L78xx, L78xxC, L78xxAB, L78xxAC
Maximum ratings
3
Maximum ratings
Table 2. Absolute maximum ratings
Symbol
V
I
I
O
P
D
T
STG
DC input voltage
Output current
Power dissipation
Parameter
for V
O
= 5 to 18 V
for V
O
= 20, 24 V
Value
35
Unit
V
40
Internally limited
Internally limited
-65 to 150
°C
Storage temperature range
for L78xx
-55 to 150
0 to 125
-40 to 125
°C
T
OP
Operating junction temperature range for L78xxC, L78xxAC
for L78xxAB
Note:
Absolute maximum ratings are those values beyond which damage to the device may occur.
Functional operation under these condition is not implied.
Table 3. Thermal data
Symbol
R
thJC
R
thJA
Parameter
Thermal resistance junction-case
Thermal resistance junction-ambient
D²PAK
3
62.5
DPAK
8
100
TO-220
5
50
TO-220FP
5
60
TO-3
4
35
Unit
°C/W
°C/W
Figure 4. Application circuits
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