Datasheet
3 Maximum ratings
Table 1. Absolute maximum ratings
Symbol Parameter Value Unit
V
I
DC input voltage -35 V
I
O
Output current Internally limited
P
D
Power dissipation Internally limited
T
STG
Storage temperature range -65 to 150 °C
T
OP
Operating junction temperature range
for L79xxC 0 to 150
°C
for L79xxAC 0 to 125
Note: 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. Thermal data
Symbol Parameter D²PAK TO-220 TO-220FP Unit
R
thJC
Thermal resistance junction-case 3 5 5 °C/W
R
thJA
Thermal resistance junction-ambient 62.5 50 60 °C/W
L79
Maximum ratings
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