L7812CV
LDO RegulatorThe L7812CV is a ldo regulator from STMicroelectronics. View the full L7812CV datasheet below including key specifications, electrical characteristics, absolute maximum ratings.
L7812CV shares its datasheet with L7812, whose page lists every part number it covers.
Official L7812CV datasheet (PDF) — the source this page was extracted from.
L7812CV Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Output Current | 1.5A |
| Quiescent Current | 8 mA |
| Mounting Type | Through Hole |
| Number of Regulators | 1 |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C ~ 125°C |
| Output Configuration | Positive |
| Output Type | Fixed |
| Package / Case | TO-220-3 |
| Packaging | Tube |
| Protection Features | Over Temperature, Short Circuit |
| PSRR | 55dB (120Hz) |
| Standard Pack Qty | 50 |
| Supplier Device Package | TO-220 |
| Input Voltage (Max) | 35V |
| Output Voltage | 12V |
| Dropout Voltage | 2V @ 1A (Typ) |
L7812CV Overview
Part: L78xx, L78xxC, L78xxAB, L78xxAC — STMicroelectronics
Type: Positive Voltage Regulator IC
Description: The L78xx series is a family of three-terminal positive voltage regulators available in multiple packages, providing fixed output voltages from 5 V to 24 V with up to 1.5 A output current, and featuring internal current limiting, thermal shutdown, and safe area protection.
Operating Conditions:
- Operating junction temperature: -55 to 150 °C (L78xx), 0 to 125 °C (L78xxC, L78xxAC), -40 to 125 °C (L78xxAB)
- Input voltage: 7.5 to 25 V (for L7805A, specific to output voltage)
- Output current: 5 mA to 1.5 A
Absolute Maximum Ratings:
- Max DC input voltage: 35 V (for V O = 5 to 18 V), 40 V (for V O = 20, 24 V)
- Max storage temperature: -65 to 150 °C
- Max operating junction temperature: 150 °C
Key Specs:
- Output voltage tolerance (L7805A): 4.8 to 5.2 V (I O = 5 mA to 1 A, V I = 7.5 to 18 V)
- Line regulation (L7805A): 2 mV (V I = 8 to 12 V, T J = 25°C)
- Load regulation (L7805A): 30 mV (I O = 5 mA to 1.5 A, T J = 25°C)
- Quiescent current (L7805A): 4.3 mA (Typ, T J = 25°C)
- Supply voltage rejection (L7805A): 68 dB (V I = 8 to 18 V, f = 120 Hz, I O = 500 mA)
- Dropout voltage (L7805A): 2 V (Typ, I O = 1 A, T J = 25°C)
- Short circuit current (L7805A): 0.2 A (Typ, V I = 35 V, T A = 25°C)
- Output noise voltage (L7805A): 10 μV/V O (Typ, B =10 Hz to 100 kHz, T A = 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)
Applications:
- Local on-card regulation
- Adjustable voltage and current regulation (with external components)
Package:
- TO-220
- TO-220FP
- TO-3
- D²PAK
- DPAK
L7812CV 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)
L7812CV Pin Configuration
Figure 2. Pin connections (top view)
Figure 3. Schematic diagram
L7812CV 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
| Symbol | Parameter | Test conditions | Min. | Typ. | Max. | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| V O | Output voltage | T J = 25°C | 4.8 | 5 | 5.2 | V |
| V O | Output voltage | I O = 5 mA to 1 A, V I = 8 to 20 V | 4.65 | 5 | 5.35 | V |
| ∆ V O (1) | Line regulation | V I = 7 to 25 V, T J = 25°C | 3 | 50 | mV | |
| ∆ V O (1) | Line regulation | V I = 8 to 12 V, T J = 25°C | 1 | 25 | mV | |
| ∆ V O (1) | Load regulation | I O = 5 mA to 1.5 A, T J = 25°C | 100 | mV | ||
| ∆ V O (1) | Load regulation | I O = 250 to 750 mA, T J = 25°C | 25 | mV | ||
| I d | Quiescent current | T J = 25°C | 6 | mA | ||
| ∆ I d | Quiescent current change | I O = 5 mA to 1 A | 0.5 | mA | ||
| ∆ I d | Quiescent current change | V I = 8 to 25 V | 0.8 | mA | ||
| ∆ V O / ∆ T | Output voltage drift | I O = 5 mA | 0.6 | mV/°C | ||
| eN | Output noise voltage | B =10 Hz to 100 kHz, T J = 25°C | 40 | μV/V O | ||
| SVR | Supply voltage rejection | V I = 8 to 18 V, f = 120 Hz | 68 | dB | ||
| V d | Dropout voltage | I O = 1 A, T J = 25°C | 2 | 2.5 | V | |
| R O | Output resistance | f = 1 kHz | 17 | m Ω | ||
| I sc | Short circuit current | V I = 35 V, T J = 25°C | 0.75 | 1.2 | A | |
| I scp | Short circuit peak current | T J = 25°C | 1.3 | 2.2 | 3.3 | A |
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
| Symbol | Parameter | Test conditions | Min. | Typ. | Max. | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| V O | Output voltage | T J = 25°C | 4.9 | 5 | 5.1 | V |
| V O | Output voltage | I O = 5 mA to 1 A, V I = 7.5 to 18 V | 4.8 | 5 | 5.2 | V |
| V O | Output voltage | I O = 1 A, V I = 18 to 20 V, T J = 25°C | 4.8 | 5 | 5.2 | V |
| ∆ V O (1) | V I = 7.5 to 25 V, I O = 500 mA, T J = 25°C | 7 | 50 | mV | ||
| ∆ V O (1) | V I = 8 to 12 V | 10 | 50 | mV | ||
