This series of fixed-voltage monolithic
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. Each of
these regulators can deliver up to 1.5 A of output
current. The internal current-limiting and
thermal-shutdown features of these regulators
essentially make them immune to overload. In
addition to use as fixed-voltage regulators, these
devices can be used with external components to
obtain adjustable output voltages and currents,
and also can be used as the power-pass element
in precision regulators.
The µA7800C series is characterized for
operation over the virtual junction temperature
range of 0°C to 125°C.
KC PACKAGE
(TOP VIEW)
OUTPUT
COMMON
INPUT
The COMMON terminal is in electrical
contact with the mounting base.
TO-220AB
O
C
I
KTE PACKAGE
(TOP VIEW)
OUTPUT
COMMON
INPUT
The COMMON terminal is in
electrical contact with the mounting
base.
O
C
I
Please be aware that an important notice concerning availability, standard warranty, and use in critical applications of
Texas Instruments semiconductor products and disclaimers thereto appears at the end of this data sheet.
PRODUCTION DATA information is current as of publication date.
Products conform to specifications per the terms of Texas Instruments
standard warranty. Production processing does not necessarily include
testing of all parameters.
The KTE package is only available taped and reeled. Add the suffix R to the device type
(e.g., µA7805CKTER). Chip forms are tested at 25°C.
AVAILABLE OPTIONS
PACKAGED DEVICES
PLASTIC
FLANGE-MOUNT
(KC)
HEAT-SINK
MOUNTED
(KTE)
FORM
(Y)
INPUT
OUTPUT
COMMON
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Input voltage, V
V
Package thermal impedance, θ
(see Notes 1 and 2)
°C
µA7800 SERIES
POSITIVE-VOLTAGE REGULATORS
SLVS056E – MAY 1976 – REVISED JULY 1999
absolute maximum ratings over operating temperature ranges (unless otherwise noted)
µA78xxUNIT
p
Virtual junction temperature range, T
Lead temperature 1,6 mm (1/16 inch) from case for 10 seconds260°C
Storage temperature range, T
†
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), θJA, and TA. The maximum allowable power dissipation at any allowable
I
J
p
ambient temperature is PD = (TJ(max) – TA)/θJA. Operating at the absolute maximum TJ of 150°C 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.
stg
JA
µA7824C40
All others35
KC package22
KTE package23
–65 to 150°C
†
0 to 150°C
°
recommended operating conditions
MINMAXUNIT
µA7805C725
µA7806C825
µA7808C10.525
µA7885C10.525
Input voltage, V
Output current, I
Operating virtual junction temperature, T
Pulse-testing techniques maintain the junction temperature as close to the ambient temperature as possible. Thermal effects must be taken into
account separately . All characteristics are measured with a 0.33-µF capacitor across the input and a 0.1-µF capacitor across the output.
= 5 mA to 1 A,V
PD ≤ 15 W
VI = 7 V to 25 V
VI = 8 V to 12 V
IO = 5 mA to 1.5 A
IO = 250 mA to 750 mA
VI = 7 V to 25 V
IO = 5 mA to 1 A
= 7 V to 20 V,
25°C4.855.2
0°C to 125°C4.755.25
°
°
to
µA7805C
MINTYPMAX
3100
150
15100
550
1.3
0.5
electrical characteristics at specified virtual junction temperature, VI = 11 V, IO = 500 mA (unless
otherwise noted)
J
I
p
p
Ripple rejectionVI = 9 V to 19 V,f = 120 Hz0°C to 125°C5975dB
p
Output resistancef = 1 kHz0°C to 125°C0.019Ω
Temperature coefficient of output voltage IO = 5 mA0°C to 125°C–0.8mV/°C
Output noise voltagef = 10 Hz to 100 kHz25°C45µV
Dropout voltageIO = 1 A25°C2V
Bias current25°C4.38mA
Pulse-testing techniques maintain the junction temperature as close to the ambient temperature as possible. Thermal effects must be taken into
account separately . All characteristics are measured with a 0.33-µF capacitor across the input and a 0.1-µF capacitor across the output.
