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L78MxxC

Maximum ratings

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Maximum ratings

Note:

Absolute maximum ratings are those values beyond which damage to the device may occur.

Functional operation under these condition is not implied.

Table 2. Absolute maximum ratings

Symbol

Parameter

Value

Unit

DC input voltage

35

V

40

Output current

Internally limited

mA

Power dissipation

Internally limited

mW

Storage temperature range

- 65 to 150

°C

Operating junction temperature range

0 to 150

°C

Table 3. Thermal data

Symbol

Parameter

TO-220

TO-220FP

DPAK

IPAK

Unit

Thermal resistance junction-case

5

5

8

°C/W

Thermal resistance junction-ambient

50

60

100

°C/W

Figure 4. Application circuit