3-TERMINAL POSITIVE LINEAR REGULATOR AZ78LXX
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General Description
The AZ78LXX series are three terminal positive regu-
lators with several fixed output voltages. These regula-
tors can provide local on card regulation, eliminating
the distribution problems associated with single point
regulation. The AZ78LXX can be used in logic sys-
tems, instrumentation, HiFi, and other solid state elec-
tronic equipment. When used as a Zener diode/resistor
combination replacement, the AZ78LXX usually
results an effective output impedance improvement of
two orders of magnitude, and lower quiescent current.
With adequate heat sinking the AZ78LXX can deliver
100mA output current. Current limiting is included to
limit the peak output current to a safe value. Thermal
protection is also provided. If internal power
dissipation becomes too high for the heat sinking
provided, the thermal shutdown circuit takes over
preventing the IC from overheating.
The AZ78LXX are available in the plastic TO-92
(bulk or ammo packing), SOT-223 and SOT-89 pack-
ages.
Features
·Output Current up to 100mA
·Fixed Output Voltages of 5V, 8V, 9V and 12V
·Output Voltage Tolerances of ±5% over the Full
Temperature Range
·Internal Short Circuit Current-limiting
·Internal Thermal Overload Protection
·No External Components
Applications
·High Efficiency Linear Regulator
·Post Regulation for Switching Supply
·Microprocessor Power Supply
·Mother Board I/O Power Supply
Figure 1. Package Types of the AZ78LXX
SOT-223 SOT-89
TO-92(Bulk Packing) TO-92(Ammo Packing)
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Figure 2. Pin Configuration of the AZ78LXX (Top View)
Z Package
H Package
(SOT-223)
R Package
(SOT-89)
Connect pin 4 to pin 2 or leave
electrically isolated pin 4
Pin Configuration
Z Package
(TO-92(Bulk Packing)) (TO-92(Ammo Packing))
INPUT
OUTPUT
GND
1
2
3
4
GND
1
2
3
INPUT
OUTPUT
GND
GND 4
1
2
3INPUT
OUTPUT
GND
1
2
3INPUT
OUTPUT
GND
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Figure 3. Functional Block Diagram of the AZ78LXX
OUTPUT
INPUT
GND
1
2, 4 (2, 3, 6, 7)
3 (8)
Functional Block Diagram
A(B)
A for 3-pin
B for 8-pin
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Ordering Information
Package Temperat u re
Range
Part Number Marking ID Packing Type
Lead Free Green Lead Free Green
TO-92 -40 to 125oC
AZ78L05Z-E1 AZ78L05Z-G1 AZ78L05Z-E1 AZ78L05Z-G1 Bulk
AZ78L05ZTR-E1 AZ78L05ZTR-G1 AZ78L05Z-E1 AZ78L05Z-G1 Ammo
AZ78L08Z-E1 AZ78L08Z-G1 AZ78L08Z-E1 AZ78L08Z-G1 Bulk
AZ78L08ZTR-E1 AZ78L08ZTR-G1 AZ78L08Z-E1 AZ78L08Z-G1 Ammo
AZ78L09Z-E1 AZ78L09Z-G1 AZ78L09Z-E1 AZ78L09Z-G1 Bulk
AZ78L09ZTR-E1 AZ78L09ZTR-G1 AZ78L09Z-E1 AZ78L09Z-G1 Ammo
AZ78L12Z-E1 AZ78L12Z-G1 AZ78L12Z-E1 AZ78L12Z-G1 Bulk
AZ78L12ZTR-E1 AZ78L12ZTR-G1 AZ78L12Z-E1 AZ78L12Z-G1 Ammo
SOT-89 -40 to 125oC
AZ78L05RTR-E1 AZ78L05RTR-G1 E78A G78A Tape & Reel
AZ78L08RTR-E1 AZ78L08RTR-G1 E78B G78B Tape & Reel
AZ78L09RTR-E1 AZ78L09RTR-G1 E78C G78C Tape & Reel
AZ78L12RTR-E1 AZ78L12RTR-G1 E78D G78D Tape & Reel
SOT-223 -40 to 125oC
AZ78L05HTR-E1 AZ78L05HTR-G1 EH78A GH78A Tape & Reel
AZ78L08HTR-E1 AZ78L08HTR-G1 EH78B GH78B Tape & Reel
AZ78L09HTR-E1 AZ78L09HTR-G1 EH78C GH78C Tape & Reel
AZ78L12HTR-E1 AZ78L12HTR-G1 EH78D GH78D Tape & Reel
Circuit Type
Package
Z: TO-92
E1: Lead Free
G1: Green
AZ78L -
TR: Tape and Reel or Ammo
Blank: Tube or Bulk
R: SOT-89
Output Voltage
05: 5V
08: 8V
09: 9V
12: 12V
H: SOT-223
BCD Semiconductor's Pb-free products, as designated with "E1" suffix in the part number, are RoHS compliant. Products with
"G1" suffix are available in green packages.
