MC7805
Fixed 5V Linear Voltage RegulatorThe MC7805 is a fixed 5v linear voltage regulator from onsemi. View the full MC7805 datasheet below including key specifications, absolute maximum ratings.
Official MC7805 datasheet (PDF) — the source this page was extracted from.
Manufacturer
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Linear Regulators (LDO)MC7805 Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Output Current | in excess of 1.0 A |
| Output Voltage | 5.0 V (4.8 V to 5.2 V at TJ=25°C) |
| Dropout Voltage | 2.0 V (at 1.0 A, TJ=25°C) |
| Ripple Rejection | 62-83 dB (f=120 Hz) |
| Quiescent Current | 3.2 mA typ (6.5-8.0 mA max) |
| Input Voltage (Max) | 35 V (5.0-18 V output variants) |
| Peak Output Current | 2.2 A |
| Storage Temperature | -65°C to +150°C |
| Output Noise Voltage | 10 µV/V_O (10 Hz to 100 kHz) |
| Output Voltage Tolerance | 1.5%, 2% and 4% options |
| Short Circuit Current Limit | 0.2-0.6 A (Vin=35 V) |
| Operating Junction Temperature | 0°C to +125°C (C suffix); -40°C to +125°C (B/AB suffix) |
| Thermal Resistance Junction-To-Case | 5.0 °C/W |
MC7805 Overview
Part: MC7800 series (MC78xx / MC78xxA / NCV78xx) — onsemi
Type: Fixed Positive Linear Voltage Regulator
Description: Monolithic 3-terminal positive fixed-output linear regulators (5 V, 8 V, 9 V, 12 V, 15 V shown) delivering over 1.0 A, with internal current limiting, thermal shutdown and safe-area compensation.
Operating Conditions:
- Input voltage: must remain about 2.0 V above the output voltage (typical dropout 2.0 V at IO = 1.0 A, TJ = 25 °C)
- Output current: in excess of 1.0 A with adequate heatsinking
- Operating junction temperature: up to +150 °C max (TJ = Tlow to 125 °C for the electrical characteristics)
Absolute Maximum Ratings:
- Max input voltage: 35 V for 5.0–18 V output versions, 40 V for higher output versions (Vdc)
- Power dissipation: internally limited
- Storage junction temperature: -65 to +150 °C
- Max operating junction temperature: +150 °C
- ESD: Human Body Model 2000 V, Machine Model 200 V
Key Specs:
- MC7805B/C output voltage: 4.8–5.2 V at TJ = 25 °C (5.0 V typ), Vin = 10 V, IO = 500 mA
- MC7805A output voltage: 4.9–5.1 V at TJ = 25 °C, IO = 1.0 A
- MC7812B/C output voltage: 11.5–12.5 V at TJ = 25 °C (Vin = 19 V)
- Quiescent current: 3.2 mA typ, 8.0 mA max (MC7805B); 6.5 mA max (MC7805C)
- Dropout voltage: 2.0 V typ at IO = 1.0 A, TJ = 25 °C
- Ripple rejection (MC7805C): 83 dB typ, 62 dB min at 120 Hz
- Output noise voltage: 10 μV/VO typ (10 Hz–100 kHz)
- Peak output current: 2.2 A typ at TJ = 25 °C
- Short circuit current limit: 0.2 A typ (MC7805B/A/8/9/12 versions; 0.6 A typ for MC7805C) at Vin = 35 V
- Thermal resistance junction-to-case: 5.0 °C/W; junction-to-ambient: 92 °C/W (DPAK), 65 °C/W (TO-220)
Features:
- No external components required
- Output current in excess of 1.0 A
- Internal thermal overload protection
- Output transistor safe-area compensation
- Internal short circuit current limiting
- Output voltage tolerance of 1.5%, 2% and 4%
- NCV prefix for automotive: AEC-Q100 qualified and PPAP capable
- Pb-free devices
Applications:
- Local on-card regulation
- Adjustable voltage/current regulator with external components
- Automotive and other applications (NCV versions)
Package:
- TO-220-3 (T suffix, Case 221AB)
- D2PAK-3 (D2T suffix, Case 936)
- DPAK-3 (DT suffix, Case 369C)
MC7805 Features
- No External Components Required
- Output Current in Excess of 1.0 A
- Internal Thermal Overload Protection
- Output Transistor Safe -Area Compensation
- Internal Short Circuit Current Limiting
- Output Voltage Offered in 1.5%, 2% and 4% Tolerance
- NCV Prefix for Automotive and Other Applications Requiring Unique Site and Control Change Requirements; AEC -Q100 Qualified and PPAP Capable
- Available in Surface Mount D 2 PAK -3, DPAK -3 and Standard 3 -Lead Transistor Packages
- These are Pb -Free Devices
MC7805 Applications
wire lengths, or if the output load capacitance is large. An input bypass capacitor should be selected to provide good high -frequency characteristics to insure stable operation under all load conditions. A 0.33 m F or larger tantalum, mylar, or other capacitor having low internal impedance at high frequencies should be chosen. The bypass capacitor should be mounted with the shortest possible leads directly across the regulators input terminals. Normally good construction techniques should be used to minimize ground loops and lead resistance drops since the regulator has no external sense lead.
