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L7812C

L78xx, L78xxC L78xxAB, L78xxAC

The L7812C is an electronic component from STMicroelectronics. L78xx, L78xxC L78xxAB, L78xxAC. View the full L7812C datasheet below including electrical characteristics, absolute maximum ratings.

Manufacturer

STMicroelectronics

Overview

Part: L78xx, L78xxC L78xxAB, L78xxAC series Type: Positive voltage regulator ICs

Key Specs:

  • Output current: up to 1.5 A
  • Output voltages: 5 V, 6 V, 8 V, 8.5 V, 9 V, 12 V, 15 V, 18 V, 24 V
  • Output voltage tolerance: 2 % (A version)

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)
  • Internal current limiting
  • Thermal shutdown
  • Safe area protection
  • Can be used with external components to obtain adjustable voltage and currents

Applications:

  • Local on-card regulation

Package:

  • TO-220
  • TO-220FP
  • TO-3
  • 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 3. Schematic diagram

6/57 Doc ID 2143 Rev 29

Electrical Characteristics

Refer to the test circuits, TJ = -55 to 150 °C, VI = 10 V, IO = 500 mA, CI = 0.33 μF, CO = 0.1 μF unless otherwise specified.

SymbolParameterTest conditionsMin.Typ.Max.Unit
VOOutput voltageTJ = 25°C4.855.2V
VOOutput voltageIO = 5 mA to 1 A, VI
= 8 to 20 V
4.6555.35V
(1)Line regulationVI
= 7 to 25 V, TJ = 25°C
350mV
ΔVOVI
= 8 to 12 V, TJ = 25°C
125
(1)
ΔVO
IO = 5 mA to 1.5 A, TJ = 25°C100
Load regulationIO = 250 to 750 mA, TJ = 25°C25mV
IdQuiescent currentTJ = 25°C6mA
ΔIdQuiescent current changeIO = 5 mA to 1 A
VI
= 8 to 25 V
0.5
0.8
mA
ΔVO/ΔTOutput voltage driftIO = 5 mA0.6mV/°C
eNOutput noise voltageB =10 Hz to 100 kHz, TJ = 25°C40μV/VO
SVRSupply voltage rejectionVI
= 8 to 18 V, f = 120 Hz
68dB
VdDropout voltageIO = 1 A, TJ = 25°C22.5V
ROOutput resistancef = 1 kHz17
IscShort circuit currentVI
= 35 V, TJ = 25°C
0.751.2A
IscpShort circuit peak currentTJ = 25°C1.32.23.3A

VI = 10 V, IO = 1 A, TJ = 0 to 125 °C (L7805AC), TJ = -40 to 125 °C (L7805AB), unless otherwise specified.

SymbolParameterTest conditionsMin.Typ.Max.Unit
VOOutput voltageTJ = 25°C4.955.1V
VOOutput voltageIO = 5 mA to 1 A, VI
= 7.5 to 18 V
4.855.2V
VOOutput voltageIO = 1 A, VI
= 18 to 20 V, TJ = 25°C
4.855.2V
Line regulationVI
= 7.5 to 25 V, IO = 500 mA, TJ = 25°C
750mV
VI
= 8 to 12 V
1050mV
ΔVO (1)VI
= 8 to 12 V, TJ = 25°C
225mV
VI
= 7.3 to 20 V, TJ = 25°C
750mV
IO = 5 mA to 1 A25100mV
ΔVO (1)Load regulationIO = 5 mA to 1.5 A, TJ = 25°C30100V
IO = 250 to 750 mA850V
TJ = 25°C4.36mA
IqQuiescent current6mA
Quiescent current changeVI
= 8 to 23 V, IO = 500 mA
0.8mA
ΔIqVI
= 7.5 to 20 V, TJ = 25°C
IO = 5 mA to 1 A
0.8
0.5
mA
mA
SVRSupply voltage rejectionVI
= 8 to 18 V, f = 120 Hz, IO = 500 mA
68dB
VdDropout voltageIO = 1 A, TJ = 25°C2V
eNOutput noise voltageTA = 25°C, B =10 Hz to 100 kHz10μV/VO
ROOutput resistancef = 1 kHz17
IscShort circuit currentVI
= 35 V, TA = 25°C
0.2A
IscpShort circuit peak currentTJ = 25°C2.2A
ΔVO/ΔTOutput voltage drift-1.1mV/°C

VI = 11 V, IO = 1 A, TJ = 0 to 125 °C (L7806AC), TJ = -40 to 125 °C (L7806AB), unless otherwise specified.

