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L7805AB

Linear Voltage Regulator

The L7805AB is a linear voltage regulator from STMicroelectronics. View the full L7805AB datasheet below including key specifications, electrical characteristics, absolute maximum ratings.

Manufacturer

STMicroelectronics

Category

Linear Voltage Regulator

Key Specifications

ParameterValue
Case/PackageTO-263
Case/PackageTO-263
China RoHSNon-Compliant
China RoHSNon-Compliant
Contact PlatingTin
Contact PlatingTin
Output Current1.5A
Quiescent Current8 mA
Dropout Voltage2 V
Dropout Voltage2 V
Height4.6 mm
Height4.6 mm
Height - Seated (Max)4.83 mm
Height - Seated (Max)4.83 mm
Introduction Date1980-01-04
Introduction Date1980-01-04
Lead FreeLead Free
Lead FreeLead Free
Length10.2 mm
Length10.2 mm
Lifecycle StatusProduction (Last Updated: 4 months ago)
Lifecycle StatusProduction (Last Updated: 4 months ago)
Max Input Voltage25 V
Max Input Voltage25 V
Max Junction Temperature (Tj)125 °C
Max Junction Temperature (Tj)125 °C
Max Operating Temperature125 °C
Max Operating Temperature125 °C
Max Output Current1.5 A
Max Output Current1.5 A
Max Output Voltage12 V
Max Output Voltage12 V
Min Input Voltage14.5 V
Min Input Voltage14.5 V
Min Operating Temperature-40 °C
Min Operating Temperature-40 °C
Min Output Voltage12 V
Min Output Voltage12 V
MountSurface Mount
MountSurface Mount
Mounting TypeSurface Mount
Nominal Output Voltage12 V
Nominal Output Voltage12 V
Number of Channels1
Number of Channels1
Number of Circuits1
Number of Outputs1
Number of Pins3
Number of Pins3
Number of Regulators1
Number of Regulators1
Number of Regulators1
Number of Regulators1
Number of Regulators1
Number of Terminals2
Number of Terminals2
Operating Temperature0°C ~ 125°C
Output ConfigurationPositive
Output Current1.5 A
Output Current1.5 A
Output TypeFixed
Output TypeFixed
Output Voltage12 V
Output Voltage12 V
Package / CaseTO-263-3, D2PAK (2 Leads + Tab), TO-263AB
PackagingTape and Reel
PackagingTape and Reel
PolarityPositive
PolarityPositive
Power Supply Rejection Ratio (PSRR)55 dB
Power Supply Rejection Ratio (PSRR)55 dB
Protection FeaturesOver Temperature, Short Circuit
Protection FeaturesOver Temperature, Short Circuit
Protection FeaturesOver Temperature, Short Circuit
PSRR55dB (120Hz)
Quiescent Current8 mA
Quiescent Current8 mA
Radiation HardeningNo
Radiation HardeningNo
REACH SVHCNo
REACH SVHCNo
RoHSCompliant
RoHSCompliant
Schedule B8542390000, 8542390000|8542390000|8542390000|8542390000|8542390000
Schedule B8542390000, 8542390000|8542390000|8542390000|8542390000|8542390000
Supplier Device PackageD2PAK
Supplier Device PackageD2PAK
Supplier Device PackageD2PAK
Terminal Pitch2.54 mm
Terminal Pitch2.54 mm
Input Voltage (Max)35V
Output Voltage12V
Dropout Voltage2V @ 1A (Typ)
Voltage Tolerance4 %
Voltage Tolerance4 %
Weight4.535924 g
Weight4.535924 g
Width9.15 mm
Width9.15 mm

Overview

Part: L78xx, L78xxC, L78xxAB, L78xxAC

Type: Positive voltage regulator ICs

Description: Three-terminal positive voltage regulators available in multiple packages, providing fixed output voltages up to 24 V and up to 1.5 A output current, with internal current limiting, thermal shutdown, and safe area protection.

Operating Conditions:

  • Supply voltage: 7.5–24 V
  • Operating temperature: 0 to 125 °C (suffix-dependent)
  • Output current: up to 1.5 A
  • Output voltage: 5; 6; 8; 8.5; 9; 12; 15; 18; 24 V

Absolute Maximum Ratings:

  • Max junction/storage temperature: 150 °C

Key Specs:

  • Output voltage (L7805): 4.65 to 5.35 V (I O = 5 mA to 1 A, V I = 8 to 20 V)
  • Line regulation (L7805): 1 mV (V I = 8 to 12 V, T J = 25°C)
  • Load regulation (L7805): 25 mV (I O = 250 to 750 mA, T J = 25°C)
  • Quiescent current (L7805): 6 mA (Max, T J = 25°C)
  • Supply voltage rejection (L7805): 68 dB (V I = 8 to 18 V, f = 120 Hz)
  • Dropout voltage (L7805): 2.5 V (Max, I O = 1 A, T J = 25°C)
  • Output resistance (L7805): 17 mΩ (f = 1 kHz)
  • Short circuit current (L7805): 0.75 A (Typ, V I = 35 V, T J = 25°C)

Features:

  • Output current up to 1.5 A
  • Output voltages of 5; 6; 8; 8.5; 9; 12; 15; 18; 24 V
  • Thermal overload protection
  • Short circuit protection
  • Output transition SOA protection
  • 2 % output voltage tolerance (A version)
  • Guaranteed in extended temperature range (A version)

Package:

  • TO-220
  • TO-220FP
  • TO3
  • D²PAK
  • DPAK

Features

  • ■ Output current up to 1.5 A
  • ■ Output voltages of 5; 6; 8; 8.5; 9; 12; 15; 18; 24 V
  • ■ Thermal overload protection
  • ■ Short circuit protection
  • ■ Output transition SOA protection
  • ■ 2 % output voltage tolerance (A version)
  • ■ Guaranteed in extended temperature range (A version)

Pin Configuration

Figure 2. Pin connections (top view)

Figure 3. Schematic diagram

Electrical Characteristics

Refer to the test circuits, T J = -55 to 150 °C, V I = 10 V, I O = 500 mA, C I = 0.33 μF , CO = 0.1 μF unless otherwise specified.

