The L79Lxx series of three-terminal negative
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
L79LxxAB
L79LxxAC - L79LxxC
Negative voltage regulators
TO-92
SO-8
power pass elements to make high-current
voltage regulators.
The L79Lxx series used as Zener diode/resistor
combination replacement, offers an effective
output impedance improvement of typically two
orders of magnitude, along with lower quiescent
current and lower noise.
Figure 2.Pin connection (top view, bottom view for TO-92)
PIN 1 = GND
PIN 2 = V
PIN 3 = V
IN
OUT
SO-8
Figure 3.Test circuit
SOT-89
TO-92
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L79LxxAB - L79LxxAC - L79LxxCMaximum ratings
3 Maximum ratings
Table 2.Absolute maximum ratings
SymbolParameterValueUnit
V
= -5 to -9 V-30
V
I
P
T
STG
T
OP
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.
Table 15.Electrical characteristics of L79L15AB and L79L15AC (refer to the test circuits,
V
= - 23 V, IO = 40 mA, CI = 0.33 µF, CO = 0.1 µF, TJ = 0 to 125 °C for L79L05AC,
I
T
= -40 to 125 °C for L79L05AB, unless otherwise specified)
J
SymbolParameterTest conditionsMin.Typ.Max.Unit
V
V
ΔV
ΔV
ΔI
Output voltageTJ = 25°C-14.4-15-15.6V
O
I
= 1 to 40 mA, VI = -17.5 to -30 V-14.25-15.75
Output voltage
O
Line regulation
O
Load regulation
O
I
Quiescent current
d
Quiescent current change
d
O
= 1 to 70 mA, VI = -23 V-14.25-15.75
I
O
V
= -17.5 to -30 V, TJ = 25°C300
I
= -20 to -30 V, TJ = 25°C250
V
I
I
= 1 to 100 mA, TJ = 25°C150
O
= 1 to 40 mA, TJ = 25°C75
I
O
T
= 25°C6.5mA
J
T
= 125°C6mA
J
I
= 1 to 40 mA0.1
O
= -20 to -30 V1.5
V
I
eNOutput noise voltageB =10Hz to 100kHz, T
= -18.5 to -28.5.V, f = 120Hz
V
SVRSupply voltage rejection
V
Dropout voltage1.7V
d
I
IO = 40 mA, TJ = 25°C
= 25°C90µV
J
3439dB
V
mV
mV
mA
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L79LxxAB - L79LxxAC - L79LxxCPackage mechanical data
5 Package mechanical data
In order to meet environmental requirements, ST offers these devices in ECOPACK®
packages. These packages have a lead-free second level interconnect. The category of
second Level Interconnect is marked on the package and on the inner box label, in
compliance with JEDEC Standard JESD97. The maximum ratings related to soldering
conditions are also marked on the inner box label. ECOPACK is an ST trademark.
ECOPACK specifications are available at: www.st.com.
1. Available in Ammopak with the suffix "-AP" or in Tape & Reel with the suffix "TR". Please note that in these cases pins are
shaped according to Tape & Reel specifications.
2. Available on request.
(2)
-15 V
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L79LxxAB - L79LxxAC - L79LxxCRevision history
7 Revision history
Table 17.Document revision history
DateRevisionChanges
14-Mar-20059Add Tape & Reel for TO-92.
15-Mar-200510Add note on Table 3.
23-Dec-200511Mistake on ordering Table in Header.
12-Sep-200612Order codes updated.
25-Jul-200713Pin connection for SOT-89 updated on Figure 2, add Ta b le 1 in cover page.
04-Dec-200714Modified: Tab l e 16 .
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