
µA79M00 SERIES
NEGATIVE-VOLTAGE REGULATORS
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D
3-Terminal Regulators
D
Output Current up to 500 mA
D
No External Components
D
High Power-Dissipation Capability
D
Internal Short-Circuit Current Limiting
D
Output Transistor Safe-Area Compensation
D
Direct Replacements for Fairchild µA79M00
Series
description
This series of fixed-negative-voltage monolithic
integrated-circuit voltage regulators is designed
to complement the µA78M00 series in 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 delivers up to
500 mA of output current. The internal
current-limiting and thermal-shutdown features of
these regulators make them essentially 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 as the
power-pass element in precision regulators.
The µA79M00C series is characterized for
operation over the virtual junction temperature
range of 0°C to 125°C.
AVAILABLE OPTIONS
PACKAGED DEVICES
T
J
V
O(NOM)
(V)
HEAT-SINK
MOUNTED
(KC)
PLASTIC FLANGE
MOUNTED
(KTP)
FORM
(Y)
–5 µA79M05CKC µA79M05CKTP µA79M05Y
–6 — µA79M06CKTP µA79M06Y
–8 — µA79M08CKTP µA79M08Y
0°C to 125°C
–12 — µA79M12CKTP µA79M12Y
–15 — µA79M15CKTP µA79M15Y
–20 — µA79M20CKTP µA79M20Y
–24 — µA79M24CKTP µA79M24Y
The KTP package also is available in tape and reel. Add the suffix R to device type (e.g.,
µA79M05CKTPR). Chip forms are tested at 25°C.
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.
Copyright 2000, Texas Instruments Incorporated
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.
KC PACKAGE
(TOP VIEW)
The INPUT terminal is in electrical contact with
the mounting base.
TO-220AB
KTP PACKAGE
(TOP VIEW)
OUTPUT
INPUT
COMMON
OUTPUT
INPUT
COMMON
OUTPUT
INPUT
COMMON
The INPUT terminal is in electrical contact
with the mounting base.
OUTPUT
INPUT
COMMON

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schematic
4.5 kΩ
to 6.3 kΩ
COMMON
OUTPUT
INPUT
0.1 Ω
0.2 Ω
1.7 kΩ
to 18 kΩ
Resistor values shown are nominal.

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absolute maximum ratings over operating temperature range (unless otherwise noted)
†
µA79MxxC UNIT
Package thermal impedance, θ
Operating free-air, TA; case, TC; or virtual junction, TJ, temperature range 0 to 150 °C
Lead temperature 1,6 mm (1/16 inch) from case for 10 seconds 260 °C
Storage temperature range, T
stg
–65 to 150 °C
†
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),
θ
JA
, and TA. The maximum allowable power dissipation at any allowable
ambient temperature is PD = (TJ(max) – TA)/
θ
JA
. Operating at the absolute maximum TJ of 150°C can affect 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.
recommended operating conditions
MIN MAX UNIT
µA79M05C –7 –25
µA79M06C –8 –25
µA79M08C –10.5 –25
Input voltage, V
I
µA79M12C –14.5 30
V
µA79M15C –17.5 –30
µA79M20C –23 –35
µA79M24C –27 –38
Output current, I
O
500 mA
Operating virtual junction temperature, T
J
0 125 °C