| ∆ V O (1) | Line regulation | V I = 8 to 12 V, T J = 25°C | 2 | 25 | mV | |
| ∆ V O (1) | V I = 7.3 to 20 V, T J = 25°C | 7 | 50 | mV | ||
| ∆ V O (1) | I O = 5 mA to 1 A | 25 | 100 | mV | ||
| ∆ V O (1) | Load regulation | I O = 5 mA to 1.5 A, T J = 25°C | 30 | 100 | V | |
| ∆ V O (1) | I O = 250 to 750 mA | 8 | 50 | V | ||
| I q | Quiescent current | T J = 25°C | 4.3 | 6 | mA | |
| I q | Quiescent current | 6 | mA | |||
| ∆ I q | V I = 8 to 23 V, I O = 500 mA | 0.8 | mA | |||
| ∆ I q | Quiescent current change | V I = 7.5 to 20 V, T J = 25°C | 0.8 | mA | ||
| ∆ I q | I O = 5 mA to 1 A | 0.5 | mA | |||
| SVR | Supply voltage rejection | V I = 8 to 18 V, f = 120 Hz, I O = 500 mA | 68 | dB | ||
| V d | Dropout voltage | I O = 1 A, T J = 25°C | 2 | V | ||
| eN | Output noise voltage | T A = 25°C, B =10 Hz to 100 kHz | 10 | μV/V O | ||
| R O | Output resistance | f = 1 kHz | 17 | m Ω | ||
| I sc | Short circuit current | V I = 35 V, T A = 25°C | 0.2 | A | ||
| I scp | Short circuit peak current | T J = 25°C | 2.2 | A | ||
| ∆ V O / ∆ T | Output voltage drift | -1.1 | mV/°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
| Symbol | Parameter | Test conditions | Min. | Typ. | Max. | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| V O | Output voltage | T J = 25°C | 5.88 | 6 | 6.12 | V |
| V O | Output voltage | I O = 5 mA to 1 A, V I = 8.6 to 19 V | 5.76 | 6 | 6.24 | V |
| V O | Output voltage | I O = 1 A, V I = 19 to 21 V, T J = 25°C | 5.76 | 6 | 6.24 | V |
| ∆ V O (1) | V I = 8.6 to 25 V, I O = 500 mA, T J = 25°C | 9 | 60 | mV | ||
| ∆ V O (1) | V I = 9 to 13 V | 11 | 60 | mV | ||
| ∆ V O (1) | Line regulation | V I = 9 to 13 V, T J = 25°C | 3 | 30 | mV | |
| ∆ V O (1) | V I = 8.3 to 21 V, T J = 25°C | 9 | 60 | mV | ||
| ∆ V O (1) | I O = 5 mA to 1 A | 25 | 100 | mV | ||
| ∆ V O (1) | Load regulation | I O = 5 mA to 1.5 A, T J = 25°C | 30 | 100 | V | |
| ∆ V O (1) | I O = 250 to 750 mA | 10 | 50 | V | ||
| I q | Quiescent current | T J = 25°C | 4.3 | 6 | mA | |
| I q | Quiescent current | 6 | mA | |||
| ∆ I q | V I = 9 to 24 V, I O = 500 mA | 0.8 | mA | |||
| ∆ I q | Quiescent current change | V I = 8.6 to 21 V, T J = 25°C | 0.8 | mA | ||
| ∆ I q | I O = 5 mA to 1 A | 0.5 | mA | |||
| SVR | Supply voltage rejection | V I = 9 to 19 V, f = 120 Hz, I O = 500 mA | 65 | dB | ||
| V d | Dropout voltage | I O = 1 A, T J = 25°C | 2 | V | ||
| eN | Output noise voltage | T A = 25°C, B =10 Hz to 100 kHz | 10 | μV/V O | ||
| R O | Output resistance | f = 1 kHz | 17 | m Ω | ||
| I sc | Short circuit current | V I = 35 V, T A = 25°C | 0.2 | A | ||
| I scp | Short circuit peak current | T J = 25°C | 2.2 | A | ||
| ∆ V O / ∆ T | Output voltage drift | -0.8 | mV/°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
| Symbol | Parameter | Test conditions | Min. | Typ. | Max. | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| V O | Output voltage | T J = 25°C | 7.84 | 8 | 8.16 | V |
| V O | Output voltage | I O = 5 mA to 1 A, V I = 10.6 to 21 V | 7.7 | 8 | 8.3 | V |
| V O | Output voltage | I O = 1 A, V I = 21 to 23 V, T J = 25°C | 7.7 | 8 | 8.3 | V |
| ∆ V (1) | V I = 10.6 to 25 V, I O = 500 mA, T J = 25°C | 12 | 80 | mV | ||
| O | Line regulation | V I = 11 to 17 V | 15 | 80 | mV | |
| V I = 11 to 17 V, T J = 25°C | 5 | 40 | mV | |||
| V I = 10.4 to 23 V, T J = 25°C | 12 | 80 | mV | |||
| I O = 5 mA to 1 A | 25 | 100 | mV | |||
| ∆ V O (1) | Load regulation | I O = 5 mA to 1.5 A, T J = 25°C | 30 | 100 | V | |
| I O = 250 to 750 mA | 10 | 50 | V | |||
| I q | Quiescent current | T J = 25°C V I = 11 to 23 V, I O = 500 mA | 4.3 | 6 6 0.8 | mA mA mA | |
| ∆ I q | Quiescent current change | V I = 10.6 to 23 V, T J = 25°C I O = 5 mA to 1 A | 0.8 0.5 | mA mA | ||
| SVR | Supply voltage rejection | V I = 11.5 to 21.5 V, f = 120 Hz, I O = 500 mA | 62 | dB | ||
| V d | Dropout voltage | I O = 1 A, T J = 25°C | 2 | V | ||
| eN | Output noise voltage | T A = 25°C, B =10 Hz to 100 kHz | 10 | μV/V O | ||
| R O | Output resistance | f = 1 kHz | 18 | m Ω | ||
| I sc | Short circuit current | V I = 35 V, T A = 25°C | 0.2 | A | ||
| I scp | Short circuit peak current | T J = 25°C | 2.2 | A | ||
| ∆ V O / ∆ T | Output voltage drift | -0.8 | mV/°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
| Symbol | Parameter | Test conditions | Min. | Typ. | Max. | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| V O | Output voltage | T J = 25°C | 8.82 | 9 | 9.18 | V |
| V O | Output voltage | I O = 5 mA to 1 A, V I = 10.6 to 22 V | 8.65 | 9 | 9.35 | V |
| V O | Output voltage | I O = 1 A, V I = 22 to 24 V, T J = 25°C | 8.65 | 9 | 9.35 | V |
