- Output current up to 1.5 A
- Output voltages: -5, -8, -12, and -5 V
- Thermal overload protection
- Short-circuit protection
- Output SOA protection
- Output tolerance 2% (AC version) or 4% (C version) at 25 °C
The L79 series of three-terminal negative regulators is available in the TO-220.
TO-220FP and D²PAK packages and several fixed output voltages, making it useful in a wide range of applications.
These regulators can provide local on-card regulation, eliminating distribution problems associated with single regulation; additionally, having the same voltage option as the L78 positive standard series, they are particularly suitable for split power supplies. If adequate heat sinking is provided, they can deliver over 1.5 A output current.
Although designed primarily as fixed voltage regulators, these devices can be used with external components to obtain adjustable voltages and currents.
