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    THREE–TERMINAL

    POSITIVE FIXED
These voltage regulators are monolithic integrated circuits designed as VOLTAGE REGULATORS
fixed–voltage regulators for a wide variety of applications including local,
SEMICONDUCTOR
on–card regulation. These regulators employ internal current limiting,
thermal shutdown, and safe–area compensation. With adequate heatsinking TECHNICAL DATA
they can deliver output currents in excess of 1.0 A. Although designed
primarily as a fixed voltage regulator, these devices can be used with
external components to obtain adjustable voltages and currents.
• Output Current in Excess of 1.0 A
• No External Components Required T SUFFIX
• Internal Thermal Overload Protection PLASTIC PACKAGE
CASE 221A
• Internal Short Circuit Current Limiting
• Output Transistor Safe–Area Compensation Heatsink surface
connected to Pin 2.
• Output Voltage Offered in 2% and 4% Tolerance
• Available in Surface Mount D2PAK and Standard 3–Lead Transistor 1
2
Packages 3

Pin 1. Input
2. Ground
3. Output

D2T SUFFIX
PLASTIC PACKAGE
CASE 936
(D2PAK) 1 2
3

Heatsink surface (shown as terminal 4 in

case outline drawing) is connected to Pin 2.

DEVICE TYPE/NOMINAL OUTPUT VOLTAGE STANDARD APPLICATION

MC7805 5.0 V MC7812 12 V
MC7806 6.0 V MC7815 15 V
Input MC78XX Output
MC7808 8.0 V MC7818 18 V
MC7809 9.0 V MC7824 24 V Cin*
CO**
0.33 µF

ORDERING INFORMATION
A common ground is required between the input
Output Voltage Operating and the output voltages. The input voltage must
Device Tolerance Temperature Range Package remain typically 2.0 V above the output voltage
MC78XXACT Insertion Mount even during the low point on the input ripple
2% voltage.
MC78XXACD2T Surface Mount
TJ = 0° to +125°C
125°C XX, These two digits of the type number
MC78XXCT Insertion Mount indicate nominal voltage.
MC78XXCD2T Surface Mount * Cin is required if regulator is located an
4% appreciable distance from power supply
MC78XXBT Insertion Mount filter.
TJ = – 40° to +125°C
MC78XXBD2T Surface Mount ** CO is not needed for stability; however,
it does improve transient response. Values
XX indicates nominal voltage. of less than 0.1 µF could cause instability.

 Motorola, Inc. 1996 Rev 4

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 MC7800 Series
MAXIMUM RATINGS (TA = 25°C unless otherwise noted.)
Rating Symbol Value Unit
Input Voltage (5.0 – 18 V) VI 35 Vdc
Input Voltage (24 V) 40

Power Dissipation
Case 221A
TA = 25°C PD Internally Limited W
Thermal Resistance, Junction–to–Ambient RθJA 65 °C/W
Thermal Resistance, Junction–to–Case RθJC 5.0 °C/W
Case 936 (D2PAK)
TA = 25°C PD Internally Limited W
Thermal Resistance, Junction–to–Ambient RθJA See Figure 13 °C/W
Thermal Resistance, Junction–to–Case RθJA 5.0 °C/W
Storage Junction Temperature Range Tstg – 65 to +150 °C
Operating Junction Temperature TJ +150 °C

Representative Schematic Diagram

Vin
MC7800
R24
50 D2
Zener
LAT LAT 3A
Q18 R19
Q17 27.5 k
Q19
QNPN Q20
QNPN
C3 1.0P
R14
1.0 k
Q10
QNPN
R15
R18 R21 680 R23
100 k R22 600 0.2
100
Vout
Q7 5.01
QNPN Q5
QNPN 2 R30
R17 Q12 18 k
9.0 k Q9 QNPN Sense
QNPN 2 R12 R29
D1 Q6 R11 3.0 k 9.0 k
Zener QNPN 15 k Q15
QNPN R25 R28
R1
10.66 k 6.0 k 9.0 k
R16 R10
R20 3340–(3316ACT)
600 R26 R27
17500
Q8
3.0 k 9.0 k
QNPN
R2
1.56 k
R5 R9
3.0 k R13
4.5 k SUB 11660
Q14 Q11 2
QNPN Q1 C1
C2 N+ 30P
3.0P QNPN 6
Q4
QNPN
Q13 Q3
QNPN QNPN
Q2 Q16
R6 QNPN 4
1.0 k
Diode
R7 R3 R8
14 k 1.8 k 5.0 k

This device contains 22 active transistors.

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 MC7800 Series
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (Vin = 10 V, IO = 500 mA, TJ = Tlow to Thigh [Note 1], unless otherwise noted.)
MC7805B MC7805C
Characteristic Symbol Min Typ Max Min Typ Max Unit
Output Voltage (TJ = 25°C) VO 4.8 5.0 5.2 4.8 5.0 5.2 Vdc
Output Voltage VO Vdc
(5.0 mA ≤ IO ≤ 1.0 A, PD ≤15 W)
7.0 Vdc ≤ Vin ≤ 20 Vdc – – – 4.75 5.0 5.25
8.0 Vdc ≤ Vin ≤ 20 Vdc 4.75 5.0 5.25 – – –
Line Regulation, TJ = 25°C (Note 2) Regline mV
7.0 Vdc ≤ Vin ≤ 25 Vdc – 5.0 100 – 5.0 100
8.0 Vdc ≤ Vin ≤ 12 Vdc – 1.3 50 – 1.3 50
Load Regulation, TJ = 25°C (Note 2) Regload mV
5.0 mA ≤ IO ≤ 1.5 A – 1.3 100 – 1.3 100
250 mA ≤ IO ≤ 750 mA – 0.15 50 – 0.15 50
Quiescent Current (TJ = 25°C) IB – 3.2 8.0 – 3.2 8.0 mA
Quiescent Current Change ∆IB mA
7.0 Vdc ≤ Vin ≤ 25 Vdc – – – – – 1.3
8.0 Vdc ≤ Vin ≤ 25 Vdc – – 1.3 – – –
5.0 mA ≤ IO ≤ 1.0 A – – 0.5 – – 0.5
Ripple Rejection RR dB
8.0 Vdc ≤ Vin ≤ 18 Vdc, f = 120 Hz – 68 – – 68 –