Table 4. Electrical characteristics of L7805

SymbolParameterTest conditionsMin.Typ.Max.Unit
V OOutput voltageT J = 25°C4.855.2V
V OOutput voltageI O = 5 mA to 1 A, V I = 8 to 20 V4.6555.35V
∆ V O (1)Line regulationV I = 7 to 25 V, T J = 25°C350mV
∆ V O (1)Line regulationV I = 8 to 12 V, T J = 25°C125mV
∆ V O (1)Load regulationI O = 5 mA to 1.5 A, T J = 25°C100mV
∆ V O (1)Load regulationI O = 250 to 750 mA, T J = 25°C25mV
I dQuiescent currentT J = 25°C6mA
∆ I dQuiescent current changeI O = 5 mA to 1 A0.5mA
∆ I dQuiescent current changeV I = 8 to 25 V0.8mA
∆ V O / ∆ TOutput voltage driftI O = 5 mA0.6mV/°C
eNOutput noise voltageB =10 Hz to 100 kHz, T J = 25°C40μV/V O
SVRSupply voltage rejectionV I = 8 to 18 V, f = 120 Hz68dB
V dDropout voltageI O = 1 A, T J = 25°C22.5V
R OOutput resistancef = 1 kHz17m Ω
I scShort circuit currentV I = 35 V, T J = 25°C0.751.2A
I scpShort circuit peak currentT J = 25°C1.32.23.3A

Table 4. Electrical characteristics of L7805

VI = 10 V, I O = 1 A, T J = 0 to 125 °C (L7805AC), T J = -40 to 125 °C (L7805AB), unless otherwise specified.

Table 5. Electrical characteristics of L7805A

SymbolParameterTest conditionsMin.Typ.Max.Unit
V OOutput voltageT J = 25°C4.955.1V
V OOutput voltageI O = 5 mA to 1 A, V I = 7.5 to 18 V4.855.2V
V OOutput voltageI O = 1 A, V I = 18 to 20 V, T J = 25°C4.855.2V
∆ V O (1)V I = 7.5 to 25 V, I O = 500 mA, T J = 25°C750mV
∆ V O (1)V I = 8 to 12 V1050mV
∆ V O (1)Line regulationV I = 8 to 12 V, T J = 25°C225mV
∆ V O (1)V I = 7.3 to 20 V, T J = 25°C750mV
∆ V O (1)I O = 5 mA to 1 A25100mV
∆ V O (1)Load regulationI O = 5 mA to 1.5 A, T J = 25°C30100mV
∆ V O (1)I O = 250 to 750 mA850mV
I qQuiescent currentT J = 25°C4.36mA
I qQuiescent current6mA
∆ I qV I = 8 to 23 V, I O = 500 mA0.8mA
∆ I qQuiescent current changeV I = 7.5 to 20 V, T J = 25°C0.8mA
∆ I qI O = 5 mA to 1 A0.5mA
SVRSupply voltage rejectionV I = 8 to 18 V, f = 120 Hz, I O = 500 mA68dB
V dDropout voltageI O = 1 A, T J = 25°C2V
eNOutput noise voltageT A = 25°C, B =10 Hz to 100 kHz10μV/V O
R OOutput resistancef = 1 kHz17m Ω
I scShort circuit currentV I = 35 V, T A = 25°C0.2A
I scpShort circuit peak currentT J = 25°C2.2A
∆ V O / ∆ TOutput voltage drift-1.1mV/°C

Table 5. Electrical characteristics of L7805A

VI = 11 V, I O = 1 A, T J = 0 to 125 °C (L7806AC), T J = -40 to 125 °C (L7806AB), unless otherwise specified.

Table 6. Electrical characteristics of L7806A

SymbolParameterTest conditionsMin.Typ.Max.Unit
V OOutput voltageT J = 25°C5.8866.12V
V OOutput voltageI O = 5 mA to 1 A, V I = 8.6 to 19 V5.7666.24V
V OOutput voltageI O = 1 A, V I = 19 to 21 V, T J = 25°C5.7666.24V
∆ V O (1)V I = 8.6 to 25 V, I O = 500 mA, T J = 25°C960mV
∆ V O (1)V I = 9 to 13 V1160mV
∆ V O (1)Line regulationV I = 9 to 13 V, T J = 25°C330mV
∆ V O (1)V I = 8.3 to 21 V, T J = 25°C960mV
∆ V O (1)I O = 5 mA to 1 A25100mV
∆ V O (1)Load regulationI O = 5 mA to 1.5 A, T J = 25°C30100mV
∆ V O (1)I O = 250 to 750 mA1050mV
I qQuiescent currentT J = 25°C4.36mA
I qQuiescent current6mA
∆ I qV I = 9 to 24 V, I O = 500 mA0.8mA
∆ I qQuiescent current changeV I = 8.6 to 21 V, T J = 25°C0.8mA
∆ I qI O = 5 mA to 1 A0.5mA
SVRSupply voltage rejectionV I = 9 to 19 V, f = 120 Hz, I O = 500 mA65dB
V dDropout voltageI O = 1 A, T J = 25°C2V
eNOutput noise voltageT A = 25°C, B =10 Hz to 100 kHz10μV/V O
R OOutput resistancef = 1 kHz17m Ω
I scShort circuit currentV I = 35 V, T A = 25°C0.2A
I scpShort circuit peak currentT J = 25°C2.2A
∆ V O / ∆ TOutput voltage drift-0.8mV/°C

Table 6. Electrical characteristics of L7806A

VI = 14 V, I O = 1 A, T J = 0 to 125 °C (L7808AC), T J = -40 to 125 °C (L7808AB), unless otherwise specified.