= 5 mA to 1 A,V
PD ≤ 15 W
VI = 8 V to 25 V
VI = 9 V to 13 V
IO = 5 mA to 1.5 A
IO = 250 mA to 750 mA
VI = 8 V to 25 V
IO = 5 mA to 1 A
= 8 V to 21 V,
25°C5.7566.25
0°C to 125°C5.76.3
°
°
°
°
µA7806C
MINTYPMAX
5120
1.560
14120
460
1.3
0.5
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PARAMETER
TEST CONDITIONS
T
†
UNIT
Output voltage
O
,
I
,
V
Input voltage regulation
25°C
mV
Output voltage regulation
25°C
mV
Bias current change
0°C to 125°C
mA
PARAMETER
TEST CONDITIONS
T
†
UNIT
Output voltage
O
,
I
,
V
Input voltage regulation
25°C
mV
Output voltage regulation
25°C
mV
Bias current change
0°C to 125°C
mA
µA7800 SERIES
POSITIVE-VOLTAGE REGULATORS
SLVS056E – MAY 1976 – REVISED JULY 1999
electrical characteristics at specified virtual junction temperature, VI = 14 V, IO = 500 mA (unless
otherwise noted)
J
I
p
p
Ripple rejectionVI = 11.5 V to 21.5 V,f = 120 Hz0°C to 125°C5572dB
p
Output resistancef = 1 kHz0°C to 125°C0.016Ω
Temperature coefficient of output voltage IO = 5 mA0°C to 125°C–0.8mV/°C
Output noise voltagef = 10 Hz to 100 kHz25°C52µV
Dropout voltageIO = 1 A25°C2V
Bias current25°C4.38mA
Pulse-testing techniques maintain the junction temperature as close to the ambient temperature as possible. Thermal effects must be taken into
account separately . All characteristics are measured with a 0.33-µF capacitor across the input and a 0.1-µF capacitor across the output.
= 5 mA to 1 A,V
PD ≤ 15 W
VI = 10.5 V to 25 V
VI = 11 V to 17 V
IO = 5 mA to 1.5 A
IO = 250 mA to 750 mA
VI = 10.5 V to 25 V
IO = 5 mA to 1 A
= 10.5 V to 23 V,
25°C7.788.3
0°C to 125°C7.68.4
°
°
°
°
µA7808C
MINTYPMAX
6160
280
12160
480
1
0.5
electrical characteristics at specified virtual junction temperature, VI = 15 V, IO = 500 mA (unless
otherwise noted)
J
I
p
p
Ripple rejectionVI = 11.5 V to 21.5 V,f = 120 Hz0°C to 125°C5470dB
p
Output resistancef = 1 kHz0°C to 125°C0.016Ω
Temperature coefficient of output voltage IO = 5 mA0°C to 125°C–0.8mV/°C
Output noise voltagef = 10 Hz to 100 kHz25°C55µV
Dropout voltageIO = 1 A25°C2V
Bias current25°C4.38mA
Pulse-testing techniques maintain the junction temperature as close to the ambient temperature as possible. Thermal effects must be taken into
account separately . All characteristics are measured with a 0.33-µF capacitor across the input and a 0.1-µF capacitor across the output.
