The LM78L series (LM78Lxx throughout this document) of three terminal positive regulators is available with several fixed output voltages, making them useful in a wide range of applications. Used as a Zener-diode and resistor combination replacement, the LM78Lxx usually provides an effective output impedance improvement of two orders of magnitude and lower quiescent current. These regulators can provide local, on-card regulation, eliminating distribution problems associated with single-point regulation. The available voltages allow the LM78Lxx to be used in logic systems, instrumentation, HiFi, and other solid-state electronic equipment.
The LM78Lxx is available in the plastic TO-92 (LP) package, the SOIC (D) package, and a chip-sized package (8-Bump DSBGA) using TI’s DSBGA package technology. With adequate heat sinking, the regulator can deliver 100-mA output current. Current limiting is included to limit the peak output current to a safe value. Safe area protection for the output transistors is provided to limit internal power dissipation. If internal power dissipation is too high for the heat sinking provided, the thermal shutdown circuit prevents the IC from overheating.
See the AN-1112 DSBGA Wafer Level Chip Scale Package application note for DSBGA considerations. For more information on the TO-92 package, see the TO-92 Packing Options/Ordering Instructions application report.
| Type | Title | Date | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| * | Data sheet | LM78L 100-mA Fixed Output Linear Regulator datasheet (Rev. L) | PDF | HTML | 10 Jun 2020 |
| Application note | A Topical Index of TI LDO Application Notes (Rev. F) | 27 Jun 2019 | ||
| Application note | AN-103 LM340 Series Three Terminal Positive Regulators (Rev. A) | 06 May 2013 | ||
| Application note | AN-1148 Linear Regulators: Theory of Operation and Compensation (Rev. B) | 06 May 2013 | ||
| More literature | Die D/S LM78L05 MWC 3-Terminal Positive Regulators | 28 Sep 2012 | ||
| Application note | TO-92 Packing Options / Ordering Instructions (Rev. A) | 23 Jun 2010 | ||
| Application note | Packaging Limits Range of Linear Regulators | 08 May 2010 | ||
| Application note | Digital Designer's Guide to Linear Voltage Regulators & Thermal Mgmt (LDO) (Rev. A) | 04 Jun 2008 | ||
| Application note | Understanding the Terms and Definitions of LDO Voltage Regulators | 21 Oct 1999 |
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| Package | Pins | CAD symbols, footprints & 3D models |
|---|---|---|
| DSBGA (YPB) | 8 | Ultra Librarian |
| SOIC (D) | 8 | Ultra Librarian |
| TO-92 (LP) | 3 | Ultra Librarian |
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