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LM78L
SNVS754L –JANUARY 2000–REVISED JUNE 2020
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Table of Contents
1 Features.................................................................. 1
2 Applications ........................................................... 1
3 Description............................................................. 1
4 Revision History..................................................... 2
5 Device Comparison Table..................................... 3
6 Pin Configuration and Functions......................... 4
7 Specifications......................................................... 5
7.1 Absolute Maximum Ratings ...................................... 5
7.2 ESD Ratings.............................................................. 5
7.3 Recommended Operating Conditions....................... 5
7.4 Thermal Information.................................................. 5
7.5 Electrical Characteristics — LM78L05...................... 6
7.6 Electrical Characteristics — LM78L09...................... 6
7.7 Electrical Characteristics — LM78L12...................... 7
7.8 Electrical Characteristics — LM78L15...................... 7
7.9 Electrical Characteristics — LM78L62...................... 8
7.10 Typical Characteristics............................................ 9
8 Detailed Description............................................ 11
8.1 Overview................................................................. 11
8.2 Functional Block Diagram....................................... 11
8.3 Feature Description................................................. 12
8.4 Device Functional Modes........................................ 12
9 Application and Implementation ........................ 13
9.1 Application Information............................................ 13
9.2 Typical Applications ................................................ 13
10 Power Supply Recommendations ..................... 16
11 Layout................................................................... 16
11.1 Layout Guidelines ................................................. 16
11.2 Layout Example .................................................... 17
12 Device and Documentation Support................. 18
12.1 Documentation Support ........................................ 18
12.2 Receiving Notification of Documentation Updates 18
12.3 Support Resources ............................................... 18
12.4 Trademarks........................................................... 18
12.5 Electrostatic Discharge Caution............................ 18
12.6 Glossary................................................................ 18
13 Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable
Information........................................................... 18
4 Revision History
NOTE: Page numbers for previous revisions may differ from page numbers in the current version.
Changes from Revision K (December 2016) to Revision L Page
• Changed product name to LM78L so document matches product folder .............................................................................. 1
• Added first Features bullet ..................................................................................................................................................... 1
• Added Device Comparison Table........................................................................................................................................... 3
Changes from Revision J (December 2013) to Revision K Page
• Added Applications section, Device Information table, Pin Configuration and Functions section, ESD Ratings table,
Recommended Operating Conditions table, Detailed Description section, Application and Implementation section,
Power Supply Recommendations section, Layout section, Device and Documentation Support section, and
Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information section.................................................................................................. 1
• Deleted LM78L82 from the data sheet................................................................................................................................... 1
• Added Thermal Information table........................................................................................................................................... 1
• Deleted Lead temperature (soldering) information................................................................................................................. 5
• Changed RθJA values for D (SOIC) From: 180 To: 128.8, LP (TO-92) from 230 to 158.7, and YPB (DSBGA) From:
230.9 To 108.4 ....................................................................................................................................................................... 5
• Changed RθJC values for LP (TO-92) From: 60 To 75.2......................................................................................................... 5
Changes from Revision I (April 2013) to Revision J Page
• Added the AI suffix ................................................................................................................................................................. 6