Overview
The L7806ABV is a three-terminal positive voltage regulator from STMicroelectronics, part of the L78 series. This regulator is available in various packages, including TO-220, TO-220FP, D²PAK, and DPAK. It is designed to provide local on-card regulation, eliminating the issues associated with single-point regulation. The L7806ABV is known for its robust features, including internal current limiting, thermal shut-down, and safe area protection, making it highly reliable and durable.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Output Voltage | 5.88 - 6.12 | V |
| Output Current | Up to 1.5 A | A |
| Input Voltage (for VO = 5 to 18 V) | 35 V | V |
| Input Voltage (for VO = 20, 24 V) | 40 V | V |
| Thermal Resistance Junction-Case (TO-220FP) | 5 | °C/W |
| Thermal Resistance Junction-Ambient (TO-220FP) | 60 | °C/W |
| Operating Junction Temperature Range | -40 to 125 °C | °C |
| Dropout Voltage | 2 V | V |
| Output Noise Voltage | 10 µV/VO | µV/VO |
| Output Resistance | 17 mΩ | mΩ |
| Short Circuit Current | 0.2 A | A |
| Short Circuit Peak Current | 2.2 A | A |
Key Features
- Internal current limiting and thermal shut-down for protection.
- Safe area protection to prevent device failure.
- Low dropout voltage of 2 V.
- High ripple rejection ratio.
- Guaranteed in extended temperature range (-40 to 125 °C).
- Output voltage tolerance of 2% for the A version.
- Available in various packages: TO-220, TO-220FP, D²PAK, and DPAK.
Applications
The L7806ABV is versatile and can be used in a wide range of applications, including:
- Local on-card regulation to eliminate distribution problems associated with single-point regulation.
- Power supplies for electronic devices requiring stable voltage.
- Industrial control systems.
- Consumer electronics.
- Automotive systems.
Q & A
- What is the output voltage of the L7806ABV? The output voltage of the L7806ABV is between 5.88 V and 6.12 V.
- What is the maximum output current of the L7806ABV? The maximum output current is up to 1.5 A.
- What are the input voltage limits for the L7806ABV? The input voltage limits are 35 V for VO = 5 to 18 V and 40 V for VO = 20, 24 V.
- What is the thermal resistance junction-case for the TO-220FP package? The thermal resistance junction-case for the TO-220FP package is 5 °C/W.
- What is the operating junction temperature range for the L7806ABV? The operating junction temperature range is -40 to 125 °C.
- What is the dropout voltage of the L7806ABV? The dropout voltage is 2 V.
- What is the output noise voltage of the L7806ABV? The output noise voltage is 10 µV/VO.
- What is the short circuit current of the L7806ABV? The short circuit current is 0.2 A.
- What is the short circuit peak current of the L7806ABV? The short circuit peak current is 2.2 A.
- In what packages is the L7806ABV available? The L7806ABV is available in TO-220, TO-220FP, D²PAK, and DPAK packages.
- What are some common applications of the L7806ABV? Common applications include local on-card regulation, power supplies, industrial control systems, consumer electronics, and automotive systems.
