L7800AB/AC Series: Feature Summary
L7800AB/AC Series: Feature Summary
L7800AB/AC Series: Feature Summary
Precision 1A regulators
Feature summary
■ Output current in excess of 1A
■ Output voltages of 5; 6; 8; 9; 12; 15; 18; 20; 24V
■ Thermal overload protection
■ Output transition SOA protection
■ 2% Output voltage tolerance
■ Guaranteed in extended temperature range TO-220 TO-220FP
Description
The L7800A series of three terminal positive
regulators is available in TO-220, TO-220FP, and
D2PAK packages and several fixed output
D2PAK
voltages, making it useful in a wide range of
applications. These regulators can provide local
on-card regulation, eliminating the distribution deliver over 1A output current, Although designed
problem associated with single point regulation. primarily as fixed voltage regulators, these
Each type employs internal current limiting, devices can be used with external components to
thermal shut-down and safe area protection, obtain adjustable voltage and currents.
making it essentially indestructible. If adequate
heat sinking is provided, they can
Schematic diagram
Contents
1 Pin configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2 Maximum ratings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
4 Electrical characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
5 Application information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
5.1 Design consideration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
7 Order code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
8 Revision history . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
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L7800AB/AC series Pin configuration
1 Pin configuration
TO-220 TO-220FP
D2PAK
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Maximum ratings L7800AB/AC series
2 Maximum ratings
Note: Absolute Maximum Ratings are those values beyond which damage to the device may
occur. Functional operation under these condition is not implied
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L7800AB/AC series Test circuits
3 Test circuits
Figure 4. DC Parameter
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Electrical characteristics L7800AB/AC series
4 Electrical characteristics
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Electrical characteristics L7800AB/AC series
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L7800AB/AC series Electrical characteristics
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Electrical characteristics L7800AB/AC series
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L7800AB/AC series Electrical characteristics
Table 10. Electrical characteristics of L7820A (VI = 28V, IO=1A, TJ = 0 to 150°C (L7820AC),
TJ = -40 to 125°C (L7820AB), unless otherwise specified)
Symbol Parameter Test conditions Min. Typ. Max. Unit
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Electrical characteristics L7800AB/AC series
Table 11. Electrical characteristics of L7824A (VI = 33V, IO=1A, TJ = 0 to 150°C (L7824AC),
TJ = -40 to 125°C (L7824AB), unless otherwise specified)
Symbol Parameter Test conditions Min. Typ. Max. Unit
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L7800AB/AC series Application information
5 Application information
Figure 7. DC Parameter
IO = VXX/R1+Id
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Application information L7800AB/AC series
Figure 8. DC Parameter
VO = 7 to 20V
VI - VO ≥ 2V
Figure 9. DC Parameter
VBEQ1
R1 = ______________
IREQ-(IQ1/βQ1)
VBEQ1
IO = IREG + Q1 (IREG ______)
R1
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L7800AB/AC series Application information
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Package mechanical data L7800AB/AC series
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L7800AB/AC series Package mechanical data
mm. inch
DIM.
MIN. TYP MAX. MIN. TYP. MAX.
A 4.40 4.60 0.173 0.181
C 1.23 1.32 0.048 0.051
D 2.40 2.72 0.094 0.107
D1 1.27 0.050
E 0.49 0.70 0.019 0.027
F 0.61 0.88 0.024 0.034
F1 1.14 1.70 0.044 0.067
F2 1.14 1.70 0.044 0.067
G 4.95 5.15 0.194 0.203
G1 2.4 2.7 0.094 0.106
H2 10.0 10.40 0.393 0.409
L2 16.4 0.645
L4 13.0 14.0 0.511 0.551
L5 2.65 2.95 0.104 0.116
L6 15.25 15.75 0.600 0.620
L7 6.2 6.6 0.244 0.260
L9 3.5 3.93 0.137 0.154
DIA. 3.75 3.85 0.147 0.151
P011C
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Package mechanical data L7800AB/AC series
mm. inch
DIM.
MIN. TYP MAX. MIN. TYP. MAX.
A 4.40 4.60 0.173 0.181
B 2.5 2.7 0.098 0.106
D 2.5 2.75 0.098 0.108
E 0.45 0.70 0.017 0.027
F 0.75 1 0.030 0.039
F1 1.15 1.50 0.045 0.059
F2 1.15 1.50 0.045 0.059
G 4.95 5.2 0.194 0.204
G1 2.4 2.7 0.094 0.106
H 10.0 10.40 0.393 0.409
L2 16 0.630
L3 28.6 30.6 1.126 1.204
L4 9.8 10.6 0.385 0.417
L5 2.9 3.6 0.114 0.142
L6 15.9 16.4 0.626 0.645
L7 9 9.3 0.354 0.366
DIA. 3 3.2 0.118 0.126
7012510A-H
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L7800AB/AC series Package mechanical data
0079457/L
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Package mechanical data L7800AB/AC series
0079457/L
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L7800AB/AC series Package mechanical data
Note: The D2PAK package coming from the subcontractor Wooseok is fully compatible with the
ST's package suggested footprint.
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Package mechanical data L7800AB/AC series
mm. inch.
A 12.20 0.480
B 9.75 0.384
C 16.90 0.665
D 3.50 0.138
E 1.60 0.063
F 2.54 0.100
G 5.08 0.200
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L7800AB/AC series Package mechanical data
mm. inch
DIM.
MIN. TYP MAX. MIN. TYP. MAX.
A 180 7.086
D 20.2 0.795
N 60 2.362
T 14.4 0.567
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Order code L7800AB/AC series
7 Order code
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L7800AB/AC series Revision history
8 Revision history
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L7800AB/AC series
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