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electrical characteristics at specified virtual junction temperature, VI = –10 V , IO = 350 mA, TJ = 25°C
(unless otherwise noted)
TJ = 0°C to 125°C –4.75 –5.25
= –8 V to –18 V,
IO = 100 mA, TJ = 0°C to 125°C 50
f = 120 Hz
IO = 300 mA 54 60
IO = 5 mA to 500 mA 75 100
Output voltage regulation
T emperature coef ficient
of output voltage
IO = 5 mA, TJ = 0°C to 125°C –0.4 mV/°C
Output noise voltage f = 10 Hz to 100 kHz 125 µV
Dropout voltage 1.1 V
Bias current 1 2 mA
VI = –8 V to –18 V, TJ = 0°C to 125°C 0.4
IO = 5 mA to 350 mA, TJ = 0°C to 125°C 0.4
Short-circuit output current VI = –30 V 140 mA
Peak output current 0.65 A
†
Pulse-testing techniques maintain TJ as close to TA as possible. Thermal effects must be taken into account separately . All characteristics are
measured with a 2-µF capacitor across the input and a 1-µF capacitor across the output.
electrical characteristics at specified virtual junction temperature, VI = –11 V , IO = 350 mA, TJ = 25°C
(unless otherwise noted)
TJ = 0°C to 125°C –5.7 –6.3
= –9 V to –19 V,
IO = 100 mA, TJ = 0°C to 125°C 50
f = 120 Hz
IO = 300 mA 54 60
IO = 5 mA to 500 mA 80 120
Output voltage regulation
T emperature coef ficient
of output voltage
IO = 5 mA, TJ = 0°C to 125°C –0.4 mV/°C
Output noise voltage f = 10 Hz to 100 kHz 150 µV
Dropout voltage 1.1 V
Bias current 1 2 mA
VI = –9 V to –25 V, TJ = 0°C to 125°C 0.4
IO = 5 mA to 350 mA, TJ = 0°C to 125°C 0.4
Short-circuit output current VI = –30 V 140 mA
Peak output current 0.65 A
†
Pulse-testing techniques maintain TJ as close to TA as possible. Thermal effects must be taken into account separately . All characteristics are
measured with a 2-µF capacitor across the input and a 1-µF capacitor across the output.

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electrical characteristics at specified virtual junction temperature, VI = –19 V , IO = 350 mA, TJ = 25°C
(unless otherwise noted)
TJ = 0°C to 125°C –7.6 –8.4
VI = –10.5 V to –25 V 8 80
= –11.5 V to –21.5 V,
IO = 100 mA, TJ = 0°C to 125°C 50
f = 120 Hz
IO = 300 mA 54 59
IO = 5 mA to 500 mA 90 160
Output voltage regulation
T emperature coef ficient
of output voltage
IO = 5 mA, TJ = 0°C to 125°C –0.6 mV/°C
Output noise voltage f = 10 Hz to 100 kHz 200 µV
Dropout voltage IO = 5 mA 1.1 V
Bias current 1 2 mA
VI = –10.5 V to –25 V , TJ = 0°C to 125°C 0.4
IO = 5 mA to 350 mA, TJ = 0°C to 125°C 0.4
Short-circuit output current VI = –30 V 140 mA
Peak output current 0.65 A
†
Pulse-testing techniques maintain TJ as close to TA as possible. Thermal effects must be taken into account separately . All characteristics are
measured with a 2-µF capacitor across the input and a 1-µF capacitor across the output.
electrical characteristics at specified virtual junction temperature, VI = –19 V , IO = 350 mA, TJ = 25°C
(unless otherwise noted)
TJ = 0°C to 125°C –11.4 –12.6
VI = –14.5 V to –30 V 9 80
= –15V to –25 V ,
IO = 100 mA, TJ = 0°C to 125°C 50
f = 120 Hz
IO = 300 mA 54 60
IO = 5 mA to 500 mA 65 240
Output voltage regulation
T emperature coef ficient
of output voltage
IO = 5 mA, TJ = 0°C to 125°C –0.8 mV/°C
Output noise voltage f = 10 Hz to 100 kHz 300 µV
Dropout voltage 1.1 V
Bias current 1.5 3 mA
VI = –14.5 V to –30 V , TJ = 0°C to 125°C 0.4
IO = 5 mA to 350 mA, TJ = 0°C to 125°C 0.4
Short-circuit output current VI = –30 V 140 mA
Peak output current 0.65 A
†
Pulse-testing techniques maintain TJ as close to TA as possible. Thermal effects must be taken into account separately . All characteristics are
measured with a 2-µF capacitor across the input and a 1-µF capacitor across the output.

