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D D D D D D

3-Terminal Regulators Output Current up to 100 mA No External Components Internal Thermal-Overload Protection Internal Short-Circuit Current Limiting Direct Replacements for Fairchild A78L00 Series

D PACKAGE (TOP VIEW)

OUTPUT COMMON COMMON NC

1 2 3 4

8 7 6 5

INPUT COMMON COMMON NC

NC No internal connection

description
This series of fixed-voltage integrated-circuit voltage regulators is designed for a wide range of applications. These applications include on-card regulation for elimination of noise and distribution problems associated with single-point regulation. In addition, they can be used with power-pass elements to make high-current voltage regulators. One of these regulators can deliver up to 100 mA of output current. The internal limiting and thermal-shutdown features of these regulators make them essentially immune to overload. When used as a replacement for a zener diode-resistor combination, an effective improvement in output impedance can be obtained, together with lower bias current. The A78L00C series is characterized for operation over the virtual junction temperature range of 0C to 125C.
AVAILABLE OPTIONS PACKAGED DEVICES TJ VO(NOM) (V) SMALL OUTLINE (D) PLASTIC CYLINDRICAL (LP) OUTPUT VOLTAGE TOLERANCE 5% 2.6 5 6.2 8 9 10 12 15 A78L02ACD A78L05ACD A78L06ACD A78L08ACD A78L09ACD A78L10ACD A78L12ACD A78L15ACD 10% A78L05CD A78L06CD A78L08CD A78L09CD A78L12CD A78L15CD 5% A78L02ACLP A78L05ACLP A78L06ACLP A78L08ACLP A78L09ACLP A78L10ACLP A78L12ACLP A78L15ACLP 10% A78L02CLP A78L05CLP A78L06CLP A78L08CLP A78L09CLP A78L10CLP A78L12CLP A78L15CLP

LP PACKAGE (TOP VIEW)

INPUT COMMON OUTPUT

TO226AA PK PACKAGE (TOP VIEW)

INPUT COMMON OUTPUT

SOT-89 (PK)

CHIP FORM (Y) 10% A78L02Y A78L05Y A78L06Y A78L08Y A78L09Y A78L10Y A78L12Y A78L15Y

5% A78L02ACPK A78L05ACPK A78L06ACPK A78L08ACPK A78L09ACPK A78L10ACPK A78L12ACPK A78L15ACPK

0C to 125C

A78L02CPK A78L05CPK A78L06CPK A78L08CPK A78L09CPK A78L10CPK A78L12CPK A78L15CPK

D and LP packages are available taped and reeled. Add the suffix R to the device type (e.g., A78L05ACDR). The PK package is only available taped and reeled (e.g., A78L02ACPKR). Chip forms are tested at TA = 25C.

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schematic
INPUT

20 k

OUTPUT 1 k to 14 k

1.4 k

COMMON NOTE: Resistor values shown are nominal.

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absolute maximum ratings over operating temperature range (unless otherwise noted)
A78Lxx Input voltage VI voltage, A78L02AC, A78L05CA78L09C, A78L10AC A78L12C, A78L12AC, A78L15C, A78L15AC D package Package thermal impedance, JA (see Notes 1 and 2) Virtual junction temperature range, TJ Lead temperature 1,6 mm (1/16 inch) from case for 10 seconds Storage temperature range, Tstg LP package PK package 30 35 97 156 52 0 to 150 260 65 to 150 C C C C UNIT V

Stresses beyond 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 beyond those indicated under recommended operating conditions is not implied. Exposure to absolute-maximum-rated conditions for extended periods may affect device reliability. NOTES: 1. Maximum power dissipation is a function of TJ(max), JA, and TA. The maximum allowable power dissipation at any allowable ambient temperature is PD = (TJ(max) TA)/JA. Operating at the absolute maximum TJ of 150C can impact reliability. Due to variations in individual device electrical characteristics and thermal resistance, the built-in thermal-overload protection may be activated at power levels slightly above or below the rated dissipation. 2. The package thermal impedance is calculated in accordance with JESD 51, except for through-hole packages, which use a trace length of zero.

