Features
• Output current up to 100 mA
• Output voltages of 3.3; 5; 6; 8; 9; 10; 12; 15; 18; 24 V thermal overload
protection
• Short-circuit protection
• No external components are required
• Available in either ± 4% (A) or ± 8% (C) selection

Description
The L78L series of three-terminal positive regulators employ internal current limiting
and thermal shutdown, making them essentially indestructible. If adequate heat-sink
is provided, they can deliver up to 100 mA output current. They are intended as fixed
voltage regulators in a wide range of applications including local or on-card regulation
for elimination of noise and distribution problems associated with single-point
regulation. In addition, they can be used with power pass elements to make highcurrent
voltage regulators. The L78L series used as Zener diode/resistor combination
replacement, offers e improvement along with lower quiescent current and lower
noise.