•Output voltages of 3.3; 5; 6; 8; 9; 10; 12; 15; 18; 24 V thermal overload
protection
•Short-circuit protection
•No external components are required
•Available in either ± 4% (A) or ± 8% (C) selection
Description
The L78L series of three-terminal positive regulators employ internal current limiting
and thermal shutdown, making them essentially indestructible. If adequate heat-sink
is provided, they can deliver up to 100 mA output current. They are intended
as fixed voltage regulators in a wide range of applications including local or oncard 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. The L78L series used as Zener diode/resistor
combination replacement, offers e improvement along with lower quiescent current
and lower noise.
Maturity status link
L78L
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1Diagram
AMG160520161300MT
L78L
Diagram
Figure 1. Schematic diagram
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2Pin configuration
AMG160520161301MT
AMG160520161302MT
Figure 2. Pin connection (top view, bottom view for TO-92)
L78L
Pin configuration
Figure 3.
Test circuits
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3Maximum ratings
Table 1. Absolute maximum ratings
SymbolParameterValueUnit
VO = 3.3 to 9 V
V
I
DC Input voltage
VO = 12 to 15 V
VO = 18 to 24 V
I
O
P
D
T
STG
T
OP
Output current100mA
Power dissipation
Storage temperature range-65 to 150°C
Operating junction temperature range
for L78LxxAC / L78LxxC0 to 125
for L78LxxAB-40 to 125
1. Our SO-8 package used for voltage regulators is modified internally to have pins 2, 3, 6 and 7 electrically
communed to the die attach flag. This particular frame decreases the total thermal resistance of the
package and increases its ability to dissipate power when an appropriate area of copper on the printed
circuit board is available for heat-sinking. The external dimensions are the same as for the standard SO-8.
30
35
40
Internally limited
(1)
L78L
Maximum ratings
V
mW
°C
Table 2. Thermal data
SymbolParameterSO-8TO-92SOT-89Unit
R
thJC
R
thJA
1. Considering 6 cm² of copper Board heat-sink.
Thermal resistance junction-case (max)2015°C/W
Thermal resistance junction-ambient (max)
55
(1)
200
55
(1)
°C/W
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Electrical characteristics
4Electrical characteristics
Table 3. Electrical characteristics of L78L33C - Refer to the test circuits, TJ = 0 to 125 °C, VI = 8.3 V, IO = 40 mA, CI = 0.33
µF, CO = 0.1 µF unless otherwise specified
SymbolParameterTest conditionsMin.Typ.Max.Unit
∆V
∆V
V
O
V
O
O
O
I
d
∆I
d
Output voltage
Output voltage
Line regulation
Load regulation
Quiescent current
Quiescent current change
eNOutput noise voltage
SVRSupply voltage rejection
IO = 1 to 40 mA, VI = 5.3 to 20 V
IO = 1 to 100 mA, TJ = 25 °C
B = 10 Hz to 100 kHz, TJ = 25 °C
VI = 6.3 to 16.3 V, f = 120 Hz
TJ = 25 °C
IO = 1 to 70 mA, VI = 8.3 V
VI = 5.4 to 20 V, TJ = 25 °C
VI = 6.3 to 20 V, TJ = 25 °C
IO = 1 to 40 mA, TJ = 25 °C
TJ = 25 °C
TJ = 125 °C
IO = 1 to 40 mA
VI = 6.3 to 20 V
IO = 40 mA, TJ = 25 °C
3.0363.33.564V
2.973.63
V
2.973.63
150
mV
100
60
mV
30
6mA
5.5mA
0.2
mA
1.5
40µV
4149dB
V
d
Dropout voltage2V
Table 4. Electrical characteristics of L78L05C - Refer to the test circuits, TJ = 0 to 125 °C, VI = 10 V, IO = 40 mA, CI = 0.33
µF, CO = 0.1 µF unless otherwise specified
SymbolParameterTest conditionsMin.Typ.Max.Unit
