The MC79M00 Negative Linear Voltage Regulator is intended as a complement to the popular MC78M00 series devices. Available in fixed output voltage options of -5.0, -8.0, -12 and -15 V, this Negative Linear Voltage Regulator employs current limiting, thermal shutdown and safe-area compensation - making it remarkably rugged under most operating conditions. With adequate heatsinking, it can deliver output currents in excess of 0.5
No External Components Required Internal Thermal Overload Protection Internal Short Circuit Current Limiting Output Transistor Safe-Area Compensation Also Available in Surface Mount DPAK (DT) Package DEVICE TYPE/NOMINAL OUTPUT VOLTAGE MC79M05 -5.0 V MC79M12 -12 V MC79M08 -8.0 V MC79M15 -15 V