Dropout Voltage (IO = 1.0 A, TJ = 25°C) VI – VO – 2.0 – – 2.0 – Vdc

Output Noise Voltage (TA = 25°C) Vn µV/VO
10 Hz ≤ f ≤ 100 kHz – 10 – – 10 –

Output Resistance f = 1.0 kHz rO – 0.9 – – 0.9 – mΩ

Short Circuit Current Limit (TA = 25°C) ISC A
Vin = 35 Vdc – 0.2 – – 0.2 –

Peak Output Current (TJ = 25°C) Imax – 2.2 – – 2.2 – A

Average Temperature Coefficient of Output Voltage TCVO – – 0.3 – – – 0.3 – mV/°C

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (Vin = 10 V, IO = 1.0 A, TJ = Tlow to Thigh [Note 1], unless otherwise noted.)
MC7805AC
Characteristic Symbol Min Typ Max Unit
Output Voltage (TJ = 25°C) VO 4.9 5.0 5.1 Vdc
Output Voltage VO Vdc
(5.0 mA ≤ IO ≤ 1.0 A, PD ≤15 W) 4.8 5.0 5.2
7.5 Vdc ≤ Vin ≤ 20 Vdc
Line Regulation (Note 2) Regline mV
7.5 Vdc ≤ Vin ≤ 25 Vdc, IO = 500 mA – 5.0 50
8.0 Vdc ≤ Vin ≤ 12 Vdc – 1.3 50
8.0 Vdc ≤ Vin ≤ 12 Vdc, TJ = 25°C – 1.3 25
7.3 Vdc ≤ Vin ≤ 20 Vdc, TJ = 25°C – 4.5 50
Load Regulation (Note 2) Regload mV
5.0 mA ≤ IO ≤ 1.5 A, TJ = 25°C – 1.3 100
5.0 mA ≤ IO ≤ 1.0 A – 0.8 100
250 mA ≤ IO ≤ 750 mA – 0.15 50
Quiescent Current IB – – 6.0 mA
(TJ = 25°C) – 3.2 6.0

Quiescent Current Change ∆IB mA

8.0 Vdc ≤ Vin ≤ 25 Vdc, IO = 500 mA – – 0.8
7.5 Vdc ≤ Vin ≤ 20 Vdc, TJ = 25°C – – 0.8
5.0 mA ≤ IO ≤ 1.0 A – – 0.5
NOTES: 1. Tlow = 0°C for MC78XXAC, C Thigh = +125°C for MC78XXAC, C, B
Tlow = – 40°C for MC78XXB
2. Load and line regulation are specified at constant junction temperature. Changes in VO due to heating effects must be taken into account
separately. Pulse testing with low duty cycle is used.

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 MC7800 Series
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (continued) (Vin = 10 V, IO = 1.0 A, TJ = Tlow to Thigh [Note 1], unless otherwise noted.)
MC7805AC
Characteristic Symbol Min Typ Max Unit
Ripple Rejection RR dB
8.0 Vdc ≤ Vin ≤ 18 Vdc, f = 120 Hz, IO = 500 mA – 68 –

Dropout Voltage (IO = 1.0 A, TJ = 25°C) VI – VO – 2.0 – Vdc

Output Noise Voltage (TA = 25°C) Vn µV/VO
10 Hz ≤ f ≤ 100 kHz – 10 –

Output Resistance (f = 1.0 kHz) rO – 0.9 – mΩ

Short Circuit Current Limit (TA = 25°C) ISC A
Vin = 35 Vdc – 0.2 –

Peak Output Current (TJ = 25°C) Imax – 2.2 – A

Average Temperature Coefficient of Output Voltage TCVO – – 0.3 – mV/°C

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (Vin = 11 V, IO = 500 mA, TJ = Tlow to Thigh [Note 1], unless otherwise noted.)
MC7806B MC7806C
Characteristic Symbol Min Typ Max Min Typ Max Unit
Output Voltage (TJ = 25°C) VO 5.75 6.0 6.25 5.75 6.0 6.25 Vdc
Output Voltage VO Vdc
(5.0 mA ≤ IO ≤ 1.0 A, PD ≤15 W)
8.0 Vdc ≤ Vin ≤ 21 Vdc – – – 5.7 6.0 6.3
9.0 Vdc ≤ Vin ≤ 21 Vdc 5.7 6.0 6.3 – – –
Line Regulation, TJ = 25°C (Note 2) Regline mV
8.0 Vdc ≤ Vin ≤ 25 Vdc – 5.5 120 – 5.5 120
9.0 Vdc ≤ Vin ≤ 13 Vdc – 1.4 60 – 1.4 60
Load Regulation, TJ = 25°C (Note 2) Regload mV
5.0 mA ≤ IO ≤ 1.5 A – 1.3 120 – 1.3 120
250 mA ≤ IO ≤ 750 mA – 0.2 60 – 0.2 60
Quiescent Current (TJ = 25°C) IB – 3.3 8.0 – 3.3 8.0 mA
Quiescent Current Change ∆IB mA
8.0 Vdc ≤ Vin ≤ 25 Vdc – – – – – 1.3
9.0 Vdc ≤ Vin ≤ 25 Vdc – – 1.3 – – –
5.0 mA ≤ IO ≤ 1.0 A – – 0.5 – – 0.5
Ripple Rejection RR dB
9.0 Vdc ≤ Vin ≤ 19 Vdc, f = 120 Hz – 65 – – 65 –

Dropout Voltage (IO = 1.0 A, TJ = 25°C) VI – VO – 2.0 – – 2.0 – Vdc

Output Noise Voltage (TA = 25°C) Vn µV/VO
10 Hz ≤ f ≤ 100 kHz – 10 – – 10 –

Output Resistance f = 1.0 kHz rO – 0.9 – – 0.9 – mΩ

Short Circuit Current Limit (TA = 25°C) ISC A
Vin = 35 Vdc – 0.2 – – 0.2 –

Peak Output Current (TJ = 25°C) Imax – 2.2 – – 2.2 – A

Average Temperature Coefficient of Output Voltage TCVO – – 0.3 – – – 0.3 – mV/°C
NOTES: 1. Tlow = 0°C for MC78XXAC, C Thigh = +125°C for MC78XXAC, C, B
Tlow = – 40°C for MC78XXB
2. Load and line regulation are specified at constant junction temperature. Changes in VO due to heating effects must be taken into account
separately. Pulse testing with low duty cycle is used.

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 MC7800 Series
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (Vin = 11 V, IO = 1.0 A, TJ = Tlow to Thigh [Note 1], unless otherwise noted.)
MC7806AC
Characteristic Symbol Min Typ Max Unit
Output Voltage (TJ = 25°C) VO 5.88 6.0 6.12 Vdc
Output Voltage VO Vdc
(5.0 mA ≤ IO ≤ 1.0 A, PD ≤15 W) 5.76 6.0 6.24
8.6 Vdc ≤ Vin ≤ 21 Vdc
Line Regulation (Note 2) Regline mV
8.6 Vdc ≤ Vin ≤ 25 Vdc, IO = 500 mA – 5.0 60
9.0 Vdc ≤ Vin ≤ 13 Vdc – 1.4 60
9.0 Vdc ≤ Vin ≤ 13 Vdc, TJ = 25°C – 1.4 30
8.3 Vdc ≤ Vin ≤ 21 Vdc, TJ = 25°C – 4.5 60
Load Regulation (Note 2) Regload mV
5.0 mA ≤ IO ≤ 1.5 A, TJ = 25°C – 1.3 100
5.0 mA ≤ IO ≤ 1.0 A – 0.9 100
250 mA ≤ IO ≤ 750 mA – 0.2 50
Quiescent Current IB – – 6.0 mA
TJ = 25°C – 3.3 6.0