| V I = 10.6 to 25 V, I O = 500 mA, T J = 25°C | 12 | 90 | mV | |||
| ∆ V O (1) | Line regulation | V I = 11 to 17 V | 15 | 90 | mV | |
| V I = 11 to 17 V, T J = 25°C | 5 | 45 | mV | |||
| V I = 11.4 to 23 V, T J = 25°C | 12 | 90 | mV | |||
| I O = 5 mA to 1 A | 25 | 100 | mV | |||
| ∆ V O (1) | Load regulation | I O = 5 mA to 1.5 A, T J = 25°C | 30 | 100 | V | |
| I O = 250 to 750 mA | 10 | 50 | V | |||
| I q | Quiescent current | T J = 25°C V I = 11 to 25 V, I O = 500 mA | 4.3 | 6 6 0.8 | mA mA mA | |
| ∆ I q | Quiescent current change | V I = 10.6 to 23 V, T J = 25°C I O = 5 mA to 1 A | 0.8 0.5 | mA mA | ||
| SVR | Supply voltage rejection | V I = 11.5 to 21.5 V, f = 120 Hz, I O = 500 mA | 61 | dB | ||
| V d | Dropout voltage | I O = 1 A, T J = 25°C | 2 | V | ||
| eN | Output noise voltage | T A = 25°C, B =10 Hz to 100 kHz | 10 | μV/V O | ||
| R O | Output resistance | f = 1 kHz | 18 | m Ω | ||
| I sc | Short circuit current | V I = 35 V, T A = 25°C | 0.2 | A | ||
| I scp | Short circuit peak current | T J = 25°C | 2.2 | A | ||
| ∆ V O / ∆ T | Output voltage drift | -0.8 | mV/°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
| Symbol | Parameter | Test conditions | Min. | Typ. | Max. | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| V O | Output voltage | T J = 25°C | 11.75 | 12 | 12.25 | V |
| V O | Output voltage | I O = 5 mA to 1 A, V I = 14.8 to 25 V | 11.5 | 12 | 12.5 | V |
| V O | Output voltage | I O = 1 A, V I = 25 to 27 V, T J = 25°C | 11.5 | 12 | 12.5 | V |
| ∆ V O (1) | V I = 14.8 to 30 V, I O = 500 mA, T J = 25°C | 13 | 120 | mV | ||
| ∆ V O (1) | Line regulation | V I = 16 to 12 V | 16 | 120 | mV | |
| ∆ V O (1) | V I = 16 to 12 V, T J = 25°C | 6 | 60 | mV | ||
| V I = 14.5 to 27 V, T J = 25°C | 13 | 120 | mV | |||
| ∆ V O (1) | I O = 5 mA to 1 A | 25 | 100 | mV | ||
| ∆ V O (1) | Load regulation | I O = 5 mA to 1.5 A, T J = 25°C | 30 | 100 | V | |
| I O = 250 to 750 mA | 10 | 50 | V | |||
| I q | Quiescent current | T J = 25°C V I = 15 to 30 V, I O = 500 mA | 4.4 | 6 6 0.8 | mA mA mA | |
| ∆ I q | Quiescent current change | V I = 14.8 to 27 V, T J = 25°C I O = 5 mA to 1 A | 0.8 0.5 | mA mA | ||
| SVR | Supply voltage rejection | V I = 15 to 25 V, f = 120 Hz, I O = 500 mA | 60 | dB | ||
| V d | Dropout voltage | I O = 1 A, T J = 25°C | 2 | V | ||
| eN | Output noise voltage | T A = 25°C, B = 10 Hz to 100 kHz | 10 | μV/V O | ||
| R O | Output resistance | f = 1 kHz | 18 | m Ω | ||
| I sc | Short circuit current | V I = 35 V, T A = 25°C | 0.2 | A | ||
| I scp | Short circuit peak current | T J = 25°C | 2.2 | A | ||
| ∆ V O / ∆ T | Output voltage drift | -1 | mV/°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
| Symbol | Parameter | Test conditions | Min. | Typ. | Max. | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| V O | Output voltage | T J = 25°C | 14.7 | 15 | 15.3 | V |
| V O | Output voltage | I O = 5 mA to 1 A, V I = 17.9 to 28 V | 14.4 | 15 | 15.6 | V |
| V O | Output voltage | I O = 1 A, V I = 28 to 30 V, T J = 25°C | 14.4 | 15 | 15.6 | V |
| V I = 17.9 to 30 V, I O = 500 mA, T J = 25°C | 13 | 150 | mV | |||
| ∆ V O (1) | Line regulation | V I = 20 to 26 V | 16 | 150 | mV | |
| V I = 20 to 26 V, T J = 25°C | 6 | 75 | mV | |||
| V I = 17.5 to 30 V, T J = 25°C | 13 | 150 | mV | |||
| I O = 5 mA to 1 A | 25 | 100 | mV | |||
| ∆ V O (1) | Load regulation | I O = 5 mA to 1.5 A, T J = 25°C | 30 | 100 | V | |
| I O = 250 to 750 mA | 10 | 50 | V | |||
| I q | Quiescent current | T J = 25°C V I = 17.5 to 30 V, I O = 500 mA | 4.4 | 6 6 0.8 | mA mA mA | |
| ∆ I q | Quiescent current change | V I = 17.5 to 30 V, T J = 25°C I O = 5 mA to 1 A | 0.8 0.5 | mA mA | ||
| SVR | Supply voltage rejection | V I = 18.5 to 28.5 V, f = 120 Hz, I O = 500 mA | 58 | dB | ||
| V d | Dropout voltage | I O = 1 A, T J = 25°C | 2 | V | ||
| eN | Output noise voltage | T A = 25°C, B = 10Hz to 100 kHz | 10 | μV/V O | ||
| R O | Output resistance | f = 1 kHz | 19 | m Ω | ||
| I sc | Short circuit current | V I = 35 V, T A = 25°C | 0.2 | A | ||
| I scp | Short circuit peak current | T J = 25°C | 2.2 | A | ||
| ∆ V O / ∆ T | Output voltage drift | -1 | mV/°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
| Symbol | Parameter | Test conditions | Min. | Typ. | Max. | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| V O | Output voltage | T J = 25°C | 23.5 | 24 | 24.5 | V |
| V O | Output voltage | I O = 5 mA to 1 A, V I = 27.3 to 37 V | 23 | 24 | 25 | V |
| V O | Output voltage | I O = 1 A, V I = 37 to 38 V, T J = 25°C | 23 | 24 | 25 | V |