SymbolParameterTest conditionsMin.Typ.Max.Unit
VOOutput voltageTJ = 25°C5.8866.12V
VOOutput voltageIO = 5 mA to 1 A, VI
= 8.6 to 19 V
5.7666.24V
VOOutput voltageIO = 1 A, VI
= 19 to 21 V, TJ = 25°C
5.7666.24V
Line regulationVI
= 8.6 to 25 V, IO = 500 mA, TJ = 25°C
960mV
VI
= 9 to 13 V
1160mV
ΔVO (1)VI
= 9 to 13 V, TJ = 25°C
330mV
VI
= 8.3 to 21 V, TJ = 25°C
960mV
IO = 5 mA to 1 A25100mV
ΔVO (1)Load regulationIO = 5 mA to 1.5 A, TJ = 25°C30100V
IO = 250 to 750 mA1050V
IqQuiescent currentTJ = 25°C4.36
6
mA
mA
Quiescent current changeVI
= 9 to 24 V, IO = 500 mA
0.8mA
ΔIqVI
= 8.6 to 21 V, TJ = 25°C
IO = 5 mA to 1 A
0.8
0.5
mA
mA
SVRSupply voltage rejectionVI
= 9 to 19 V, f = 120 Hz, IO = 500 mA
65dB
VdDropout voltageIO = 1 A, TJ = 25°C2V
eNOutput noise voltageTA = 25°C, B =10 Hz to 100 kHz10μV/VO
ROOutput resistancef = 1 kHz17
IscShort circuit currentVI
= 35 V, TA = 25°C
0.2A
IscpShort circuit peak currentTJ = 25°C2.2A
ΔVO/ΔTOutput voltage drift-0.8mV/°C
Table 6.
Electrical characteristics of L7806A
--------------------------------------------------

VI = 14 V, IO = 1 A, TJ = 0 to 125 °C (L7808AC), TJ = -40 to 125 °C (L7808AB), unless otherwise specified.

SymbolParameterTest conditionsMin.Typ.Max.Unit
VOOutput voltageTJ = 25°C7.8488.16V
VOOutput voltageIO = 5 mA to 1 A, VI
= 10.6 to 21 V
7.788.3V
VOOutput voltageIO = 1 A, VI
= 21 to 23 V, TJ = 25°C
7.788.3V
ΔVO (1)Line regulationVI
= 10.6 to 25 V, IO = 500 mA,
TJ = 25°C
1280mV
VI
= 11 to 17 V
1580mV
VI
= 11 to 17 V, TJ = 25°C
540mV
VI
= 10.4 to 23 V, TJ = 25°C
1280mV
ΔVO (1)Load regulationIO = 5 mA to 1 A25100mV
IO = 5 mA to 1.5 A, TJ = 25°C30100V
IO = 250 to 750 mA1050V
IqQuiescent currentTJ = 25°C4.36
6
mA
mA
ΔIqQuiescent current changeVI
= 11 to 23 V, IO = 500 mA
VI
= 10.6 to 23 V, TJ = 25°C
IO = 5 mA to 1 A
0.8
0.8
0.5
mA
mA
mA
SVRSupply voltage rejectionVI
= 11.5 to 21.5 V, f = 120 Hz,
IO = 500 mA
62dB
VdDropout voltageIO = 1 A, TJ = 25°C2V
eNOutput noise voltageTA = 25°C, B =10 Hz to 100 kHz10μV/VO
ROOutput resistancef = 1 kHz18
IscShort circuit currentVI
= 35 V, TA = 25°C
0.2A
IscpShort circuit peak currentTJ = 25°C2.2A
ΔVO/ΔTOutput voltage drift-0.8mV/°C
Table 7.
Electrical characteristics of L7808A
--------------------------------------------------

VI = 15 V, IO = 1 A, TJ = 0 to 125 °C (L7809AC), TJ = -40 to 125 °C (L7809AB), unless otherwise specified.

