September 2002
LM320L/LM79LXXAC/LM13121 Series
3-Terminal Negative Regulators
ages and currents. The LM79LXXAC series is available in
the 3-lead TO-92 package, and SO-8; 8 lead package. The
LM320L series is available in the 3-lead TO-92 package.
General Description
The LM320L/LM79LXXAC/LM13121 dual marked series of
3-terminal negative voltage regulators features fixed output
voltages of −5V, −12V, and −15V with output current capa-
bilities in excess of 100mA. These devices were designed
using the latest computer techniques for optimizing the pack-
aged IC thermal/electrical performance. The LM79LXXAC
series, even when combined with a minimum output com-
pensation capacitor of 0.1µF, exhibits an excellent transient
response, a maximum line regulation of 0.07% VO/V, and a
maximum load regulation of 0.01% VO/mA.
For output voltage other than −5V, −12V and −15V, the
LM137L series provides an output voltage range from 1.2V
to 47V.
Features
n Preset output voltage error is less than 5% overload,
line and temperature
n Specified at an output current of 100mA
n Easily compensated with a small 0.1µF output
capacitor
n Internal short-circuit, thermal and safe operating area
protection
n Easily adjustable to higher output voltages
n Maximum line regulation less than 0.07% VOUT/V
n Maximum load regulation less than 0.01% VOUT/mA
The LM320L/LM79LXXAC/LM13121 series also includes, as
self-protection circuitry: safe operating area circuitry for out-
put transistor power dissipation limiting, a temperature inde-
pendent short circuit current limit for peak output current
limiting, and a thermal shutdown circuit to prevent excessive
junction temperature. Although designed primarily as fixed
voltage regulators, these devices may be combined with
simple external circuitry for boosted and/or adjustable volt-
Typical Applications
Connection Diagrams
Fixed Output Regulator
SO-8 Plastic (Narrow Body)
00774804
Top View
Order Number LM79L05ACM, LM79L12ACM
LM79L15ACM, LM79L05ACMX,
LM79L12ACMX or LM79L15ACMX
See NS Package Number M08A
00774801
*Required if the regulator is located far from the power supply filter. A 1µF
aluminum electrolytic may be substituted.
*
* Required for stability. A 1µF aluminum electrolytic may be substituted.
Adjustable Output Regulator
TO-92 Plastic Package (Z)
00774802
Bottom View
Order Number LM320LZ-5.0, LM79L05ACZ,
LM320LZ-12, LM79L12ACZ, LM320LZ-15 or
LM79L15ACZ, LM13121Z-12, LM13121Z-15,
LM13121Z-5.0
00774803
−V = −5V − (5V/R1 + I ) • R2,
0
Q
>
5V/R1 3 I
See NS Package Number Z03A
Q
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