Overview
The MC7806CT is a monolithic integrated circuit designed as a fixed-voltage regulator, produced by onsemi. This device is part of the MC78XX series, which is widely used for various applications requiring stable voltage regulation. The MC7806CT is specifically designed to provide an output voltage of 6 volts and can deliver output currents in excess of 1.0 A with adequate heatsinking. It features internal current limiting, thermal shutdown, and safe-area compensation, making it a reliable choice for local, on-card regulation.
Key Specifications
| Characteristic | Symbol | Min | Typ | Max | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Output Voltage (TJ = 25°C) | VO | 5.7 | 6.0 | 6.3 | Vdc |
| Output Voltage (5.0 mA ≤ IO ≤ 1.0 A, PD ≤ 15 W) | VO | 5.6 | 6.0 | 6.4 | Vdc |
| Line Regulation (7.5 Vdc ≤ Vin ≤ 25 Vdc, IO = 500 mA) | Regline | - | 0.5 | 1.3 | mV |
| Load Regulation (5.0 mA ≤ IO ≤ 1.5 A, TJ = 25°C) | Regload | - | 0.53 | 1.3 | mV |
| Quiescent Current | IB | 3.2 | 6.0 | - | mA |
| Ripple Rejection (8.0 Vdc ≤ Vin ≤ 18 Vdc, f = 120 Hz, IO = 500 mA) | RR | 68 | 83 | - | dB |
| Dropout Voltage (IO = 1.0 A, TJ = 25°C) | VI - VO | - | 2.0 | - | Vdc |
| Output Noise Voltage (TA = 25°C, 10 Hz ≤ f ≤ 100 kHz) | Vn | - | 10 | - | μV/VO |
| Output Resistance (f = 1.0 kHz) | rO | - | 0.9 | - | mΩ |
| Short Circuit Current Limit (TA = 25°C, Vin = 35 Vdc) | ISC | - | 0.2 | - | A |
| Peak Output Current (TJ = 25°C) | Imax | - | 2.2 | - | A |
| Average Temperature Coefficient of Output Voltage | TCVO | - | -0.3 | - | mV/°C |
Key Features
- Output current in excess of 1.0 A with adequate heatsinking.
- No external components required for operation.
- Internal thermal overload protection and short circuit current limiting.
- Output transistor safe-area compensation.
- Output voltage offered in 1.5%, 2%, and 4% tolerance.
- Available in surface mount D2PAK-3, DPAK-3, and standard 3-lead transistor packages.
- AEC-Q100 qualified and PPAP capable for automotive and other applications requiring unique site and control change requirements.
- Pb-free devices.
Applications
- Local, on-card voltage regulation in various electronic devices.
- Power supplies for industrial, automotive, and consumer electronics.
- Adjustable voltage and current regulation with external components.
- Systems requiring stable and reliable voltage regulation.
Q & A
- What is the output voltage of the MC7806CT?
The output voltage of the MC7806CT is 6 volts.
- What is the maximum output current of the MC7806CT?
The MC7806CT can deliver output currents in excess of 1.0 A with adequate heatsinking.
- Does the MC7806CT require external components for operation?
No, the MC7806CT does not require external components for operation.
- What are the key protection features of the MC7806CT?
The MC7806CT features internal thermal overload protection and short circuit current limiting.
- In what packages is the MC7806CT available?
The MC7806CT is available in surface mount D2PAK-3, DPAK-3, and standard 3-lead transistor packages.
- Is the MC7806CT suitable for automotive applications?
- What is the dropout voltage of the MC7806CT?
The dropout voltage of the MC7806CT is 2.0 Vdc at IO = 1.0 A and TJ = 25°C.
- What is the ripple rejection of the MC7806CT?
The ripple rejection of the MC7806CT is 68 dB to 83 dB for 8.0 Vdc ≤ Vin ≤ 18 Vdc at f = 120 Hz and IO = 500 mA.
- What is the output noise voltage of the MC7806CT?
The output noise voltage of the MC7806CT is 10 μV/VO at TA = 25°C and 10 Hz ≤ f ≤ 100 kHz.
- What is the short circuit current limit of the MC7806CT?
The short circuit current limit of the MC7806CT is 0.2 A at TA = 25°C and Vin = 35 Vdc.
