The LM79XX series of 3-terminal regulators is available with
fixed output voltages of b5V, b8V, b12V, and b15V.
These devices need only one external componentDa com-
pensation capacitor at the output. The LM79XX series is
packaged in the TO-220 power package and is capable of
supplying 1.5A of output current.
These regulators employ internal current limiting safe area
protection and thermal shutdown for protection against vir-
tually all overload conditions.
Low ground pin current of the LM79XX series allows output
voltage to be easily boosted above the preset value with a
resistor divider. The low quiescent current drain of
these devices with a specified maximum change with line
and load ensures good regulation in the voltage boosted
mode.
For applications requiring other voltages, see LM137 data
sheet.
Features
Y Thermal, short circuit and safe area protection
Y High ripple rejection
Y 1.5A output current
Y 4% tolerance on preset output voltage