Overview
The MC78M08CDTXM is a three-terminal positive voltage regulator produced by Fairchild Semiconductor, now part of ON Semiconductor. This regulator is part of the MC78MXX/LM78MXX series, known for its reliability and versatility in various electronic applications. The MC78M08CDTXM is specifically designed to provide a fixed output voltage of 8 volts with a maximum output current of 0.5 amps. It is available in the D-PAK package, making it suitable for a wide range of applications where compact size and high performance are required.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Symbol | Conditions | Min. | Typ. | Max. | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Output Voltage | VO | TJ = +25°C, IO = 5mA to 350mA, VI = 10.5V to 23V | 7.7 | 8 | 8.3 | V |
| Line Regulation | ΔVO | IO = 200mA, TJ = +25°C, VI = 10.5V to 25V | - | - | 100 | mV |
| Load Regulation | ΔVO | IO = 5mA to 0.5A, TJ = +25°C | - | - | 50 | mV |
| Output Current | IO | - | - | 500 | mA | |
| Thermal Overload Protection | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Short Circuit Protection | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Output Transistor Safe Operating Area (SOA) Protection | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Operating Temperature | - | - | 0 | - | 125 | °C |
Key Features
- Output current up to 0.5 amps
- Fixed output voltage of 8 volts
- Thermal overload protection
- Short circuit protection
- Output transistor safe operating area (SOA) protection
- Available in D-PAK package
- Operating temperature range from 0°C to +125°C
Applications
The MC78M08CDTXM is suitable for a variety of applications, including:
- Power supplies for electronic devices
- Voltage regulation in industrial control systems
- Automotive electronics
- Consumer electronics
- Telecommunication equipment
Q & A
- What is the output voltage of the MC78M08CDTXM?
The output voltage of the MC78M08CDTXM is 8 volts.
- What is the maximum output current of the MC78M08CDTXM?
The maximum output current is 0.5 amps.
- What type of package is the MC78M08CDTXM available in?
The MC78M08CDTXM is available in the D-PAK package.
- Does the MC78M08CDTXM have thermal overload protection?
- What is the operating temperature range of the MC78M08CDTXM?
The operating temperature range is from 0°C to +125°C.
- Is the MC78M08CDTXM suitable for use in life support devices?
No, the MC78M08CDTXM is not authorized for use as a critical component in life support devices or systems without the express written approval of the manufacturer.
- What are some common applications of the MC78M08CDTXM?
Common applications include power supplies, industrial control systems, automotive electronics, consumer electronics, and telecommunication equipment.
- Does the MC78M08CDTXM have short circuit protection?
- What is the line regulation of the MC78M08CDTXM?
The line regulation is typically 50 mV for IO = 200mA and VI = 11V to 25V.
- What is the load regulation of the MC78M08CDTXM?
The load regulation is typically 50 mV for IO = 5mA to 0.5A.