Quiescent Current Change ∆IB mA

9.0 Vdc ≤ Vin ≤ 25 Vdc, IO = 500 mA – – 0.8
8.6 Vdc ≤ Vin ≤ 21 Vdc, TJ = 25°C – – 0.8
5.0 mA ≤ IO ≤ 1.0 A – – 0.5
Ripple Rejection RR dB
9.0 Vdc ≤ Vin ≤ 19 Vdc, f = 120 Hz, IO = 500 mA – 65 –

Dropout Voltage (IO = 1.0 A, TJ = 25°C) VI – VO – 2.0 – Vdc

Output Noise Voltage (TA = 25°C) Vn µV/VO
10 Hz ≤ f ≤ 100 kHz – 10 –

Output Resistance (f = 1.0 kHz) rO – 0.9 – mΩ

Short Circuit Current Limit (TA = 25°C) ISC A
Vin = 35 Vdc – 0.2 –

Peak Output Current (TJ = 25°C) Imax – 2.2 – A

Average Temperature Coefficient of Output Voltage TCVO – – 0.3 – mV/°C

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (Vin = 14 V, IO = 500 mA, TJ = Tlow to Thigh [Note 1], unless otherwise noted.)
MC7808B MC7808C
Characteristic Symbol Min Typ Max Min Typ Max Unit
Output Voltage (TJ = 25°C) VO 7.7 8.0 8.3 7.7 8.0 8.3 Vdc
Output Voltage VO Vdc
(5.0 mA ≤ IO ≤ 1.0 A, PD ≤15 W)
10.5 Vdc ≤ Vin ≤ 23 Vdc – – – 7.6 8.0 8.4
11.5 Vdc ≤ Vin ≤ 23 Vdc 7.6 8.0 8.4 – – –
Line Regulation, TJ = 25°C, (Note 2) Regline mV
10.5 Vdc ≤ Vin ≤ 25 Vdc – 6.0 160 – 6.0 160
11 Vdc ≤ Vin ≤ 17 Vdc – 1.7 80 – 1.7 80
Load Regulation, TJ = 25°C (Note 2) Regload mV
5.0 mA ≤ IO ≤ 1.5 A – 1.4 160 – 1.4 160
250 mA ≤ IO ≤ 750 mA – .22 80 – .22 80
Quiescent Current (TJ = 25°C) IB – 3.3 8.0 – 3.3 8.0 mA
NOTES: 1. Tlow = 0°C for MC78XXAC, C Thigh = +125°C for MC78XXAC, C, B
Tlow = – 40°C for MC78XXB
2. Load and line regulation are specified at constant junction temperature. Changes in VO due to heating effects must be taken into account
separately. Pulse testing with low duty cycle is used.

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 MC7800 Series
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (continued) (Vin = 14 V, IO = 500 mA, TJ = Tlow to Thigh [Note 1], unless otherwise noted.)
MC7808B MC7808C
Characteristic Symbol Min Typ Max Min Typ Max Unit
Quiescent Current Change ∆IB mA
10.5 Vdc ≤ Vin ≤ 25 Vdc – – – – – 1.0
11.5 Vdc ≤ Vin ≤ 25 Vdc – – 1.0 – – –
5.0 mA ≤ IO ≤ 1.0 A – – 0.5 – – 0.5
Ripple Rejection RR dB
11.5 Vdc ≤ Vin ≤ 18 Vdc, f = 120 Hz – 62 – – 62 –

Dropout Voltage (IO = 1.0 A, TJ = 25°C) VI – VO – 2.0 – – 2.0 – Vdc

Output Noise Voltage (TA = 25°C) Vn µV/VO
10 Hz ≤ f ≤ 100 kHz – 10 – – 10 –

Output Resistance f = 1.0 kHz rO – 0.9 – – 0.9 – mΩ

Short Circuit Current Limit (TA = 25°C) ISC A
Vin = 35 Vdc – 0.2 – – 0.2 –

Peak Output Current (TJ = 25°C) Imax – 2.2 – – 2.2 – A

Average Temperature Coefficient of Output Voltage TCVO – – 0.4 – – – 0.4 – mV/°C

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (Vin = 14 V, IO = 1.0 A, TJ = Tlow to Thigh [Note 1], unless otherwise noted.)
MC7808AC
Characteristic Symbol Min Typ Max Unit
Output Voltage (TJ = 25°C) VO 7.84 8.0 8.16 Vdc
Output Voltage VO Vdc
(5.0 mA ≤ IO ≤ 1.0 A, PD ≤15 W) 7.7 8.0 8.3
10.6 Vdc ≤ Vin ≤ 23 Vdc
Line Regulation (Note 2) Regline mV
10.6 Vdc ≤ Vin ≤ 25 Vdc, IO = 500 mA – 6.0 80
11 Vdc ≤ Vin ≤ 17 Vdc – 1.7 80
11 Vdc ≤ Vin ≤ 17 Vdc, TJ = 25°C – 1.7 40
10.4 Vdc ≤ Vin ≤ 23 Vdc, TJ = 25°C – 5.0 80
Load Regulation (Note 2) Regload mV
5.0 mA ≤ IO ≤ 1.5 A, TJ = 25°C – 1.4 100
5.0 mA ≤ IO ≤ 1.0 A – 1.0 100
250 mA ≤ IO ≤ 750 mA – .22 50
Quiescent Current IB – – 6.0 mA
TJ = 25°C – 3.3 6.0

Quiescent Current Change ∆IB mA

11 Vdc ≤ Vin ≤ 25 Vdc, IO = 500 mA – – 0.8
10.6 Vdc ≤ Vin ≤ 20 Vdc, TJ = 25°C – – 0.8
5.0 mA ≤ IO ≤ 1.0 A – – 0.5
Ripple Rejection RR dB
11.5 Vdc ≤ Vin ≤ 21.5 Vdc, f = 120 Hz, IO = 500 mA – 62 –

Dropout Voltage (IO = 1.0 A, TJ = 25°C) VI – VO – 2.0 – Vdc

Output Noise Voltage (TA = 25°C) Vn µV/VO
10 Hz ≤ f ≤ 100 kHz – 10 –

Output Resistance f = 1.0 kHz rO – 0.9 – mΩ

Short Circuit Current Limit (TA = 25°C) ISC A
Vin = 35 Vdc – 0.2 –

Peak Output Current (TJ = 25°C) Imax – 2.2 – A

Average Temperature Coefficient of Output Voltage TCVO – – 0.4 – mV/°C
NOTES: 1. Tlow = 0°C for MC78XXAC, C Thigh = +125°C for MC78XXAC, C, B
Tlow = – 40°C for MC78XXB
2. Load and line regulation are specified at constant junction temperature. Changes in VO due to heating effects must be taken into account
separately. Pulse testing with low duty cycle is used.

