applies over 0˚C to 125˚C for SO-8 and TO-92 packages, and −40˚C to 85˚C for micro SMD package. Limits are

guaranteed by production testing or correlation techniques using standard Statistical Quality Control (SQC) methods. Unless

otherwise specified: I

Unless otherwise specified, V

Symbol

Parameter

Conditions

Min

Typ

Max

Units

V

Minimum Value of Input Voltage

Required to Maintain Line Regulation

13.7

14.5

V

LM78L15AC

Unless otherwise specified, V

Symbol

Parameter

Conditions

Min

Typ

Max

Units

V

O

Output Voltage

14.4

15.0

15.6

V

17.5V

≤ V

IN

≤ 30V

1mA

≤ I

O

≤ 40mA

14.25

15.75

1mA

≤ I

O

≤ 70mA

14.25

15.75

∆V

O

Line Regulation

17.5V

≤ V

IN

≤ 30V

37

250

mV

20V

≤ V

IN

≤ 30V

25

140

∆V

O

Load Regulation

1mA

≤ I

O

≤ 100mA

35

150

1mA

≤ I

O

≤ 40mA

12

75

I

Q

Quiescent Current

3

5

mA

∆I

Q

Quiescent Current Change

20V

≤ V

IN

≤ 30V

1

1mA

≤ I

O

≤ 40mA

0.1

V

n

Output Noise Voltage

90

µV

Ripple Rejection

f = 120 Hz

18.5V

≤ V

IN

≤ 28.5V

37

51

dB

I

PK

Peak Output Current

140

mA

Average Output Voltage Tempco

I

−1.3

mV/˚C

V

Minimum Value of Input Voltage

Required to Maintain Line Regulation

16.7

17.5

V

Note 1: Absolute Maximum Ratings indicate limits beyond which damage to the device may occur. Electrical specifications do not apply when operating the device

outside of its stated operating conditions.

Note 2: Human body model, 1.5 k

Ω in series with 100pF.

Note 3: Power dissipation

≤ 0.75W.

Note 4: Recommended minimum load capacitance of 0.01µF to limit high frequency noise.

Note 5: Typical thermal resistance values for the packages are:

Z Package:

M Package:

micro SMD Package:

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