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LM78XX/LM78XXA 3-Terminal 1A Positive Voltage
Regulator
May 2006
LM78XX/LM78XXA 3-Terminal 1A Positive Voltage
Regulator
Features
■ Output Current up to 1A ■ Output Voltages of 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 12, 15, 18, 24 ■ Thermal Overload Protection ■ Short Circuit Protection ■ Output
Transistor Safe Operating Area Protection
General Description
The LM78XX series of three terminal positive
regulators are available in the TO-220 package and with several fixed output voltages, making them useful in a wide range of applications.
Each type employs internal current limiting, thermal shut down and safe operating area protection, making it essentially indestructible.
If adequate heat sin...