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Parameter Symbol Value Unit
Input Voltage VIN 20 V
Operating Junction Temperature TJ150 oC
Lead Temperature (Soldering, 10sec) TLEAD 260 oC
Power Dissipation (TA=25oC) PD
TO-92 0.65
W
SOT-223 0.7
SOT-89 0.65
Storage Temperature Range TSTG -65 to 150 oC
ESD (Human Body Model) ESD 2000 V
ESD (Machine Model) ESD 200 V
Note 1: Stresses greater than those listed under "Absolute Maximum Ratings" may cause permanent damage to
the device. These are stress ratings only, and functional operation of the device at these or any other conditions
beyond those indicated under "Recommended Operating Conditions" is not implied. Exposure to "Absolute Max-
imum Ratings" for extended periods may affect device reliability.
Parameter Symbol Min Max Unit
Input Voltage
AZ78L05
VIN
15
V
AZ78L08 18
AZ78L09 18
AZ78L12 18
Operating Junction Temperature TJ -40 125
oC
Recommended Operating Conditions
Absolute Maximum Ratings (Note 1)
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Parameter Symbol Conditions Min Typ Max Unit
Output Voltage VOUT
4.8 5 5.2
V
7.0V VIN 15V
1.0mA IOUT 40mA (Note 2)
4.75 5.25
Line Regulation VRLINE 7.0V VIN 15V 18 75 mV
Load Regulation VRLOAD 1.0mA IOUT 100mA 20 60 mV
Dropout Voltage VDROP 1.6 V
Current Limit ILIMIT TJ=25oC150 mA
Quiescent Current IQIOUT=0 3 5 mA
Quiescent Current Change ΔIQ8.0V VIN 15V 1.0 mA
1.0mA IOUT 40mA 0.1
Output Noise Voltage NO10Hz f100kHz (Note 3) 40 μV
Ripple Rejection PSRR f=120Hz, 8.0V VIN 15V 47 62 dB
Peak Output Current IPK 150 mA
Average Temperature Coefficient of
Output Voltage
ΔVOUT/ ΔTI
OUT = 5.0mA 0.65 mV/ oC
Minimum Value of Input Voltage
Required to Maintain Line Regula-
tion
VIN (Min) 6.7 7 V
Thermal Resistance θJC
TO-92 81
oC/W
SOT-89 29.8
SOT-223 71
Limits in standard typeface are for TJ=25oC, Bold typeface applies over -40oC to 125oC, I
OUT=40mA, CIN
=0.33μF, COUT=0.1μF, VIN=10V, unless otherwise specified.
Note 2: Power Dissipation 0.6W
Note 3: Recommended minimum load capacitance of 0.01μF to limit high frequency noise.
AZ78L05 Electrical Characteristics
Electrical Characteristics
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AZ78L08 Electrical Characteristics
Parameter Symbol Conditions Min Typ Max Unit
Output Voltage VOUT
7.7 8.0 8.3
V
11V VIN 18V
1.0mA IOUT 40mA (Note
7.6 8.4
Line Regulation VRLINE 11V VIN 18V 18 75 mV
Load Regulation VRLOAD 1.0mA IOUT 100mA 20 90 mV
Dropout Voltage VDROP 1.6 V
Current Limit ILIMIT TJ=25oC150 mA
Quiescent Current IQIOUT=0 3 5 mA
Quiescent Current Change ΔIQ11V VIN 18V 1.5 mA
1.0mA IOUT 40mA 0.1
Output Noise Voltage NO10Hz f100kHz (Note 3) 60 μV
Ripple Rejection PSRR f=120Hz, 11V VIN 18V 39 45 dB
Peak Output Current IPK 150 mA
Average Temperature Coefficient of
Output Voltage
ΔVOUT/ ΔTI
OUT= 5.0mA 0.8 mV/ oC
Minimum Value of Input Voltage
Required to Maintain Line Regula-
tion
VIN (Min) 9.7 V
Thermal Resistance θJC
TO-92 81
oC/W
SOT-89 84
SOT-223 71
Limits in standard typeface are for TJ=25oC, Bold typeface applies over -40oC to 125oC, I
OUT=40mA, CIN
=0.33μF, COUT=0.1μF, VIN=14V, unless otherwise specified.