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 MC7800 Series
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (Vin = 15 V, IO = 500 mA, TJ = Tlow to Thigh [Note 1], unless otherwise noted.)
MC7809CT
Characteristic Symbol Min Typ Max Unit
Output Voltage (TJ = 25°C) VO 8.65 9.0 9.35 Vdc
Output Voltage VO Vdc
(5.0 mA ≤ IO ≤ 1.0 A, PD ≤15 W) 8.55 9.0 9.45
11.5 Vdc ≤ Vin ≤ 24 Vdc
Line Regulation, TJ = 25°C (Note 2) Regline mV
11.5 Vdc ≤ Vin ≤ 26 Vdc – 6.2 50
11.5 Vdc ≤ Vin ≤ 17 Vdc – 1.8 25
Load Regulation, TJ = 25°C (Note 2) Regload mV
5.0 mA ≤ IO ≤ 1.5 A – 1.5 50
250 mA ≤ IO ≤ 750 mA – 0.3 25
Quiescent Current (TJ = 25°C) IB – 3.4 8.0 mA
Quiescent Current Change ∆IB mA
11.5 Vdc ≤ Vin ≤ 26 Vdc – – 1.0
5.0 mA ≤ IO ≤ 1.0 A – – 0.5
Ripple Rejection RR dB
11.5 Vdc ≤ Vin ≤ 21.5 Vdc, f = 120 Hz – 61 –

Dropout Voltage (IO = 1.0 A, TJ = 25°C) VI – VO – 2.0 – Vdc

Output Noise Voltage (TA = 25°C) Vn µV/VO
10 Hz ≤ f ≤ 100 kHz – 10 –

Output Resistance f = 1.0 kHz rO – 1.0 – mΩ

Short Circuit Current Limit (TA = 25°C) ISC A
Vin = 35 Vdc – 0.2 –

Peak Output Current (TJ = 25°C) Imax – 2.2 – A

Average Temperature Coefficient of Output Voltage TCVO – – 0.5 – mV/°C

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (Vin = 19 V, IO = 500 mA, TJ = Tlow to Thigh [Note 1], unless otherwise noted.)
MC7812B MC7812C
Characteristic Symbol Min Typ Max Min Typ Max Unit
Output Voltage (TJ = 25°C) VO 11.5 12 12.5 11.5 12 12.5 Vdc
Output Voltage VO Vdc
(5.0 mA ≤ IO ≤ 1.0 A, PD ≤15 W)
14.5 Vdc ≤ Vin ≤ 27 Vdc – – – 11.4 12 12.6
15.5 Vdc ≤ Vin ≤ 27 Vdc 11.4 12 12.6 – – –
Line Regulation, TJ = 25°C (Note 2) Regline mV
14.5 Vdc ≤ Vin ≤ 30 Vdc – 7.5 240 – 7.5 240
16 Vdc ≤ Vin ≤ 22 Vdc – 2.2 120 – 2.2 120
Load Regulation, TJ = 25°C (Note 2) Regload mV
5.0 mA ≤ IO ≤ 1.5 A – 1.6 240 – 1.6 240
250 mA ≤ IO ≤ 750 mA – 1.0 120 – 1.0 120
Quiescent Current (TJ = 25°C) IB – 3.4 8.0 – 3.4 8.0 mA
Quiescent Current Change ∆IB mA
14.5 Vdc ≤ Vin ≤ 30 Vdc – – – – – 1.0
15 Vdc ≤ Vin ≤ 30 Vdc – – 1.0 – – –
5.0 mA ≤ IO ≤ 1.0 A – – 0.5 – – 0.5
Ripple Rejection RR dB
15 Vdc ≤ Vin ≤ 25 Vdc, f = 120 Hz – 60 – – 60 –

Dropout Voltage (IO = 1.0 A, TJ = 25°C) VI – VO – 2.0 – – 2.0 – Vdc

NOTES: 1. Tlow = 0°C for MC78XXAC, C Thigh = +125°C for MC78XXAC, C, B
Tlow = – 40°C for MC78XXB
2. Load and line regulation are specified at constant junction temperature. Changes in VO due to heating effects must be taken into account
separately. Pulse testing with low duty cycle is used.

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 MC7800 Series
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (continued) (Vin = 19 V, IO = 500 mA, TJ = Tlow to Thigh [Note 1], unless otherwise noted.)
MC7812B MC7812C
Characteristic Symbol Min Typ Max Min Typ Max Unit
Output Noise Voltage (TA = 25°C) Vn µV/VO
10 Hz ≤ f ≤ 100 kHz – 10 – – 10 –

Output Resistance f = 1.0 kHz rO – 1.1 – – 1.1 – mΩ

Short Circuit Current Limit (TA = 25°C) ISC A
Vin = 35 Vdc – 0.2 – – 0.2 –

Peak Output Current (TJ = 25°C) Imax – 2.2 – – 2.2 – A

Average Temperature Coefficient of Output Voltage TCVO – – 0.8 – – – 0.8 – mV/°C

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (Vin = 19 V, IO = 10 A, TJ = Tlow to Thigh [Note 1], unless otherwise noted.)
MC7812AC
Characteristic Symbol Min Typ Max Unit
Output Voltage (TJ = 25°C) VO 11.75 12 12.25 Vdc
Output Voltage VO Vdc
(5.0 mA ≤ IO ≤ 1.0 A, PD ≤15 W) 11.5 12 12.5
14.8 Vdc ≤ Vin ≤ 27 Vdc
Line Regulation (Note 2) Regline mV
14.8 Vdc ≤ Vin ≤ 30 Vdc, IO = 500 mA – 7.5 120
16 Vdc ≤ Vin ≤ 22 Vdc – 2.2 120
16 Vdc ≤ Vin ≤ 22 Vdc, TJ = 25°C – 2.2 60
14.5 Vdc ≤ Vin ≤ 27 Vdc, TJ = 25°C – 6.0 120
Load Regulation (Note 2) Regload mV
5.0 mA ≤ IO ≤ 1.5 A, TJ = 25°C – 1.6 100
5.0 mA ≤ IO ≤ 1.0 A – 1.2 100
250 mA ≤ IO ≤ 750 mA – 1.0 50
Quiescent Current IB – – 6.0 mA
TJ = 25°C – 3.4 6.0

Quiescent Current Change ∆IB mA

15 Vdc ≤ Vin ≤ 30 Vdc, IO = 500 mA – – 0.8
14.8 Vdc ≤ Vin ≤ 27 Vdc, TJ = 25°C – – 0.8
5.0 mA ≤ IO ≤ 1.0 A – – 0.5
Ripple Rejection RR dB
15 Vdc ≤ Vin ≤ 25 Vdc, f = 120 Hz, IO = 500 mA – 60 –

Dropout Voltage (IO = 1.0 A, TJ = 25°C) VI – VO – 2.0 – Vdc

Output Noise Voltage (TA = 25°C) Vn µV/VO
10 Hz ≤ f ≤ 100 kHz – 10 –

Output Resistance (f = 1.0 kHz) rO – 1.1 – mΩ

Short Circuit Current Limit (TA = 25°C) ISC A
Vin = 35 Vdc – 0.2 –

Peak Output Current (TJ = 25°C) Imax – 2.2 – A

Average Temperature Coefficient of Output Voltage TCVO – – 0.8 – mV/°C
NOTES: 1. Tlow = 0°C for MC78XXAC, C Thigh = +125°C for MC78XXAC, C, B
Tlow = – 40°C for MC78XXB
2. Load and line regulation are specified at constant junction temperature. Changes in VO due to heating effects must be taken into account
separately. Pulse testing with low duty cycle is used.