recommended operating conditions

MIN A78L02AC A78L05C, A78L05AC A78L06C, A78L06AC Input voltage VI voltage, A78L08C, A78L08AC A78L09C, A78L09AC A78L10AC A78L12C, A78L12AC A78L15C, A78L15AC Output current, IO Operating virtual junction temperature, TJ 0 4.75 7 8.5 10.5 11.5 12.5 14.5 17.5 MAX 20 20 20 23 24 25 27 30 100 125 mA C V UNIT

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electrical characteristics at specified virtual junction temperature, VI = 9 V, IO = 40 mA (unless otherwise noted)

PARAMETER TEST CONDITIONS TJ 25C Output voltage VI = 4.75 V to 20 V, 4 75 V IO = 1 mA to 70 mA VI = 4.75 V to 20 V VI = 5 V to 20 V VI = 6 V to 20 V, IO = 1 mA to 100 mA IO = 1 mA to 40 mA f = 10 Hz to 100 kHz f = 120 Hz IO = 1 mA to 40 mA 0C to 125C 0C to 125C 25C 25C 25C 25C 25C 25C 125C VI = 5 V to 20 V IO = 1 mA to 40 mA 0C to 125C 43 A78L02C MIN 2.5 2.45 2.45 20 16 51 12 6 30 1.7 3.6 6 5.5 2.5 0.1 50 25 TYP 2.6 MAX 2.7 2.75 2.75 100 75 mV dB mV V V mA mA V UNIT

Input voltage regulation Ripple rejection Output voltage regulation Output noise voltage Dropout voltage Bias current Bias current change

Pulse-testing techniques maintain TJ as close to TA as possible. Thermal effects must be taken into account separately. All characteristics are measured with a 0.33-F capacitor across the input and a 0.1-F capacitor across the output.

electrical characteristics at specified virtual junction temperature, VI = 10 V, IO = 40 mA (unless otherwise noted)

PARAMETER TEST CONDITIONS TJ 25C Output voltage VI = 7 V to 20 V, V IO = 1 mA to 70 mA VI = 7 V to 20 V VI = 8 V to 20 V VI = 8 V to 18 V, f = 120 Hz IO = 1 mA to 40 mA 0C to 125C 0C to 125C 25C 25C 25C 25C 25C 25C 125C VI = 8 V to 20 V IO = 1 mA to 40 mA 0C to 125C 40 A78L05C MIN 4.6 4.5 4.5 32 26 49 15 8 42 1.7 3.8 6 5.5 1.5 0.2 60 30 TYP 5 MAX 5.4 5.5 5.5 200 150 41 A78L05AC MIN 4.8 4.75 4.75 32 26 49 15 8 42 1.7 3.8 6 5.5 1.5 0.1 60 30 TYP 5 MAX 5.2 5.25 5.25 150 100 mV dB mV V V mA mA V UNIT

Input voltage regulation Ripple rejection Output voltage regulation Output noise voltage Dropout voltage Bias current Bias current change

IO = 1 mA to 100 mA IO = 1 mA to 40 mA f = 10 Hz to 100 kHz

Pulse-testing techniques maintain TJ as close to TA as possible. Thermal effects must be taken into account separately. All characteristics are measured with a 0.33-F capacitor across the input and a 0.1-F capacitor across the output.

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electrical characteristics at specified virtual junction temperature, VI = 12 V, IO = 40 mA (unless otherwise noted)

PARAMETER TEST CONDITIONS TJ 25C Output voltage VI = 8.5 V to 20 V, 85 V IO = 1 mA to 70 mA VI = 8.5 V to 20 V VI = 9 V to 20 V VI = 10 V to 20 V, f = 120 Hz IO = 1 mA to 40 mA 0C to 125C 0C to 125C 25C 25C 25C 25C 25C 25C 125C VI = 9 V to 20 V IO = 1 mA to 40 mA 0C to 125C 39 A78L06C MIN 5.7 5.6 5.6 35 29 48 16 9 46 1.7 3.9 6 5.5 1.5 0.2 80 40 TYP 6.2 MAX 6.7 6.8 6.8 200 150 40 A78L06AC MIN 5.95 5.9 5.9 35 29 48 16 9 46 1.7 3.9 6 5.5 1.5 0.1 80 40 TYP 6.2 MAX 6.45 6.5 6.5 175 125 mV dB mV V V mA mA V UNIT