V
V
∆V
∆V
I
d
∆I
O
O
O
O
d
Output voltage
Output voltage
Line regulation
Load regulation
Quiescent current
Quiescent current change
eNOutput noise voltage
SVRSupply voltage rejection
TJ = 25 °C
IO = 1 to 40 mA, VI = 7 to 20 V
IO = 1 to 70 mA, VI = 10 V
VI = 8.5 to 20 V, TJ = 25 °C
VI = 9 to 20 V, TJ = 25 °C
IO = 1 to 100 mA, TJ = 25 °C
IO = 1 to 40 mA, TJ = 25 °C
TJ = 25 °C
TJ = 125 °C
IO = 1 to 40 mA
VI = 8 to 20 V
B = 10 Hz to 100 kHz, TJ = 25 °C
VI = 9 to 20 V, f = 120 Hz
IO = 40 mA, TJ = 25 °C
4.655.4V
4.55.5
V
4.55.5
200
mV
150
60
mV
30
6mA
5.5mA
0.2
mA
1.5
40µV
4049dB
V
d
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L78L
Electrical characteristics
Table 5. Electrical characteristics of L78L08C - Refer to the test circuits, TJ = 0 to 125 °C,VI = 14 V, IO = 40 mA, CI = 0.33
µF, CO = 0.1 µF unless otherwise specified
SymbolParameterTest conditionsMin.Typ.Max.Unit
∆V
∆V
V
O
V
O
O
O
I
d
∆I
d
Output voltage
Output voltage
Line regulation
Load regulation
Quiescent current
Quiescent current change
eNOutput noise voltage
SVRSupply voltage rejection
IO = 1 to 40 mA, VI = 8.5 to 20 V
VI = 10.5 to 20 V, TJ = 25 °C
IO = 1 to 100 mA, TJ = 25 °C
B = 10 Hz to 100 kHz, TJ = 25 °C
TJ = 25 °C
IO = 1 to 70 mA, VI = 12 V
VI = 11 to 20 V, TJ = 25 °C
IO = 1 to 40 mA, TJ = 25 °C
TJ = 25 °C
TJ = 125 °C
IO = 1 to 40 mA
VI = 8 to 20 V
VI = 9 to 20 V, f = 120 Hz
IO = 40 mA, TJ = 25 °C
7.3688.64V
7.28.8
V
7.28.8
200
mV
150
80
mV
40
6mA
5.5mA
0.2
mA
1.5
60µV
3645dB
V
d
Dropout voltage1.7V
Table 6. Electrical characteristics of L78L09C - Refer to the test circuits, TJ = 0 to 125 °C, VI = 15 V, IO = 40 mA, CI = 0.33
µF, CO = 0.1 µF unless otherwise specified
SymbolParameterTest conditionsMin.Typ.Max.Unit
∆V
∆V
V
O
V
O
O
O
I
d
∆I
d
Output voltage
Output voltage
Line regulation
Load regulation
Quiescent current
Quiescent current change
eNOutput noise voltage
SVRSupply voltage rejection
IO = 1 to 40 mA, VI = 11.5 to 23 V
VI = 11.5 to 23 V, TJ = 25 °C
IO = 1 to 100 mA, TJ = 25 °C
B = 10 Hz to 100 kHz, TJ = 25 °C
TJ = 25 °C
IO = 1 to 70 mA, VI = 15 V
VI = 12 to 23 V, TJ = 25 °C
IO = 1 to 40 mA, TJ = 25 °C
TJ = 25 °C
TJ = 125 °C
IO = 1 to 40 mA
VI = 12 to 23 V
VI = 12 to 23 V, f = 120 Hz
IO = 40 mA, TJ = 25 °C
8.2899.72V
8.19.9
V
8.19.9
250
mV
200
80
mV
40
6mA
5.5mA
0.2
mA
1.5
70µV
3644dB
V
d
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Electrical characteristics
Table 7. Electrical characteristics of L78L10C - Refer to the test circuits, TJ = 0 to 125 °C, VI = 16 V, IO = 40 mA, CI = 0.33
µF, CO = 0.1 µF unless otherwise specified
SymbolParameterTest conditionsMin.Typ.Max.Unit
∆V
∆V
V
O
V
O
O
O
I
d
∆I
d
Output voltage
Output voltage
Line regulation
Load regulation
Quiescent current
Quiescent current change
eNOutput noise voltage
SVRSupply voltage rejection
IO = 1 to 40 mA, VI = 12.5 to 23 V
VI = 12.5 to 23 V, TJ = 25 °C
IO = 1 to 100 mA, TJ = 25 °C
B = 10 Hz to 100 kHz, TJ = 25 °C
TJ = 25 °C
IO = 1 to 70 mA, VI = 16 V
VI = 13 to 23 V, TJ = 25 °C
IO = 1 to 40 mA, TJ = 25 °C
TJ = 25 °C
TJ = 125 °C
IO = 1 to 40 mA
VI = 13 to 23 V
VI = 14 to 23 V, f = 120 Hz
IO = 40 mA, TJ = 25 °C
9.21010.8V
911
V
911
230
mV
170
80
mV
40
6mA
5.5mA
0.1
mA
1.5
60µV
3745dB
V
d
Dropout voltage1.7V
Table 8. Electrical characteristics of L78L12C - Refer to the test circuits, TJ = 0 to 125 °C, VI = 19 V, IO = 40 mA, CI = 0.33