Table 7. Electrical characteristics of L7808A

SymbolParameterTest conditionsMin.Typ.Max.Unit
V OOutput voltageT J = 25°C7.8488.16V
V OOutput voltageI O = 5 mA to 1 A, V I = 10.6 to 21 V7.788.3V
V OOutput voltageI O = 1 A, V I = 21 to 23 V, T J = 25°C7.788.3V
V I = 10.6 to 25 V, I O = 500 mA, T J = 25°C1280mV
∆ V O (1)Line regulationV I = 11 to 17 V1580mV
V I = 11 to 17 V, T J = 25°C540mV
V I = 10.4 to 23 V, T J = 25°C
I O = 5 mA to 1 A
12
25
80
100
mV
∆ V O (1)Load regulationI O = 5 mA to 1.5 A, T J = 25°C
I O = 250 to 750 mA
30
10
100
50
mV
I qQuiescent currentT J = 25°C
V I = 11 to 23 V, I O = 500 mA
4.36
6
0.8
mA
mA
mA
∆ I qQuiescent current changeV I = 10.6 to 23 V, T J = 25°C
I O = 5 mA to 1 A
0.8
0.5
mA
mA
SVRSupply voltage rejectionV I = 11.5 to 21.5 V, f = 120 Hz, I O = 500 mA62dB
V dDropout voltageI O = 1 A, T J = 25°C2V
eNOutput noise voltageT A = 25°C, B =10 Hz to 100 kHz10μV/V O
R OOutput resistancef = 1 kHz18m Ω
I scShort circuit currentV I = 35 V, T A = 25°C0.2A
I scpShort circuit peak currentT J = 25°C2.2A
∆ V O / ∆ TOutput voltage drift-0.8mV/°C

Table 7. Electrical characteristics of L7808A

VI = 15 V, I O = 1 A, T J = 0 to 125 °C (L7809AC), T J = -40 to 125 °C (L7809AB), unless otherwise specified.

Table 8. Electrical characteristics of L7809A

SymbolParameterTest conditionsMin.Typ.Max.Unit
V OOutput voltageT J = 25°C8.8299.18V
V OOutput voltageI O = 5 mA to 1 A, V I = 10.6 to 22 V8.6599.35V
V OOutput voltageI O = 1 A, V I = 22 to 24 V, T J = 25°C8.6599.35V
V I = 10.6 to 25 V, I O = 500 mA, T J = 25°C1290mV
∆ V O (1)Line regulationV I = 11 to 17 V1590mV
V I = 11 to 17 V, T J = 25°C545mV
V I = 11.4 to 23 V, T J = 25°C
I O = 5 mA to 1 A
12
25
90
100
mV
∆ V O (1)Load regulationI O = 5 mA to 1.5 A, T J = 25°C
I O = 250 to 750 mA
30
10
100
50
mV
I qQuiescent currentT J = 25°C
V I = 11 to 25 V, I O = 500 mA
4.36
6
0.8
mA
mA
mA
∆ I qQuiescent current changeV I = 10.6 to 23 V, T J = 25°C
I O = 5 mA to 1 A
0.8
0.5
mA
mA
SVRSupply voltage rejectionV I = 11.5 to 21.5 V, f = 120 Hz, I O = 500 mA61dB
V dDropout voltageI O = 1 A, T J = 25°C2V
eNOutput noise voltageT A = 25°C, B =10 Hz to 100 kHz10μV/V O
R OOutput resistancef = 1 kHz18m Ω
I scShort circuit currentV I = 35 V, T A = 25°C0.2A
I scpShort circuit peak currentT J = 25°C2.2A
∆ V O / ∆ TOutput voltage drift-0.8mV/°C

Table 8. Electrical characteristics of L7809A

VI = 19 V, I O = 1 A, T J = 0 to 125 °C (L7812AC), T J = -40 to 125 °C (L7812AB), unless otherwise specified.

Table 9. Electrical characteristics of L7812A

SymbolParameterTest conditionsMin.Typ.Max.Unit
V OOutput voltageT J = 25°C11.751212.25V
V OOutput voltageI O = 5 mA to 1 A, V I = 14.8 to 25 V11.51212.5V
V OOutput voltageI O = 1 A, V I = 25 to 27 V, T J = 25°C11.51212.5V
∆ V O (1)V I = 14.8 to 30 V, I O = 500 mA, T J = 25°C13120mV
∆ V O (1)Line regulationV I = 16 to 12 V16120mV
∆ V O (1)V I = 16 to 12 V, T J = 25°C660mV
V I = 14.5 to 27 V, T J = 25°C13120mV
∆ V O (1)I O = 5 mA to 1 A25100mV
∆ V O (1)Load regulationI O = 5 mA to 1.5 A, T J = 25°C
I O = 250 to 750 mA
30
10
100
50
I qQuiescent currentT J = 25°C
V I = 15 to 30 V, I O = 500 mA
4.46
6
0.8
mA
mA
mA
∆ I qQuiescent current changeV I = 14.8 to 27 V, T J = 25°C
I O = 5 mA to 1 A
0.8
0.5
mA
mA
SVRSupply voltage rejectionV I = 15 to 25 V, f = 120 Hz, I O = 500 mA60dB
V dDropout voltageI O = 1 A, T J = 25°C2V
eNOutput noise voltageT A = 25°C, B = 10 Hz to 100 kHz10μV/V O
R OOutput resistancef = 1 kHz18m Ω
I scShort circuit currentV I = 35 V, T A = 25°C0.2A
I scpShort circuit peak currentT J = 25°C2.2A
∆ V O / ∆ TOutput voltage drift-1mV/°C

Table 9. Electrical characteristics of L7812A

VI = 23 V, I O = 1 A, T J = 0 to 125 °C (L7815AC), T J = -40 to 125 °C (L7815AB), unless otherwise specified.