Input voltage regulation Ripple rejection Output voltage regulation Output noise voltage Dropout voltage Bias current Bias current change

IO = 1 mA to 100 mA IO = 1 mA to 40 mA f = 10 Hz to 100 kHz

Pulse-testing techniques maintain TJ as close to TA as possible. Thermal effects must be taken into account separately. All characteristics are measured with a 0.33-F capacitor across the input and a 0.1-F capacitor across the output.

electrical characteristics at specified virtual junction temperature, VI = 14 V, IO = 40 mA (unless otherwise noted)

PARAMETER TEST CONDITIONS TJ 25C Output voltage VI = 10 5 V to 23 V 10.5 V, IO = 1 mA to 70 mA VI = 10.5 V to 23 V VI = 11 V to 23 V VI = 13 V to 23 V, IO = 1 mA to 100 mA IO = 1 mA to 40 mA f = 10 Hz to 100 kHz f = 120 Hz IO = 1 mA to 40 mA 0C to 125C 0C to 125C 25C 25C 25C 25C 25C 25C 125C VI = 5 V to 20 V IO = 1 mA to 40 mA 0C to 125C 36 A78L08C MIN 7.36 7.2 7.2 42 36 46 18 10 54 1.7 4 6 5.5 1.5 0.2 80 40 TYP 8 MAX 8.64 8.8 8.8 200 150 37 A78L08AC MIN 7.7 7.6 7.6 42 36 46 18 10 54 1.7 4 6 5.5 1.5 0.1 80 40 TYP 8 MAX 8.3 8.4 8.4 175 125 mV dB mV V V mA mA V UNIT

Input voltage g regulation Ripple rejection Output voltage g regulation Output noise voltage Dropout voltage Bias current Bias current change

Pulse-testing techniques maintain TJ as close to TA as possible. Thermal effects must be taken into account separately. All characteristics are measured with a 0.33-F capacitor across the input and a 0.1-F capacitor across the output.

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electrical characteristics at specified virtual junction temperature, VI = 16 V, IO = 40 mA (unless otherwise noted)

PARAMETER TEST CONDITIONS TJ 25C Output voltage VI = 12 V to 24 V V, IO = 1 mA to 70 mA VI = 12 V to 24 V VI = 13 V to 24 V VI = 15 V to 25 V, f = 120 Hz IO = 1 mA to 40 mA 0C to 125C 0C to 125C 25C 25C 25C 25C 25C 25C 125C VI = 13 V to 24 V IO = 1 mA to 40 mA 0C to 125C 36 A78L09C MIN 8.3 8.1 8.1 45 40 45 19 11 58 1.7 4.1 6 5.5 1.5 0.2 90 40 TYP 9 MAX 9.7 9.9 9.9 225 175 38 A78L09AC MIN 8.6 8.55 8.55 45 40 45 19 11 58 1.7 4.1 6 5.5 1.5 0.1 90 40 TYP 9 MAX 9.4 9.45 9.45 175 125 mV dB mV V V mA mA V UNIT

Input voltage regulation Ripple rejection Output voltage regulation Output noise voltage Dropout voltage Bias current Bias current change

IO = 1 mA to 100 mA IO = 1 mA to 40 mA f = 10 Hz to 100 kHz

Pulse-testing techniques maintain TJ as close to TA as possible. Thermal effects must be taken into account separately. All characteristics are measured with a 0.33-F capacitor across the input and a 0.1-F capacitor across the output.

electrical characteristics at specified virtual junction temperature, VI = 14 V, IO = 40 mA (unless otherwise noted)