| ∆ V O (1) | V I = 27 to 38 V, I O = 500 mA, T J = 25°C | 31 | 240 | mV | ||
| ∆ V O (1) | V I = 30 to 36 V | 35 | 200 | mV | ||
| ∆ V O (1) | Line regulation | V I = 30 to 36 V, T J = 25°C | 14 | 120 | mV | |
| ∆ V O (1) | V I = 26.7 to 38 V, T J = 25°C | 31 | 240 | mV | ||
| ∆ V O (1) | I O = 5 mA to 1 A | 25 | 100 | mV | ||
| ∆ V O (1) | Load regulation | I O = 5 mA to 1.5 A, T J = 25°C | 30 | 100 | V | |
| ∆ V O (1) | I O = 250 to 750 mA | 10 | 50 | V | ||
| I q | Quiescent current | T J = 25°C | 4.6 | 6 | mA | |
| I q | Quiescent current | 6 | mA | |||
| ∆ I q | V I = 27.3 to 38 V, I O = 500 mA | 0.8 | mA | |||
| ∆ I q | Quiescent current change | V I = 27.3 to 38 V, T J = 25°C | 0.8 | mA | ||
| ∆ I q | I O = 5 mA to 1 A | 0.5 | mA | |||
| SVR | Supply voltage rejection | V I = 28 to 38 V, f = 120 Hz, I O = 500 mA | 54 | dB | ||
| V d | Dropout voltage | I O = 1 A, T J = 25°C | 2 | V | ||
| eN | Output noise voltage | T A = 25°C, B = 10 Hz to 100 kHz | 10 | μV/V O | ||
| R O | Output resistance | f = 1 kHz | 20 | m Ω | ||
| I sc | Short circuit current | V I = 35 V, T A = 25°C | 0.2 | A | ||
| I scp | Short circuit peak current | T J = 25°C | 2.2 | A | ||
| ∆ V O / ∆ T | Output voltage drift | -1.5 | mV/°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
| Symbol | Parameter | Test conditions | Min. | Typ. | Max. | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| V O | Output voltage | T J = 25°C | 4.8 | 5 | 5.2 | V |
| V O | Output voltage | I O = 5 mA to 1 A, V I = 7 to 18 V | 4.75 | 5 | 5.25 | V |
| V O | Output voltage | I O = 1 A, V I = 18 to 20V, T J = 25°C | 4.75 | 5 | 5.25 | V |
| ∆ V O (1) | Line regulation | V I = 7 to 25 V, T J = 25°C | 3 | 100 | mV | |
| ∆ V O (1) | Line regulation | V I = 8 to 12 V, T J = 25°C | 1 | 50 | mV | |
| ∆ V O (1) | Load regulation | I O = 5 mA to 1.5 A, T J = 25°C | 100 | mV | ||
| ∆ V O (1) | Load regulation | I O = 250 to 750 mA, T J = 25°C | 50 | mV | ||
| I d | Quiescent current | T J = 25°C | 8 | mA | ||
| ∆ I d | Quiescent current change | I O = 5 mA to 1 A | 0.5 | mA | ||
| ∆ I d | Quiescent current change | V I = 7 to 23 V | 0.8 | mA | ||
| ∆ V O / ∆ T | Output voltage drift | I O = 5 mA | -1.1 | mV/°C | ||
| eN | Output noise voltage | B = 10 Hz to 100 kHz, T J = 25°C | 40 | μV/V O | ||
| SVR | Supply voltage rejection | V I = 8 to 18 V, f = 120 Hz | 62 | dB | ||
| V d | Dropout voltage | I O = 1 A, T J = 25°C | 2 | V | ||
| R O | Output resistance | f = 1 kHz | 17 | m Ω | ||
| I sc | Short circuit current | V I = 35 V, T J = 25°C | 0.75 | A | ||
| I scp | Short circuit peak current | T J = 25°C | 2.2 | A |
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
| Symbol | Parameter | Test conditions | Min. | Typ. | Max. | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| V O | Output voltage | T J = 25°C | 5.75 | 6 | 6.25 | V |
| V O | Output voltage | I O = 5 mA to 1 A, V I = 8 to 19 V | 5.7 | 6 | 6.3 | V |
| V O | Output voltage | I O = 1 A, V I = 19 to 21 V, T J = 25°C | 5.7 | 6 | 6.3 | V |
| ∆ V O (1) | Line regulation | V I = 8 to 25 V, T J = 25°C | 120 | mV | ||
| ∆ V O (1) | Line regulation | V I = 9 to 13 V, T J = 25°C | 60 | mV | ||
| ∆ V O (1) | Load regulation | I O = 5 mA to 1.5 A, T J = 25°C | 120 | mV | ||
| ∆ V O (1) | Load regulation | I O = 250 to 750 mA, T J = 25°C | 60 | mV | ||
| I d | Quiescent current | T J = 25°C | 8 | mA | ||
| ∆ I d | Quiescent current change | I O = 5 mA to 1 A | 0.5 | mA | ||
| ∆ I d | Quiescent current change | V I = 8 to 24 V | 1.3 | mA | ||
| ∆ V O / ∆ T | Output voltage drift | I O = 5 mA | -0.8 | mV/°C | ||
| eN | Output noise voltage | B = 10 Hz to 100 kHz, T J = 25°C | 45 | μV/V O | ||
| SVR | Supply voltage rejection | V I = 9 to 19 V, f = 120 Hz | 59 | dB | ||
| V d | Dropout voltage | I O = 1 A, T J = 25°C | 2 | V | ||
| R O | Output resistance | f = 1 kHz | 19 | m Ω | ||
| I sc | Short circuit current | V I = 35 V, T J = 25°C | 0.55 | A | ||
| I scp | Short circuit peak current | T J = 25°C | 2.2 | A |
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
| Symbol | Parameter | Test conditions | Min. | Typ. | Max. | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| V O | Output voltage | T J = 25°C | 7.7 | 8 | 8.3 | V |
| V O | Output voltage | I O = 5 mA to 1 A, V I = 10.5 to 21 V | 7.6 | 8 | 8.4 | V |
| V O | Output voltage | I O = 1 A, V I = 21 to 25 V, T J = 25°C | 7.6 | 8 | 8.4 | V |
| ∆ V O (1) | Line regulation | V I = 10.5 to 25 V, T J = 25°C | 160 | mV | ||
| ∆ V O (1) | Line regulation | V I = 11 to 17 V, T J = 25°C | 80 | mV | ||