Note 2: Power Dissipation 0.6W
Note 3: Recommended minimum load capacitance of 0.01μF to limit high frequency noise.
Electrical Characteristics (Continued)
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AZ78L09 Electrical Characteristics
Parameter Symbol Conditions Min Typ Max Unit
Output Voltage VOUT
8.6 9 9.4
V
12V VIN 18V
1.0mA IOUT 40mA (Note 2)
8.55 9.45
Line Regulation VRLINE 12V VIN 18V 18 75 mV
Load Regulation VRLOAD 1.0mA IOUT 100mA 20 90 mV
Dropout Voltage VDROP 1.6 V
Current Limit ILIMIT TJ=25oC150 mA
Quiescent Current IQIOUT=0 3 5 mA
Quiescent Current Change ΔIQ12V VIN 18V 1.5 mA
1.0mA IOUT 40mA 0.1
Output Noise Voltage NO10Hz f100kHz (Note 3) 70 μV
Ripple Rejection PSRR f=120Hz, 12V VIN 18V 38 44 dB
Peak Output Current IPK 150 mA
Average Temperature Coefficient of
Output Voltage
ΔVOUT/ ΔTI
OUT= 5.0mA 0.9 mV/ oC
Minimum Value of Input Voltage
Required to Maintain Line Regula-
tion
VIN (Min) 10.7 V
Thermal Resistance θJC
TO-92 81
oC/W
SOT-89 84
SOT-223 71
Limits in standard typeface are for TJ=25oC, Bold typeface applies over -40oC to 125oC, I
OUT=40mA, CIN
=0.33μF, COUT=0.1μF, VIN =15V, unless otherwise specified.
Note 2: Power Dissipation 0.6W
Note 3: Recommended minimum load capacitance of 0.01μF to limit high frequency noise.
Electrical Characteristics (Continued)
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AZ78L12 Electrical Characteristics
Parameter Symbol Conditions Min Typ Max Unit
Output Voltage VOUT
11.5 12 12.5
V
15V VIN 18V
1.0mA IOUT 40mA (Note 2)
11.4 12.6
Line Regulation VRLINE 15V VIN 18V 18 75 mV
Load Regulation VRLOAD 1.0mA IOUT 100mA 20 90 mV
Dropout Voltage VDROP 1.6 V
Current Limit ILIMIT TJ=25oC150 mA
Quiescent Current IQIOUT=0 3 5 mA
Quiescent Current Change ΔIQ15V VIN 18V 1.5 mA
1.0mA IOUT 40mA 0.1
Output Noise Voltage NO10Hz f100kHz (Note 3) 80 μV
Ripple Rejection PSRR f=120Hz, 15V VIN 18V 40 54 dB
Peak Output Current IPK 150 mA
Average Temperature Coefficient of
Output Voltage
ΔVOUT/ ΔTI
OUT = 5.0mA 1.0 mV/ oC
Minimum Value of Input Voltage
Required to Maintain Line Regula-
tion
VIN (Min) 13.7 V
Thermal Resistance θJC
TO-92 81
oC/W
SOT-89 84
SOT-223 71
Limits in standard typeface are for TJ=25oC, Bold typeface applies over -40oC to 125oC, I
OUT=40mA, CIN
=0.33μF, COUT=0.1μF, VIN=18V, unless otherwise specified.
Note 2: Power Dissipation 0.6W
Note 3: Recommended minimum load capacitance of 0.01μF to limit high frequency noise.