PARAMETER TEST CONDITIONS TJ 25C Output voltage VI = 13 V to 25 V V, IO = 1 mA to 70 mA VI = 13 V to 25 V VI = 14 V to 25 V VI = 15 V to 25 V, IO = 1 mA to 100 mA IO = 1 mA to 40 mA f = 10 Hz to 100 kHz f = 120 Hz IO = 1 mA to 40 mA 0C to 125C 0C to 125C 25C 25C 25C 25C 25C 25C 125C VI = 14 V to 25 V IO = 1 mA to 40 mA 0C to 125C 37 A78L10AC MIN 9.6 9.5 9.5 51 42 44 20 11 62 1.7 4.2 6 5.5 1.5 0.1 90 40 TYP 10 MAX 10.4 10.5 10.5 175 125 mV dB mV V V mA mA V UNIT

Input voltage regulation Ripple rejection Output voltage regulation Output noise voltage Dropout voltage Bias current Bias current change

Pulse-testing techniques maintain TJ as close to TA as possible. Thermal effects must be taken into account separately. All characteristics are measured with a 0.33-F capacitor across the input and a 0.1-F capacitor across the output.

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electrical characteristics at specified virtual junction temperature, VI = 19 V, IO = 40 mA (unless otherwise noted)

PARAMETER TEST CONDITIONS TJ 25C Output voltage VI = 14 V to 27 V V, IO = 1 mA to 70 mA VI = 14.5 V to 27 V VI = 16 V to 27 V VI = 15 V to 25 V, f = 120 Hz IO = 1 mA to 40 mA 0C to 125C 0C to 125C 25C 25C 25C 25C 25C 25C 125C VI = 16 V to 27 V IO = 1 mA to 40 mA 0C to 125C 36 A78L12C MIN 11.1 10.8 10.8 55 49 42 22 13 70 1.7 4.3 6.5 6 1.5 0.2 100 50 TYP 12 MAX 12.9 13.2 13.2 250 200 37 A78L12AC MIN 11.5 11.4 11.4 55 49 42 22 13 70 1.7 4.3 6.5 6 1.5 0.1 100 50 TYP 12 MAX 12.5 12.6 12.6 250 200 mV dB mV V V mA mA V UNIT

Input voltage regulation Ripple rejection Output voltage regulation Output noise voltage Dropout voltage Bias current Bias current change

IO = 1 mA to 100 mA IO = 1 mA to 40 mA f = 10 Hz to 100 kHz

Pulse-testing techniques maintain TJ as close to TA as possible. Thermal effects must be taken into account separately. All characteristics are measured with a 0.33-F capacitor across the input and a 0.1-F capacitor across the output.

electrical characteristics at specified virtual junction temperature, VI = 23 V, IO = 40 mA (unless otherwise noted)

PARAMETER TEST CONDITIONS TJ 25C Output voltage Input voltage regulation Ripple rejection Output voltage regulation Output noise voltage Dropout voltage Bias current Bias current change VI = 10 V to 30 V IO = 1 mA to 40 mA VI = 17.5 V to 30 V, 17 5 V IO = 1 mA to 70 mA VI = 17.5 V to 30 V 25C VI = 20 V to 30 V VI = 18.5 V to 28.5 V, IO = 1 mA to 100 mA IO = 1 mA to 40 mA f = 10 Hz to 100 kHz 25C 25C 25C 125C 0C to 125C f = 120 Hz 25C 33 IO = 1 mA to 40 mA 0C to 125C 0C to 125C A78L15C MIN 13.8 13.5 13.5 65 58 39 25 25C 15 82 1.7 4.6 6.5 6 1.5 0.2 150 75 TYP 15 MAX 16.2 16.5 16.5 300 250 34 A78L15AC MIN 14.4 14.25 14.25 65 58 39 25 15 82 1.7 4.6 6.5 6 1.5 0.1 150 75 mV V V mA mA TYP 15 MAX 15.6 15.75 15.75 300 250 mV V UNIT

dB

Pulse-testing techniques maintain TJ as close to TA as possible. Thermal effects must be taken into account separately. All characteristics are measured with a 0.33-F capacitor across the input and a 0.1-F capacitor across the output.

