LM7805C, LM7812C, LM7815C
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SNOSBR7C –MAY 2004–REVISED OCTOBER 2011
LM78XX Series Voltage Regulators
Check for Samples: LM7805C, LM7812C, LM7815C
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FEATURES
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Output transistor safe area protection
Internal short circuit current limit
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Output current in excess of 1A
Internal thermal overload protection
No external components required
Available in the aluminum TO-3 package
DESCRIPTION
The LM78XX series of three terminal regulators is available with several fixed output voltages making them
useful in a wide range of applications. One of these is local on card regulation, eliminating the distribution
problems associated with single point regulation. The voltages available allow these regulators to be used in
logic systems, instrumentation, HiFi, and other solid state electronic equipment. Although designed primarily as
fixed voltage regulators these devices can be used with external components to obtain adjustable voltages and
currents.
The LM78XX series is available in an aluminum TO-3 package which will allow over 1.0A load current if
adequate heat sinking is provided. Current limiting is included to limit the peak output current to a safe value.
Safe area protection for the output transistor is provided to limit internal power dissipation. If internal power
dissipation becomes too high for the heat sinking provided, the thermal shutdown circuit takes over preventing
the IC from overheating.
Considerable effort was expanded to make the LM78XX series of regulators easy to use and minimize the
number of external components. It is not necessary to bypass the output, although this does improve transient
response. Input bypassing is needed only if the regulator is located far from the filter capacitor of the power
supply.
For output voltage other than 5V, 12V and 15V the LM117 series provides an output voltage range from 1.2V to
57V.
Voltage Range
LM7805C
LM7812C
LM7815C
5V
12V
15V
Connection Diagrams
Metal Can Package
TO-3 (K)
Aluminum
Figure 1. Bottom View
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