SymbolParameterTest conditionsMin.Typ.Max.Unit
VOOutput voltageTJ = 25°C8.8299.18V
VOOutput voltageIO = 5 mA to 1 A, VI
= 10.6 to 22 V
8.6599.35V
VOOutput voltageIO = 1 A, VI
= 22 to 24 V, TJ = 25°C
8.6599.35V
ΔVO (1)Line regulationVI
= 10.6 to 25 V, IO = 500 mA,
TJ = 25°C
1290mV
VI
= 11 to 17 V
1590mV
VI
= 11 to 17 V, TJ = 25°C
545mV
VI
= 11.4 to 23 V, TJ = 25°C
1290mV
ΔVO (1)Load regulationIO = 5 mA to 1 A25100mV
IO = 5 mA to 1.5 A, TJ = 25°C30100V
IO = 250 to 750 mA1050V
IqQuiescent currentTJ = 25°C4.36
6
mA
mA
ΔIqQuiescent current changeVI
= 11 to 25 V, IO = 500 mA
VI
= 10.6 to 23 V, TJ = 25°C
IO = 5 mA to 1 A
0.8
0.8
0.5
mA
mA
mA
SVRSupply voltage rejectionVI
= 11.5 to 21.5 V, f = 120 Hz,
IO = 500 mA
61dB
VdDropout voltageIO = 1 A, TJ = 25°C2V
eNOutput noise voltageTA = 25°C, B =10 Hz to 100 kHz10μV/VO
ROOutput resistancef = 1 kHz18
IscShort circuit currentVI
= 35 V, TA = 25°C
0.2A
IscpShort circuit peak currentTJ = 25°C2.2A
ΔVO/ΔTOutput voltage drift-0.8mV/°C
Electrical characteristics of L7809ATable 8.
------------------------------------------------

VI = 19 V, IO = 1 A, TJ = 0 to 125 °C (L7812AC), TJ = -40 to 125 °C (L7812AB), unless otherwise specified.

SymbolParameterTest conditionsMin.Typ.Max.Unit
VOOutput voltageTJ = 25°C11.751212.25V
VOOutput voltageIO = 5 mA to 1 A, VI
= 14.8 to 25 V
11.51212.5V
VOOutput voltageIO = 1 A, VI
= 25 to 27 V, TJ = 25°C
11.51212.5V
ΔVO (1)Line regulationVI
= 14.8 to 30 V, IO = 500 mA,
TJ = 25°C
13120mV
VI
= 16 to 12 V
16120mV
VI
= 16 to 12 V, TJ = 25°C
660mV
VI
= 14.5 to 27 V, TJ = 25°C
13120mV
ΔVO (1)Load regulationIO = 5 mA to 1 A25100mV
IO = 5 mA to 1.5 A, TJ = 25°C30100V
IO = 250 to 750 mA1050V
IqQuiescent currentTJ = 25°C4.46
6
mA
mA
ΔIqQuiescent current changeVI
= 15 to 30 V, IO = 500 mA
VI
= 14.8 to 27 V, TJ = 25°C
IO = 5 mA to 1 A
0.8
0.8
0.5
mA
mA
mA
SVRSupply voltage rejectionVI
= 15 to 25 V, f = 120 Hz, IO = 500 mA
60dB
VdDropout voltageIO = 1 A, TJ = 25°C2V
eNOutput noise voltageTA = 25°C, B = 10 Hz to 100 kHz10μV/VO
ROOutput resistancef = 1 kHz18
IscShort circuit currentVI
= 35 V, TA = 25°C
0.2A
IscpShort circuit peak currentTJ = 25°C2.2A
ΔVO/ΔTOutput voltage drift-1mV/°C

Table 9. Electrical characteristics of L7812A

VI = 23 V, IO = 1 A, TJ = 0 to 125 °C (L7815AC), TJ = -40 to 125 °C (L7815AB), unless otherwise specified.

SymbolParameterTest conditionsMin.Typ.Max.Unit
VOOutput voltageTJ = 25°C14.71515.3V
VOOutput voltageIO = 5 mA to 1 A, VI
= 17.9 to 28 V
14.41515.6V
VOOutput voltageIO = 1 A, VI
= 28 to 30 V, TJ = 25°C
14.41515.6V
Line regulationVI
= 17.9 to 30 V, IO = 500 mA,
TJ = 25°C
13150mV
ΔVO (1)VI
= 20 to 26 V
16150mV
VI
= 20 to 26 V, TJ = 25°C
675mV
VI
= 17.5 to 30 V, TJ = 25°C
13150mV
Load regulationIO = 5 mA to 1 A25100mV
ΔVO (1)IO = 5 mA to 1.5 A, TJ = 25°C30100V
IO = 250 to 750 mA1050V
Quiescent currentTJ = 25°C4.46mA
Iq6mA
Quiescent current changeVI
= 17.5 to 30 V, IO = 500 mA
0.8mA
ΔIqVI
= 17.5 to 30 V, TJ = 25°C
IO = 5 mA to 1 A
0.8
0.5
mA
mA
SVRSupply voltage rejectionVI
= 18.5 to 28.5 V, f = 120 Hz,
IO = 500 mA
58dB
VdDropout voltageIO = 1 A, TJ = 25°C2V
eNOutput noise voltageTA = 25°C, B = 10Hz to 100 kHz10μV/VO
ROOutput resistancef = 1 kHz19
IscShort circuit currentVI
= 35 V, TA = 25°C
0.2A
IscpShort circuit peak currentTJ = 25°C2.2A
ΔVO/ΔTOutput voltage drift-1mV/°C
  • L7805
  • L7805C
  • L7805AB
  • L7805AC
  • L7806C
  • L7806AB

VI = 33 V, IO = 1 A, TJ = 0 to 125 °C (L7824AC), TJ = -40 to 125 °C (L7824AB), unless otherwise specified.