= 5 mA to 1 A,V
PD ≤ 15 W
VI = 10.5 V to 25 V
VI = 11 V to 17 V
IO = 5 mA to 1.5 A
IO = 250 mA to 750 mA
VI = 10.5 V to 25 V
IO = 5 mA to 1 A
= 11 V to 23.5 V,
25°C8.158.58.85
0°C to 125°C8.18.9
°
°
°
°
µA7885C
MINTYPMAX
6170
285
12170
485
1
0.5
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µA7800 SERIES
PARAMETER
TEST CONDITIONS
T
†
UNIT
Output voltage
O
,
I
,
V
Input voltage regulation
25°C
mV
Output voltage regulation
25°C
mV
Bias current change
0°C to 125°C
mA
PARAMETER
TEST CONDITIONS
T
†
UNIT
Output voltage
O
,
I
,
V
Input voltage regulation
25°C
mV
Output voltage regulation
25°C
mV
Bias current change
0°C
125°C
mA
POSITIVE-VOLTAGE REGULATORS
SLVS056E – MAY 1976 – REVISED JULY 1999
electrical characteristics at specified virtual junction temperature, VI = 17 V, IO = 500 mA (unless
otherwise noted)
J
I
p
p
Ripple rejectionVI = 13 V to 23 V,f = 120 Hz0°C to 125°C5571dB
p
Output resistancef = 1 kHz0°C to 125°C0.018W
Temperature coefficient of output voltage IO = 5 mA0°C to 125°C–1mV/°C
Output noise voltagef = 10 Hz to 100 kHz25°C70µV
Dropout voltageIO = 1 A25°C2V
Bias current25°C4.38mA
Pulse-testing techniques maintain the junction temperature as close to the ambient temperature as possible. Thermal effects must be taken into
account separately . All characteristics are measured with a 0.33-µF capacitor across the input and a 0.1-µF capacitor across the output.
= 5 mA to 1 A,V
PD ≤ 15 W
VI = 12.5 V to 28 V
VI = 14 V to 20 V
IO = 5 mA to 1.5 A
IO = 250 mA to 750 mA
VI = 12.5 V to 28 V
IO = 5 mA to 1 A
= 12.5 V to 25 V,
25°C9.61010.4
0°C to 125°C9.51010.5
°
°
°
°
µA7810C
MINTYPMAX
7200
2100
12200
4100
1
0.5
electrical characteristics at specified virtual junction temperature, VI = 19 V, IO = 500 mA (unless
otherwise noted)
J
I
p
p
Ripple rejectionVI = 15 V to 25 V,f = 120 Hz0°C to 125°C5571dB
p
Output resistancef = 1 kHz0°C to 125°C0.018W
Temperature coefficient of output voltage IO = 5 mA0°C to 125°C–1mV/°C
Output noise voltagef = 10 Hz to 100 kHz25°C75µV
Dropout voltageIO = 1 A25°C2V
Bias current25°C4.38mA
Pulse-testing techniques maintain the junction temperature as close to the ambient temperature as possible. Thermal effects must be taken into
account separately . All characteristics are measured with a 0.33-µF capacitor across the input and a 0.1-µF capacitor across the output.
= 5 mA to 1 A,V
PD ≤ 15 W
VI = 14.5 V to 30 V
VI = 16 V to 22 V
IO = 5 mA to 1.5 A
IO = 250 mA to 750 mA
VI = 14.5 V to 30 V
IO = 5 mA to 1 A
= 14.5 V to 27 V,
25°C11.51212.5
0°C to 125°C11.412.6
°
°
to
µA7812C
MINTYPMAX
10240
3120
12240
4120
1
0.5
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PARAMETER
TEST CONDITIONS
T
†
UNIT
Output voltage
O
,
I
,
V
Input voltage regulation
25°C
mV
Output voltage regulation
25°C
mV
Bias current change
0°C to 125°C
mA
PARAMETER
TEST CONDITIONS
T
†
UNIT
Output voltage
O
,
I
,
V
Input voltage regulation
25°C
mV
Output voltage regulation
25°C
mV
Bias current change
0°C to 125°C
mA
µA7800 SERIES
POSITIVE-VOLTAGE REGULATORS
SLVS056E – MAY 1976 – REVISED JULY 1999
electrical characteristics at specified virtual junction temperature, VI = 23 V, IO = 500 mA (unless
otherwise noted)
J
I
p
p
Ripple rejectionVI = 18.5 V to 28.5 V,f = 120 Hz0°C to 125°C5470dB
p
Output resistancef = 1 kHz0°C to 125°C0.019W
Temperature coefficient of output voltage IO = 5 mA0°C to 125°C–1mV/°C
Output noise voltagef = 10 Hz to 100 kHz25°C90µV
Dropout voltageIO = 1 A25°C2V
Bias current25°C4.48mA
Pulse-testing techniques maintain the junction temperature as close to the ambient temperature as possible. Thermal effects must be taken into
account separately . All characteristics are measured with a 0.33-µF capacitor across the input and a 0.1-µF capacitor across the output.
