Texas Instruments LM78L05ACM 5V Fixed Linear Voltage Regulator SMD SOIC

The Texas Instruments LM78L05ACM/NOPB is a high-quality, 3-terminal positive voltage regulator providing a fixed 5V DC output, ideal for a wide range of electronic applications. This surface-mount device (SMD) offers a reliable and compact solution for on-card power regulation, effectively eliminating the issues associated with single-point power distribution in complex systems.

Designed as a superior replacement for traditional Zener diode and resistor combinations, this regulator dramatically improves effective output impedance by two orders of magnitude while drawing lower quiescent current. Its built-in protections, including internal thermal overload protection, output transistor safe area protection, and an internal short-circuit current limit, ensure robust and safe operation under varying conditions.

Key Features & Applications

• Provides a stable 5V output with a tolerance of ±5% across its full operating temperature range, ensuring consistent performance for sensitive logic and instrumentation.
• Requires no external components for basic operation, simplifying circuit design and saving valuable board space.
• Manufactured as a green product, it contains no antimony or bromine (no Sb/Br), aligning with modern environmental and safety standards.
• Perfect for use in logic systems, Hi-Fi audio equipment, instrumentation, and other solid-state electronic devices requiring clean, localised 5V power.

Technical Specifications

• Output Type: Fixed
• Number of Outputs: 1
• Output Voltage: 5V
• Input Voltage Range: 6.7V to 35V
• Maximum Output Current: 100mA
• IC Package: SOIC (Small Outline Integrated Circuit)
• Pin Count: 8 Pins
• Mounting Type: Surface Mount (SMD)
• Operating Temperature Range: -40°C to +125°C

Handling Note: This device has limited built-in ESD (elect