SymbolParameterTest conditionsMin.Typ.Max.Unit
VOOutput voltageTJ = 25°C23.52424.5V
VOOutput voltageIO = 5 mA to 1 A, VI
= 27.3 to 37 V
232425V
VOOutput voltageIO = 1 A, VI
= 37 to 38 V, TJ = 25°C
232425V
Line regulationVI
= 27 to 38 V, IO = 500 mA, TJ = 25°C
31240mV
VI
= 30 to 36 V
35200mV
ΔVO (1)VI
= 30 to 36 V, TJ = 25°C
14120mV
VI
= 26.7 to 38 V, TJ = 25°C
31240mV
IO = 5 mA to 1 A25100mV
ΔVO (1)Load regulationIO = 5 mA to 1.5 A, TJ = 25°C30100V
IO = 250 to 750 mA1050V
Quiescent currentTJ = 25°C4.66mA
Iq6mA
Quiescent current changeVI
= 27.3 to 38 V, IO = 500 mA
0.8mA
ΔIqVI
= 27.3 to 38 V, TJ = 25°C
IO = 5 mA to 1 A
0.8
0.5
mA
mA
SVRSupply voltage rejectionVI
= 28 to 38 V, f = 120 Hz, IO = 500 mA
54dB
VdDropout voltageIO = 1 A, TJ = 25°C2V
eNOutput noise voltageTA = 25°C, B = 10 Hz to 100 kHz10μV/VO
ROOutput resistancef = 1 kHz20
IscShort circuit currentVI
= 35 V, TA = 25°C
0.2A
IscpShort circuit peak currentTJ = 25°C2.2A
ΔVO/ΔTOutput voltage drift-1.5mV/°C
Table 11.Electrical characteristics of L7824A
-------------------------------------------------

Refer to the test circuits, TJ = 0 to 125 °C, VI = 10 V, IO = 500 mA, CI = 0.33 μF, CO = 0.1 μF unless otherwise specified.

SymbolParameterTest conditionsMin.Typ.Max.Unit
VOOutput voltageTJ = 25°C4.855.2V
VOOutput voltageIO = 5 mA to 1 A, VI
= 7 to 18 V
4.7555.25V
VOOutput voltageIO = 1 A, VI
= 18 to 20V, TJ = 25°C
4.7555.25V
(1)Line regulationVI
= 7 to 25 V, TJ = 25°C
3100mV
ΔVOVI
= 8 to 12 V, TJ = 25°C
150
(1)
ΔVO
IO = 5 mA to 1.5 A, TJ = 25°C100
Load regulationIO = 250 to 750 mA, TJ = 25°C50mV
IdQuiescent current
Quiescent current change
TJ = 25°C
IO = 5 mA to 1 A
8
0.5
mA
ΔIdVI
= 7 to 23 V
0.8mA
ΔVO/ΔTOutput voltage driftIO = 5 mA-1.1mV/°C
eNOutput noise voltageB = 10 Hz to 100 kHz, TJ = 25°C40μV/VO
SVRSupply voltage rejectionVI
= 8 to 18 V, f = 120 Hz
62dB
VdDropout voltageIO = 1 A, TJ = 25°C2V
ROOutput resistancef = 1 kHz17
IscShort circuit currentVI
= 35 V, TJ = 25°C
0.75A
IscpShort circuit peak currentTJ = 25°C2.2A

Table 12. Electrical characteristics of L7805C

Refer to the test circuits, TJ = 0 to 125 °C, VI = 11 V, IO = 500 mA, CI = 0.33 μF, CO = 0.1 μF unless otherwise specified.