= 5 mA to 1 A,V
PD ≤ 15 W
VI = 17.5 V to 30 V
VI = 20 V to 26 V
IO = 5 mA to 1.5 A
IO = 250 mA to 750 mA
VI = 17.5 V to 30 V
IO = 5 mA to 1 A
= 17.5 V to 30 V,
25°C14.41515.6
0°C to 125°C14.2515.75
°
°
°
°
µA7815C
MINTYPMAX
11300
3150
12300
4150
1
0.5
electrical characteristics at specified virtual junction temperature, VI = 27 V, IO = 500 mA (unless
otherwise noted)
J
I
p
p
Ripple rejectionVI = 22 V to 32 V,f = 120 Hz0°C to 125°C5369dB
p
Output resistancef = 1 kHz0°C to 125°C0.022W
Temperature coefficient of output voltage IO = 5 mA0°C to 125°C–1mV/°C
Output noise voltagef = 10 Hz to 100 kHz25°C110µV
Dropout voltageIO = 1 A25°C2V
Bias current25°C4.58mA
Pulse-testing techniques maintain the junction temperature as close to the ambient temperature as possible. Thermal effects must be taken into
account separately . All characteristics are measured with a 0.33-µF capacitor across the input and a 0.1-µF capacitor across the output.
= 5 mA to 1 A,V
PD ≤ 15 W
VI = 21 V to 33 V
VI = 24 V to 30 V
IO = 5 mA to 1.5 A
IO = 250 mA to 750 mA
VI = 21 V to 33 V
IO = 5 mA to 1 A
= 21 V to 33 V,
25°C17.31818.7
0°C to 125°C17.118.9
°
°
°
°
µA7818C
MINTYPMAX
15360
5180
12360
4180
1
0.5
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µA7800 SERIES
PARAMETER
TEST CONDITIONS
T
†
UNIT
Output voltage
O
,
I
,
V
Input voltage regulation
25°C
mV
Output voltage regulation
25°C
mV
Bias current change
0°C to 125°C
mA
PARAMETER
TEST CONDITIONS
UNIT
Input voltage regulation
mV
Output voltage regulation
mV
POSITIVE-VOLTAGE REGULATORS
SLVS056E – MAY 1976 – REVISED JULY 1999
electrical characteristics at specified virtual junction temperature, VI = 33 V, IO = 500 mA (unless
otherwise noted)
J
I
p
p
Ripple rejectionVI = 28 V to 38 V,f = 120 Hz0°C to 125°C5066dB
p
Output resistancef = 1 kHz0°C to 125°C0.028W
Temperature coefficient of output voltage IO = 5 mA0°C to 125°C–1.5mV/°C
Output noise voltagef = 10 Hz to 100 kHz25°C170µV
Dropout voltageIO = 1 A25°C2V
Bias current25°C4.68mA
Pulse-testing techniques maintain the junction temperature as close to the ambient temperature as possible. Thermal effects must be taken into
account separately . All characteristics are measured with a 0.33-µF capacitor across the input and a 0.1-µF capacitor across the output.
