The MC7900 series of fixed output negative voltage regulators are
intended as complements to the popular MC7800 series devices.
These negative regulators are available in the same seven−voltage
options as the MC7800 devices. In addition, one extra voltage option
commonly employed in MECL systems is also available in the
negative MC7900 series.
Available in fixed output voltage options from − 5.0 V to −24 V,
these regulators employ current limiting, thermal shutdown, and
safe−area compensation − making them remarkably rugged under
most operating conditions. With adequate heatsinking they can deliver
output currents in excess of 1.0 A.
• No External Components Required
• Internal Thermal Overload Protection
• Internal Short Circuit Current Limiting
• Output Transistor Safe−Area Compensation
• Available in 2% Voltage Tolerance (See Ordering Information)
• Pb−Free Package May be Available. The G−Suffix Denotes a
Pb−Free Lead Finish
2.0 k
2.0 k
2.0 k
3.6 k
1.2 k
2.4 k
14.7 k
25
4.0 k
12 k
1.0 k
1.1 k
This device contains 26 active transistors.
Figure 1. Representative Schematic Diagram
8.0 k
1.0 k
1.6 k
20 k 20 k
20 pF
10 k
10 pF
10 k
240
4.0 k
750
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TO−220
T SUFFIX
CASE 221AB
Heatsink surface
connected to Pin 2.
Pin 1. Ground
2. Input
3. Output
2
D
PAK
D2T SUFFIX
Gnd
1
CASE 936
Heatsink surface (shown as terminal 4 in
case outline drawing) is connected to Pin 2.
1
2
3
1
2
3
STANDARD APPLICATION
2
0.3
Input
*
V
O
V
I
C
in
0.33 mF
A common ground is required between the input
and the output voltages. The input voltage must
remain typically 2.0 V above more negative even
during the high point of the input ripple voltage.
See detailed ordering and shipping information in the package
dimensions section on page 11 of this data sheet.
DEVICE MARKING INFORMATION
See general marking information in the device marking
section on page 14 of this data sheet.
1Publication Order Number:
MC7900/D
MC7900 Series
MAXIMUM RATINGS(T
Input Voltage (−5.0 V ≥ VO ≥ −18 V)
Input Voltage (24 V)
= +25°C, unless otherwise noted.)
A
Rating
SymbolValueUnit
V
I
−35
Vdc
−40
Power Dissipation
Case 221A
TA = +25°CP
Thermal Resistance, Junction−to−Ambient
Thermal Resistance, Junction−to−Case
D
q
JA
q
JC
Internally LimitedW
65°C/W
5.0°C/W
Case 936 (D2PAK)
TA = +25°CP
Thermal Resistance, Junction−to−Ambient
Thermal Resistance, Junction−to−Case
Storage Junction Temperature RangeT
Junction TemperatureT
D
q
JA
q
JC
stg
J
Internally LimitedW
70°C/W
5.0°C/W
−65 to +150°C
+150°C
Stresses exceeding Maximum Ratings may damage the device. Maximum Ratings are stress ratings only. Functional operation above the
Recommended Opera t i n g Conditions is not implied. Extended exposure to stresses above the Recommended Operating Conditions may affect
device reliability.
*This device series contains ESD protection and exceeds the following tests:
Human Body Model 2000 V per MIL_STD_883, Method 3015
Machine Model Method 200 V
MC7905B, MC7905C
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Characteristics
Output Voltage (TJ = +25°C)V
Line Regulation (Note 1)
= +25°C, IO = 100 mA)
(T
J
−7.0 Vdc ≥ V
−8.0 Vdc ≥ V
= +25°C, IO = 500 mA)
(T
J
−7.0 Vdc ≥ V
−8.0 Vdc ≥ V
Load Regulation, TJ = +25°C (Note 1)
5.0 mA ≤ I
250 mA ≤ I
Output Voltage
−7.0 Vdc ≥ V
Input Bias Current (TJ = +25°C)I
Input Bias Current Change
−7.0 Vdc ≥ V
5.0 mA ≤ I
Output Noise Voltage (TA = +25°C, 10 Hz ≤ f ≤ 100 kHz)V
Ripple Rejection (IO = 20 mA, f = 120 Hz)RR−70−dB
Dropout Voltage
= 1.0 A, TJ = +25°C
I
O
Average Temperature Coefficient of Output Voltage
= 5.0 mA, Tlow* ≤ TJ ≤ +125°C
I
O
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 cycle is used.