| ∆ V O (1) | Load regulation | I O = 5 mA to 1.5 A, T J = 25°C | 160 | mV | ||
| ∆ V O (1) | Load regulation | I O = 250 to 750 mA, T J = 25°C | 80 | mV | ||
| I d | Quiescent current | T J = 25°C | 8 | mA | ||
| ∆ I d | Quiescent current change | I O = 5 mA to 1 A | 0.5 | mA | ||
| ∆ I d | Quiescent current change | V I = 10.5 to 25 V | 1 | mA | ||
| ∆ V O / ∆ T | Output voltage drift | I O = 5 mA | -0.8 | mV/°C | ||
| eN | Output noise voltage | B = 10 Hz to 100 kHz, T J = 25°C | 52 | μV/V O | ||
| SVR | Supply voltage rejection | V I = 11.5 to 21.5 V, f = 120 Hz | 56 | dB | ||
| V d | Dropout voltage | I O = 1 A, T J = 25°C | 2 | V | ||
| R O | Output resistance | f = 1 kHz | 16 | m Ω | ||
| I sc | Short circuit current | V I = 35 V, T J = 25°C | 0.45 | A | ||
| I scp | Short circuit peak current | T J = 25°C | 2.2 | A |
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
| Symbol | Parameter | Test conditions | Min. | Typ. | Max. | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| V O | Output voltage | T J = 25°C | 8.2 | 8.5 | 8.8 | V |
| V O | Output voltage | I O = 5 mA to 1 A, V I = 11 to 21.5 V | 8.1 | 8.5 | 8.9 | V |
| V O | Output voltage | I O = 1 A, V I = 21.5 to 26 V, T J = 25°C | 8.1 | 8.5 | 8.9 | V |
| ∆ V O (1) | Line regulation | V I = 11 to 27 V, T J = 25°C | 160 | mV | ||
| ∆ V O (1) | Line regulation | V I = 11.5 to 17.5 V, T J = 25°C | 80 | mV | ||
| ∆ V O (1) | Load regulation | I O = 5 mA to 1.5 A, T J = 25°C | 160 | mV | ||
| ∆ V O (1) | Load regulation | I O = 250 to 750 mA, T J = 25°C | 80 | mV | ||
| I d | Quiescent current | T J = 25°C | 8 | mA | ||
| ∆ I d | Quiescent current change | I O = 5 mA to 1 A | 0.5 | mA | ||
| ∆ I d | Quiescent current change | V I = 11 to 26 V | 1 | mA | ||
| ∆ V O / ∆ T | Output voltage drift | I O = 5 mA | -0.8 | mV/°C | ||
| eN | Output noise voltage | B = 10 Hz to 100 kHz, T J = 25°C | 55 | μV/V O | ||
| SVR | Supply voltage rejection | V I = 12 to 22 V, f = 120 Hz | 56 | dB | ||
| V d | Dropout voltage | I O = 1 A, T J = 25°C | 2 | V | ||
| R O | Output resistance | f = 1 kHz | 16 | m Ω | ||
| I sc | Short circuit current | V I = 35 V, T J = 25°C | 0.45 | A | ||
| I scp | Short circuit peak current | T J = 25°C | 2.2 | A |
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
| Symbol | Parameter | Test conditions | Min. | Typ. | Max. | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| V O | Output voltage | T J = 25°C | 8.64 | 9 | 9.36 | V |
| V O | Output voltage | I O = 5 mA to 1 A, V I = 11.5 to 22 V | 8.55 | 9 | 9.45 | V |
| V O | Output voltage | I O = 1 A, V I = 22 to 26 V, T J = 25°C | 8.55 | 9 | 9.45 | V |
| ∆ V O (1) | Line regulation | V I = 11.5 to 26 V, T J = 25°C | 180 | mV | ||
| ∆ V O (1) | Line regulation | V I = 12 to 18 V, T J = 25°C | 90 | mV | ||
| ∆ V O (1) | Load regulation | I O = 5 mA to 1.5 A, T J = 25°C | 180 | mV | ||
| ∆ V O (1) | Load regulation | I O = 250 to 750 mA, T J = 25°C | 90 | mV | ||
| I d | Quiescent current | T J = 25°C | 8 | mA | ||
| ∆ I d | Quiescent current change | I O = 5 mA to 1 A | 0.5 | mA | ||
| ∆ I d | Quiescent current change | V I = 11.5 to 26 V | 1 | mA | ||
| ∆ V O / ∆ T | Output voltage drift | I O = 5 mA | -1 | mV/°C | ||
| eN | Output noise voltage | B = 10 Hz to 100 kHz, T J = 25°C | 70 | μV/V O | ||
| SVR | Supply voltage rejection | V I = 12 to 23 V, f = 120 Hz | 55 | dB | ||
| V d | Dropout voltage | I O = 1 A, T J = 25°C | 2 | V | ||
| R O | Output resistance | f = 1 kHz | 17 | m Ω | ||
| I sc | Short circuit current | V I = 35 V, T J = 25°C | 0.4 | A | ||
| I scp | Short circuit peak current | T J = 25°C | 2.2 | A |
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
| Symbol | Parameter | Test conditions | Min. | Typ. | Max. | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| V O | Output voltage | T J = 25°C | 9.6 | 10 | 10.4 | V |
| V O | Output voltage | I O = 5 mA to 1 A, V I = 12.5 to 23 V | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | V |
| V O | Output voltage | I O = 1 A, V I = 23 to 26 V, T J = 25°C | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | V |
| ∆ V O (1) | Line regulation | V I = 12.5 to 26 V, T J = 25°C | 200 | mV | ||
| ∆ V O (1) | Line regulation | V I = 13.5 to 19 V, T J = 25°C | 100 | mV | ||
| ∆ V O (1) | Load regulation | I O = 5 mA to 1.5 A, T J = 25°C | 200 | mV | ||
| ∆ V O (1) | Load regulation | I O = 250 to 750 mA, T J = 25°C | 100 | mV | ||
| I d | Quiescent current | T J = 25°C | 8 | mA | ||
| ∆ I d | Quiescent current change | I O = 5 mA to 1 A | 0.5 | mA | ||
| ∆ I d | Quiescent current change | V I = 12.5 to 26 V | 1 | mA | ||