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 MC7800 Series
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (Vin = 23 V, IO = 500 mA, TJ = Tlow to Thigh [Note 1], unless otherwise noted.)
MC7815B MC7815C
Characteristic Symbol Min Typ Max Min Typ Max Unit
Output Voltage (TJ = 25°C) VO 14.4 15 15.6 14.4 15 15.6 Vdc
Output Voltage VO Vdc
(5.0 mA ≤ IO ≤ 1.0 A, PD ≤15 W)
17.5 Vdc ≤ Vin ≤ 30 Vdc – – – 14.25 15 15.75
18.5 Vdc ≤ Vin ≤ 30 Vdc 14.25 15 15.75 – – –
Line Regulation, TJ = 25°C (Note 2) Regline mV
17.5 Vdc ≤ Vin ≤ 30 Vdc – 8.5 300 – 8.5 300
20 Vdc ≤ Vin ≤ 26 Vdc – 3.0 150 – 3.0 150
Load Regulation, TJ = 25°C (Note 2) Regload mV
5.0 mA ≤ IO ≤ 1.5 A – 1.8 300 – 1.8 300
250 mA ≤ IO ≤ 750 mA – 1.2 150 – 1.2 150
Quiescent Current (TJ = 25°C) IB – 3.5 8.0 – 3.5 8.0 mA
Quiescent Current Change ∆IB mA
17.5 Vdc ≤ Vin ≤ 30 Vdc – – – – – 1.0
18.5 Vdc ≤ Vin ≤ 30 Vdc – – 1.0 – – –
5.0 mA ≤ IO ≤ 1.0 A – – 0.5 – – 0.5
Ripple Rejection RR dB
18.5 Vdc ≤ Vin ≤ 28.5 Vdc, f = 120 Hz – 58 – – 58 –

Dropout Voltage (IO = 1.0 A, TJ = 25°C) VI – VO – 2.0 – – 2.0 – Vdc

Output Noise Voltage (TA = 25°C) Vn µV/VO
10 Hz ≤ f ≤ 100 kHz – 10 – – 10 –

Output Resistance f = 1.0 kHz rO – 1.2 – – 1.2 – mΩ

Short Circuit Current Limit (TA = 25°C) ISC A
Vin = 35 Vdc – 0.2 – – 0.2 –

Peak Output Current (TJ = 25°C) Imax – 2.2 – – 2.2 – A

Average Temperature Coefficient of Output Voltage TCVO – –1.0 – – –1.0 – mV/°C

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (Vin = 23 V, IO = 1.0 A, TJ = Tlow to Thigh [Note 1], unless otherwise noted.)
MC7815AC
Characteristic Symbol Min Typ Max Unit
Output Voltage (TJ = 25°C) VO 14.7 15 15.3 Vdc
Output Voltage VO Vdc
(5.0 mA ≤ IO ≤ 1.0 A, PD ≤15 W) 14.4 15 15.6
17.9 Vdc ≤ Vin ≤ 30 Vdc
Line Regulation (Note 2) Regline mV
17.9 Vdc ≤ Vin ≤ 30 Vdc, IO = 500 mA – 8.5 150
20 Vdc ≤ Vin ≤ 26 Vdc – 3.0 150
20 Vdc ≤ Vin ≤ 26 Vdc, TJ = 25°C – 3.0 75
17.5 Vdc ≤ Vin ≤ 30 Vdc, TJ = 25°C – 7.0 150
Load Regulation (Note 2) Regload mV
5.0 mA ≤ IO ≤ 1.5 A, TJ = 25°C – 1.8 100
5.0 mA ≤ IO ≤ 1.0 A – 1.5 100
250 mA ≤ IO ≤ 750 mA – 1.2 50
Quiescent Current IB – – 6.0 mA
TJ = 25°C – 3.5 6.0

Quiescent Current Change ∆IB mA

17.5 Vdc ≤ Vin ≤ 30 Vdc, IO = 500 mA – – 0.8
17.5 Vdc ≤ Vin ≤ 30 Vdc, TJ = 25°C – – 0.8
5.0 mA ≤ IO ≤ 1.0 A – – 0.5
NOTES: 1. Tlow = 0°C for MC78XXAC, C Thigh = +125°C for MC78XXAC, C, B
Tlow = – 40°C for MC78XXB
2. Load and line regulation are specified at constant junction temperature. Changes in VO due to heating effects must be taken into account
separately. Pulse testing with low duty cycle is used.

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ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (continued) (Vin = 23 V, IO = 1.0 A, TJ = Tlow to Thigh [Note 1], unless otherwise noted.)
MC7815AC
Characteristic Symbol Min Typ Max Unit
Ripple Rejection RR dB
18.5 Vdc ≤ Vin ≤ 28.5 Vdc, f = 120 Hz, IO = 500 mA – 58 –

Dropout Voltage (IO = 1.0 A, TJ = 25°C) VI – VO – 2.0 – Vdc

Output Noise Voltage (TA = 25°C) Vn µV/VO
10 Hz ≤ f ≤ 100 kHz – 10 –

Output Resistance f = 1.0 kHz rO – 1.2 – mΩ

Short Circuit Current Limit (TA = 25°C) ISC A
Vin = 35 Vdc – 0.2 –

Peak Output Current (TJ = 25°C) Imax – 2.2 – A

Average Temperature Coefficient of Output Voltage TCVO – –1.0 – mV/°C

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (Vin = 27 V, IO = 500 mA, TJ = Tlow to Thigh [Note 1], unless otherwise noted.)
MC7818B MC7818C
Characteristic Symbol Min Typ Max Min Typ Max Unit
Output Voltage (TJ = 25°C) VO 17.3 18 18.7 17.3 18 18.7 Vdc
Output Voltage VO Vdc
(5.0 mA ≤ IO ≤ 1.0 A, PD ≤15 W)
21 Vdc ≤ Vin ≤ 33 Vdc – – – 17.1 18 18.9
22 Vdc ≤ Vin ≤ 33 Vdc 17.1 18 18.9 – – –
Line Regulation, TJ = 25°C (Note 2) Regline mV
21 Vdc ≤ Vin ≤ 33 Vdc – 9.5 360 – 9.5 360
24 Vdc ≤ Vin ≤ 30 Vdc – 3.2 180 – 3.2 180
Load Regulation, TJ = 25°C (Note 2) Regload mV
5.0 mA ≤ IO ≤ 1.5 A – 2.0 360 – 2.0 360
250 mA ≤ IO ≤ 750 mA – 1.5 180 – 1.5 180
Quiescent Current (TJ = 25°C) IB – 3.5 8.0 – 3.5 8.0 mA
Quiescent Current Change ∆IB mA
21 Vdc ≤ Vin ≤ 33 Vdc – – – – – 1.0
22 Vdc ≤ Vin ≤ 33 Vdc – – 1.0 – – –
5.0 mA ≤ IO ≤ 1.0 A – – 0.5 – – 0.5
Ripple Rejection RR dB
22 Vdc ≤ Vin ≤ 33 Vdc, f = 120 Hz – 57 – – 57 –