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electrical characteristics at specified virtual junction temperature, VI = 9 V, IO = 40 mA, TJ = 25C (unless otherwise noted)
PARAMETER Output voltage Input voltage regulation Ripple rejection Output voltage regulation Output noise voltage Dropout voltage Bias current VI = 4.75 V to 20 V VI = 5 V to 20 V VI = 6 V to 20 V, IO = 1 mA to 100 mA IO = 1 mA to 40 mA f = 10 Hz to 100 kHz f = 120 Hz TEST CONDITIONS A78L02Y MIN TYP 2.6 20 16 51 12 6 30 1.7 3.6 MAX UNIT V mV dB mV V V mA

Pulse-testing techniques maintain TJ as close to TA as possible. Thermal effects must be taken into account separately. All characteristics are measured with a 0.33-F capacitor across the input and a 0.1-F capacitor across the output.

electrical characteristics at specified virtual junction temperature, VI = 10 V, IO = 40 mA, TJ = 25C (unless otherwise noted)
PARAMETER Output voltage Input voltage regulation Ripple rejection Output voltage regulation Output noise voltage Dropout voltage VI = 7 V to 20 V VI = 8 V to 20 V VI = 8 V to 18 V, IO = 1 mA to 100 mA IO = 1 mA to 40 mA f = 10 Hz to 100 kHz f = 120 Hz TEST CONDITIONS A78L05Y MIN TYP 5 32 26 49 15 8 42 1.7 MAX UNIT V mV dB mV V V

Bias current 3.8 mA Pulse-testing techniques maintain TJ as close to TA as possible. Thermal effects must be taken into account separately. All characteristics are measured with a 0.33-F capacitor across the input and a 0.1-F capacitor across the output.

electrical characteristics at specified virtual junction temperature, VI = 12 V, IO = 40 mA, TJ = 25C (unless otherwise noted)
PARAMETER Output voltage Input voltage regulation Ripple rejection Output voltage regulation Output noise voltage Dropout voltage Bias current VI = 8.5 V to 20 V VI = 9 V to 20 V VI = 10 V to 20 V, IO = 1 mA to 100 mA IO = 1 mA to 40 mA f = 10 Hz to 100 kHz f = 120 Hz TEST CONDITIONS A78L06Y MIN TYP 6.2 35 29 48 16 9 46 1.7 3.9 MAX UNIT V mV dB mV V V mA

Pulse-testing techniques maintain TJ as close to TA as possible. Thermal effects must be taken into account separately. All characteristics are measured with a 0.33-F capacitor across the input and a 0.1-F capacitor across the output.

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electrical characteristics at specified virtual junction temperature, VI = 14 V, IO = 40 mA, TJ = 25C (unless otherwise noted)
PARAMETER Output voltage Input voltage regulation Ripple rejection Output voltage regulation Output noise voltage Dropout voltage VI = 10.5 V to 23 V VI = 11 V to 23 V VI = 13 V to 23 V, IO = 1 mA to 100 mA IO = 1 mA to 40 mA f = 10 Hz to 100 kHz f = 120 Hz TEST CONDITIONS A78L08Y MIN TYP 8 42 36 46 18 10 54 1.7 MAX UNIT V mV dB mV V V

Bias current 4 mA Pulse-testing techniques maintain TJ as close to TA as possible. Thermal effects must be taken into account separately. All characteristics are measured with a 0.33-F capacitor across the input and a 0.1-F capacitor across the output.

electrical characteristics at specified virtual junction temperature, VI = 16 V, IO = 40 mA, TJ = 25C (unless otherwise noted)
PARAMETER Output voltage Input voltage regulation Ripple rejection Output voltage regulation Output noise voltage Dropout voltage Bias current VI = 12 V to 24 V VI = 13 V to 24 V VI = 15 V to 25 V, IO = 1 mA to 100 mA IO = 1 mA to 40 mA f = 10 Hz to 100 kHz f = 120 Hz TEST CONDITIONS A78L09Y MIN TYP 9 45 40 45 19 11 58 1.7 4.1 MAX UNIT V mV dB mV V V mA

Pulse-testing techniques maintain TJ as close to TA as possible. Thermal effects must be taken into account separately. All characteristics are measured with a 0.33-F capacitor across the input and a 0.1-F capacitor across the output.

electrical characteristics at specified virtual junction temperature, VI = 14 V, IO = 40 mA, TJ = 25C (unless otherwise noted)
PARAMETER Output voltage Input voltage regulation Ripple rejection Output voltage regulation Output noise voltage Dropout voltage VI = 13 V to 25 V VI = 14 V to 25 V VI = 15 V to 25 V, IO = 1 mA to 100 mA IO = 1 mA to 40 mA f = 10 Hz to 100 kHz f = 120 Hz TEST CONDITIONS A78L10Y MIN TYP 10 51 42 44 20 11 62 1.7 MAX UNIT V mV dB mV V V

Bias current 4.2 mA Pulse-testing techniques maintain TJ as close to TA as possible. Thermal effects must be taken into account separately. All characteristics are measured with a 0.33-F capacitor across the input and a 0.1-F capacitor across the output.