| ∆ V O / ∆ T | Output voltage drift | I O = 5 mA | -1 | mV/°C | ||
| eN | Output noise voltage | B = 10 Hz to 100 kHz, T J = 25°C | 70 | μV/V O | ||
| SVR | Supply voltage rejection | V I = 13 to 23 V, f = 120 Hz | 55 | dB | ||
| V d | Dropout voltage | I O = 1 A, T J = 25°C | 2 | V | ||
| R O | Output resistance | f = 1 kHz | 17 | m Ω | ||
| I sc | Short circuit current | V I = 35 V, T J = 25°C | 0.4 | A | ||
| I scp | Short circuit peak current | T J = 25°C | 2.2 | A |
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
| Symbol | Parameter | Test conditions | Min. | Typ. | Max. | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| V O | Output voltage | T J = 25°C | 11.5 | 12 | 12.5 | V |
| V O | Output voltage | I O = 5 mA to 1 A, V I = 14.5 to 25 V | 11.4 | 12 | 12.6 | V |
| V O | Output voltage | I O = 1 A, V I = 25 to 27 V, T J = 25°C | 11.4 | 12 | 12.6 | V |
| ∆ V O (1) | Line regulation | V I = 14.5 to 30 V, T J = 25°C | 240 | mV | ||
| ∆ V O (1) | Line regulation | V I = 16 to 22 V, T J = 25°C | 120 | mV | ||
| ∆ V O (1) | Load regulation | I O = 5 mA to 1.5 A, T J = 25°C | 240 | mV | ||
| ∆ V O (1) | Load regulation | I O = 250 to 750 mA, T J = 25°C | 120 | mV | ||
| I d | Quiescent current | T J = 25°C | 8 | mA | ||
| ∆ I d | Quiescent current change | I O = 5 mA to 1 A | 0.5 | mA | ||
| ∆ I d | Quiescent current change | V I = 14.5 to 30 V | 1 | mA | ||
| ∆ V O / ∆ T | Output voltage drift | I O = 5 mA | -1 | mV/°C | ||
| eN | Output noise voltage | B = 10 Hz to 100 kHz, T J = 25°C | 75 | μV/V O | ||
| SVR | Supply voltage rejection | V I = 15 to 25 V, f = 120 Hz | 55 | dB | ||
| V d | Dropout voltage | I O = 1 A, T J = 25°C | 2 | V | ||
| R O | Output resistance | f = 1 kHz | 18 | m Ω | ||
| I sc | Short circuit current | V I = 35 V, T J = 25°C | 0.35 | A | ||
| I scp | Short circuit peak current | T J = 25°C | 2.2 | A |
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
| Symbol | Parameter | Test conditions | Min. | Typ. | Max. | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| V O | Output voltage | T J = 25°C | 14.5 | 15 | 15.6 | V |
| V O | Output voltage | I O = 5 mA to 1 A, V I = 17.5 to 28 V | 14.25 | 15 | 15.75 | V |
| V O | Output voltage | I O = 1 A, V I = 28 to 30 V, T J = 25°C | 14.25 | 15 | 15.75 | V |
| ∆ V O (1) | Line regulation | V I = 17.5 to 30 V, T J = 25°C | 300 | mV | ||
| ∆ V O (1) | Line regulation | V I = 20 to 26 V, T J = 25°C | 150 | mV | ||
| ∆ V O (1) | Load regulation | I O = 5 mA to 1.5 A, T J = 25°C | 300 | mV | ||
| ∆ V O (1) | Load regulation | I O = 250 to 750 mA, T J = 25°C | 150 | mV | ||
| I d | Quiescent current | T J = 25°C | 8 | mA | ||
| ∆ I d | Quiescent current change | I O = 5 mA to 1A | 0.5 | mA | ||
| ∆ I d | Quiescent current change | V I = 17.5 to 30 V | 1 | mA | ||
| ∆ V O / ∆ T | Output voltage drift | I O = 5 mA | -1 | mV/°C | ||
| eN | Output noise voltage | B = 10 Hz to 100kHz, T J = 25°C | 90 | μV/V O | ||
| SVR | Supply voltage rejection | V I = 18.5 to 28.5 V, f = 120 Hz | 54 | dB | ||
| V d | Dropout voltage | I O = 1 A, T J = 25°C | 2 | V | ||
| R O | Output resistance | f = 1 kHz | 19 | m Ω | ||
| I sc | Short circuit current | V I = 35 V, T J = 25°C | 0.23 | A | ||
| I scp | Short circuit peak current | T J = 25°C | 2.2 | A |
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
| Symbol | Parameter | Test conditions | Min. | Typ. | Max. | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| V O | Output voltage | T J = 25°C | 17.3 | 18 | 18.7 | V |
| V O | Output voltage | I O = 5 mA to 1 A, V I = 21 to 31 V | 17.1 | 18 | 18.9 | V |
| V O | Output voltage | I O = 1 A, V I = 31 to 33 V, T J = 25°C | 17.1 | 18 | 18.9 | V |
| ∆ V O (1) | Line regulation | V I = 21 to 33 V, T J = 25°C | 360 | mV | ||
| ∆ V O (1) | Line regulation | V I = 24 to 30 V, T J = 25°C | 180 | mV | ||
| ∆ V O (1) | Load regulation | I O = 5 mA to 1.5 A, T J = 25°C | 360 | mV | ||
| ∆ V O (1) | Load regulation | I O = 250 to 750 mA, T J = 25°C | 180 | mV | ||
| I d | Quiescent current | T J = 25°C | 8 | mA | ||
| ∆ I d | Quiescent current change | I O = 5 mA to 1 A | 0.5 | mA | ||
| ∆ I d | Quiescent current change | V I = 21 to 33 V | 1 | mA | ||
| ∆ V O / ∆ T | Output voltage drift | I O = 5 mA | -1 | mV/°C | ||
| eN | Output noise voltage | B = 10 Hz to 100 kHz, T J = 25°C | 110 | μV/V O | ||
| SVR | Supply voltage rejection | V I = 22 to 32 V, f = 120 Hz | 53 | dB | ||
| V d | Dropout voltage | I O = 1 A, T J = 25°C | 2 | V | ||
| R O | Output resistance | f = 1 kHz | 22 | m Ω | ||
| I sc | Short circuit current | V I = 35 V, T J = 25°C | 0.2 | A | ||