Dropout Voltage (IO = 1.0 A, TJ = 25°C) ViI – VO – 2.0 – – 2.0 – Vdc

Output Noise Voltage (TA = 25°C) Vn µV/VO
10 Hz ≤ f ≤ 100 kHz – 10 – – 10 –

Output Resistance f = 1.0 kHz rO – 1.3 – – 1.3 – mΩ

Short Circuit Current Limit (TA = 25°C) ISC A
Vin = 35 Vdc – 0.2 – – 0.2 –

Peak Output Current (TJ = 25°C) Imax – 2.2 – – 2.2 – A

Average Temperature Coefficient of Output Voltage TCVO – –1.5 – – –1.5 – mV/°C
NOTES: 1. Tlow = 0°C for MC78XXAC, C Thigh = +125°C for MC78XXAC, C, B
Tlow = – 40°C for MC78XXB
2. Load and line regulation are specified at constant junction temperature. Changes in VO due to heating effects must be taken into account
separately. Pulse testing with low duty cycle is used.

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ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (Vin = 27 V, IO = 10 A, TJ = Tlow to Thigh [Note 1], unless otherwise noted.)
MC7818AC
Characteristic Symbol Min Typ Max Unit
Output Voltage (TJ = 25°C) VO 17.64 18 18.36 Vdc
Output Voltage VO Vdc
(5.0 mA ≤ IO ≤ 1.0 A, PD ≤15 W) 17.3 18 18.7
21 Vdc ≤ Vin ≤ 33 Vdc
Line Regulation (Note 2) Regline mV
21 Vdc ≤ Vin ≤ 33 Vdc, IO = 500 mA – 9.5 180
24 Vdc ≤ Vin ≤ 30 Vdc – 3.2 180
24 Vdc ≤ Vin ≤ 30 Vdc, TJ = 25°C – 3.2 90
20.6 Vdc ≤ Vin ≤ 33 Vdc, TJ = 25°C – 8.0 180
Load Regulation (Note 2) Regload mV
5.0 mA ≤ IO ≤ 1.5 A, TJ = 25°C – 2.0 100
5.0 mA ≤ IO ≤ 1.0 A – 1.8 100
250 mA ≤ IO ≤ 750 mA – 1.5 50
Quiescent Current IB – – 6.0 mA
TJ = 25°C – 3.5 6.0

Quiescent Current Change ∆IB mA

21 Vdc ≤ Vin ≤ 33 Vdc, IO = 500 mA – – 0.8
21 Vdc ≤ Vin ≤ 33 Vdc, TJ = 25°C – – 0.8
5.0 mA ≤ IO ≤ 1.0 A – – 0.5
Ripple Rejection RR dB
22 Vdc ≤ Vin ≤ 32 Vdc, f = 120 Hz, IO = 500 mA – 57 –

Dropout Voltage (IO = 1.0 A, TJ = 25°C) VI – VO – 2.0 – Vdc

Output Noise Voltage (TA = 25°C) Vn µV/VO
10 Hz ≤ f ≤ 100 kHz – 10 –

Output Resistance f = 1.0 kHz rO – 1.3 – mΩ

Short Circuit Current Limit (TA = 25°C) ISC A
Vin = 35 Vdc – 0.2 –

Peak Output Current (TJ = 25°C) Imax – 2.2 – A

Average Temperature Coefficient of Output Voltage TCVO – –1.5 – mV/°C

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (Vin = 33 V, IO = 500 mA, TJ = Tlow to Thigh [Note 1], unless otherwise noted.)
MC7824B MC7824C
Characteristic Symbol Min Typ Max Min Typ Max Unit
Output Voltage (TJ = 25°C) VO 23 24 25 23 24 25 Vdc
Output Voltage VO Vdc
(5.0 mA ≤ IO ≤ 1.0 A, PD ≤15 W)
27 Vdc ≤ Vin ≤ 38 Vdc – – – 22.8 24 25.2
28 Vdc ≤ Vin ≤ 38 Vdc 22.8 24 25.2 – – –
Line Regulation, TJ = 25°C (Note 2) Regline mV
27 Vdc ≤ Vin ≤ 38 Vdc – 11.5 480 – 11.5 480
30 Vdc ≤ Vin ≤ 36 Vdc – 3.8 240 – 3.8 240
Load Regulation, TJ = 25°C (Note 2) Regload mV
5.0 mA ≤ IO ≤ 1.5 A – 2.1 480 – 2.1 480
250 mA ≤ IO ≤ 750 mA – 1.8 240 – 1.8 240
Quiescent Current (TJ = 25°C) IB – 3.6 8.0 – 3.6 8.0 mA
NOTES: 1. Tlow = 0°C for MC78XXAC, C Thigh = +125°C for MC78XXAC, C, B
Tlow = – 40°C for MC78XXB
2. Load and line regulation are specified at constant junction temperature. Changes in VO due to heating effects must be taken into account
separately. Pulse testing with low duty cycle is used.

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ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (continued) (Vin = 33 V, IO = 500 mA, TJ = Tlow to Thigh [Note 1], unless otherwise noted.)
MC7824B MC7824C
Characteristic Symbol Min Typ Max Min Typ Max Unit
Quiescent Current Change ∆IB mA
27 Vdc ≤ Vin ≤ 38 Vdc – – – – – 1.0
28 Vdc ≤ Vin ≤ 38 Vdc – – 1.0 – – –
5.0 mA ≤ IO ≤ 1.0 A – – 0.5 – – 0.5
Ripple Rejection RR dB
28 Vdc ≤ Vin ≤ 38 Vdc, f = 120 Hz – 54 – – 54 –

