM78XX/LM78XXA Rev. 1.0
LM78XX/LM78XXA 3-Terminal 1A Positive Voltage Regulator
Typical Performance Characteristics
6 3
VI = 10V TJ = 25°C
VO = 5V ∆VO = 100mV
IO = 5mA
5.75 2.5
QUIESCENT CURRENT (mA)
5.25 1.5
5 1
4.75 .5
4.5 0
-50 -25 0 25 50 75 100 125 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35
JUNCTION TEMPERATURE (°C) INPUT-OUTPUT DIFFERENTIAL (V)
1.02 7
VI – VO = 5V TJ = 25°C
NORMALIZED OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)
IO = 5mA VO = 5V
IO = 10mA
6.5
QUIESCENT CURRENT (mA)
1.01
6
1 5.5
5
0.99
4.5
0.98 4
-50 -25 0 25 50 75 100 125 5 10 15 20 25 30 35
JUNCTION TEMPERATURE (°C) INPUT VOLTAGE (V)
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LM78XX/LM78XXA Rev. 1.0
LM78XX/LM78XXA 3-Terminal 1A Positive Voltage Regulator
Typical Applications
1 3
LM78XX
Input Output
CI 2 CO 0.1µF
0.33µF
Figure 7. DC Parameters
1 3
LM78XX
Input Output
2 RL 270pF
VO
2N6121 0V
0.33µF VO
or EQ 30µS
100Ω
5.1Ω 1 3
LM78XX
Input Output
2 RL
0.33µF
470µF
120Hz +
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LM78XX/LM78XXA Rev. 1.0
LM78XX/LM78XXA 3-Terminal 1A Positive Voltage Regulator
1 3
LM78XX
Input Output
CI 2 CO 0.1µF
0.33µF
1 3
LM78XX Output
Input
CI 2 CO 0.1µF V XX
0.33µF R1
IQ
IO
RL
V XX
IO = +
R1 IQ
Notes:
1. To specify an output voltage, substitute voltage value for “XX.” A common ground is required between the input and the
output voltage. The input voltage must remain typically 2.0V above the output voltage even during the low point on the input
ripple voltage.
2. CI is required if regulator is located an appreciable distance from power supply filter.
3. CO improves stability and transient response.
Figure 11.
1 3 Output
LM78XX
Input
2 CO V XX
CI 0.1µF R1
0.33µF
IQ
R2
IRI ≥ 5 IQ
VO = VXX(1 + R2 / R1) + IQR2
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LM78XX/LM78XXA Rev. 1.0
LM78XX/LM78XXA 3-Terminal 1A Positive Voltage Regulator
Input 1 Output
3
LM7805
2
CI 0.33µF - 2 CO
6
LM741 0.1µF
+ 3 10kΩ
4
IRI ≥ 5 IQ
VO = VXX(1 + R2 / R1) + IQR2
Input Q1 BD536
IQ1
R1 1 3 Output
LM78XX
3Ω IO
IREG
2
V BEQ1
R1 = 0.33µF 0.1µF
IREG–IQ1 BQ1
Input RSC Q1
Q2
R1 Output
1 3
LM78XX
3Ω
2
0.33µF 0.1µF
Q1 = TIP42
Q2 = TIP42
V BEQ2
RSC =
I SC
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LM78XX/LM78XXA Rev. 1.0
LM78XX/LM78XXA 3-Terminal 1A Positive Voltage Regulator
1 3
LM78XX
VI VO
2
0.33µF 0.1µF 4.7kΩ
7 COMMON
_ 2
COMMON
6
LM741
+ 3 4.7kΩ
4
1 3
LM7815
+20V +15V
2
0.33µF 0.1µF
1N4001
+ 2.2µF
1µF +
1
1N4001
2 3
MC7915
-20V -15V
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LM78XX/LM78XXA Rev. 1.0
LM78XX/LM78XXA 3-Terminal 1A Positive Voltage Regulator
Output
Input
+
0.1µF
2
1 3
LM78XX
D45H11 1mH
Input Output
470Ω
4.7Ω
Z1 3
1
LM78XX
+ 2
0.33µF
10µF
0.5Ω +
2000µF
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LM78XX/LM78XXA Rev. 1.0
LM78XX/LM78XXA — 3-Terminal 1A Positive Voltage Regulator
Mechanical Dimensions
Dimensions in millimeters
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