µF, CO = 0.1 µF unless otherwise specified
SymbolParameterTest conditionsMin.Typ.Max.Unit
∆V
∆V
V
O
V
O
O
O
I
d
∆I
d
Output voltage
Output voltage
Line regulation
Load regulation
Quiescent current
Quiescent current change
eNOutput noise voltage
SVRSupply voltage rejection
IO = 1 to 40 mA, VI = 14.5 to 27 V
VI = 14.5 to 27 V, TJ = 25 °C
IO = 1 to 100 mA, TJ = 25 °C
B = 10 Hz to 100 kHz, TJ = 25 °C
TJ = 25 °C
IO = 1 to 70 mA, VI = 19 V
VI = 16 to 27 V, TJ = 25 °C
IO = 1 to 40 mA, TJ = 25 °C
TJ = 25 °C
TJ = 125 °C
IO = 1 to 40 mA
VI = 16 to 27 V
VI = 15 to 25 V, f = 120 Hz
IO = 40 mA, TJ = 25 °C
11.11212.9V
10.813.2
V
10.813.2
250
mV
200
100
mV
50
6.5mA
6mA
0.2
mA
1.5
80µV
3642dB
V
d
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Electrical characteristics
Table 9. Electrical characteristics of L78L15C - Refer to the test circuits, TJ = 0 to 125 °C, VI = 23 V, IO = 40 mA, CI = 0.33
µF, CO = 0.1 µF unless otherwise specified
SymbolParameterTest conditionsMin.Typ.Max.Unit
∆V
∆V
V
O
V
O
O
O
I
d
∆I
d
Output voltage
Output voltage
Line regulation
Load regulation
Quiescent current
Quiescent current change
eNOutput noise voltage
SVRSupply voltage rejection
IO = 1 to 40 mA, VI = 17.5 to 30 V
VI = 17.5 to 30 V, TJ = 25 °C
IO = 1 to 100 mA, TJ = 25 °C
B = 10 Hz to 100 kHz, TJ = 25 °C
VI = 18.5 to 28.5 V, f = 120 Hz
TJ = 25 °C
IO = 1 to 70 mA, VI = 23 V
VI = 20 to 30 V, TJ = 25 °C
IO = 1 to 40 mA, TJ = 25 °C
TJ = 25 °C
TJ = 125 °C
IO = 1 to 40 mA
VI = 20 to 30 V
IO = 40 mA, TJ = 25 °C
13.81516.2V
13.516.5
V
13.516.5
300
mV
250
150
mV
75
6.5mA
6mA
0.2
mA
1.5
90µV
3339dB
V
d
Dropout voltage1.7V
Table 10. Electrical characteristics of L78L18C - Refer to the test circuits, TJ = 0 to 125 °C, VI = 27 V, IO = 40 mA, CI =
0.33 µF, CO = 0.1 µF unless otherwise specified
SymbolParameterTest conditionsMin.Typ.Max.Unit
∆V
∆V
V
O
V
O
O
O
I
d
∆I
d
Output voltage
Output voltage
Line regulation
Load regulation
Quiescent current
Quiescent current change
eNOutput noise voltage
SVRSupply voltage rejection
IO = 1 to 40 mA, VI = 22 to 33 V
IO = 1 to 100 mA, TJ = 25 °C
IO = 1 to 40 mA, TJ = 25 °C
B = 10 Hz to 100 kHz, TJ = 25 °C
TJ = 25 °C
IO = 1 to 70 mA, VI = 27 V
VI = 22 to 33 V, TJ = 25 °C
VI = 22 to 33 V, TJ = 25 °C
TJ = 25 °C
TJ = 125 °C
IO = 1 to 40 mA
VI = 23 to 33 V
VI = 23 to 33 V, f = 120 Hz
IO = 40 mA, TJ = 25 °C
16.61819.4V
16.219.8
V
16.219.8
320
mV
270
170
mV
85
6.5mA
6mA
0.2
mA
1.5
120µV
3238dB
V
d
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L78L
Electrical characteristics
Table 11. Electrical characteristics of L78L24C - Refer to the test circuits, TJ = 0 to 125 °C, VI = 33 V, IO = 40 mA, CI =
0.33 µF, CO = 0.1 µF unless otherwise specified
SymbolParameterTest conditionsMin.Typ.Max.Unit
∆V
∆V
V
O
V
O
O
O
I
d
∆I
d
Output voltage
Output voltage
Line regulation
Load regulation
Quiescent current
Quiescent current change
eNOutput noise voltage
SVRSupply voltage rejection
IO = 1 to 40 mA, VI = 27 to 38 V
IO = 1 to 100 mA, TJ = 25 °C
IO = 1 to 40 mA, TJ = 25 °C
B = 10 Hz to 100 kHz, TJ = 25 °C
TJ = 25 °C
IO = 1 to 70 mA, VI = 33 V
VI = 27 to 38 V, TJ = 25 °C
VI = 28 to 38 V, TJ = 25 °C
TJ = 25 °C
TJ = 125 °C
IO = 1 to 40 mA
VI = 28 to 38 V
VI = 29 to 35 V, f = 120 Hz
IO = 40 mA, TJ = 25 °C
22.12425.9V
21.626.4
V
21.626.4
350
mV
300
200
mV
100
6.5mA
6mA
0.2
mA
1.5
200µV
3037dB
V
d
Dropout voltage1.7V