Table 10. Electrical characteristics of L7815A

SymbolParameterTest conditionsMin.Typ.Max.Unit
V OOutput voltageT J = 25°C14.71515.3V
V OOutput voltageI O = 5 mA to 1 A, V I = 17.9 to 28 V14.41515.6V
V OOutput voltageI O = 1 A, V I = 28 to 30 V, T J = 25°C14.41515.6V
V I = 17.9 to 30 V, I O = 500 mA, T J = 25°C13150mV
∆ V O (1)Line regulationV I = 20 to 26 V16150mV
V I = 20 to 26 V, T J = 25°C675mV
V I = 17.5 to 30 V, T J = 25°C
I O = 5 mA to 1 A
13
25
150
100
mV
∆ V O (1)Load regulationI O = 5 mA to 1.5 A, T J = 25°C
I O = 250 to 750 mA
30
10
100
50
mV
I qQuiescent currentT J = 25°C
V I = 17.5 to 30 V, I O = 500 mA
4.46
6
0.8
mA
mA
mA
∆ I qQuiescent current changeV I = 17.5 to 30 V, T J = 25°C
I O = 5 mA to 1 A
0.8
0.5
mA
mA
SVRSupply voltage rejectionV I = 18.5 to 28.5 V, f = 120 Hz, I O = 500 mA58dB
V dDropout voltageI O = 1 A, T J = 25°C2V
eNOutput noise voltageT A = 25°C, B = 10Hz to 100 kHz10μV/V O
R OOutput resistancef = 1 kHz19m Ω
I scShort circuit currentV I = 35 V, T A = 25°C0.2A
I scpShort circuit peak currentT J = 25°C2.2A
∆ V O / ∆ TOutput voltage drift-1mV/°C

Table 10. Electrical characteristics of L7815A

VI = 33 V, I O = 1 A, T J = 0 to 125 °C (L7824AC), T J = -40 to 125 °C (L7824AB), unless otherwise specified.

Table 11. Electrical characteristics of L7824A

SymbolParameterTest conditionsMin.Typ.Max.Unit
V OOutput voltageT J = 25°C23.52424.5V
V OOutput voltageI O = 5 mA to 1 A, V I = 27.3 to 37 V232425V
V OOutput voltageI O = 1 A, V I = 37 to 38 V, T J = 25°C232425V
∆ V O (1)V I = 27 to 38 V, I O = 500 mA, T J = 25°C31240mV
∆ V O (1)V I = 30 to 36 V35200mV
∆ V O (1)Line regulationV I = 30 to 36 V, T J = 25°C14120mV
∆ V O (1)V I = 26.7 to 38 V, T J = 25°C31240mV
∆ V O (1)I O = 5 mA to 1 A25100mV
∆ V O (1)Load regulationI O = 5 mA to 1.5 A, T J = 25°C30100mV
∆ V O (1)I O = 250 to 750 mA1050mV
I qQuiescent currentT J = 25°C4.66mA
I qQuiescent current6mA
∆ I qV I = 27.3 to 38 V, I O = 500 mA0.8mA
∆ I qQuiescent current changeV I = 27.3 to 38 V, T J = 25°C0.8mA
∆ I qI O = 5 mA to 1 A0.5mA
SVRSupply voltage rejectionV I = 28 to 38 V, f = 120 Hz, I O = 500 mA54dB
V dDropout voltageI O = 1 A, T J = 25°C2V
eNOutput noise voltageT A = 25°C, B = 10 Hz to 100 kHz10μV/V O
R OOutput resistancef = 1 kHz20m Ω
I scShort circuit currentV I = 35 V, T A = 25°C0.2A
I scpShort circuit peak currentT J = 25°C2.2A
∆ V O / ∆ TOutput voltage drift-1.5mV/°C

Table 11. Electrical characteristics of L7824A

Refer to the test circuits, T J = 0 to 125 °C, V I = 10 V, I O = 500 mA, C I = 0.33 μF , C O = 0.1 μF unless otherwise specified.

Table 12. Electrical characteristics of L7805C

SymbolParameterTest conditionsMin.Typ.Max.Unit
V OOutput voltageT J = 25°C4.855.2V
V OOutput voltageI O = 5 mA to 1 A, V I = 7 to 18 V4.7555.25V
V OOutput voltageI O = 1 A, V I = 18 to 20V, T J = 25°C4.7555.25V
∆ V O (1)Line regulationV I = 7 to 25 V, T J = 25°C3100mV
∆ V O (1)Line regulationV I = 8 to 12 V, T J = 25°C150mV
∆ V O (1)Load regulationI O = 5 mA to 1.5 A, T J = 25°C100mV
∆ V O (1)Load regulationI O = 250 to 750 mA, T J = 25°C50mV
I dQuiescent currentT J = 25°C8mA
∆ I dQuiescent current changeI O = 5 mA to 1 A0.5mA
∆ I dQuiescent current changeV I = 7 to 23 V0.8mA
∆ V O / ∆ TOutput voltage driftI O = 5 mA-1.1mV/°C
eNOutput noise voltageB = 10 Hz to 100 kHz, T J = 25°C40μV/V O
SVRSupply voltage rejectionV I = 8 to 18 V, f = 120 Hz62dB
V dDropout voltageI O = 1 A, T J = 25°C2V
R OOutput resistancef = 1 kHz17m Ω
I scShort circuit currentV I = 35 V, T J = 25°C0.75A
I scpShort circuit peak currentT J = 25°C2.2A

Table 12. Electrical characteristics of L7805C

Refer to the test circuits, T J = 0 to 125 °C, V I = 11 V, I O = 500 mA, C I = 0.33 μF , C O = 0.1 μF unless otherwise specified.

