TIGER ELECTRONIC CO.,LTD
Product specification
3-Terminal 1A Positive Voltage Regulator
LM7915
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The LM7915 series of three terminal positive regulators are available in the TO-220 package and with
several fixed output voltages, making them useful in a wide range of applications. Each type employs
internal current limiting, thermal shut down and safe operating area protection, making it essentially
indestructible. If adequate heat sinking is provided, they can deliver over 1A output current. Although
designed primarily as fixed voltage regulators, these devices can be used with external components to
obtain adjustable voltages and currents.
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS ( Ta = 25 OC)
Parameter
Input Voltage
Symbol
Typ
Unit
VI
VO
IPK
-35
-15
-2.2
V
V
A
Output Voltage
Peak Current
Operating Temperature
Range
TOPR
TSTG
0~125
oC
oC
TO-220
Storage Temperature Range
-65~150
( Ta = 25 OC)
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
(Refer to test circuit, Io = -500mA, Vi = -23V, Ci= 2.2uF, Co=1.0uF unless otherwise specified)
Parameter
Output Voltage
Symbol
Test Conditions
VI = -18V to -30V
Min
Typ
Max Unit
VO
-14.55
-15
-12
-15.45
-300
V
VI = -17.5V to -30V
Line Regulation (Note1)
Regline
mV
VI = -20V to -26V
-6.0
-12
-4
-150
IO = -5.0mA to-1.5A
-300
-150
-6
Load Regulation (Note1)
Quiescent Current
Regload
mV
mA
mA
IO =-250mA to -750mA
TJ =+25 oC
IQ
IQ
-3
IO = -5mA to -1A
-0.5
Quiescent Current Change
VI = -18.5V to -30V
f = 120Hz, VO = -18V to -28V
IO = -1A, TJ =+25 oC
VI = -35V, TA =+25 oC
TJ =+25 oC
-1.0
Ripple Rejection
Dropout Voltage
Short Circuit Current
Peak Current
RR
VDrop
ISC
dB
V
54
60
-2
-300
mA
A
IPK
-2.2