The MC7800 regulators can also be used as a current source when connected as above. In order to minimize dissipation the MC7805C is chosen in this application. Resistor R determines the current as follows:
$$I_O = \frac{5.0\ \text{V}}{R} + I_B$$
I B ^ 3.2 mA over line and load changes.
For example, a 1.0 A current source would require R to be a 5.0 W , 10 W resistor and the output voltage compliance would be the input voltage less 7.0 V.
Figure 9. Current Regulator
VO = 7.0 V to 20 V
VIN = V
O
≥
2.0 V
The addition of an operational amplifier allows adjustment to higher or intermediate values while retaining regulation characteristics. The minimum voltage obtainable with this arrangement is 2.0 V greater than the regulator voltage.
Figure 10. Adjustable Output Regulator
XX = 2 digits of type number indicating voltage.
The MC7800 series can be current boosted with a PNP transistor. The MJ2955 provides current to 5.0 A. Resistor R in conjunction with the V BE of the PNP determines when the pass transistor begins conducting; this circuit is not short circuit proof. Input/output differential voltage minimum is increased by V BE of the pass transistor.
Figure 11. Current Boost Regulator
XX = 2 digits of type number indicating voltage.
The circuit of Figure 11 can be modified to provide supply protection against short circuits by adding a short circuit sense resistor, R SC , and an additional PNP transistor. The current sensing PNP must be able to handle the short circuit current of the three-terminal regulator. Therefore, a four-ampere plastic power transistor is specified.
Figure 12. Short Circuit Protection
Figure 13. Worst Case Power Dissipation versus Ambient Temperature (Case 221A)
Figure 14. Input Output Differential as a Function of Junction Temperature (MC78XXC, AC, B)
Figure 13. Worst Case Power Dissipation versus Ambient Temperature (Case 221A)
Figure 15. D 2 PAK Thermal Resistance and Maximum Power Dissipation versus P.C.B. Copper Length
Figure 14. Input Output Differential as a Function of Junction Temperature (MC78XXC, AC, B)
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MC7805 Absolute Maximum Ratings
| Rating | Symbol | Value - 369C | Value - 221A | Value - 936 | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Input Voltage (5.0 - 18 V) | V I | 35 40 | 35 40 | 35 40 | Vdc |
| Power Dissipation | P D | Internally Limited | Internally Limited | Internally Limited | W |
| Thermal Resistance, Junction - to - Ambient | R q JA | 92 | 65 | Figure 15 | ° C/W |
| Thermal Resistance, Junction - to - Case | R q JC | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | ° C/W |
| Storage Junction Temperature Range | T stg | - 65 to +150 | - 65 to +150 | - 65 to +150 | ° C |
| Operating Junction Temperature | T J | +150 | +150 | +150 | ° C |
Stresses exceeding those listed in the Maximum Ratings table may damage the device. If any of these limits are exceeded, device functionality should not be assumed, damage may occur and reliability may be affected.
*This device series contains ESD protection and exceeds the following tests: Human Body Model 2000 V per MIL_STD_883, Method 3015. Machine Model Method 200 V.
TO -220 T SUFFIX CASE 221AB
Heatsink surface connected to Pin 2.
D 2 PAK - 3 D2T SUFFIX CASE 936
Pin 1. Input
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Ground
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Output
Heatsink surface (shown as terminal 4 in case outline drawing) is connected to Pin 2.
DPAK - 3 DT SUFFIX CASE 369C
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