Table 12. Electrical characteristics of L78L33AB and L78L33AC - Refer to the test circuits, TJ = 0 to 125 °C (AC) TJ = -40
to 125 °C (AB),VI = 8.3 V, IO = 40mA, CI = 0.33 μF, CO = 0.1 μF unless otherwise specified
SymbolParameterTest conditionsMin.Typ.Max.Unit
∆V
∆V
V
O
V
O
O
O
I
d
∆I
d
Output voltage
Output voltage
Line regulation
Load regulation
Quiescent current
Quiescent current change
eNOutput noise voltage
SVRSupply voltage rejection
IO = 1 to 40 mA, VI = 5.3 to 20 V
IO = 1 to 100 mA, TJ = 25 °C
IO = 1 to 40 mA, TJ = 25 °C
B = 10 Hz to 100 kHz, TJ = 25 °C
VI = 6.3 to 16.3 V, f = 120 Hz
TJ = 25 °C
IO = 1 to 70 mA, VI = 8.3 V
VI = 5.4 to 20 V, TJ = 25 °C
VI = 6.3 to 20 V, TJ = 25 °C
TJ = 25 °C
TJ = 125 °C
IO = 1 to 40 mA
VI = 6.3 to 20 V
IO = 40 mA, TJ = 25 °C
3.1683.33.432V
3.1353.465
V
3.1353.465
150
mV
100
60
mV
30
6mA
5.5mA
0.1
mA
1.5
40µV
4149dB
V
d
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Electrical characteristics
Table 13. Electrical characteristics of L78L05AB and L78L05AC - Refer to the test circuits, TJ = 0 to 125 °C (AC) TJ = -40
to 125 °C (AB), VI = 10 V, IO = 40 mA, CI = 0.33 μF, CO = 0.1 μF unless otherwise specified
SymbolParameterTest conditionsMin.Typ.Max.Unit
∆V
∆V
V
O
V
O
O
O
I
d
∆I
d
Output voltage
Output voltage
Line regulation
Load regulation
Quiescent current
Quiescent current change
eNOutput noise voltage
SVRSupply voltage rejection
IO = 1 to 40 mA, VI = 7 to 20 V
IO = 1 to 100 mA, TJ = 25 °C
IO = 1 to 40 mA, TJ = 25 °C
B = 10 Hz to 100 kHz, TJ = 25 °C
TJ = 25 °C
IO = 1 to 70 mA, VI = 10 V
VI = 7.3 to 20 V, TJ = 25 °C
VI = 8 to 20 V, TJ = 25 °C
TJ = 25 °C
TJ = 125 °C
IO = 1 to 40 mA
VI = 8 to 20 V
VI = 8 to 18 V, f = 120 Hz
IO = 40 mA, TJ = 25 °C
4.855.2V
4.755.25
V
4.755.25
150
mV
100
60
mV
30
6mA
5.5mA
0.1
mA
1.5
40µV
4149dB
V
d
Dropout voltage2V
Table 14. Electrical characteristics of L78L06AB and L78L06AC - Refer to the test circuits, TJ = 0 to 125 °C (AC) TJ = -40
to 125 °C (AB), VI = 12 V, IO = 40 mA, CI = 0.33 μF, CO = 0.1 μF unless otherwise specified
SymbolParameterTest conditionsMin.Typ.Max.Unit
∆V
∆V
V
O
V
O
O
O
I
d
∆I
d
Output voltage
Output voltage
Line regulation
Load regulation
Quiescent current
Quiescent current change
eNOutput noise voltage
SVRSupply voltage rejection
IO = 1 to 40 mA, VI = 8.5 to 20 V
IO = 1 to 100 mA, TJ = 25 °C
IO = 1 to 40 mA, TJ = 25 °C
B = 10 Hz to 100 kHz, TJ = 25 °C
TJ = 25 °C
IO = 1 to 70 mA, VI = 12 V
VI = 8.5 to 20 V, TJ = 25 °C
VI = 9 to 20 V, TJ = 25 °C
TJ = 25 °C
TJ = 125 °C
IO = 1 to 40 mA
VI = 9 to 20 V
VI = 9 to 20 V, f = 120 Hz
IO = 40 mA, TJ = 25 °C
5.7666.24V
5.76.3
V
5.76.3
150
mV
100
60
mV
30
6mA
5.5mA
0.1
mA
1.5
50µV
3946dB
V
d
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Electrical characteristics
Table 15. Electrical characteristics of L78L08AB and L78L08AC - Refer to the test circuits, TJ = 0 to 125 °C (AC) TJ = -40
to 125 °C (AB), VI = 14 V, IO = 40 mA, CI = 0.33 μF, CO = 0.1 μF unless otherwise specified
SymbolParameterTest conditionsMin.Typ.Max.Unit
∆V
∆V
V
O
V
O
O
O
I
d
∆I
d
Output voltage
Output voltage
Line regulation
Load regulation
Quiescent current
Quiescent current change
eNOutput noise voltage
SVRSupply voltage rejection
IO = 1 to 40 mA, VI = 10.5 to 23 V
VI = 10.5 to 23 V, TJ = 25 °C
IO = 1 to 100 mA, TJ = 25 °C
IO = 1 to 40 mA, TJ = 25 °C
B = 10 Hz to 100 kHz, TJ = 25 °C
TJ = 25 °C
IO = 1 to 70 mA, VI = 14 V