SymbolParameterTest conditionsMin.Typ.Max.Unit
VOOutput voltageTJ = 25°C5.7566.25V
VOOutput voltageIO = 5 mA to 1 A, VI
= 8 to 19 V
5.766.3V
VOOutput voltageIO = 1 A, VI
= 19 to 21 V, TJ = 25°C
5.766.3V
(1)Line regulationVI
= 8 to 25 V, TJ = 25°C
120mV
ΔVOVI
= 9 to 13 V, TJ = 25°C
60
(1)
ΔVO
Load regulationIO = 5 mA to 1.5 A, TJ = 25°C
IO = 250 to 750 mA, TJ = 25°C
120
60
mV
IdQuiescent current
Quiescent current change
TJ = 25°C
IO = 5 mA to 1 A
8
0.5
mA
ΔIdVI
= 8 to 24 V
1.3mA
ΔVO/ΔTOutput voltage driftIO = 5 mA-0.8mV/°C
eNOutput noise voltageB = 10 Hz to 100 kHz, TJ = 25°C45μV/VO
SVRSupply voltage rejectionVI
= 9 to 19 V, f = 120 Hz
59dB
VdDropout voltageIO = 1 A, TJ = 25°C2V
ROOutput resistancef = 1 kHz19
IscShort circuit currentVI
= 35 V, TJ = 25°C
0.55A
IscpShort circuit peak currentTJ = 25°C2.2A

Table 13. Electrical characteristics of L7806C

Refer to the test circuits, TJ = 0 to 125 °C, VI = 14 V, IO = 500 mA, CI = 0.33 μF, CO = 0.1 μF unless otherwise specified.

SymbolParameterTest conditionsMin.Typ.Max.Unit
VOOutput voltageTJ = 25°C7.788.3V
VOOutput voltageIO = 5 mA to 1 A, VI
= 10.5 to 21 V
7.688.4V
VOOutput voltageIO = 1 A, VI
= 21 to 25 V, TJ = 25°C
7.688.4V
(1)VI
= 10.5 to 25 V, TJ = 25°C
160
ΔVOLine regulationVI
= 11 to 17 V, TJ = 25°C
80mV
(1)
ΔVO
Load regulationIO = 5 mA to 1.5 A, TJ = 25°C
IO = 250 to 750 mA, TJ = 25°C
160
80
mV
IdQuiescent currentTJ = 25°CIO = 5 mA to 1 A8mA
0.5
ΔIdQuiescent current changeVI
= 10.5 to 25 V
1mA
ΔVO/ΔTOutput voltage driftIO = 5 mA-0.8mV/°C
eNOutput noise voltageB = 10 Hz to 100 kHz, TJ = 25°C52μV/VO
SVRSupply voltage rejectionVI
= 11.5 to 21.5 V, f = 120 Hz
56dB
VdDropout voltageIO = 1 A, TJ = 25°C2V
ROOutput resistancef = 1 kHz16
IscShort circuit currentVI
= 35 V, TJ = 25°C
0.45A
IscpShort circuit peak currentTJ = 25°C2.2A

Refer to the test circuits, TJ = 0 to 125 °C, VI = 14.5 V, IO = 500 mA, CI = 0.33 μF, CO = 0.1 μF unless otherwise specified.

SymbolParameterTest conditionsMin.Typ.Max.Unit
VOOutput voltageTJ = 25°C8.28.58.8V
VOOutput voltageIO = 5 mA to 1 A, VI
= 11 to 21.5 V
8.18.58.9V
VOOutput voltageIO = 1 A, VI
= 21.5 to 26 V, TJ = 25°C
8.18.58.9V
(1)VI
= 11 to 27 V, TJ = 25°C
160mV
ΔVOLine regulationVI
= 11.5 to 17.5 V, TJ = 25°C
80
(1)
ΔVO
IO = 5 mA to 1.5 A, TJ = 25°C160
Load regulationIO = 250 to 750 mA, TJ = 25°C80mV
IdQuiescent current
Quiescent current change
TJ = 25°C
IO = 5 mA to 1 A
8
0.5
mA
ΔIdVI
= 11 to 26 V
1mA
ΔVO/ΔTOutput voltage driftIO = 5 mA-0.8mV/°C
eNOutput noise voltageB = 10 Hz to 100 kHz, TJ = 25°C55μV/VO
SVRSupply voltage rejectionVI
= 12 to 22 V, f = 120 Hz
56dB
VdDropout voltageIO = 1 A, TJ = 25°C2V
ROOutput resistancef = 1 kHz16
IscShort circuit currentVI
= 35 V, TJ = 25°C
0.45A
IscpShort circuit peak currentTJ = 25°C2.2A

Table 15. Electrical characteristics of L7885C

Refer to the test circuits, TJ = 0 to 125 °C, VI = 15 V, IO = 500 mA, CI = 0.33 μF, CO = 0.1 μF unless otherwise specified.