Table 13. Electrical characteristics of L7806C

SymbolParameterTest conditionsMin.Typ.Max.Unit
V OOutput voltageT J = 25°C5.7566.25V
V OOutput voltageI O = 5 mA to 1 A, V I = 8 to 19 V5.766.3V
V OOutput voltageI O = 1 A, V I = 19 to 21 V, T J = 25°C5.766.3V
∆ V O (1)Line regulationV I = 8 to 25 V, T J = 25°C120mV
∆ V O (1)Line regulationV I = 9 to 13 V, T J = 25°C60mV
∆ V O (1)Load regulationI O = 5 mA to 1.5 A, T J = 25°C120mV
∆ V O (1)Load regulationI O = 250 to 750 mA, T J = 25°C60mV
I dQuiescent currentT J = 25°C8mA
∆ I dQuiescent current changeI O = 5 mA to 1 A0.5mA
∆ I dQuiescent current changeV I = 8 to 24 V1.3mA
∆ V O / ∆ TOutput voltage driftI O = 5 mA-0.8mV/°C
eNOutput noise voltageB = 10 Hz to 100 kHz, T J = 25°C45μV/V O
SVRSupply voltage rejectionV I = 9 to 19 V, f = 120 Hz59dB
V dDropout voltageI O = 1 A, T J = 25°C2V
R OOutput resistancef = 1 kHz19m Ω
I scShort circuit currentV I = 35 V, T J = 25°C0.55A
I scpShort circuit peak currentT J = 25°C2.2A

Table 13. Electrical characteristics of L7806C

Refer to the test circuits, T J = 0 to 125 °C, V I = 14 V, I O = 500 mA, C I = 0.33 μF , C O = 0.1 μF unless otherwise specified.

Table 14. Electrical characteristics of L7808C

SymbolParameterTest conditionsMin.Typ.Max.Unit
V OOutput voltageT J = 25°C7.788.3V
V OOutput voltageI O = 5 mA to 1 A, V I = 10.5 to 21 V7.688.4V
V OOutput voltageI O = 1 A, V I = 21 to 25 V, T J = 25°C7.688.4V
∆ V O (1)Line regulationV I = 10.5 to 25 V, T J = 25°C160mV
∆ V O (1)Line regulationV I = 11 to 17 V, T J = 25°C80mV
∆ V O (1)Load regulationI O = 5 mA to 1.5 A, T J = 25°C160mV
∆ V O (1)Load regulationI O = 250 to 750 mA, T J = 25°C80mV
I dQuiescent currentT J = 25°C8mA
∆ I dQuiescent current changeI O = 5 mA to 1 A0.5mA
∆ I dQuiescent current changeV I = 10.5 to 25 V1mA
∆ V O / ∆ TOutput voltage driftI O = 5 mA-0.8mV/°C
eNOutput noise voltageB = 10 Hz to 100 kHz, T J = 25°C52μV/V O
SVRSupply voltage rejectionV I = 11.5 to 21.5 V, f = 120 Hz56dB
V dDropout voltageI O = 1 A, T J = 25°C2V
R OOutput resistancef = 1 kHz16m Ω
I scShort circuit currentV I = 35 V, T J = 25°C0.45A
I scpShort circuit peak currentT J = 25°C2.2A

Table 14. Electrical characteristics of L7808C

Refer to the test circuits, T J = 0 to 125 °C, V I = 14.5 V, I O = 500 mA, C I = 0.33 μF , CO = 0.1 μF unless otherwise specified.

Table 15. Electrical characteristics of L7885C

SymbolParameterTest conditionsMin.Typ.Max.Unit
V OOutput voltageT J = 25°C8.28.58.8V
V OOutput voltageI O = 5 mA to 1 A, V I = 11 to 21.5 V8.18.58.9V
V OOutput voltageI O = 1 A, V I = 21.5 to 26 V, T J = 25°C8.18.58.9V
∆ V O (1)Line regulationV I = 11 to 27 V, T J = 25°C160mV
∆ V O (1)Line regulationV I = 11.5 to 17.5 V, T J = 25°C80mV
∆ V O (1)Load regulationI O = 5 mA to 1.5 A, T J = 25°C160mV
∆ V O (1)Load regulationI O = 250 to 750 mA, T J = 25°C80mV
I dQuiescent currentT J = 25°C8mA
∆ I dQuiescent current changeI O = 5 mA to 1 A0.5mA
∆ I dQuiescent current changeV I = 11 to 26 V1mA
∆ V O / ∆ TOutput voltage driftI O = 5 mA-0.8mV/°C
eNOutput noise voltageB = 10 Hz to 100 kHz, T J = 25°C55μV/V O
SVRSupply voltage rejectionV I = 12 to 22 V, f = 120 Hz56dB
V dDropout voltageI O = 1 A, T J = 25°C2V
R OOutput resistancef = 1 kHz16m Ω
I scShort circuit currentV I = 35 V, T J = 25°C0.45A
I scpShort circuit peak currentT J = 25°C2.2A

Table 15. Electrical characteristics of L7885C

Refer to the test circuits, T J = 0 to 125 °C, V I = 15 V, I O = 500 mA, C I = 0.33 μF , C O = 0.1 μF unless otherwise specified.

Table 16. Electrical characteristics of L7809C

SymbolParameterTest conditionsMin.Typ.Max.Unit
V OOutput voltageT J = 25°C8.6499.36V
V OOutput voltageI O = 5 mA to 1 A, V I = 11.5 to 22 V8.5599.45V
V OOutput voltageI O = 1 A, V I = 22 to 26 V, T J = 25°C8.5599.45V
∆ V O (1)Line regulationV I = 11.5 to 26 V, T J = 25°C180mV
∆ V O (1)Line regulationV I = 12 to 18 V, T J = 25°C90mV
∆ V O (1)Load regulationI O = 5 mA to 1.5 A, T J = 25°C180mV
∆ V O (1)Load regulationI O = 250 to 750 mA, T J = 25°C90mV
I dQuiescent currentT J = 25°C8mA
∆ I dQuiescent current changeI O = 5 mA to 1 A0.5mA
∆ I dQuiescent current changeV I = 11.5 to 26 V1mA
∆ V O / ∆ TOutput voltage driftI O = 5 mA-1mV/°C
eNOutput noise voltageB = 10 Hz to 100 kHz, T J = 25°C70μV/V O
SVRSupply voltage rejectionV I = 12 to 23 V, f = 120 Hz55dB
V dDropout voltageI O = 1 A, T J = 25°C2V
R OOutput resistancef = 1 kHz17m Ω
I scShort circuit currentV I = 35 V, T J = 25°C0.4A
I scpShort circuit peak currentT J = 25°C2.2A

Table 16. Electrical characteristics of L7809C

Refer to the test circuits, T J = 0 to 125 °C, V I = 15 V, I O = 500 mA, C I = 0.33 μF , C O = 0.1 μF unless otherwise specified.