VI = 11 to 23 V, TJ = 25 °C
TJ = 25 °C
TJ = 125 °C
IO = 1 to 40 mA
VI = 11 to 23 V
VI = 12 to 23 V, f = 120 Hz
IO = 40 mA, TJ = 25 °C
7.6888.32V
7.68.4
V
7.68.4
175
mV
125
80
mV
40
6mA
5.5mA
0.1
mA
1.5
60µV
3745dB
V
d
Dropout voltage1.7V
Table 16. Electrical characteristics of L78L09AB and L78L09AC - Refer to the test circuits, TJ = 0 to 125 °C (AC) TJ = -40
to 125 °C (AB), VI =15 V, IO= 40 mA, CI = 0.33 μF, CO = 0.1 μF unless otherwise specified
SymbolParameterTest conditionsMin.Typ.Max.Unit
∆V
∆V
V
O
V
O
O
O
I
d
∆I
d
Output voltage
Output voltage
Line regulation
Load regulation
Quiescent current
Quiescent current change
eNOutput noise voltage
SVRSupply voltage rejection
IO = 1 to 40 mA, VI = 11.5 to 23 V
VI = 11.5 to 23 V, TJ = 25 °C
IO = 1 to 100 mA, TJ = 25 °C
IO = 1 to 40 mA, TJ = 25 °C
B = 10 Hz to 100 kHz, TJ = 25 °C
TJ = 25 °C
IO = 1 to 70 mA, VI = 15 V
VI = 12 to 23 V, TJ = 25 °C
TJ = 25 °C
TJ = 125 °C
IO = 1 to 40 mA
VI = 12 to 23 V
VI = 12 to 23 V, f = 120 Hz
IO = 40 mA, TJ = 25 °C
8.6499.36V
8.559.45
V
8.559.45
225
mV
150
80
mV
40
6mA
5.5mA
0.1
mA
1.5
70µV
3744dB
V
d
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Electrical characteristics
Table 17. Electrical characteristics of L78L10AC - Refer to the test circuits, TJ = 0 to 125 °C (AC) TJ = -40 to 125 °C (AB),
VI= 16 V, IO = 40 mA, CI = 0.33 μF, CO = 0.1 μF unless otherwise specified
SymbolParameterTest conditionsMin.Typ.Max.Unit
∆V
∆V
V
O
V
O
O
O
I
d
∆I
d
Output voltage
Output voltage
Line regulation
Load regulation
Quiescent current
Quiescent current change
eNOutput noise voltage
SVRSupply voltage rejection
IO = 1 to 40 mA, VI = 12.5 to 23 V
VI = 12.5 to 23 V, TJ = 25 °C
IO = 1 to 100 mA, TJ = 25 °C
IO = 1 to 40 mA, TJ = 25 °C
B = 10 Hz to 100 kHz, TJ = 25 °C
TJ = 25 °C
IO = 1 to 70 mA, VI = 16 V
VI = 13 to 23 V, TJ = 25 °C
TJ = 25 °C
TJ = 125 °C
IO = 1 to 40 mA
VI = 13 to 23 V
VI = 14 to 23 V, f = 120 Hz
IO = 40 mA, TJ = 25 °C
9.61010.4V
9.510.5
V
9.510.5
230
mV
170
80
mV
40
6mA
5.5mA
0.1
mA
1.5
60µV
3745dB
V
d
Dropout voltage1.7V
Table 18. Electrical characteristics of L78L12AB and L78L12AC - Refer to the test circuits, TJ = 0 to 125 °C (AC) TJ = -40
to 125 °C (AB), VI =19 V, IO = 40 mA, CI = 0.33 μF, CO = 0.1 μF unless otherwise specified
SymbolParameterTest conditionsMin.Typ.Max.Unit
∆V
∆V
V
O
V
O
O
O
I
d
∆I
d
Output voltage
Output voltage
Line regulation
Load regulation
Quiescent current
Quiescent current change
eNOutput noise voltage
SVRSupply voltage rejection
IO = 1 to 40 mA, VI = 14.5 to 27 V
VI = 14.5 to 27 V, TJ = 25 °C
IO = 1 to 100 mA, TJ = 25 °C
IO = 1 to 40 mA, TJ = 25 °C
B = 10 Hz to 100 kHz, TJ = 25 °C
TJ = 25 °C
IO = 1 to 70 mA, VI = 19 V
VI = 16 to 27 V, TJ = 25 °C
TJ = 25 °C
TJ = 125 °C
IO = 1 to 40 mA
VI = 16 to 27 V
VI = 15 to 25 V, f = 120 Hz
IO = 40 mA, TJ = 25 °C
11.51212.5V
11.412.6
V
11.412.6
250
mV
200
100
mV
50
6.5mA
6mA
0.1
mA
1.5
80µV
3742dB
V
d
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Electrical characteristics
Table 19. Electrical characteristics of L78L15AB and L78L15AC - Refer to the test circuits, TJ = 0 to 125 °C (AC) TJ = -40
to 125 °C (AB), VI = 23 V,IO= 40 mA, CI = 0.33 μF, CO = 0.1 μF unless otherwise specified
SymbolParameterTest conditionsMin.Typ.Max.Unit
∆V
∆V
V
O
V
O
O
O
I
d
∆I
d
Output voltage
Output voltage
Line regulation
Load regulation
Quiescent current