Electrical Characteristics (Continued)
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Typical Performance Characteristics
Figure 4. Dropout Characteristics
Figure 5. Dropout Voltage vs. Junction Temperature
Figure 7. Input Bias Current vs. Input Voltage Figure 6. Quiescent Current vs. Junction Temperature
-40 -20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120
0.0
0.2
0.4
0.6
0.8
1.0
1.2
1.4
1.6
1.8
2.0
IOUT=1mA
IOUT=40mA IOUT=100mA
Dropout Voltage (V)
Junction Temperature (oC)
AZ78L05
ΔV=1%*VOUT
0246810
0
1
2
3
4
5
Output Voltage (V)
VI input voltage (V)
AZ78L05
VOUT=5V
TJ=25oCIOUT=100mA
IOUT=40mA
IOUT=1mA
Input Voltage (V)
-40 -20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5
2.6
2.7
2.8
2.9
3.0
Quiescent Current (mA)
Junction Temperature (oC)
AZ78L05
VIN=10V
IOUT=5mA
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Typical Performance Characteristics (Continued)
Figure 8. Line Transient Response Figure 9. Load Transient Response
(Conditions: VIN=10 to 11V, VOUT=5V, IOUT=40mA)
Time (4
μ
s/Div)
AZ78L05
10
10.5
11
11.5
20
-40
-20
0
ΔVOUT
(20mV/Div) V
IN
(0.5V/Div)
I
OUT
(25mA/Div)
ΔVOUT
(100mV/Div)
Time (10
μ
s/Div)
AZ78L05
-200
-100
0
0
25
50
75
-300
(Conditions: VIN=10V, VOUT=5V, IOUT=1 to 50mA)
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Typical Application
Figure 10. Typical Application of the AZ78LXX
Note 4: Bypass capacitors are recommended for optimum stability and transient response and should be located
as close as possible to the regulator.
AZ78L05
+
+
0.33μF
(Note 4)
0.1μF
(Note 4)
VIN VOUT
1
2
3
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Mechanical Dimensions
TO-92(Bulk Packing) Unit: mm(inch)
2.420(0.095)
2.660(0.105)
0.360(0.014)
0.760(0.030)
Φ
1.600(0.063)
MAX
12.500(0.492)
15.500(0.610)
1.270(0.050)
TYP
3.300(0.130)
3.700(0.146)
4.300(0.169)
4.700(0.185)
1.000(0.039)
1.400(0.055)
4.400(0.173)
4.800(0.189)
3.430(0.135)
MIN
0.320(0.013)
0.510(0.020)
0.000(0.000)
0.380(0.015)
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Mechanical Dimensions (Continued)
TO-92(Ammo Packing) Unit: mm(inch)
Φ
4.300(0.169)
4.700(0.185)
12.500(0.492)
14.500(0.571)
2.540(0.100)
Typ
1.270(0.050)
Typ
0. (0.015)
0.550(0.022 )
4.400(0.173
)
4.800(0.189
)
3. 430(0.135)
MIN
0. 320(0. 013)
0.510(0.020)
0.000(0.000)
0. 380(0. 015)
MAX
1. 100(0. 043
1. 400(0. 055
)
3.300(0.130)
3.800(0.150)
Φ
1.600(0.063)
)
380
2.500(0.098
)
4.000(0.157
)
13. 000(0. 512
)
15.000(0.591
)
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Mechanical Dimensions (Continued)
SOT-223 Unit: mm(inch)
3.300(0.130)
3.700(0.146)
6.700(0.264)
7.300(0.287)
2.900(0.114)
3.100(0.122)
0.610(0.024)
0.810(0.032)
2.300(0.091)
TYP
6.300(0.248)
6.700(0.264)
1.750(0.069)
TYP
4.500(0.177)
4.700(0.185)
0.020(0.001)
0.100(0.004)
1.520(0.060)
1.800(0.071)
1.500(0.059)
1.700(0.067)
0.250(0.010)
0.350(0.014)
0.250(0.010)
0°
10°
0.900(0.035)
MIN
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Mechanical Dimensions (Continued)
SOT-89 Unit: mm(inch)
45
1.030(0.041)REF
1.550(0.061)REF
4.400(0.173)
4.600(0.181)
0.900(0.035)
1.100(0.043)
3.950(0.156)
4.250(0.167)
3.000(0.118)
TYP
0.480(0.019)
2.300(0.091)
2.600(0.102)
0.320(0.013)
0.520(0.020)
310
2.060(0.081)REF
1.400(0.055)
1.600(0.063)
0.350(0.014)
0.450(0.018)
R0.150(0.006)
3
10
1.500(0.059)
0.320(0.013)REF
1.620(0.064)REF
2.210(0.087)REF
0.320(0.013)
0.520(0.020)
1.800(0.071)
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BCD Semiconductor Manufacturing Limited reserves the right to make changes without further notice to any products or specifi-
cations herein. BCD Semiconductor Manufacturing Limited does not assume any responsibility for use of any its products for any
particular purpose, nor does BCD Semiconductor Manufacturing Limited assume any liability arising out of the application or use
of any its products or circuits. BCD Semiconductor Manufacturing Limited does not convey any license under its patent rights or
other rights nor the rights of others.
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