Overview
The L7806CV is a three-terminal positive voltage regulator produced by STMicroelectronics. It is part of the L78 series, which is available in various packages including TO-220, TO-220FP, D²PAK, and DPAK. This regulator is designed to provide a fixed output voltage of 6V, making it highly useful in a wide range of applications. The L7806CV can provide local on-card regulation, eliminating the distribution problems associated with single-point regulation. It also embeds internal current limiting, thermal shut-down, and safe area protection, ensuring it is essentially indestructible if adequate heat sinking is provided.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Output Voltage | 5.7 - 6.3 | V |
| Output Current | Up to 1.5 A | A |
| Input Voltage (Max) | 35 V | V |
| Dropout Voltage | 2 V | V |
| Output Noise Voltage | 10 µV/VO (10 Hz to 100 kHz) | V |
| Output Resistance | 17 mΩ (at 1 kHz) | Ω |
| Short Circuit Current | 0.2 A | A |
| Short Circuit Peak Current | 2.2 A | A |
| Operating Junction Temperature | 0 to 125 °C | °C |
| Storage Temperature Range | -65 to 150 °C | °C |
| Quiescent Current | 8 mA | mA |
| Line Regulation | 120 mV (VI = 8 to 25 V) | mV |
| Load Regulation | 120 mV (IO = 5 mA to 1.5 A) | mV |
Key Features
- Fixed output voltage of 6V
- Output current up to 1.5 A
- Internal current limiting and thermal shut-down protection
- Safe area protection
- Low dropout voltage of 2V
- Low output noise voltage
- High line and load regulation
- Available in TO-220 package
- RoHS compliant and lead-free
Applications
- Power management in electronic devices
- Constant +6V output regulator for microcontrollers and sensors
- Adjustable output regulator with external components
- Current limiter for specific applications
- Regulated dual supply circuits
- Output polarity-reversal-protection circuits
Q & A
- What is the L7806CV?
The L7806CV is a three-terminal positive voltage regulator with a fixed output voltage of 6V, produced by STMicroelectronics.
- What are the key features of the L7806CV?
The L7806CV features internal current limiting, thermal shut-down, safe area protection, low dropout voltage, and high line and load regulation.
- What is the maximum input voltage for the L7806CV?
The maximum input voltage for the L7806CV is 35V.
- What is the output current capability of the L7806CV?
The L7806CV can deliver an output current of up to 1.5 A.
- What are the typical applications of the L7806CV?
The L7806CV is used in power management, as a constant +6V output regulator for microcontrollers and sensors, and in adjustable output regulator circuits.
- Does the L7806CV require an output capacitor for stability?
No output capacitor is needed for stability, but it can improve the transient response.
- Is the L7806CV RoHS compliant?
Yes, the L7806CV is RoHS compliant and lead-free.
- What is the operating junction temperature range for the L7806CV?
The operating junction temperature range for the L7806CV is 0 to 125 °C.
- What kind of protection does the L7806CV have?
The L7806CV has internal current limiting, thermal shut-down, and safe area protection.
- Can the L7806CV be used with external components to obtain adjustable voltage and currents?
Yes, the L7806CV can be used with external components to obtain adjustable voltage and currents.