Quiescent current change
eNOutput noise voltage
SVRSupply voltage rejection
IO = 1 to 40 mA, VI = 17.5 to 30 V
VI = 17.5 to 30 V, TJ = 25 °C
IO = 1 to 100 mA, TJ = 25 °C
IO = 1 to 40 mA, TJ = 25 °C
B = 10 Hz to 100 kHz, TJ = 25 °C
VI = 18.5 to 28.5 V, f = 120 Hz
TJ = 25 °C
IO = 1 to 70 mA, VI = 23 V
VI = 20 to 30 V, TJ = 25 °C
TJ = 25 °C
TJ = 125 °C
IO = 1 to 40 mA
VI = 20 to 30 V
IO = 40 mA, TJ = 25 °C
14.41515.6V
14.2515.75
V
14.2515.75
300
mV
250
150
mV
75
6.5mA
6mA
0.1
mA
1.5
90µV
3439dB
V
d
Dropout voltage1.7V
Table 20. Electrical characteristics of L78L18AC - Refer to the test circuits, TJ = 0 to 125 °C (AC) TJ = -40 to 125 °C
(AB),VI = 27 V, IO = 40 mA, CI = 0.33 μF, CO = 0.1 μF unless otherwise specified
SymbolParameterTest conditionsMin.Typ.Max.Unit
∆V
∆V
V
O
V
O
O
O
I
d
∆I
d
Output voltage
Output voltage
Line regulation
Load regulation
Quiescent current
Quiescent current change
eNOutput noise voltage
SVRSupply voltage rejection
IO = 1 to 40 mA, VI = 22 to 33 V
IO = 1 to 100 mA, TJ = 25 °C
IO = 1 to 40 mA, TJ = 25 °C
B = 10 Hz to 100 kHz, TJ = 25 °C
TJ = 25 °C
IO = 1 to 70 mA, VI = 27 V
VI = 22 to 33 V, TJ = 25 °C
VI = 22 to 33 V, TJ = 25 °C
TJ = 25 °C
TJ = 125 °C
IO = 1 to 40 mA
VI = 23 to 33 V
VI = 23 to 33 V, f = 120 Hz
IO = 40 mA, TJ = 25 °C
17.31818.7V
17.118.9
V
17.118.9
320
mV
270
170
mV
85
6.5mA
6mA
0.1
mA
1.5
120µV
3338dB
V
d
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L78L
Electrical characteristics
Table 21. Electrical characteristics of L78L24AB and L78L24AC - Refer to the test circuits, TJ = 0 to 125 °C (AC) TJ = -40
to 125 °C (AB),VI = 33 V, IO = 40 mA, CI = 0.33 μF, CO = 0.1 μF unless otherwise specified
SymbolParameterTest conditionsMin.Typ.Max.Unit
∆V
∆V
V
O
V
O
O
O
I
d
∆I
d
Output voltage
Output voltage
Line regulation
Load regulation
Quiescent current
Quiescent current change
eNOutput noise voltage
SVRSupply voltage rejection
IO = 1 to 40 mA, VI = 27 to 38 V
IO = 1 to 100 mA, TJ = 25 °C
IO = 1 to 40 mA, TJ = 25 °C
B = 10 Hz to 100 kHz, TJ = 25 °C
TJ = 25 °C
IO = 1 to 70 mA, VI = 33 V
VI = 27 to 38 V, TJ = 25 °C
VI = 28 to 38 V, TJ = 25 °C
TJ = 25 °C
TJ = 125 °C
IO = 1 to 40 mA
VI = 28 to 38 V
VI = 29 to 33 V, f = 120 Hz
IO = 40 mA, TJ = 25 °C
232425V
22.825.2
V
22.825.2
350
mV
300
200
mV
100
6.5mA
6mA
0.1
mA
1.5
200µV5y
3137dB
V
d
Dropout voltage1.7V
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5Typical performance
AMG160520161303MT
AMG160520161304MT
AMG160520161305MT
AMG160520161306MT
L78L
Typical performance
Figure 4. L78L05/12 output voltage vs. ambient
temperature
Figure 6. L78L05/12/24 thermal shutdown
Figure 5. L78L05/12/24 load characteristics
Figure 7. L78L05/12 quiescent current vs. output current
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AMG160520161307MT
AMG160520161308MT
AMG160520161309MT
AMG160520161310MT
AMG160520161311MT
L78L
Typical performance
Figure 8. L78L05 quiescent current vs. input voltage
Figure 10. L78L05/12/24 ripple rejection
Figure 9. L78L05/12/24 output characteristics
Figure 11. L78L05 dropout characteristics
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Figure 12. L78L short-circuit output current
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6Typical application
AMG160520161312MT
AMG160520161313MT
AMG160520161314MT
Figure 13. High output current short-circuit protected
L78L
Typical application
Figure 14.