| I scp | Short circuit peak current | T J = 25°C | 2.1 | A |
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
| Symbol | Parameter | Test conditions | Min. | Typ. | Max. | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| V O | Output voltage | T J = 25°C | 19.2 | 20 | 20.8 | V |
| V O | Output voltage | I O = 5 mA to 1 A, V I = 23 to 33 V | 19 | 20 | 21 | V |
| V O | Output voltage | I O = 1 A, V I = 33 to 35 V, T J = 25°C | 19 | 20 | 21 | V |
| ∆ V O (1) | Line regulation | V I = 22.5 to 35 V, T J = 25°C | 400 | mV | ||
| ∆ V O (1) | Line regulation | V I = 26 to 32 V, T J = 25°C | 200 | mV | ||
| ∆ V O (1) | Load regulation | I O = 5 mA to 1.5 A, T J = 25°C | 400 | mV | ||
| ∆ V O (1) | Load regulation | I O = 250 to 750 mA, T J = 25°C | 200 | mV | ||
| I d | Quiescent current | T J = 25°C | 8 | mA | ||
| ∆ I d | Quiescent current change | I O = 5 mA to 1 A | 0.5 | mA | ||
| ∆ I d | Quiescent current change | V I = 23 to 35 V | 1 | mA | ||
| ∆ V O / ∆ T | Output voltage drift | I O = 5 mA | -1 | mV/°C | ||
| eN | Output noise voltage | B = 10 Hz to 100 kHz, T J = 25°C | 150 | μV/V O | ||
| SVR | Supply voltage rejection | V I = 24 to 35 V, f = 120 Hz | 52 | dB | ||
| V d | Dropout voltage | I O = 1 A, T J = 25°C | 2 | V | ||
| R O | Output resistance | f = 1 kHz | 24 | m Ω | ||
| I sc | Short circuit current | V I = 35 V, T J = 25°C | 0.18 | A | ||
| I scp | Short circuit peak current | T J = 25°C | 2.1 | A |
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
| Symbol | Parameter | Test conditions | Min. | Typ. | Max. | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| V O | Output voltage | T J = 25°C | 23 | 24 | 25 | V |
| V O | Output voltage | I O = 5 mA to 1 A, V I = 27 to 37 V | 22.8 | 24 | 25.2 | V |
| V O | Output voltage | I O = 1 A, V I = 37 to 38 V, T J = 25°C | 22.8 | 24 | 25.2 | V |
| ∆ V O (1) | Line regulation | V I = 27 to 38 V, T J = 25°C | 480 | mV | ||
| ∆ V O (1) | Line regulation | V I = 30 to 36 V, T J = 25°C | 240 | mV | ||
| ∆ V O (1) | Load regulation | I O = 5 mA to 1.5 A, T J = 25°C | 480 | mV | ||
| ∆ V O (1) | Load regulation | I O = 250 to 750 mA, T J = 25°C | 240 | mV | ||
| I d | Quiescent current | T J = 25°C | 8 | mA | ||
| ∆ I d | Quiescent current change | I O = 5 mA to 1 A | 0.5 | mA | ||
| ∆ I d | Quiescent current change | V I = 27 to 38 V | 1 | mA | ||
| ∆ V O / ∆ T | Output voltage drift | I O = 5 mA | -1.5 | mV/°C | ||
| eN | Output noise voltage | B = 10 Hz to 100 kHz, T J = 25°C | 170 | μV/V O | ||
| SVR | Supply voltage rejection | V I = 28 to 38 V, f = 120 Hz | 50 | dB | ||
| V d | Dropout voltage | I O = 1 A, T J = 25°C | 2 | V | ||
| R O | Output resistance | f = 1 kHz | 28 | m Ω | ||
| I sc | Short circuit current | V I = 35 V, T J = 25°C | 0.15 | A | ||
| I scp | Short circuit peak current | T J = 25°C | 2.1 | A |
Table 22. Electrical characteristics of L7824C
L7812CV Absolute Maximum Ratings
Table 2. Absolute maximum ratings
| Symbol | Parameter | Parameter | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V I | DC input voltage | for V O = 5 to 18 V | 35 | V |
| V I | DC input voltage | for V O = 20, 24 V | 40 | V |
| I O | Output current | Output current | Internally limited | |
| P D | Power dissipation | Power dissipation | Internally limited | |
| T STG | Storage temperature range | Storage temperature range | -65 to 150 | °C |
| T OP | Operating junction temperature range | for L78xx | -55 to 150 | °C |
| T OP | Operating junction temperature range | for L78xxC, L78xxAC | 0 to 125 | °C |
| T OP | Operating junction temperature range | for 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
| Symbol | Parameter | D²PAK | DPAK | TO-220 | TO-220FP | TO-3 | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R thJC | Thermal resistance junction-case | 3 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 4 | °C/W |
| R thJA | Thermal resistance junction-ambient | 62.5 | 100 | 50 | 60 | 35 | °C/W |
Figure 4. Application circuits
Table 3. Thermal data
L7812CV Package Information
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Table 23. TO-220 mechanical data
| Dim. | Type STD - ST Dual Gauge | Type STD - ST Dual Gauge | Type STD - ST Dual Gauge | Type STD - ST Single Gauge | Type STD - ST Single Gauge | Type STD - ST Single Gauge |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| mm. | mm. | mm. | mm. | mm. | mm. | |
| Min. | Typ. | Max. | Min. | Typ. | Max. | |
| A | 4.40 | 4.60 | 4.40 | 4.60 | ||
| b | 0.61 | 0.88 | 0.61 | 0.88 | ||
| b1 | 1.14 | 1.70 | 1.14 | 1.70 | ||
