KA78M05 / LM78M05 / MC78M05

3-Terminal 0.5 A Positive Voltage Regulator

Features

Description

The KA78M05 / LM78M05 / MC78M05 series of threeterminal positive regulators is available in the TO-220 / DPAK packages, making it useful in a wide range of applications.

Output Current up to 0.5 A

Output Voltages of 5 V
Thermal Overload Protection
Short-Circuit Protection
Output Transistor Safe Operating Area (SOA) Protection

TO-220
GND

D-PAK

GND

1. Input 2. GND 3. Output

Ordering Information(1)
Product Number

Package

Packing Method

KA78M05TU

TO-220 (Dual Gauge)

Rail

D-PAK

Tape and Reel

TO-220 (Single Gauge)

Rail

KA78M05RTM
MC78M05CDTX
LM78M05CT

Operating Temperature

0 to +125C

Note:
1. Refer to below figure for TM / TF suffix of DPAK packing option.

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INPUT

OUTPUT

SERIES
PASS
ELEMENT

SOA
PROTECTION

CURRENT
GENERATOR

STARTING
CIRCUIT

REFERENCE
VOLTAGE

R1

ERROR
AMPLIFIER

R2
THERMAL
PROTECTION

GND
2

Figure 1. Block Diagram

Absolute Maximum Ratings

Stresses exceeding the absolute maximum ratings may damage the device. The device may not function or be operable above the recommended operating conditions and stressing the parts to these levels is not recommended. In addition, extended exposure to stresses above the recommended operating conditions may affect device reliability. The
absolute maximum ratings are stress ratings only.

Symbol
VI
RJC

Parameter

Value

Unit

35

TO-220 (TC = +25C)

2.5

C/W

TO-220 (TA = +25C)

66

D-PAK (TA = +25C)

92

Input Voltage (for VO = 5 V)

(2)

Thermal Resistance, Junction-Case

RJA

Thermal Resistance, Junction-Air(2, 3)

TOPR

Operating Junction Temperature Range

0 to +125

TJ(MAX)

Maximum Junction Temperature Range

150

-65 to +150

TSTG

Storage Temperature Range

C/W

Notes:
2. Thermal resistance test board.
Size: 76.2 mm x 114.3 mm x 1.6 mm (1S0P)
JEDEC standard: JESD51-3, JESD51-7
3. Assume no ambient airflow.

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Block Diagram

Refer to the test circuits, 0 < TJ < +125C, IO = 350 mA, VI = 10 V, CI = 0.33 F, CO = 0.1 F unless otherwise specified.

Symbol

Min.

Typ.

Max.

TJ = +25C

4.8

5.0

5.2

Output Voltage

IO = 5 mA to 350 mA,
VI = 7 V to 20 V

4.75

5.00

5.25

VO

Line Regulation(4)

IO = 200 mA
TJ = +25C

VO

Load Regulation(4)

IQ

Quiescent Current

VO

IQ

Parameter

Quiescent Current Change

Conditions

100

VI = 8 V to 25 V

50

IO = 5 mA to 0.5 A, TJ = +25C

100

IO = 5 mA to 200 mA, TJ = +25 C

50

TJ = +25C

4.0

6.0

IO = 5 mA to 350 mA

0.5

IO = 200 mA,
VI = 8 V to 25 V

0.8

Output Voltage Drift

IO = 5 mA
TJ = 0 to +125C

VN

Output Noise Voltage

RR

V/T

VI = 7 V to 25 V

Unit
V

mV
mV
mA
mA

-0.5

mV/C

f = 10 Hz to 100 kHz

40

V/Vo

Ripple Rejection

f = 120 Hz, IO = 300 mA

VI = 8 V to 18 V, TJ = +25 C

80

dB

VD

Dropout Voltage

TJ = +25C, IO = 500 mA

ISC

Short-Circuit Current

TJ = +25C, VI = 35 V

300

mA

IPK

Peak Current

TJ = +25C

700

mA

Note:
4. Load and line regulation are specified at constant junction temperature. Change in Vo due to heating effects must be
taken into account separately. Pulse testing with low duty is used.

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Electrical Characteristics

KA78M05 / LM78M05 / MC78M05 3-Terminal 0.5 A Positive Voltage Regulator

Typical Applications

KA78M05
LM78M05
MC78M05

VI

VO

CO

CI

0.3 F

0.1 F

Figure 2. Fixed-Output Regulator

VI
CI

KA78M05
LM78M05
MC78M05
2

0.33 F

IO

CO
0.1 F

VXX
IO
R1

Vxx
IO = R +IO
1

Figure 3. Constant-Current Regulator

Notes:
5. CI is required if the regulator is located an appreciable distance from the power supply filter.
6. Although no output capacitor is needed for stability, it does improve transient response.

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Typical Applications (Continued)

KA78M05
LM78M05
MC78M05

VI

0.33 F

VXX

CO

CI

VO

0.1 F

IO

R1

IR1 5IO
VO = VXX (1+R2/R1) +IOR2

R2

Figure 4. Circuit for Increasing Output Voltage

VI
CI

KA78M05
LM78M05
MC78M05

VO

CO

0.33 F

7
6

0.1 F

LM741
3

10 k

Figure 5. Adjustable Output Regulator (7 to 30 V)

13 V < VI < 25 V

VI
C1

0.33 F

KA78M05
LM78M05
MC78M05
2

VO
VXX

R4
910
R5
9.1 k
6

-7 V < -VI < 17 V

C2

7 _ 2

LM741
+ 3 R3
R1
4

0.1F
10 k

VO = VXX

R4
R1

Figure 6. 0.5 to 10 V Regulator

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Physical Dimensions

Figure 7. TO-220, MOLDED, 3LEAD, JEDEC VARIATION AB

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