Outuput boost circuit
Figure 15. Current regulator
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Figure 16. Adjustable output regulator
AMG160520161315MT
L78L
Typical application
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7Package information
0102782_E
In order to meet environmental requirements, ST offers these devices in different grades of ECOPACK packages,
depending on their level of environmental compliance. ECOPACK specifications, grade definitions and product
status are available at: www.st.com. ECOPACK is an ST trademark.
7.1TO-92 package information
L78L
Package information
Figure 17. TO-92 package outline
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Table 22. TO-92 mechanical data
Dim.
A
b0.360.51
D4.454.95
E3.303.94
e2.412.67
e11.141.40
L12.7015.49
R2.162.41
S10.921.52
W0.410.56
V5°
Min.Typ.Max.
4.324.95
mm
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7.2TO-92 packing information
H1
H
H0
L
I1
delta P
F1
F2
P2
P0
A1
d
D0
W2
W0
W1
W
t
delta H
T2
T1
T
L78L
TO-92 packing information
Figure 18. TO-92 tape and reel outline
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Table 23. TO-92 tape and reel mechanical data
L78L
TO-92 packing information
Dim.
Min.Typ.Max.
A1
T3.80
T11.60
T22.30
d0.450.470.48
P012.5012.7012.90
P25.656.357.05
F1, F22.402.502.94
F34.985.085.48
delta H-2.002.00
W17.5018.0019.00
W05.56.006.5
W18.509.009.25
W20.50
H18.5021
H30.512
H015.5016.0018.8
H125.027.0
D03.804.004.20
t0.90
L11.00
I13.00
delta P-1.001.00
Ø1352355358
Ø2283032
u444750
mm
4.80
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7.3TO-92 Ammopak packing information
W
W1
W0
W2
A
1
d
D0
H1
H
H0
L
l1
F1 F2
P2
P0
delta H
T2
T1
T
t
F3
H3
0050910S_Rev_U
Figure 19. TO-92 Ammopak tape and reel outline
L78L
TO-92 Ammopak packing information
Table 24. TO-92 Ammopak tape and reel mechanical data
Dim.
A1
T3.80
T11.60
T22.30
d0.450.470.48
P012.5012.7012.90
P25.656.357.05
F1, F22.402.502.94
F34.985.085.48
delta H-2.002.00
W17.5018.0019.00
W05.56.006.5
W18.509.009.25
W20.50
H18.5021
H30.512
H015.5016.0018.8
H125.027.0
D03.804.004.20
Min.Typ.Max.
mm
4.80
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0016023_So-807_fig2_Rev10
L78L
SO-8 package information
Dim.
t
L11.00
I13.00
delta P-1.001.00
7.4SO-8 package information
mm
Min.Typ.Max.
0.90
Figure 20. SO-8 package outline
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Table 25. SO-8 mechanical data
0016023_So-807_footprint_Rev10
L78L
SO-8 package information
Dim.
Min.Typ.Max.
A
A10.100.25
A21.25
b0.310.51
b10.280.48
c0.100.25
c10.100.23
D4.804.905.00
E5.806.006.20
E13.803.904.00
e1.27
h0.250.50
L0.401.27
L11.04
L20.25
k0°8°
ccc0.10
mm
1.75
Figure 21. SO-8 recommended footprint (dimensions are in mm)
1. Available in Ammopak with the suffix "-AP" or in tape and reel with the suffix "TR". Please note that in these
cases pins are shaped according to tape and reel specifications.