Dropout Voltage (IO = 1.0 A, TJ = 25°C) VI – VO – 2.0 – – 2.0 – Vdc

Output Noise Voltage (TA = 25°C) Vn µV/VO
10 Hz ≤ f ≤ 100 kHz – 10 – – 10 –

Output Resistance f = 1.0 kHz rO – 1.4 – – 1.4 – mΩ

Short Circuit Current Limit (TA = 25°C) ISC A
Vin = 35 Vdc – 0.2 – – 0.2 –

Peak Output Current (TJ = 25°C) Imax – 2.2 – – 2.2 – A

Average Temperature Coefficient of Output Voltage TCVO – – 2.0 – – – 2.0 – mV/°C

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (Vin = 33 V, IO = 1.0 A, TJ = Tlow to Thigh [Note 1], unless otherwise noted.)
MC7824AC
Characteristic Symbol Min Typ Max Unit
Output Voltage (TJ = 25°C) VO 23.5 24 24.5 Vdc
Output Voltage VO Vdc
(5.0 mA ≤ IO ≤ 1.0 A, PD ≤15 W) 23 24 25
27.3 Vdc ≤ Vin ≤ 38 Vdc
Line Regulation (Note 2) Regline mV
27 Vdc ≤ Vin ≤ 38 Vdc, IO = 500 mA – 11.5 240
30 Vdc ≤ Vin ≤ 36 Vdc – 3.8 240
30 Vdc ≤ Vin ≤ 36 Vdc, TJ = 25°C – 3.8 120
26.7 Vdc ≤ Vin ≤ 38 Vdc, TJ = 25°C – 10 240
Load Regulation (Note 2) Regload mV
5.0 mA ≤ IO ≤ 1.5 A, TJ = 25°C – 2.1 100
5.0 mA ≤ IO ≤ 1.0 A – 2.0 100
250 mA ≤ IO ≤ 750 mA – 1.8 50
Quiescent Current IB – – 6.0 mA
TJ = 25°C – 3.6 6.0

Quiescent Current Change ∆IB mA

27.3 Vdc ≤ Vin ≤ 38 Vdc, IO = 500 mA – – 0.8
27.3 Vdc ≤ Vin ≤ 38 Vdc, TJ = 25°C – – 0.8
5.0 mA ≤ IO ≤ 1.0 A – – 0.5
Ripple Rejection RR dB
28 Vdc ≤ Vin ≤ 38 Vdc, f = 120 Hz, IO = 500 mA – 54 –

Dropout Voltage (IO = 1.0 A, TJ = 25°C) VI – VO – 2.0 – Vdc

Output Noise Voltage (TA = 25°C) Vn µV/VO
10 Hz ≤ f ≤ 100 kHz – 10 –

Output Resistance (f = 1.0 kHz) rO – 1.4 – mΩ

Short Circuit Current Limit (TA = 25°C) ISC A
Vin = 35 Vdc – 0.2 –

Peak Output Current (TJ = 25°C) Imax – 2.2 – A

Average Temperature Coefficient of Output Voltage TCVO – – 2.0 – mV/°C
NOTES: 1. Tlow = 0°C for MC78XXAC, C Thigh = +125°C for MC78XXAC, C, B
Tlow = – 40°C for MC78XXB
2. Load and line regulation are specified at constant junction temperature. Changes in VO due to heating effects must be taken into account
separately. Pulse testing with low duty cycle is used.

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Figure 1. Peak Output Current as a Function of Figure 2. Ripple Rejection as a Function of

Input/Output Differential Voltage (MC78XXC, AC, B) Output Voltages (MC78XXC, AC)
3.0 80
TJ = – 40°C
2.5
I O , OUTPUT CURRENT (A)

TJ = 0°C

RR, RIPPLE REJECTION (dB)

70
2.0 TJ = 25°C f = 120 Hz
PART # Vin IO = 20 mA
MC7805C = 10 V ∆Vin = 1.0 V(RMS)
1.5 60 MC7806C = 11 V
TJ = 85°C MC7808C = 14 V
1.0 MC7812C = 19 V
MC7815C = 23 V
50
TJ = 125°C MC7818C = 27 V
0.5 MC7824C = 33 V

0 40
4.0 6.0 8.0 10 12 15 20 25 30 35 40 4.0 6.0 8.0 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24
Vin–Vout, INPUT/OUPUT VOLTAGE DIFFERENTIAL (V) VO, OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)

Figure 3. Ripple Rejection as a Function of Figure 4. Output Voltage as a Function of

Frequency (MC78XXC, AC) Junction Temperature (MC7805C, AC, B)
80

Vin = 20 V
RR, RIPPLE REJECTION (dB)

VO, OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)

70 5.0
IO = 5.0 mA
MC78XXB, C, AC
60
Vin = 8.0 V to 18 V
IO = 500 mA
50 f = 120 Hz 4.9
TA = 25°C

40

30 4.8
0.01 0.1 1.0 10 – 60 – 20 20 60 100 140 180
f, FREQUENCY (kHz) TJ, JUNCTION TEMPERATURE (°C)

Figure 5. Output Impedance as a Function of Figure 6. Quiescent Current as a Function of

Output Voltage (MC78XXC, AC) Temperature (MC78XXC, AC, B)
10 6.0
Vin = 10 V
Z O , OUTPUT IMPEDANCE (mΩ )

IB , QUIESCENT CURRENT (mA)

5.0 VO = 5.0 V
f = 120 Hz 4.0
3.0 IL = 20 mA
IO = 500 mA
2.0 CL = 0 µF
3.0
1.0
2.0
0.5
0.3
1.0
0.2

0.1 0
4.0 8.0 12 16 20 24 –75 –50 –25 0 25 50 75 100 125
VO, OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V) TJ, JUNCTION TEMPERATURE (°C)

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APPLICATIONS INFORMATION
Design Considerations
The MC7800 Series of fixed voltage regulators are wire lengths, or if the output load capacitance is large. An
designed with Thermal Overload Protection that shuts down input bypass capacitor should be selected to provide good
the circuit when subjected to an excessive power overload high–frequency characteristics to insure stable operation
condition, Internal Short Circuit Protection that limits the under all load conditions. A 0.33 µF or larger tantalum,
maximum current the circuit will pass, and Output Transistor mylar, or other capacitor having low internal impedance at
Safe–Area Compensation that reduces the output short high frequencies should be chosen. The bypass capacitor
circuit current as the voltage across the pass transistor is should be mounted with the shortest possible leads directly
increased. across the regulators input terminals. Normally good
In many low current applications, compensation construction techniques should be used to minimize ground
capacitors are not required. However, it is recommended loops and lead resistance drops since the regulator has no
that the regulator input be bypassed with a capacitor if the external sense lead.
regulator is connected to the power supply filter with long

Figure 7. Current Regulator Figure 8. Adjustable Output Regulator

Input MC7805
Output
R MC7805
0.33 µF Constant Input
Current to
Grounded
IO Load 7 2
0.33 µF 6 0.1 µF
The MC7800 regulators can also be used as a current source when 3
10 k
connected as above. In order to minimize dissipation the MC7805C is 1.0 k 4
chosen in this application. Resistor R determines the current as follows: MC1741G

5.0 V
IO = + IB
R
VO = 7.0 V to 20 V
IB ^ 3.2 mA over line and load changes. VIN = VO ≥ 2.0 V

The addition of an operational amplifier allows adjustment to higher or

For example, a 1.0 A current source would require R to be a 5.0 Ω, intermediate values while retaining regulation characteristics. The
10 W resistor and the output voltage compliance would be the input minimum voltage obtainable with this arrangement is 2.0 V greater than the
voltage less 7.0 V. regulator voltage.