Table 17. Electrical characteristics of L7810C

SymbolParameterTest conditionsMin.Typ.Max.Unit
V OOutput voltageT J = 25°C9.61010.4V
V OOutput voltageI O = 5 mA to 1 A, V I = 12.5 to 23 V9.51010.5V
V OOutput voltageI O = 1 A, V I = 23 to 26 V, T J = 25°C9.51010.5V
∆ V O (1)Line regulationV I = 12.5 to 26 V, T J = 25°C200mV
∆ V O (1)Line regulationV I = 13.5 to 19 V, T J = 25°C100mV
∆ V O (1)Load regulationI O = 5 mA to 1.5 A, T J = 25°C200mV
∆ V O (1)Load regulationI O = 250 to 750 mA, T J = 25°C100mV
I dQuiescent currentT J = 25°C8mA
∆ I dQuiescent current changeI O = 5 mA to 1 A0.5mA
∆ I dQuiescent current changeV I = 12.5 to 26 V1mA
∆ V O / ∆ TOutput voltage driftI O = 5 mA-1mV/°C
eNOutput noise voltageB = 10 Hz to 100 kHz, T J = 25°C70μV/V O
SVRSupply voltage rejectionV I = 13 to 23 V, f = 120 Hz55dB
V dDropout voltageI O = 1 A, T J = 25°C2V
R OOutput resistancef = 1 kHz17m Ω
I scShort circuit currentV I = 35 V, T J = 25°C0.4A
I scpShort circuit peak currentT J = 25°C2.2A

Table 17. Electrical characteristics of L7810C

Refer to the test circuits, T J = 0 to 125 °C, V I = 19 V, I O = 500 mA, C I = 0.33 μF , C O = 0.1 μF unless otherwise specified.

Table 18. Electrical characteristics of L7812C

SymbolParameterTest conditionsMin.Typ.Max.Unit
V OOutput voltageT J = 25°C11.51212.5V
V OOutput voltageI O = 5 mA to 1 A, V I = 14.5 to 25 V11.41212.6V
V OOutput voltageI O = 1 A, V I = 25 to 27 V, T J = 25°C11.41212.6V
∆ V O (1)Line regulationV I = 14.5 to 30 V, T J = 25°C240mV
∆ V O (1)Line regulationV I = 16 to 22 V, T J = 25°C120mV
∆ V O (1)Load regulationI O = 5 mA to 1.5 A, T J = 25°C240mV
∆ V O (1)Load regulationI O = 250 to 750 mA, T J = 25°C120mV
I dQuiescent currentT J = 25°C8mA
∆ I dQuiescent current changeI O = 5 mA to 1 A0.5mA
∆ I dQuiescent current changeV I = 14.5 to 30 V1mA
∆ V O / ∆ TOutput voltage driftI O = 5 mA-1mV/°C
eNOutput noise voltageB = 10 Hz to 100 kHz, T J = 25°C75μV/V O
SVRSupply voltage rejectionV I = 15 to 25 V, f = 120 Hz55dB
V dDropout voltageI O = 1 A, T J = 25°C2V
R OOutput resistancef = 1 kHz18m Ω
I scShort circuit currentV I = 35 V, T J = 25°C0.35A
I scpShort circuit peak currentT J = 25°C2.2A

Table 18. Electrical characteristics of L7812C

Refer to the test circuits, T J = 0 to 125 °C, V I = 23 V, I O = 500 mA, C I = 0.33 μF , C O = 0.1 μF unless otherwise specified.

Table 19. Electrical characteristics of L7815C

SymbolParameterTest conditionsMin.Typ.Max.Unit
V OOutput voltageT J = 25°C14.51515.6V
V OOutput voltageI O = 5 mA to 1 A, V I = 17.5 to 28 V14.251515.75V
V OOutput voltageI O = 1 A, V I = 28 to 30 V, T J = 25°C14.251515.75V
∆ V O (1)Line regulationV I = 17.5 to 30 V, T J = 25°C300mV
∆ V O (1)Line regulationV I = 20 to 26 V, T J = 25°C150mV
∆ V O (1)Load regulationI O = 5 mA to 1.5 A, T J = 25°C300mV
∆ V O (1)Load regulationI O = 250 to 750 mA, T J = 25°C150mV
I dQuiescent currentT J = 25°C8mA
∆ I dQuiescent current changeI O = 5 mA to 1A0.5mA
∆ I dQuiescent current changeV I = 17.5 to 30 V1mA
∆ V O / ∆ TOutput voltage driftI O = 5 mA-1mV/°C
eNOutput noise voltageB = 10 Hz to 100kHz, T J = 25°C90μV/V O
SVRSupply voltage rejectionV I = 18.5 to 28.5 V, f = 120 Hz54dB
V dDropout voltageI O = 1 A, T J = 25°C2V
R OOutput resistancef = 1 kHz19m Ω
I scShort circuit currentV I = 35 V, T J = 25°C0.23A
I scpShort circuit peak currentT J = 25°C2.2A

Table 19. Electrical characteristics of L7815C

Refer to the test circuits, T J = 0 to 125 °C, V I = 26 V, I O = 500 mA, C I = 0.33 μF , C O = 0.1 μF unless otherwise specified.

