Overview
The NCV78M15BDTRKG is a part of the MC78M00/MC78M00A Series of positive voltage regulators produced by onsemi. These regulators are designed for local, on-card voltage regulation and are identical to the popular MC7800 Series devices but with half the output current. The NCV prefix indicates that this device is suitable for automotive and other applications requiring enhanced reliability and performance.
Key Specifications
| Characteristics | Symbol | Min | Max | Unit | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Output Voltage (TJ = 25°C) | VO | 14.4 | 14.7 | 15.6 | Vdc |
| Output Voltage Variation (17.5 Vdc ≤ VI ≤ 30 Vdc, 5.0 mA ≤ IO ≤ 350 mA) | VO | 14.25 | - | 15.75 | Vdc |
| Dropout Voltage (TJ = 25°C) | VI−VO | - | 2.0 | - | Vdc |
| Short Circuit Current Limit (TJ = 25°C, VI = 35 V) | IOS | - | 350 | - | mA |
| Average Temperature Coefficient of Output Voltage (IO = 5.0 mA) | ΔVO/ΔT | - | ±0.3 | - | mV/°C |
| Peak Output Current (TJ = 25°C) | IO | - | 700 | - | mA |
| Operating Junction Temperature Range | TJ | -40 | - | +125 | °C |
| Storage Temperature Range | Tstg | -65 | - | +150 | °C |
Key Features
- No External Components Required
- Internal Thermal Overload Protection
- Internal Short Circuit Current Limiting
- Output Transistor Safe-Area Compensation
- High Accuracy (±2%) for MC78M00A Series
- ESD Protection: Human Body Model 2000 V per MIL-STD-883, Method 3015; Machine Model Method 200 V
Applications
The NCV78M15BDTRKG is suitable for various applications requiring stable and regulated voltage, including:
- Automotive systems
- Industrial control systems
- Consumer electronics
- Local, on-card voltage regulation in electronic devices
These regulators are particularly useful in scenarios where reliability and robust performance under varying conditions are critical.
Q & A
- What is the output voltage of the NCV78M15BDTRKG?
The output voltage of the NCV78M15BDTRKG is between 14.4 V and 15.6 V at TJ = 25°C.
- What is the maximum output current of the NCV78M15BDTRKG?
The maximum output current is 500 mA, with a peak output current of 700 mA at TJ = 25°C.
- Does the NCV78M15BDTRKG require external components for operation?
No, the NCV78M15BDTRKG does not require external components for operation, although input bypass capacitors may be recommended for stable operation under certain conditions.
- What are the thermal protection features of the NCV78M15BDTRKG?
The device includes internal thermal overload protection and output transistor safe-area compensation.
- What is the operating junction temperature range of the NCV78M15BDTRKG?
The operating junction temperature range is -40°C to +125°C.
- What is the storage temperature range of the NCV78M15BDTRKG?
The storage temperature range is -65°C to +150°C.
- Does the NCV78M15BDTRKG have ESD protection?
- What are some common applications for the NCV78M15BDTRKG?
- What is the dropout voltage of the NCV78M15BDTRKG?
- What is the short circuit current limit of the NCV78M15BDTRKG?