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Ordering information
Table 30. Marking information
Part numbersMarkingPackagesOutput voltages
L78L05ABD13TR78L05BSO-85 V
L78L05ABUTR8CSOT-895 V
L78L05ABZL78L05ATO-925 V
L78L05ABZ-APL78L05ATO-925 V
L78L05ABZ-TRL78L05ATO-925 V
L78L05ACD13TR78L05ASO-85 V
L78L05ACUTR8CSOT-895 V
L78L05ACZL78L05ATO-925 V
L78L05ACZ-APL78L05ATO-925 V
L78L05ACZTRL78L05ATO-925 V
L78L05CD13TR78L05SO-85 V
L78L05CZL78L05ATO-925 V
L78L06ABUTR8ESOT-896 V
L78L06ABZL78L06ATO-926 V
L78L06ACD13TRL78L06ASO-86 V
L78L06ACUTR8ESOT-896 V
L78L08ABD13TR78L08BSO-88 V
L78L08ABUTR8GSOT-898 V
L78L08ABZ-APL78L08ATO-928 V
L78L08ABZTRL78L08ATO-928 V
L78L08ACD13TR78L08ASO-88 V
L78L08ACUTR8GSOT-898 V
L78L08ACZL78L08ATO-928 V
L78L08ACZ-APL78L08ATO-928 V
L78L08ACZTRL78L08ATO-928 V
L78L08CD13TR78L08SO-88 V
L78L09ABD13TR78L09BSO-88 V
L78L09ABZL78L09ATO-929 V
L78L09ABUTR8HSOT-899 V
L78L09ACD13TR78L09ASO89 V
L78L09ACUTR8HSOT-899 V
L78L09ACZ-APL78L09ATO-929 V
L78L09ACZ-TRL78L09ATO-929 V
L78L09CD13TRL78L09ASO-89 V
L78L10ACUTR8ISOT-8910 V
L78L12ABD-TR78L12BSO-812 V
L78L12ABUTR8KSOT-8912 V
L78L12ABZL78L12ATO-9212 V
L78L12ABZ-APL78L12ATO 9212 V
L78L12ACD13TR78L12ASO-812 V
L78L
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Ordering information
Part numbersMarkingPackagesOutput voltages
L78L12ACUTR8KSOT-8912 V
L78L12ACZL78L12ATO-9212 V
L78L12ACZ-APL78L12ATO-9212 V
L78L12ACZ-TRL78L12ATO-9212 V
L78L12CD13TR78L12SO-812 V
L78L15ABUTR8LSOT-8915 V
L78L15ABZ-APL78L15ATO-9215 V
L78L15ACD13TR78L15ASO-815 V
L78L15ACUTR8LSOT-8915 V
L78L15ACZL78L15ATO-9215 V
L78L15CD-TR78L15SO-815 V
L78L18ACUTR8BSOT-8918 V
L78L18CD13TRL78L18SO-818 V
L78L24ABZ-TRL78L24ATO-9224 V
L78L24ACUTR8PSOT-8924 V
L78L24ACZ-APL78L24ATO-9224 V
L78L24CD-TR78L24SO-824 V
L78L33ABD-TR78L33BSO-83.3 V
L78L33ABUTR8ASOT-893.3 V
L78L33ABZ-APL78L33ATO-923.3 V
L78L33ACD13TR78L33ASO-83.3 V
L78L33ACUTR8ASOT-893.3 V
L78L33ACZL78L33ATO-923.3 V
L78L33ACZ-APL78L33ATO-923.3 V
L78L33ACZTRL78L33ATO-923.3 V
L78L
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Revision history
DateRevisionChanges
14-Mar-20059Add tape and reel for TO-92.
15-Mar-200510Add note on Table 3.
23-Dec-200511Mistake on ordering Table in header.
12-Sep-200612Order codes updated.
07-Jun-200713Order codes updated.
18-Sep-200714Added Table 1 in cover page.
15-Jul-200815Modified: Table 1 and Table 28: Order codes.
18-Aug-200816Modified Figure 12 on page 26.
03-Apr-200917Added: RthJA value for SOT-89 Table 2 on page 5.
Updated TOP value for L78L00AC in Table 1 on page 5.
Minor text changes.
Part numbers L78LxxAB, L78LxxAC, L78LxxC changed to L78L.
Removed Table1: Device summary.
Updated features and description in cover page, Table 28: Order codes,
Table 29: Marking information and Section 7: Package information.
Added Section: Packing mechanical data.
Minor text changes.
Updated Table 28: Order codes and Table 29: Marking information.
Minor text changes.
Updated Table 29: Marking information.
Minor text changes.
Updated Table 29: Marking information and Section 7.7: SOT-89 packing
information.
Minor text changes.
Changed test condition values for the parameter "Line regulation"and the
typical value for the parameter "Dropout voltage" in : Table 3: "Electrical
characteristics of L78L33C", Table 4: "Electrical characteristics of L78L05C",
Table 12: "Electrical characteristics of L78L33AB and L78L33AC" and Table
13: "Electrical characteristics of L78L05AB and L78L05AC".
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