*Tlow = −40°C for MC7905B and Tlow = 0°C for MC7905C.
Output Voltage (TJ = +25°C)V
Line Regulation (Note 2)
−8.0 Vdc ≥ V
−8.0 Vdc ≥ V
−7.5 Vdc ≥ V
−7.0 Vdc ≥ V
≥ −12 Vdc; IO = 1.0 A, TJ = +25°C
I
≥ −12 Vdc; IO = 1.0 A
I
≥ −25 Vdc; IO = 500 mA
I
≥ −20 Vdc; IO = 1.0 A, TJ = +25°C
I
Load Regulation (Note 2)
5.0 mA ≤ I
250 mA ≤ I
5.0 mA ≤ I
≤ 1.5 A, TJ = +25°C
O
≤ 750 mA
O
≤ 1.0 A
O
Output Voltage
−7.5 Vdc ≥ V
≥ −20 Vdc, 5.0 mA ≤ IO ≤ 1.0 A, P ≤ 15 W
I
Input Bias CurrentI
Input Bias Current Change
−7.5 Vdc ≥ V
5.0 mA ≤ I
5.0 mA ≤ I
≥ −25 Vdc
I
≤ 1.0 A
O
≤ 1.5 A, TJ = +25°C
O
Output Noise Voltage (TA = +25°C, 10 Hz ≤ f ≤ 100 kHz)V
Ripple Rejection (IO = mA, f = 120 Hz)RR−70−dB
Dropout Voltage (IO = 1.0 A. TJ = +25°C)VI−V
Average Temperature Coefficient of Output Voltage
= 5.0 A, 0°C ≤ TJ ≤ +125°C
I
O
MC7905.2C
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
CharacteristicsSymbolMinTypMaxUnit
Output Voltage (TJ = +25°C)V
Line Regulation (Note 2)
= +25°C, IO = 100 mA)
(T
J
−7.2 Vdc ≥ V
−8.0 Vdc ≥ V
= +25°C, IO = 500 mA)
(T
J
−7.2 Vdc ≥ V
−8.0 Vdc ≥ V
Load Regulation, TJ = +25°C (Note 2)
5.0 mA ≤ I
250 mA ≤ I
Output Voltage
−7.2 Vdc ≥ V
Input Bias Current (TJ = +25°C)I
Input Bias Current Change
−7.2 Vdc ≥ V
5.0 mA ≤ I
Output Noise Voltage (TA = +25°C, 10 Hz ≤ f ≤ 100 kHz)V
Ripple Rejection (IO = 20 mA, f = 120 Hz)RR−68−dB
Dropout Voltage (IO = 1.0 A, TJ = +25°C)VI−V
Average Temperature Coefficient of Output Voltage
= 5.0 mA, 0°C ≤ TJ ≤ +125°C
I
O
2. 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 cycle is used.