= 5 mA to 1 A,V
PD ≤ 15 W
VI = 27 V to 38 V
VI = 30 V to 36 V
IO = 5 mA to 1.5 A
IO = 250 mA to 750 mA
VI = 27 V to 38 V
IO = 5 mA to 1 A
= 27 V to 38 V,
25°C232425
0°C to 125°C22.825.2
°
°
°
°
µA7824C
MINTYPMAX
18480
6240
12480
4240
1
0.5
electrical characteristics at specified virtual junction temperature, VI = 10 V , IO = 500 mA, TJ = 25°C
(unless otherwise noted)
Pulse-testing techniques maintain the junction temperature as close to the ambient temperature as possible. Thermal effects must be taken into
account separately . All characteristics are measured with a 0.33-µF capacitor across the input and a 0.1-µF capacitor across the output.
Pulse-testing techniques maintain the junction temperature as close to the ambient temperature as possible. Thermal effects must be taken into
account separately . All characteristics are measured with a 0.33-µF capacitor across the input and a 0.1-µF capacitor across the output.
†
µA7806Y
MINTYPMAX
VI = 8 V to 25 V5
VI = 9 V to 13 V1.5
IO = 5 mA to 1.5 A14
IO = 250 mA to 750 mA4
electrical characteristics at specified virtual junction temperature, VI = 14 V , IO = 500 mA, TJ = 25°C
(unless otherwise noted)
Output voltage8V
p
Ripple rejectionVI = 11.5 V to 21.5 V,f = 120 Hz72dB
Pulse-testing techniques maintain the junction temperature as close to the ambient temperature as possible. Thermal effects must be taken into
account separately . All characteristics are measured with a 0.33-µF capacitor across the input and a 0.1-µF capacitor across the output.
†
µA7808Y
MINTYPMAX
VI = 10.5 V to 25 V6
VI = 11 V to 17 V2
IO = 5 mA to 1.5 A12
IO = 250 mA to 750 mA4
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µA7800 SERIES
PARAMETER
TEST CONDITIONS
UNIT
Input voltage regulation
mV
Output voltage regulation
mV
PARAMETER
TEST CONDITIONS
UNIT
Input voltage regulation
mV
Output voltage regulation
mV
POSITIVE-VOLTAGE REGULATORS
SLVS056E – MAY 1976 – REVISED JULY 1999
electrical characteristics at specified virtual junction temperature, VI = 15 V , IO = 500 mA, TJ = 25°C
(unless otherwise noted)
Output voltage8.5V
p
Ripple rejectionVI = 11.5 V to 21.5 V,f = 120 Hz70dB
Pulse-testing techniques maintain the junction temperature as close to the ambient temperature as possible. Thermal effects must be taken into
account separately . All characteristics are measured with a 0.33-µF capacitor across the input and a 0.1-µF capacitor across the output.
†
µA7885Y
MINTYPMAX
VI = 10.5 V to 25 V6
VI = 11 V to 17 V2
IO = 5 mA to 1.5 A12
IO = 250 mA to 750 mA4
electrical characteristics at specified virtual junction temperature, VI = 17 V , IO = 500 mA, TJ = 25°C
(unless otherwise noted)
Pulse-testing techniques maintain the junction temperature as close to the ambient temperature as possible. Thermal effects must be taken into
account separately . All characteristics are measured with a 0.33-µF capacitor across the input and a 0.1-µF capacitor across the output.
†
µA7810Y
MINTYPMAX
VI = 12.5 V to 28 V7
VI = 14 V to 20 V2
IO = 5 mA to 1.5 A12
IO = 250 mA to 750 mA4
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PARAMETER
TEST CONDITIONS
UNIT
Input voltage regulation
mV
Output voltage regulation
mV
PARAMETER
TEST CONDITIONS
UNIT
Input voltage regulation
mV
Output voltage regulation
mV
µA7800 SERIES
POSITIVE-VOLTAGE REGULATORS
SLVS056E – MAY 1976 – REVISED JULY 1999
electrical characteristics at specified virtual junction temperature, VI = 19 V , IO = 500 mA, TJ = 25°C
(unless otherwise noted)
Pulse-testing techniques maintain the junction temperature as close to the ambient temperature as possible. Thermal effects must be taken into
account separately . All characteristics are measured with a 0.33-µF capacitor across the input and a 0.1-µF capacitor across the output.
