power management pmic

78L05

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00 — Overview

What the 78L05 does

The UTC 78LXX family comprises monolithic fixed voltage regulators available in output voltages of 5V through 18V. These devices support output currents up to 100mA and feature thermal overload shutdown protection along with short circuit current limiting. The parts operate across a wide temperature range from -40°C to +85°C and are supplied in various packages including SOT-89, SOT-25, SOP-8, and TO-92. Engineers typically utilize these regulators for applications requiring stable positive voltage supplies with robust protection mechanisms. The family maintains low quiescent current and offers high ripple rejection to ensure clean power delivery in sensitive electronic circuits.

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01 — Key specifications

Datasheet parameters

Datasheet parameters for 78L05
ParameterMinTypMaxConditionsSource
quiescent current 2 mA 6 mA VIN = 19V, IOUT = 0mA, TJ = 25°C; CP 6707212 (VIN = 10V, IOUT = 10mA, 0°C<TJ<100°C, 0.1μF, 0.1μF, unless otherwise specified) Unisonic datasheet, p. 5 — ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (Cont.)
output voltage 11.5 V 12 V 12.5 V TJ = 25°C; CP 6707212 (VIN = 10V, IOUT = 10mA, 0°C<TJ<100°C, 0.1μF, 0.1μF, unless otherwise specified) Unisonic datasheet, p. 5 — ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (Cont.)
output current (abs max) 100 mA ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS Unisonic datasheet, p. 3 — ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
supply voltage range 7 V 20 V Unisonic datasheet, p. 3 — ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
operating temperature (abs max) -40 °C 85 °C ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS Unisonic datasheet, p. 3 — ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
power dissipation (abs max) 350 mW SOT-89; ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS Unisonic datasheet, p. 3 — ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
dropout voltage 1.7 V TJ = 25°C; ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS Unisonic datasheet, p. 3 — ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
output noise voltage 80 µV 10Hz≤f≤100kHz; CP 6707212 (VIN = 10V, IOUT = 10mA, 0°C<TJ<100°C, 0.1μF, 0.1μF, unless otherwise specified) Unisonic datasheet, p. 5 — ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (Cont.)
output count 1 Unisonic datasheet, p. 1 — ORDERING INFORMATION
02 — Alternatives

Closest matches to 78L05

CJ78L05 2.4× lower output voltage, 1.9× lower output noise voltage, 1.9× higher quiescent current
L78L05ABD13TR 3.0× higher quiescent current, 1.9× higher operating temperature, 1.2× higher output voltage
L78L05AB 3.0× higher quiescent current, 2.4× lower output voltage, 2.0× lower output noise voltage
AZ1117-5.0 10.0× higher output current, 2.5× higher quiescent current, 2.4× lower output voltage
L78M05ABV 5.0× higher output current, 3.0× higher quiescent current, 2.4× lower output voltage
AP2112 10.0× lower output voltage, 6.0× higher output current, 3.2× lower supply voltage range
AP2127-1.0 12.0× lower output voltage, 4.5× higher output current, 3.2× lower supply voltage range
AP2127-3.3 4.5× higher output current, 3.6× lower output voltage, 3.2× lower supply voltage range
03 — FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is the dropout voltage of the 78L05 at TJ = 25°C?

The dropout voltage is 1.7 V.

What is the operating temperature under ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS?

The operating temperature is 85 °C.

What is the output count for the 78L05?

The output count is 1.

What is the output current under ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS?

The output current is 100 mA.

What is the output noise voltage of the 78L05?

The output noise voltage is 80 µV at 10Hz≤f≤100kHz with CP 6707212 (VIN = 10V, IOUT = 10mA, 0°C<TJ<100°C, 0.1μF, 0.1μF, unless otherwise specified).

What is the output voltage of the 78L05 at TJ = 25°C with CP 6707212 (VIN = 10V, IOUT = 10mA, 0°C<TJ<100°C, 0.1μF, 0.1μF, unless otherwise specified)?

The output voltage is 12 V.

What is the maximum power dissipation for the 78L05 in an SOT-89 package?

The maximum power dissipation is 350 mW under ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS conditions.

What is the quiescent current of the 78L05?

The quiescent current is 2 mA at VIN = 19V, IOUT = 0mA, and TJ = 25°C.

What is the supply voltage range for the 78L05?

The supply voltage range is 20 V.

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