Table 20. Electrical characteristics of L7818C

SymbolParameterTest conditionsMin.Typ.Max.Unit
V OOutput voltageT J = 25°C17.31818.7V
V OOutput voltageI O = 5 mA to 1 A, V I = 21 to 31 V17.11818.9V
V OOutput voltageI O = 1 A, V I = 31 to 33 V, T J = 25°C17.11818.9V
∆ V O (1)Line regulationV I = 21 to 33 V, T J = 25°C360mV
∆ V O (1)Line regulationV I = 24 to 30 V, T J = 25°C180mV
∆ V O (1)Load regulationI O = 5 mA to 1.5 A, T J = 25°C360mV
∆ V O (1)Load regulationI O = 250 to 750 mA, T J = 25°C180mV
I dQuiescent currentT J = 25°C8mA
∆ I dQuiescent current changeI O = 5 mA to 1 A0.5mA
∆ I dQuiescent current changeV I = 21 to 33 V1mA
∆ V O / ∆ TOutput voltage driftI O = 5 mA-1mV/°C
eNOutput noise voltageB = 10 Hz to 100 kHz, T J = 25°C110μV/V O
SVRSupply voltage rejectionV I = 22 to 32 V, f = 120 Hz53dB
V dDropout voltageI O = 1 A, T J = 25°C2V
R OOutput resistancef = 1 kHz22m Ω
I scShort circuit currentV I = 35 V, T J = 25°C0.2A
I scpShort circuit peak currentT J = 25°C2.1A

Table 20. Electrical characteristics of L7818C

Refer to the test circuits, T J = 0 to 125 °C, V I = 28 V, I O = 500 mA, C I = 0.33 μF , C O = 0.1 μF unless otherwise specified.

Table 21. Electrical characteristics of L7820C

SymbolParameterTest conditionsMin.Typ.Max.Unit
V OOutput voltageT J = 25°C19.22020.8V
V OOutput voltageI O = 5 mA to 1 A, V I = 23 to 33 V192021V
V OOutput voltageI O = 1 A, V I = 33 to 35 V, T J = 25°C192021V
∆ V O (1)Line regulationV I = 22.5 to 35 V, T J = 25°C400mV
∆ V O (1)Line regulationV I = 26 to 32 V, T J = 25°C200mV
∆ V O (1)Load regulationI O = 5 mA to 1.5 A, T J = 25°C400mV
∆ V O (1)Load regulationI O = 250 to 750 mA, T J = 25°C200mV
I dQuiescent currentT J = 25°C8mA
∆ I dQuiescent current changeI O = 5 mA to 1 A0.5mA
∆ I dQuiescent current changeV I = 23 to 35 V1mA
∆ V O / ∆ TOutput voltage driftI O = 5 mA-1mV/°C
eNOutput noise voltageB = 10 Hz to 100 kHz, T J = 25°C150μV/V O
SVRSupply voltage rejectionV I = 24 to 35 V, f = 120 Hz52dB
V dDropout voltageI O = 1 A, T J = 25°C2V
R OOutput resistancef = 1 kHz24m Ω
I scShort circuit currentV I = 35 V, T J = 25°C0.18A
I scpShort circuit peak currentT J = 25°C2.1A

Table 21. Electrical characteristics of L7820C

Refer to the test circuits, T J = 0 to 125 °C, V I = 33 V, I O = 500 mA, C I = 0.33 μF , C O = 0.1 μF unless otherwise specified.

Table 22. Electrical characteristics of L7824C

SymbolParameterTest conditionsMin.Typ.Max.Unit
V OOutput voltageT J = 25°C232425V
V OOutput voltageI O = 5 mA to 1 A, V I = 27 to 37 V22.82425.2V
V OOutput voltageI O = 1 A, V I = 37 to 38 V, T J = 25°C22.82425.2V
∆ V O (1)Line regulationV I = 27 to 38 V, T J = 25°C480mV
∆ V O (1)Line regulationV I = 30 to 36 V, T J = 25°C240mV
∆ V O (1)Load regulationI O = 5 mA to 1.5 A, T J = 25°C480mV
∆ V O (1)Load regulationI O = 250 to 750 mA, T J = 25°C240mV
I dQuiescent currentT J = 25°C8mA
∆ I dQuiescent current changeI O = 5 mA to 1 A0.5mA
∆ I dQuiescent current changeV I = 27 to 38 V1mA
∆ V O / ∆ TOutput voltage driftI O = 5 mA-1.5mV/°C
eNOutput noise voltageB = 10 Hz to 100 kHz, T J = 25°C170μV/V O
SVRSupply voltage rejectionV I = 28 to 38 V, f = 120 Hz50dB
V dDropout voltageI O = 1 A, T J = 25°C2V
R OOutput resistancef = 1 kHz28m Ω
I scShort circuit currentV I = 35 V, T J = 25°C0.15A
I scpShort circuit peak currentT J = 25°C2.1A

Table 22. Electrical characteristics of L7824C

Absolute Maximum Ratings

Table 2. Absolute maximum ratings

SymbolParameterParameterValueUnit
V IDC input voltagefor V O = 5 to 18 V35V
V IDC input voltagefor V O = 20, 24 V40V
I OOutput currentOutput currentInternally limited
P DPower dissipationPower dissipationInternally limited
T STGStorage temperature rangeStorage temperature range-65 to 150°C
T OPOperating junction temperature rangefor L78xx-55 to 150°C
T OPOperating junction temperature rangefor L78xxC, L78xxAC0 to 125°C
T OPOperating junction temperature rangefor L78xxAB-40 to 125°C

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

SymbolParameterD²PAKDPAKTO-220TO-220FPTO-3Unit
R thJCThermal resistance junction-case38554°C/W
R thJAThermal resistance junction-ambient62.5100506035°C/W

Figure 4. Application circuits

Table 3. Thermal data

Package Information

In order to meet environmental requirements, ST offers these devices in different grades of ECOPACK ® packages, depending on their level of environmental compliance. ECOPACK ® specifications, grade definitions and product status are available at: www.st.com. ECOPACK ® is an ST trademark.