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electrical characteristics at specified virtual junction temperature, VI = –23 V , IO = 350 mA, TJ = 25°C
(unless otherwise noted)
TJ = 0°C to 125°C –14.25 –15.75
VI = –17.5 V to –30 V 9 80
= –18.5 V to –28.5 V ,
IO = 100 mA, TJ = 0°C to 125°C 50
f = 120 Hz
IO = 300 mA 54 59
IO = 5 mA to 500 mA 65 240
Output voltage regulation
T emperature coef ficient
of output voltage
IO = 5 mA, TJ = 0°C to 125°C –1 mV/°C
Output noise voltage f = 10 Hz to 100 kHz 375 µV
Dropout voltage IO = 5 mA 1.1 V
Bias current 1.5 3 mA
VI = –17.5 V to –30 V , TJ = 0°C to 125°C 0.4
IO = 5 mA to 350 mA, TJ = 0°C to 125°C 0.4
Short-circuit output current VI = –30 V 140 mA
Peak output current 0.65 A
†
Pulse-testing techniques maintain TJ as close to TA as possible. Thermal effects must be taken into account separately . All characteristics are
measured with a 2-µF capacitor across the input and a 1-µF capacitor across the output.
electrical characteristics at specified virtual junction temperature, VI = –29 V , IO = 350 mA, TJ = 25°C
(unless otherwise noted)
TJ = 0°C to 125°C –19 –21
VI = –23 V to –35 V 12 80
VI = –24 V to –34 V 10 70
= –24 V to –34 V,
IO = 100 mA, TJ = 0°C to 125°C 50
f = 120 Hz
IO = 300 mA 54 58
IO = 5 mA to 500 mA 75 300
Output voltage regulation
T emperature coef ficient
of output voltage
IO = 5 mA, TJ = 0°C to 125°C –1 mV/°C
Output noise voltage f = 10 Hz to 100 kHz 500 µV
Dropout voltage 1.1 V
Bias current 1.5 3.5 mA
VI = –23 V to –35 V, TJ = 0°C to 125°C 0.4
IO = 5 mA to 350 mA, TJ = 0°C to 125°C 0.4
Short-circuit output current VI = –30 V 140 mA
Peak output current 0.65 A
†
Pulse-testing techniques maintain TJ as close to TA as possible. Thermal effects must be taken into account separately . All characteristics are
measured with a 2-µF capacitor across the input and a 1-µF capacitor across the output.

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electrical characteristics at specified virtual junction temperature, VI = –33 V , IO = 350 mA, TJ = 25°C
(unless otherwise noted)
TJ = 0°C to 125°C –22.8 –25.2
VI = –27 V to –38 V 12 80
VI = –28 V to –38 V 12 70
= –28 V to –38 V,
IO = 100 mA, TJ = 0°C to 125°C 50
f = 120 Hz
IO = 300 mA 54 58
IO = 5 mA to 500 mA 75 300
Output voltage regulation
T emperature coef ficient
of output voltage
IO = 5 mA, TJ = 0°C to 125°C –1 mV/°C
Output noise voltage f = 10 Hz to 100 kHz 600 µV
Dropout voltage 1.1 V
Bias current 1.5 3.5 mA
VI = –27 V to –38 V, TJ = 0°C to 125°C 0.4
IO = 5 mA to 350 mA, TJ = 0°C to 125°C 0.4
Short-circuit output current VI = –30 V 140 mA
Peak output current 0.65 A
†
Pulse-testing techniques maintain TJ as close to TA as possible. Thermal effects must be taken into account separately . All characteristics are
measured with a 2-µF capacitor across the input and a 1-µF capacitor across the output.
electrical characteristics at specified virtual junction temperature, VI = –10 V , IO = 350 mA, TJ = 25°C
(unless otherwise noted)
Ripple rejection VI = –8 V to –18 V, IO = 300 mA, f = 120 Hz 60 dB
Output voltage regulation
Temperature coefficient of output voltage IO = 5 mA –0.4 mV/°C
Output noise voltage f = 10 Hz to 100 kHz 125 µV
Dropout voltage 1.1 V
Bias current 1 mA
Short-circuit output current VI = –30 V 140 mA
Peak output current 0.65 A
†
Pulse-testing techniques maintain TJ as close to TA as possible. Thermal effects must be taken into account separately . All characteristics are
measured with a 2-µF capacitor across the input and a 1-µF capacitor across the output.

