OUTPUT CURRENT UP TO 1.5A
OUTPUT VOLTAGES OF -18;
THERMAL OVERLOAD PROTECTION
SHORT CIRCUIT PROTECTION
OUTPUT TRANSITION SOA PROTECTION
DESCRIPTION
The   L7900   series   of   three-terminal   negative
regulators   is   available   in   TO-220,   TO-220FP,
TO-3  and  D
2
PAK  packages  and  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;
furthermore,  having  the  same  voltage  option  as
the   L7800   positive   standard   series,   they   are
particularly  suited  for  split  power  supplies.  In
addition,  the   -5.2V  is   also   available   for   ECL
system. If adequate heat sinking is provided, they
can deliver over 1.5A output current.
Although   designed   primarily   as   fixed   voltage
regulators,   these   devices   can   be   used   with
external components to obtain adjustable voltages
and currents