The MC78LXXA is a 3-terminal, 0.1A positive voltage regulator produced by FAIRCHILD SEMICONDUCTOR. The maximum output current is 100mA, the output voltage is 5V, 6V, 8V, 9V, 10V, 12V, 15V, 18V and 24V, and it has thermal overload protection and short circuit current limiting functions. The output voltage is offered in ± 5% tolerance.
This document is a technical datasheet for the MC78LXXA (also known as LM78LXX and KA78LXXA) series of fixed positive voltage regulators manufactured by Fairchild Semiconductor. The device is a monolithic integrated circuit designed to provide regulated DC voltages up to 100mA output current.
The datasheet details the electrical characteristics for various output voltage options, including 5V, 6V, 8V, 9V, 10V, 12V, 15V, 18V, and 24V. It provides absolute maximum ratings, typical application circuits using TO-92 and SOP packages, and specific performance parameters such as line regulation, load regulation, quiescent current, ripple rejection, and temperature coefficients.
| Maximum Output Current | 100mA |
|---|---|
| Output Voltage Options | 5V, 6V, 8V, 9V, 10V, 12V, 15V, 18V and 24V |
| Operating Junction Temperature Range | 0~+150 °C |
| Quiescent Current (Typical) | 2.0 mA to 6.0 mA |
The maximum output current is 100mA.