SymbolParameterTest conditionsMin.Typ.Max.Unit
VOOutput voltageTJ = 25°C8.6499.36V
VOOutput voltageIO = 5 mA to 1 A, VI
= 11.5 to 22 V
8.5599.45V
VOOutput voltageIO = 1 A, VI
= 22 to 26 V, TJ = 25°C
8.5599.45V
(1)VI
= 11.5 to 26 V, TJ = 25°C
180mV
ΔVOLine regulationVI
= 12 to 18 V, TJ = 25°C
90
(1)
ΔVO
Load regulationIO = 5 mA to 1.5 A, TJ = 25°C
IO = 250 to 750 mA, TJ = 25°C
180
90
mV
IdQuiescent currentTJ = 25°CIO = 5 mA to 1 A8mA
0.5
ΔIdQuiescent current changeVI
= 11.5 to 26 V
1mA
ΔVO/ΔTOutput voltage driftIO = 5 mA-1mV/°C
eNOutput noise voltageB = 10 Hz to 100 kHz, TJ = 25°C70μV/VO
SVRSupply voltage rejectionVI
= 12 to 23 V, f = 120 Hz
55dB
VdDropout voltageIO = 1 A, TJ = 25°C2V
ROOutput resistancef = 1 kHz17
IscShort circuit currentVI
= 35 V, TJ = 25°C
0.40A
IscpShort circuit peak currentTJ = 25°C2.2A

Refer to the test circuits, TJ = 0 to 125 °C, VI = 15 V, IO = 500 mA, CI = 0.33 μF, CO = 0.1 μF unless otherwise specified.

SymbolParameterTest conditionsMin.Typ.Max.Unit
VOOutput voltageTJ = 25°C9.61010.4V
VOOutput voltageIO = 5 mA to 1 A, VI
= 12.5 to 23 V
9.51010.5V
VOOutput voltageIO = 1 A, VI
= 23 to 26 V, TJ = 25°C
9.51010.5V
(1)VI
= 12.5 to 26 V, TJ = 25°C
200
ΔVOLine regulationVI
= 13.5 to 19 V, TJ = 25°C
100mV
(1)
ΔVO
Load regulationIO = 5 mA to 1.5 A, TJ = 25°C
IO = 250 to 750 mA, TJ = 25°C
200
100
mV
IdQuiescent currentTJ = 25°C, IO = 5 mA to 1 A8mA
ΔIdQuiescent current changeVI
= 12.5 to 26 V
1mA
ΔVO/ΔTOutput voltage driftIO = 5 mA-1mV/°C
eNOutput noise voltageB = 10 Hz to 100 kHz, TJ = 25°C70μV/VO
SVRSupply voltage rejectionVI
= 13 to 23 V, f

Refer to the test circuits, TJ = 0 to 125 °C, VI = 19 V, IO = 500 mA, CI = 0.33 μF, CO = 0.1 μF unless otherwise specified.

SymbolParameterTest conditionsMin.Typ.Max.Unit
VOOutput voltageTJ = 25°C11.51212.5V
VOOutput voltageIO = 5 mA to 1 A, VI
= 14.5 to 25 V
11.41212.6V
VOOutput voltageIO = 1 A, VI
= 25 to 27 V, TJ = 25°C
11.41212.6V
(1)VI
= 14.5 to 30 V, TJ = 25°C
240
ΔVOLine regulationVI
= 16 to 22 V, TJ = 25°C
120mV
(1)
ΔVO
IO = 5 mA to 1.5 A, TJ = 25°C240
Load regulationIO = 250 to 750 mA, TJ = 25°C120mV
IdQuiescent currentTJ = 25°CIO = 5 mA to 1 A8mA
0.5
ΔIdQuiescent current changeVI
= 14.5 to 30 V
1mA
ΔVO/ΔTOutput voltage driftIO = 5 mA-1mV/°C
eNOutput noise voltageB = 10 Hz to 100 kHz, TJ = 25°C75μV/VO
SVRSupply voltage rejectionVI
= 15 to 25 V, f = 120 Hz
55dB
VdDropout voltageIO = 1 A, TJ = 25°C2V
ROOutput resistancef = 1 kHz18
IscShort circuit currentVI
= 35 V, TJ = 25°C
0.35A
IscpShort circuit peak currentTJ = 25°C2.2A

Refer to the test circuits, TJ = 0 to 125 °C, VI = 23 V, IO = 500 mA, CI = 0.33 μF, CO = 0.1 μF unless otherwise specified.