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electrical characteristics at specified virtual junction temperature, VI = –11 V , IO = 350 mA, TJ = 25°C
(unless otherwise noted)
Ripple rejection VI = –9 V to –19 V, IO = 300 mA, f = 120 Hz 60 dB
Output voltage regulation
Temperature coefficient of output voltage IO = 5 mA –0.4 mV/°C
Output noise voltage f = 10 Hz to 100 kHz 150 µV
Dropout voltage 1.1 V
Bias current 1 mA
Short-circuit output current VI = –30 V 140 mA
Peak output current 0.65 A
†
Pulse-testing techniques maintain TJ as close to TA as possible. Thermal effects must be taken into account separately . All characteristics are
measured with a 2-µF capacitor across the input and a 1-µF capacitor across the output.
electrical characteristics at specified virtual junction temperature, VI = –19 V , IO = 350 mA, TJ = 25°C
(unless otherwise noted)
Ripple rejection VI = –11.5 V to –21.5 V, IO = 300 mA, f = 120 Hz 59 dB
Output voltage regulation
Temperature coefficient of output voltage IO = 5 mA –0.6 mV/°C
Output noise voltage f = 10 Hz to 100 kHz 200 µV
Dropout voltage IO = 5 mA 1.1 V
Bias current 1 mA
Short-circuit output current VI = –30 V 140 mA
Peak output current 0.65 A
†
Pulse-testing techniques maintain TJ as close to TA as possible. Thermal effects must be taken into account separately . All characteristics are
measured with a 2-µF capacitor across the input and a 1-µF capacitor across the output.

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electrical characteristics at specified virtual junction temperature, VI = –19 V , IO = 350 mA, TJ = 25°C
(unless otherwise noted)
Ripple rejection VI = –15 V to –25 V, IO = 300 mA, f = 120 Hz 60 dB
Output voltage regulation
Temperature coefficient of output voltage IO = 5 mA –0.8 mV/°C
Output noise voltage f = 10 Hz to 100 kHz 300 µV
Dropout voltage 1.1 V
Bias current 1.5 mA
Short-circuit output current VI = –30 V 140 mA
Peak output current 0.65 A
†
Pulse-testing techniques maintain TJ as close to TA as possible. Thermal effects must be taken into account separately . All characteristics are
measured with a 2-µF capacitor across the input and a 1-µF capacitor across the output.
electrical characteristics at specified virtual junction temperature, VI = –23 V , IO = 350 mA, TJ = 25°C
(unless otherwise noted)
Ripple rejection VI = –18.5 V to –28.5 V , IO = 300 mA, f = 120 Hz 59 dB
Output voltage regulation
Temperature coefficient of output voltage IO = 5 mA –1 mV/°C
Output noise voltage f = 10 Hz to 100 kHz 375 µV
Dropout voltage IO = 5 mA 1.1 V
Bias current 1.5 mA
Short-circuit output current VI = –30 V 140 mA
Peak output current 0.65 A
†
Pulse-testing techniques maintain TJ as close to TA as possible. Thermal effects must be taken into account separately . All characteristics are
measured with a 2-µF capacitor across the input and a 1-µF capacitor across the output.

µA79M00 SERIES
NEGATIVE-VOLTAGE REGULATORS
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electrical characteristics at specified virtual junction temperature, VI = –29 V , IO = 350 mA, TJ = 25°C
(unless otherwise noted)
Ripple rejection VI = –24 V to –34 V, IO = 300 mA, f = 120 Hz 58 dB
Output voltage regulation
Temperature coefficient of output voltage IO = 5 mA –1 mV/°C
Output noise voltage f = 10 Hz to 100 kHz 500 µV
Dropout voltage 1.1 V
Bias current 1.5 mA
Short-circuit output current VI = –30 V 140 mA
Peak output current 0.65 A
†
Pulse-testing techniques maintain TJ as close to TA as possible. Thermal effects must be taken into account separately . All characteristics are
measured with a 2-µF capacitor across the input and a 1-µF capacitor across the output.
electrical characteristics at specified virtual junction temperature, VI = –33 V , IO = 350 mA, TJ = 25°C
(unless otherwise noted)
Ripple rejection VI = –28 V to –38 V, IO = 300 mA, f = 120 Hz 58 dB
Output voltage regulation
Temperature coefficient of output voltage IO = 5 mA, TJ = 0°C to 125°C –1 mV/°C
Output noise voltage f = 10 Hz to 100 kHz 600 µV
Dropout voltage 1.1 V
Bias current 1.5 mA
Short-circuit output current VI = –30 V 140 mA
Peak output current 0.65 A
†
Pulse-testing techniques maintain TJ as close to TA as possible. Thermal effects must be taken into account separately . All characteristics are
measured with a 2-µF capacitor across the input and a 1-µF capacitor across the output.

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