Figure 9. Current Boost Regulator Figure 10. Short Circuit Protection

MJ2955
MJ2955 or Equiv. or Equiv.
RSource RSource RSC

Input Input
0.33 µF 0.33 µF

R
MC78XX Output 2N6049
or Equiv.
R
MC78XX
≥ 10 µF 1.0 µF 1.0 µF Output
≥ 10 µF 1.0 µF

XX = 2 digits of type number indicating voltage. XX = 2 digits of type number indicating voltage.

The MC7800 series can be current boosted with a PNP transistor. The The circuit of Figure 9 can be modified to provide supply protection against
MJ2955 provides current to 5.0 A. Resistor R in conjunction with the VBE short circuits by adding a short circuit sense resistor, Rsc, and an additional
of the PNP determines when the pass transistor begins conducting; this PNP transistor. The current sensing PNP must be able to handle the short
circuit is not short circuit proof. Input/output differential voltage minimum is circuit current of the three–terminal regulator. Therefore, a four–ampere
increased by VBE of the pass transistor. plastic power transistor is specified.

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Figure 11. Worst Case Power Dissipation versus Figure 12. Input Output Differential as a Function
Ambient Temperature (Case 221A) of Junction Temperature (MC78XXC, AC, B)
20 2.5
θJC = 5°C/W IO = 1.0 A

V in – V out , INPUT–OUTPUT VOLTAGE

θJA = 65°C/W
P D , POWER DISSIPATION (W)

IO = 500 mA
16 θHS = 0°C/W TJ(max) = 150°C 2.0
IO = 200 mA

DIFFERENTIAL (V)
12 θHS = 5°C/W 1.5 IO = 20 mA

IO = 0 mA
8.0 θHS = 15°C/W 1.0

4.0 0.5 ∆VO = 2% of VO

No Heatsink
– – – Extended Curve for MC78XXB
0 0
–50 –25 0 25 50 75 100 125 150 –75 –50 –25 0 25 50 75 100 125
TA, AMBIENT TEMPERATURE (°C) TJ, JUNCTION TEMPERATURE (°C)

Figure 13. D2PAK Thermal Resistance and Maximum

Power Dissipation versus P.C.B. Copper Length

80 3.5

PD, MAXIMUM POWER DISSIPATION (W)

PD(max) for TA = 50°C
R θ JA, THERMAL RESISTANCE

70 Free Air 3.0

JUNCTION-TO-AIR (°C/W)

Mounted
Vertically

ÎÎÎÎ
60 2.0 oz. Copper 2.5
L

Minimum
ÎÎÎÎ
ÎÎÎÎ
50 2.0
Size Pad L

40

30
RθJA ÎÎÎÎ 1.5

1.0
0 5.0 10 15 20 25 30
L, LENGTH OF COPPER (mm)

DEFINITIONS
Line Regulation – The change in output voltage for a Quiescent Current – That part of the input current that is
change in the input voltage. The measurement is made under not delivered to the load.
conditions of low dissipation or by using pulse techniques such Output Noise Voltage – The rms AC voltage at the
that the average chip temperature is not significantly affected. output, with constant load and no input ripple, measured over
Load Regulation – The change in output voltage for a a specified frequency range.
change in load current at constant chip temperature. Long Term Stability – Output voltage stability under
Maximum Power Dissipation – The maximum total accelerated life test conditions with the maximum rated
device dissipation for which the regulator will operate within voltage listed in the devices’ electrical characteristics and
specifications. maximum power dissipation.

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OUTLINE DIMENSIONS
T SUFFIX
PLASTIC PACKAGE
CASE 221A–06
ISSUE Y

NOTES:
1. DIMENSIONING AND TOLERANCING PER ANSI
–T– SEATING Y14.5M, 1982.
PLANE 2. CONTROLLING DIMENSION: INCH.
3. DIM Z DEFINES A ZONE WHERE ALL BODY AND
B F C LEAD IRREGULARITIES ARE ALLOWED.
T S
INCHES MILLIMETERS
4 DIM MIN MAX MIN MAX
A 0.570 0.620 14.48 15.75
Q A B 0.380 0.405 9.66 10.28
C 0.160 0.190 4.07 4.82
1 2 3
U D 0.025 0.035 0.64 0.88
F 0.142 0.147 3.61 3.73
H
G 0.095 0.105 2.42 2.66
K H 0.110 0.155 2.80 3.93
J 0.018 0.025 0.46 0.64
Z K 0.500 0.562 12.70 14.27
L 0.045 0.060 1.15 1.52
N 0.190 0.210 4.83 5.33
L R Q 0.100 0.120 2.54 3.04
R 0.080 0.110 2.04 2.79
V J S 0.045 0.055 1.15 1.39
T 0.235 0.255 5.97 6.47
G 0.000 0.050 1.27
U 0.00
D V 0.045 – 1.15 –
N Z – 0.080 – 2.04

D2T SUFFIX
PLASTIC PACKAGE
CASE 936–03
(D2PAK)
ISSUE B NOTES:
1 DIMENSIONING AND TOLERANCING PER ANSI
–T– TERMINAL 4 Y14.5M, 1982.
2 CONTROLLING DIMENSION: INCH.
A E U 3 TAB CONTOUR OPTIONAL WITHIN DIMENSIONS
A AND K.
4 DIMENSIONS U AND V ESTABLISH A MINIMUM
MOUNTING SURFACE FOR TERMINAL 4.
K S 5 DIMENSIONS A AND B DO NOT INCLUDE MOLD
V FLASH OR GATE PROTRUSIONS. MOLD FLASH
AND GATE PROTRUSIONS NOT TO EXCEED
B
0.025 (0.635) MAXIMUM.
H
F INCHES MILLIMETERS
1 2 3
DIM MIN MAX MIN MAX
A 0.386 0.403 9.804 10.236
M B 0.356 0.368 9.042 9.347
L
C 0.170 0.180 4.318 4.572
J P D 0.026 0.036 0.660 0.914
E 0.045 0.055 1.143 1.397
N F 0.051 REF 1.295 REF
D G 0.100 BSC 2.540 BSC
R
0.010 (0.254) M T H 0.539 0.579 13.691 14.707
J 0.125 MAX 3.175 MAX
G K 0.050 REF 1.270 REF
L 0.000 0.010 0.000 0.254
M 0.088 0.102 2.235 2.591
N 0.018 0.026 0.457 0.660
P 0.058 0.078 1.473 1.981
C R 5 _ REF 5 _ REF
S 0.116 REF 2.946 REF
U 0.200 MIN 5.080 MIN
V 0.250 MIN 6.350 MIN

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