SymbolParameterTest conditionsMin.Typ.Max.Unit
VOOutput voltageTJ = 25°C14.51515.6V
VOOutput voltageIO = 5 mA to 1 A, VI = 17.5 to 28 V14.251515.75V
VOOutput voltageIO = 1 A, VI = 28 to 30 V, TJ = 25°C14.251515.75V
(1)
ΔVO
Line regulationVI = 17.5 to 30 V, TJ = 25°C300mV
Line regulationVI = 20 to 26 V, TJ = 25°C150mV
(1)
ΔVO
Load regulationIO = 5 mA to 1.5 A, TJ = 25°C
IO = 250 to 750 mA, TJ = 25°C
300
150
mV
mV
IdQuiescent currentTJ = 25°C
IO = 5 mA to 1 A
0.58mA
mA
ΔIdQuiescent current changeVI = 17.5 to 30 V1mA
ΔVO/ΔTOutput voltage driftIO = 5 mA-1mV/°C
eNOutput noise voltageB = 10 Hz to 100kHz, TJ = 25°C90μV/VO
SVRSupply voltage rejectionVI = 18.5 to 28.5 V, f = 120 Hz54dB
VdDropout voltageIO = 1 A, TJ = 25°C2V
ROOutput resistancef = 1 kHz19
IscShort circuit currentVI = 35 V, TJ = 25°C0.23A
IscpShort circuit peak currentTJ = 25°C2.2A

Refer to the test circuits, TJ = 0 to 125 °C, VI = 26 V, IO = 500 mA, CI = 0.33 μF, CO = 0.1 μF unless otherwise specified.

SymbolParameterTest conditionsMin.Typ.Max.Unit
VOOutput voltageTJ = 25°C17.31818.7V
VOOutput voltageIO = 5 mA to 1 A, VI
= 21 to 31 V
17.11818.9V
VOOutput voltageIO = 1 A, VI
= 31 to 33 V, TJ = 25°C
17.11818.9V
(1)VI
= 21 to 33 V, TJ = 25°C
360
ΔVOLine regulationVI
= 24 to 30 V, TJ = 25°C
180mV
(1)
ΔVO
Load regulationIO = 5 mA to 1.5 A, TJ = 25°C
IO = 250 to 750 mA, TJ = 25°C
360
180
mV
IdQuiescent current
Quiescent current change
TJ = 25°C
IO = 5 mA to 1 A
8
0.5
mA
ΔIdVI
= 21 to 33 V
1mA
ΔVO/ΔTOutput voltage driftIO = 5 mA-1mV/°C
eNOutput noise voltageB = 10 Hz to 100 kHz, TJ = 25°C110μV/VO
SVRSupply voltage rejectionVI
= 22 to 32 V, f = 120 Hz
53dB
VdDropout voltageIO = 1 A, TJ = 25°C2V
ROOutput resistancef = 1 kHz22
IscShort circuit currentVI
= 35 V, TJ = 25°C
0.20A
IscpShort circuit peak currentTJ = 25°C2.1A

Refer to the test circuits, TJ = 0 to 125 °C, VI = 28 V, IO = 500 mA, CI = 0.33 μF, CO = 0.1 μF unless otherwise specified.

SymbolParameterTest conditionsMin.Typ.Max.Unit
VOOutput voltageTJ = 25°C19.22020.8V
VOOutput voltageIO = 5 mA to 1 A, VI
= 23 to 33 V
192021V
VOOutput voltageIO = 1 A, VI
= 33 to 35 V, TJ = 25°C
192021V
(1)VI
= 22.5 to 35 V, TJ = 25°C
400
ΔVOLine regulationVI
= 26 to 32 V, TJ = 25°C
200mV
(1)
ΔVO
Load regulationIO = 5 mA to 1.5 A, TJ = 25°C
IO = 250 to 750 mA, TJ = 25°C
400
200
mV
IdQuiescent current
Quiescent current change
TJ = 25°C
IO = 5 mA to 1 A
8
0.5
mA
ΔIdVI
= 23 to 35 V
1mA
ΔVO/ΔTOutput voltage driftIO = 5 mA-1mV/°C
eNOutput noise voltageB = 10 Hz to 100 kHz, TJ = 25°C150μV/VO
SVRSupply voltage rejectionVI
= 24 to 35 V, f = 120 Hz
52dB
VdDropout voltageIO = 1 A, TJ = 25°C2V
ROOutput resistancef = 1 kHz24
IscShort circuit currentVI
= 35 V, TJ = 25°C
0.18A
IscpShort circuit peak currentTJ = 25°C2.1A

Refer to the test circuits, TJ = 0 to 125 °C, VI = 33 V, IO = 500 mA, CI = 0.33 μF, CO = 0.1 μF unless otherwise specified.