Output Voltage (TJ = +25°C)V
Line Regulation (Note 3)
= +25°C, IO = 100 mA)
(T
J
−8.0 Vdc ≥ V
−9.0 Vdc ≥ V
= +25°C, IO = 500 mA)
(T
J
−8.0 Vdc ≥ V
−9.0 Vdc ≥ V
≥ −25 Vdc
I
≥ −13 Vdc
I
≥ −25 Vdc
I
≥ −13 Vdc
I
Load Regulation, TJ = +25°C (Note 3)
5.0 mA ≤ I
250 mA ≤ I
≤ 1.5 A
O
≤ 750 mA
O
Output Voltage
−8.0 Vdc ≥ V
≥ −21 Vdc, 5.0 mA ≤ IO ≤ 1.0 A, P ≤ 15 W
I
Input Bias Current (TJ = +25°C)I
Input Bias Current Change
−8.0 Vdc ≥ V
5.0 mA ≤ I
≥ −25 Vdc
I
≤ 1.5 A
O
Output Noise Voltage (TA = +25°C, 10 Hz ≤ f ≤ 100 kHz)V
Ripple Rejection (IO = 20 mA, f = 120 Hz)RR−65−dB
Dropout Voltage (IO = 1.0 A, TJ = +25°C)VI−V
Average Temperature Coefficient of Output Voltage
= 5.0 A, 0°C ≤ TJ ≤ +125°C
I
O
MC7908C
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
CharacteristicsSymbolMinTypMaxUnit
Output Voltage (TJ = +25°C)V
Line Regulation (Note 3)
= +25°C, IO = 100 mA)
(T
J
−10.5 Vdc ≥ V
−11 Vdc ≥ V
= +25°C, IO = 500 mA)
(T
J
−10.5 Vdc ≥ V
−11 Vdc ≥ V
Load Regulation, TJ = +25°C (Note 3)
5.0 mA ≤ I
250 mA ≤ I
Output Voltage
−10.5 Vdc ≥ V
Input Bias Current (TJ = +25°C)I
Input Bias Current Change
−10.5 Vdc ≥ V
5.0 mA ≤ I
Output Noise Voltage (TA = +25°C, 10 Hz ≤ f ≤ 100 kHz)V
Ripple Rejection (IO = 20 mA, f = 120 Hz)RR−62−dB
Dropout Voltage (IO = 1.0 A, TJ = +25°C)VI−V
Average Temperature Coefficient of Output Voltage
= 5.0 mA, 0°C ≤ TJ ≤ +125°C
I
O
3. 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 cycle is used.
Output Voltage (TJ = +25°C)V
Line Regulation (Note 4)
= +25°C, IO = 100 mA)
(T
J
−14.5 Vdc ≥ V
−16 Vdc ≥ V
= +25°C, IO = 500 mA)
(T
J
−14.5 Vdc ≥ V
−16 Vdc ≥ V
≥ −30 Vdc
I
≥ −22 Vdc
I
≥ −30 Vdc
I
≥ −22 Vdc
I
Load Regulation, TJ = +25°C (Note 4)
5.0 mA ≤ I
250 mA ≤ I
≤ 1.5 A
O
≤ 750 mA
O
Output Voltage
−14.5 Vdc ≥ V
≥ −27 Vdc, 5.0 mA ≤ IO ≤ 1.0 A, P ≤ 15 W
I
Input Bias Current (TJ = +25°C)I
Input Bias Current Change
−14.5 Vdc ≥ V
5.0 mA ≤ I
I
≤ 1.5 A
O
≥ −30 Vdc
Output Noise Voltage (TA = +25°C, 10 Hz ≤ f ≤ 100 kHz)V
Ripple Rejection (IO = 20 mA, f = 120 Hz)RR−61−dB
Dropout Voltage (IO = 1.0 A, TJ = +25°C)VI−V
Average Temperature Coefficient of Output Voltage
= 5.0 mA, Tlow* ≤ TJ ≤ +125°C
I
O
MC7912AC
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
CharacteristicsSymbolMinTypMaxUnit
Output Voltage (TJ = +25°C)V
Line Regulation (Note 4)
−16 Vdc ≥ V
−16 Vdc ≥ V
−14.8 Vdc ≥ V
−14.5 Vdc ≥ V
Load Regulation (Note 4)
5.0 mA ≤ I
250 mA ≤ I
5.0 mA ≤ I
Output Voltage
−14.8 Vdc ≥ V
Input Bias CurrentI
Input Bias Current Change
−15 Vdc ≥ V
5.0 mA ≤ I
5.0 mA ≤ I
Output Noise Voltage (TA = +25°C, 10 Hz ≤ f ≤ 100 kHz)V
Ripple Rejection (IO = 20 mA, f = 120 Hz)RR−61−dB
Dropout Voltage (IO = 1.0 A, TJ = +25°C)VI−V
Average Temperature Coefficient of Output Voltage
= 5.0 A, Tlow* ≤ TJ ≤ +125°C
I
O
4. 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 cycle is used.
*Tlow = −40°C for MC7912B and Tlow = 0°C for MC7912C.