| c | 0.48 | 0.70 | 0.48 | 0.70 | ||
| D | 15.25 | 15.75 | 15.25 | 15.75 | ||
| D1 | 1.27 | |||||
| E | 10.00 | 10.40 | 10.00 | 10.40 | ||
| e | 2.40 | 2.70 | 2.40 | 2.70 | ||
| e1 | 4.95 | 5.15 | 4.95 | 5.15 | ||
| F | 1.23 | 1.32 | 0.51 | 0.60 | ||
| H1 | 6.20 | 6.60 | 6.20 | 6.60 | ||
| J1 | 2.40 | 2.72 | 2.40 | 2.72 | ||
| L | 13.00 | 14.00 | 13.00 | 14.00 | ||
| L1 | 3.50 | 3.93 | 3.50 | 3.93 | ||
| L20 | 16.40 | 16.40 | ||||
| L30 | 28.90 | 28.90 | ||||
| ∅ P | 3.75 | 3.85 | 3.75 | 3.85 | ||
| Q | 2.65 | 2.95 | 2.65 | 2.95 |
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. |
| 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 |
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. |
| A | 11.85 | 0.466 | ||||
| B | 0.96 | 1.05 | 1.10 | 0.037 | 0.041 | 0.043 |
| C | 1.70 | 0.066 | ||||
| D | 8.7 | 0.342 | ||||
| E | 20.0 | 0.787 | ||||
| G | 10.9 | 0.429 | ||||
| N | 16.9 | 0.665 | ||||
| P | 26.2 | 1.031 | ||||
| R | 3.88 | 4.09 | 0.152 | 0.161 | ||
| U | 39.5 | 1.555 | ||||
| V | 30.10 | 1.185 |
Figure 44. Drawing dimension DPAK
Table 26. DPAK mechanical data
| Dim. | mm. | mm. | mm. | inch. | inch. | inch. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dim. | Min. | Typ. | Max. | Min. | Typ. | Max. |
| A | 2.2 | 2.4 | 0.086 | 0.094 | ||
| A1 | 0.9 | 1.1 | 0.035 | 0.043 | ||
| A2 | 0.03 | 0.23 | 0.001 | 0.009 | ||
| B | 0.64 | 0.9 | 0.025 | 0.035 | ||
| b4 | 5.2 | 5.4 | 0.204 | 0.212 | ||
| C | 0.45 | 0.6 | 0.017 | 0.023 | ||
| C2 | 0.48 | 0.6 | 0.019 | 0.023 | ||
| D | 6 | 6.2 | 0.236 | 0.244 | ||
| D1 | 5.1 | 0.200 | ||||
| E | 6.4 | 6.6 | 0.252 | 0.260 | ||
| E1 | 4.7 | 0.185 | ||||
| e | 2.28 | 0.090 | ||||
| e1 | 4.4 | 4.6 | 0.173 | 0.181 | ||
| H | 9.35 | 10.1 | 0.368 | 0.397 | ||
| L | 1 | 0.039 | ||||
| (L1) | 2.8 | 0.110 | ||||
| L2 | 0.8 | 0.031 | ||||
| L4 | 0.6 | 1 | 0.023 | 0.039 | ||
| R | 0.2 | 0.008 | ||||
| V2 | 0° | 8° | 0° | 8° |
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. |
| A | 330 | 12.992 | ||||
| C | 12.8 | 13.0 | 13.2 | 0.504 | 0.512 | 0.519 |
| D | 20.2 | 0.795 | ||||
| N | 60 | 2.362 | ||||
| T | 22.4 | 0.882 | ||||
| Ao | 6.80 | 6.90 | 7.00 | 0.268 | 0.272 | 0.2.76 |
| Bo | 10.40 | 10.50 | 10.60 | 0.409 | 0.413 | 0.417 |
| Ko | 2.55 | 2.65 | 2.75 | 0.100 | 0.104 | 0.105 |
| Po | 3.9 | 4.0 | 4.1 | 0.153 | 0.157 | 0.161 |
| P | 7.9 | 8.0 | 8.1 | 0.311 | 0.315 | 0.319 |
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-ST | Type STD-ST | Type STD-ST | Type WOOSEOK-Subcon. | Type WOOSEOK-Subcon. | Type WOOSEOK-Subcon. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| mm. | mm. | mm. | mm. | mm. | mm. | |
| Min. | Typ. | Max. | Min. | Typ. | Max. | |
| A | 4.40 | 4.60 | 4.30 | 4.70 | ||
| A1 | 0.03 | 0.23 | 0 | 0.20 | ||
| b | 0.70 | 0.93 | 0.70 | 0.90 | ||
| b2 | 1.14 | 1.70 | 1.17 | 1.37 | ||
| c | 0.45 | 0.60 | 0.45 | 0.50 | 0.60 | |
| c2 | 1.23 | 1.36 | 1.25 | 1.30 | 1.40 | |
| D | 8.95 | 9.35 | 9 | 9.20 | 9.40 | |
| D1 | 7.50 | 7.50 | ||||
| E | 10 | 10.40 | 9.80 | 10.20 | ||
| E1 | 8.50 | 7.50 | ||||
| e | 2.54 | 2.54 | ||||
| e1 | 4.88 | 5.28 | 5.08 | |||
| H | 15 | 15.85 | 15 | 15.30 | 15.60 | |
| J1 | 2.49 | 2.69 | 2.20 | 2.60 | ||
| L | 2.29 | 2.79 | 1.79 | 2.79 | ||
| L1 | 1.27 | 1.40 | 1 | 1.40 | ||
| L2 | 1.30 | 1.75 | 1.20 | 1.60 | ||
| R | 0.4 | 0.30 | ||||
| V2 | 0° | 8° | 0° | 3° |
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
| Values | Values | Values |
|---|---|---|
| Dim. | 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 |
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. |
| A | 180 | 7.086 | ||||
| C | 12.8 | 13.0 | 13.2 | 0.504 | 0.512 | 0.519 |
| D | 20.2 | 0.795 | ||||
| N | 60 | 2.362 | ||||
| T | 14.4 | 0.567 | ||||
| Ao | 10.50 | 10.6 | 10.70 | 0.413 | 0.417 | 0.421 |
| Bo | 15.70 | 15.80 | 15.90 | 0.618 | 0.622 | 0.626 |
| Ko | 4.80 | 4.90 | 5.00 | 0.189 | 0.193 | 0.197 |
| Po | 3.9 | 4.0 | 4.1 | 0.153 | 0.157 | 0.161 |
| P | 11.9 | 12.0 | 12.1 | 0.468 | 0.472 | 0.476 |
Figure 49. Drawing dimension tape and reel for D²PAK
Table 30. Tape and reel D²PAK mechanical data
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|---|---|---|
| L7812 | STMicroelectronics | |
| L7812A | STMicroelectronics | — |
| L7812AB | STMicroelectronics | — |
| L7812ABV | STMicroelectronics | TO-220-3 |
| L7812ABV-DG | STMicroelectronics | TO-220-3 |
| L7812AC | STMicroelectronics | — |
| L7812ACV | STMicroelectronics | TO-220-3 |
| L7812ACV-DG | STMicroelectronics | TO-220-3 |
| L7812C | STMicroelectronics | — |
| L7812CV-DG | STMicroelectronics | TO-220-3 |
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