Overview
The L78M06ABDT-TR is a three-terminal positive voltage regulator from STMicroelectronics, part of the L78M series. This regulator is designed to provide a fixed output voltage of 6V and can deliver up to 0.5 A of output current. It is available in the DPAK package and is suitable for a wide range of applications requiring local on-card regulation. The device features internal current limiting, thermal shutdown, and safe area protection, making it highly reliable and essentially indestructible with adequate heat sinking.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Output Voltage | 5.75 to 6.25 | V |
| Output Current | Up to 0.5 A | A |
| Input Voltage | Up to 35 V for VO = 5 to 18 V, 40 V for VO = 20, 24 V | V |
| Line Regulation | 100 mV (VI = 8 to 25 V, IO = 200 mA) | mV |
| Load Regulation | 120 mV (IO = 5 to 500 mA, TJ = 25 °C) | mV |
| Quiescent Current | 6 mA | mA |
| Thermal Resistance Junction-Case | 8 °C/W (DPAK) | °C/W |
| Thermal Resistance Junction-Ambient | 100 °C/W (DPAK) | °C/W |
| Operating Junction Temperature | -40 to 125 °C (AB version) | °C |
| Storage Temperature Range | -65 to 150 °C | °C |
Key Features
- Fixed output voltage of 6V with ±2% tolerance (AB version)
- Output current up to 0.5 A
- Internal current limiting and thermal shutdown
- Safe area protection
- Guaranteed in extended temperature range
- Available in DPAK package
- Short circuit protection and output transition SOA protection
Applications
The L78M06ABDT-TR is suitable for various applications requiring stable and regulated voltage. These include:
- Industrial control systems
- Consumer electronics
- Automotive systems
- Medical devices
- Any application requiring local on-card regulation and high reliability
Q & A
- What is the output voltage of the L78M06ABDT-TR?
The output voltage is 6V with a tolerance of ±2%. - What is the maximum output current of the L78M06ABDT-TR?
The maximum output current is 0.5 A. - What are the key protection features of the L78M06ABDT-TR?
The device features internal current limiting, thermal shutdown, and safe area protection. - What is the operating junction temperature range for the L78M06ABDT-TR?
The operating junction temperature range is -40 to 125 °C for the AB version. - What package is the L78M06ABDT-TR available in?
The L78M06ABDT-TR is available in the DPAK package. - What is the quiescent current of the L78M06ABDT-TR?
The quiescent current is 6 mA. - How does the L78M06ABDT-TR handle thermal issues?
The device has thermal resistance junction-case of 8 °C/W and junction-ambient of 100 °C/W in the DPAK package. - Can the L78M06ABDT-TR be used in high-temperature environments?
Yes, it is guaranteed to operate in an extended temperature range. - What are some common applications for the L78M06ABDT-TR?
Common applications include industrial control systems, consumer electronics, automotive systems, and medical devices. - Does the L78M06ABDT-TR have short circuit protection?
Yes, it has short circuit protection and output transition SOA protection.