SymbolParameterTest conditionsMin.Typ.Max.Unit
VOOutput voltageTJ = 25°C232425V
VOOutput voltageIO = 5 mA to 1 A, VI
= 27 to 37 V
22.82425.2V
VOOutput voltageIO = 1 A, VI
= 37 to 38 V, TJ = 25°C
22.82425.2V
(1)VI
= 27 to 38 V, TJ = 25°C
480
ΔVOLine regulationVI
= 30 to 36 V, TJ = 25°C
240mV
(1)Load regulationIO = 5 mA to 1.5 A, TJ = 25°C480mV
ΔVOIO = 250 to 750 mA, TJ = 25°C240
IdQuiescent current
Quiescent current change
TJ = 25°C
IO = 5 mA to 1 A
8
0.5
mA
ΔIdVI
= 27 to 38 V
1mA
ΔVO/ΔTOutput voltage driftIO = 5 mA-1.5mV/°C
eNOutput noise voltageB = 10 Hz to 100 kHz, TJ = 25°C170μV/VO
SVRSupply voltage rejectionVI
= 28 to 38 V, f = 120 Hz
50dB
VdDropout voltageIO = 1 A, TJ = 25°C2V
ROOutput resistancef = 1 kHz28
IscShort circuit currentVI
= 35 V, TJ = 25°C
0.15A
IscpShort circuit peak currentTJ = 25°C2.1A

Absolute Maximum Ratings

  • L7805
  • L7805C
  • L7805AB
  • L7805AC
  • L7806C
  • L7806AB

Table 2. Absolute 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.

Table 3. Thermal data

SymbolParameterD²PAKDPAKTO-220TO-220FPTO-3Unit
RthJCThermal resistance junction-case38554°C/W
RthJAThermal resistance junction-ambient62.5100506035°C/W

Figure 4. Application circuits

Thermal Information

SymbolParameterD²PAKDPAKTO-220TO-220FPTO-3Unit
RthJCThermal resistance junction-case38554°C/W
RthJAThermal resistance junction-ambient62.5100506035°C/W

Typical Application

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.

  • L7805
  • L7805C
  • L7805AB
  • L7805AC
  • L7806C
  • L7806AB

Table 23. TO-220 mechanical data

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

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.

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

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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

  • L7805
  • L7805C
  • L7805AB
  • L7805AC
  • L7806C
  • L7806AB

Table 24. TO-220FP mechanical data

Part numbersPart numbersPart numbersPart numbers
L7805L7806ACL7809ABL7815AB
L7805CL7808CL7809ACL7815AC
L7805ABL7808ABL7812CL7818C
L7805ACL7808ACL7812ABL7824C
L7806CL7885CL7812ACL7824AB
L7806ABL7809CL7815CL7824AC
Part numbersPart numbersPart numbersPart numbers
L7805L7806ACL7809ABL7815AB
L7805CL7808CL7809ACL7815AC
L7805ABL7808ABL7812CL7818C
L7805ACL7808ACL7812ABL7824C
L7806CL7885CL7812ACL7824AB
L7806ABL7809CL7815CL7824AC

Table 26. DPAK mechanical data

Figure 45. Drawing dimension tape and reel for DPAK

Part numbersPart numbersPart numbersPart numbers
L7805L7806ACL7809ABL7815AB
L7805CL7808CL7809ACL7815AC
L7805ABL7808ABL7812CL7818C
L7805ACL7808ACL7812ABL7824C
L7806CL7885CL7812ACL7824AB
L7806ABL7809CL7815CL7824AC

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

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

Part numbersPart numbersPart numbersPart numbers
L7805L7806ACL7809ABL7815AB
L7805CL7808CL7809ACL7815AC
L7805ABL7808ABL7812CL7818C
L7805ACL7808ACL7812ABL7824C
L7806CL7885CL7812ACL7824AB
L7806ABL7809CL7815CL7824AC

Table 28. D²PAK mechanical data

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

  • Dim.
  • A
  • B
  • C
  • D
  • E
  • F
  • G

Part numbersPart numbersPart numbersPart numbers
L7805L7806ACL7809ABL7815AB
L7805CL7808CL7809ACL7815AC
L7805ABL7808ABL7812CL7818C
L7805ACL7808ACL7812ABL7824C
L7806CL7885CL7812ACL7824AB
L7806ABL7809CL7815CL7824AC

Table 30. Tape and reel D²PAK mechanical data

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