STMicroelectronics L78M24CDT

Description
The L78MxxA series of three-terminal positive regulators is available in TO-220 and DPAK packages and with several fixed output voltages, making it useful in a wide range of applications. These regulators can provide local on-card regulation, eliminating the distribution problems associated with single-point regulation. Each type employs internal current limiting, thermal shutdown, and safe area protection, making it essentially indestructible. If adequate heat sinking is provided, they can deliver over 0.5 A output current. Although designed primarily as fixed voltage regulators, these devices can be used with external components to obtain adjustable voltage and currents.

Features
Output current to 0.5 A
Output voltages of 5; 6; 8; 9; 10; 12; 15; 24 V
Thermal overload protection
Short circuit protection
Output transition SOA protection
±2% Output voltage tolerance
Guaranteed in extended temperature range

Applications
Local on-card regulation
Elimination of distribution problems associated with single-point regulation
Adjustable voltage and current regulation (with external components)