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electrical characteristics at specified virtual junction temperature, VI = 19 V, IO = 40 mA, TJ = 25C (unless otherwise noted)
PARAMETER Output voltage Input voltage regulation Ripple rejection Output voltage regulation Output noise voltage Dropout voltage VI = 14.5 V to 27 V VI = 16 V to 27 V VI = 15 V to 25 V, IO = 1 mA to 100 mA IO = 1 mA to 40 mA f = 10 Hz to 100 kHz f = 120 Hz TEST CONDITIONS A78L12Y MIN TYP 12 55 49 42 22 13 70 1.7 MAX UNIT V mV dB mV V V

Bias current 4.3 mA Pulse-testing techniques maintain TJ as close to TA as possible. Thermal effects must be taken into account separately. All characteristics are measured with a 0.33-F capacitor across the input and a 0.1-F capacitor across the output.

electrical characteristics at specified virtual junction temperature, VI = 23 V, IO = 40 mA, TJ = 25C (unless otherwise noted)
PARAMETER Output voltage Input voltage regulation Ripple rejection Output voltage regulation Output noise voltage Dropout voltage Bias current VI = 17.5 V to 30 V VI = 20 V to 30 V VI = 18.5 V to 28.5 V, IO = 1 mA to 100 mA IO = 1 mA to 40 mA f = 10 Hz to 100 kHz f = 120 Hz TEST CONDITIONS A78L15Y MIN TYP 15 65 58 39 25 15 82 1.7 4.6 MAX UNIT V mV dB mV V V mA

Pulse-testing techniques maintain TJ as close to TA as possible. Thermal effects must be taken into account separately. All characteristics are measured with a 0.33-F capacitor across the input and a 0.1-F capacitor across the output.

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APPLICATION INFORMATION
VI 0.33 F A78Lxx VO 0.1 F

Figure 1. Fixed-Output Regulator

+ VI

IN

A78Lxx COM

OUT IL

VO

Figure 2. Positive Regulator in Negative Configuration (VI Must Float)

Input

A78Lxx IO 0.33 F R2 R1

Output

0.1 F

Figure 3. Adjustable-Output Regulator

Input 0.33 F

A78Lxx VO(Reg) R1 Output IO IO = (VO/R1) + IO Bias Current

Figure 4. Current Regulator

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APPLICATION INFORMATION
1N4001

20-V Input 0.33 F

A78L15 0.1 F 1N4001

VO = 15 V

0.33 F 20-V Input A79L15

0.1 F

1N4001 VO = 15 V

1N4001

Figure 5. Regulated Dual Supply

operation with a load common to a voltage of opposite polarity

In many cases, a regulator powers a load that is not connected to ground but, instead, is connected to a voltage source of opposite polarity (e.g., operational amplifiers, level-shifting circuits, etc.). In these cases, a clamp diode should be connected to the regulator output as shown in Figure 6. This protects the regulator from output polarity reversals during startup and short-circuit operation.
A78Lxx 1N4001 or Equivalent VO

VI

VO

Figure 6. Output Polarity-Reversal-Protection Circuit

reverse-bias protection
Occasionally, the input voltage to the regulator can collapse faster than the output voltage. This can occur, for example, when the input supply is crowbarred during an output overvoltage condition. If the output voltage is greater than approximately 7 V, the emitter-base junction of the series-pass element (internal or external) could break down and be damaged. To prevent this, a diode shunt can be employed as shown in Figure 7.

VI

A78Lxx

VO

Figure 7. Reverse-Bias-Protection Circuit

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