The L79xxC series of three-terminal negative
regulators is available in TO-220, TO-220FP and
D²PAK packages and several fixed output
voltages, making it useful in a wide range of
applications. These regulators can provide local
on-card regulation, eliminating the distribution
problems associated with single point regulation;
furthermore, having the same voltage option as
the L78xx positive standard series, they are
particularly suited for split power supplies. If
adequate heat sinking is provided, they can
deliver over 1.5 A output current. Although
designed primarily as fixed voltage regulators,
these devices can be used with external
components to obtain adjustable voltages and
currents.
L79xxC
Negative voltage regulators
Datasheet − production data
TO-220
D²PAK
TO-220FP
Table 1.Device summary
Order codes
Part numbers
TO-220D²PAKTO-220FP
L7905CL7905CVL7905CV-DG
L7908CL7908CVL7908CV-DG
L7912CL7912CVL7912CV-DG
L7915CL7915CVL7915CV-DG
1. TO-220 Dual Gauge frame.
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Note:Absolute maximum ratings are those values beyond which damage to the device may occur.
Functional operation under these condition is not implied.
Table 3.Thermal data
SymbolParameterD²PAKTO-220TO-220FPUnit
R
thJC
R
thJA
Thermal resistance junction-case355°C/W
Thermal resistance junction-ambient62.55060°C/W
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Test circuitL79xxC
4 Test circuit
Figure 3.Test circuit
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L79xxCElectrical characteristics
5 Electrical characteristics
Refer to the test circuits, TJ = 0 to 125 °C, VI = -10 V, IO = 500 mA, CI = 2.2 µF, CO = 1 µF
unless otherwise specified.
Table 4.Electrical characteristics of L7905C
SymbolParameterTest conditionsMin.Typ.Max.Unit
V
V
ΔV
ΔV
ΔI
ΔV
eNOutput noise voltageB = 10Hz to 100kHz, T
Output voltageTJ = 25°C-4.8-5-5.2V
O
= -5 mA to -1 A, PO ≤ 15 W
I
Output voltage
O
(1)
Line regulation
O
(1)
Load regulation
O
I
Quiescent currentTJ = 25°C3mA
d
Quiescent current change
d
/ΔTOutput voltage driftIO = 5 mA-0.4mV/°C
O
O
= -8 to -20 V
V
I
V
= -7 to -25 V, TJ = 25°C100
I
= -8 to -12 V, TJ = 25°C50
V
I
= 5 mA to 1.5 A, TJ = 25°C100
I
O
-4.75-5-5.25V
IO = 250 to 750 mA, TJ = 25°C50
I
= 5 mA to 1 A0.5
O
VI = -8 to -25 V1.3
= 25°C100µV
J
SVRSupply voltage rejectionΔVI = 10 V, f = 120Hz5460dB
V
I
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.
Refer to the test circuits, TJ = 0 to 125 °C, VI = -14 V, IO = 500 mA, CI = 2.2 µF, CO = 1 µF
unless otherwise specified.
Table 5.Electrical characteristics of L7908C
SymbolParameterTest conditionsMin.Typ.Max.Unit
V
V
ΔV
ΔV
ΔI
ΔV
Output voltageTJ = 25°C-7.7-8-8.3V
O
Output voltage
O
(1)
Line regulation
O
(1)
Load regulation
O
I
Quiescent currentTJ = 25°C3mA
d
Quiescent current change
d
/ΔTOutput voltage driftIO = 5 mA-0.6mV/°C
O
IO = -5 mA to -1 A, PO ≤ 15 W
V
= -11.5 to -23 V
I
V
= -10.5 to -25 V, TJ = 25°C160
I
= -11 to -17 V, TJ = 25°C80
V
I
I
= 5 mA to 1.5 A, TJ = 25°C160
O
= 250 to 750 mA, TJ = 25°C80
I
O
I
= 5 mA to 1 A0.5
O
= -11.5 to -25 V1
V
I
-7.6-8-8.4V
eNOutput noise voltageB = 10Hz to 100kHz, TJ = 25°C175µV
SVRSupply voltage rejectionΔV
V
I
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.