Table 23. TO-220 mechanical data

Dim.Type STD - ST Dual GaugeType STD - ST Dual GaugeType STD - ST Dual GaugeType STD - ST Single GaugeType STD - ST Single GaugeType STD - ST Single Gauge
mm.mm.mm.mm.mm.mm.
Min.Typ.Max.Min.Typ.Max.
A4.404.604.404.60
b0.610.880.610.88
b11.141.701.141.70
c0.480.700.480.70
D15.2515.7515.2515.75
D11.27
E10.0010.4010.0010.40
e2.402.702.402.70
e14.955.154.955.15
F1.231.320.510.60
H16.206.606.206.60
J12.402.722.402.72
L13.0014.0013.0014.00
L13.503.933.503.93
L2016.4016.40
L3028.9028.90
∅ P3.753.853.753.85
Q2.652.952.652.95

In spite of some difference in tolerances, the packages are compatible.

Table 23. TO-220 mechanical data

Figure 38. Drawing dimension TO-220 (type STD-ST Dual Gauge)

Note: 1 Maximum resin gate protrusion: 0.5 mm.

  • 2 Resin gate position is accepted in each of the two positions shown on the drawing, or their symmetrical.

Figure 39. Drawing dimension TO-220 (type STD-ST Single Gauge)

Figure 40. Drawing dimension tube for TO-220 Dual Gauge (mm.)

Figure 41. Drawing dimension tube for TO-220 Single Gauge (mm.)

Figure 42. Drawing dimension TO-220FP

Table 24. TO-220FP mechanical data

Dim.mm.mm.mm.inch.inch.inch.
Dim.Min.Typ.Max.Min.Typ.Max.
A4.404.600.1730.181
B2.52.70.0980.106
D2.52.750.0980.108
E0.450.700.0170.027
F0.7510.0300.039
F11.151.500.0450.059
F21.151.500.0450.059
G4.955.20.1940.204
G12.42.70.0940.106
H10.010.400.3930.409
L2160.630
L328.630.61.1261.204
L49.810.60.3850.417
L52.93.60.1140.142
L615.916.40.6260.645
L799.30.3540.366
DIA.33.20.1180.126

Table 24. TO-220FP mechanical data

Figure 43. Drawing dimension TO-3

Table 25. TO-3 mechanical data

Dim.mm.mm.mm.inch.inch.inch.
Dim.Min.Typ.Max.Min.Typ.Max.
A11.850.466
B0.961.051.100.0370.0410.043
C1.700.066
D8.70.342
E20.00.787
G10.90.429
N16.90.665
P26.21.031
R3.884.090.1520.161
U39.51.555
V30.101.185

Figure 44. Drawing dimension DPAK

Table 26. DPAK mechanical data

Dim.mm.mm.mm.inch.inch.inch.
Dim.Min.Typ.Max.Min.Typ.Max.
A2.22.40.0860.094
A10.91.10.0350.043
A20.030.230.0010.009
B0.640.90.0250.035
b45.25.40.2040.212
C0.450.60.0170.023
C20.480.60.0190.023
D66.20.2360.244
D15.10.200
E6.46.60.2520.260
E14.70.185
e2.280.090
e14.44.60.1730.181
H9.3510.10.3680.397
L10.039
(L1)2.80.110
L20.80.031
L40.610.0230.039
R0.20.008
V2

Table 26. DPAK mechanical data

Figure 45. Drawing dimension tape and reel for DPAK

Table 27. Tape and reel DPAK mechanical data

Dim.mm.mm.mm.inch.inch.inch.
Dim.Min.Typ.Max.Min.Typ.Max.
A33012.992
C12.813.013.20.5040.5120.519
D20.20.795
N602.362
T22.40.882
Ao6.806.907.000.2680.2720.2.76
Bo10.4010.5010.600.4090.4130.417
Ko2.552.652.750.1000.1040.105
Po3.94.04.10.1530.1570.161
P7.98.08.10.3110.3150.319

Table 27. Tape and reel DPAK mechanical data

Figure 46. Drawing dimension D²PAK (type STD-ST)

Figure 47. Drawing dimension D²PAK (type WOOSEOK-Subcon.)

Table 28. D²PAK mechanical data

Dim.Type STD-STType STD-STType STD-STType WOOSEOK-Subcon.Type WOOSEOK-Subcon.Type WOOSEOK-Subcon.
mm.mm.mm.mm.mm.mm.
Min.Typ.Max.Min.Typ.Max.
A4.404.604.304.70
A10.030.2300.20
b0.700.930.700.90
b21.141.701.171.37
c0.450.600.450.500.60
c21.231.361.251.301.40
D8.959.3599.209.40
D17.507.50
E1010.409.8010.20
E18.507.50
e2.542.54
e14.885.285.08
H1515.851515.3015.60
J12.492.692.202.60
L2.292.791.792.79
L11.271.4011.40
L21.301.751.201.60
R0.40.30
V2

Note:

The D²PAK package coming from the subcontractor Wooseok is fully compatible with the ST's package suggested footprint.

Figure 48. D²PAK footprint recommended data

Table 29. D²PAK footprint data

ValuesValuesValues
Dim.mm.inch.
A12.200.480
B9.750.384
C16.900.665
D3.500.138
E1.600.063
F2.540.100
G5.080.200

Table 29. D²PAK footprint data

Table 30. Tape and reel D²PAK mechanical data

Dim.mm.mm.mm.inch.inch.inch.
Dim.Min.Typ.Max.Min.Typ.Max.
A1807.086
C12.813.013.20.5040.5120.519
D20.20.795
N602.362
T14.40.567
Ao10.5010.610.700.4130.4170.421
Bo15.7015.8015.900.6180.6220.626
Ko4.804.905.000.1890.1930.197
Po3.94.04.10.1530.1570.161
P11.912.012.10.4680.4720.476

Figure 49. Drawing dimension tape and reel for D²PAK

Table 30. Tape and reel D²PAK mechanical data

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