†
µA7812Y
MINTYPMAX
VI = 14.5 V to 30 V10
VI = 16 V to 22 V3
IO = 5 mA to 1.5 A12
IO = 250 mA to 750 mA4
electrical characteristics at specified virtual junction temperature, VI = 23 V , IO = 500 mA, TJ = 25°C
(unless otherwise noted)
Output voltage15V
p
Ripple rejectionVI = 18.5 V to 28.5 V,f = 120 Hz70dB
Pulse-testing techniques maintain the junction temperature as close to the ambient temperature as possible. Thermal effects must be taken into
account separately . All characteristics are measured with a 0.33-µF capacitor across the input and a 0.1-µF capacitor across the output.
†
µA7815Y
MINTYPMAX
VI = 17.5 V to 30 V11
VI = 20 V to 26 V3
IO = 5 mA to 1.5 A12
IO = 250 mA to 750 mA4
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µA7800 SERIES
PARAMETER
TEST CONDITIONS
UNIT
Input voltage regulation
mV
Output voltage regulation
mV
PARAMETER
TEST CONDITIONS
UNIT
Input voltage regulation
mV
Output voltage regulation
mV
POSITIVE-VOLTAGE REGULATORS
SLVS056E – MAY 1976 – REVISED JULY 1999
electrical characteristics at specified virtual junction temperature, VI = 27 V , IO = 500 mA, TJ = 25°C
(unless otherwise noted)
Pulse-testing techniques maintain the junction temperature as close to the ambient temperature as possible. Thermal effects must be taken into
account separately . All characteristics are measured with a 0.33-µF capacitor across the input and a 0.1-µF capacitor across the output.
†
µA7818Y
MINTYPMAX
VI = 21 V to 33 V15
VI = 24 V to 30 V5
IO = 5 mA to 1.5 A12
IO = 250 mA to 750 mA4
electrical characteristics at specified virtual junction temperature, VI = 33 V , IO = 500 mA, TJ = 25°C
(unless otherwise noted)
Pulse-testing techniques maintain the junction temperature as close to the ambient temperature as possible. Thermal effects must be taken into
account separately . All characteristics are measured with a 0.33-µF capacitor across the input and a 0.1-µF capacitor across the output.
†
µA7824Y
MINTYPMAX
VI = 27 V to 38 V18
VI = 30 V to 36 V6
IO = 5 mA to 1.5 A12
IO = 250 mA to 750 mA4
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SLVS056E – MAY 1976 – REVISED JULY 1999
APPLICATION INFORMATION
+V
µA78xx
+V
O
0.1 µF0.33 µF
Figure 1. Fixed-Output Regulator
COM
OUTIN
G
I
L
–V
O
+
V
I
–
µA78xx
Figure 2. Positive Regulator in Negative Configuration (VI Must Float)
InputOutput
µA78xx
I
O
0.33 µF
R1
0.1 µF
R2
NOTE A: The following formula is used when Vxx is the nominal output voltage (output to common) of the fixed regulator:
V
xx
Vxx)
ǒ
V
+
O
R1
)
Ǔ
I
R2
Q
Figure 3. Adjustable-Output Regulator
Input
0.33 µF
IO = (VO/R1) + IO Bias Current
µA78xx
V
O(Reg)
R1
Output
I
O
Figure 4. Current Regulator
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SLVS056E – MAY 1976 – REVISED JULY 1999
APPLICATION INFORMATION
1N4001
20-V Input
0.33 µF
–20-V Input
2 µF
µA7815C
µA7915C
1N4001
1 µF
0.1 µF
0.1 µF
VO = 15 V
1N4001
1N4001
VO = –15 V
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.
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 used as shown in Figure 7.
V
I
µA78xx
Figure 7. Reverse-Bias-Protection Circuit
+V
O
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