MC79M00 Series

500 mA Negative Voltage

Regulators
The MC79M00 series of fixed output negative voltage regulators
are intended as complements to the popular MC78M00 series devices.
Available in fixed output voltage options of −5.0 V, −8.0 V, −12 V
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and −15 V, these regulators employ current limiting, thermal
shutdown, and safe−area compensation, making them remarkably THREE−TERMINAL
rugged under most operating conditions. With adequate heatsinking
they can deliver output currents in excess of 0.5 A. NEGATIVE FIXED
• No External Components Required VOLTAGE REGULATORS
• Internal Thermal Overload Protection STANDARD APPLICATION
• Internal Short Circuit Current Limiting Input MC79MXX Output
• Output Transistor Safe−Area Compensation
Cin* CO**
• Also Available in Surface Mount DPAK (DT) Package 0.33 mF 1.0 mF
• Pb−Free Packages are Available
A common ground is required between the input
and the output voltages. The input voltage must
DEVICE TYPE/NOMINAL OUTPUT VOLTAGE remain typically 1.1 V more negative even during
Device Nominal Output Voltage the high point of the input ripple voltage.
XX These two digits of the type number indicate
MC79M05 −5.0 V nominal voltage.
MC79M08 −8.0 V
* Cin is required if regulator is located an
MC79M12 −12 V
MC79M15 −15 V appreciable distance from power supply filter.
** CO improve stability and transient response.

GND MARKING
DIAGRAMS
2.0 k
2.4 k

2.0 k
14.7 k

11.5 k
25
3.6 k

547

4.0 k R1
4.9 k

MC
2.0 k
1.0 k
12 k
1.2 k

79MxxyT
Pin 1. Ground AWLYWWG
1 2. Input
R2 2
3 3. Output

10 k VO TO−220−3
T SUFFIX
CASE 221AB
20 pF
4
10 pF 10 k
9MxxBG 79MxxG
20 k 20 k 240 ALYWW ALYWW
2.0 k
0.3 1 2
1.1 k 100 3
750
DPAK−3
VI
This device contains 31 active transistors. DT SUFFIX
CASE 369C xx = 05, 08, 12, or 15
Figure 1. Representative Schematic Diagram y = B or C
A = Assembly Location
WL, L = Wafer Lot
Y = Year
WW = Work Week
G = Pb−Free Device

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MAXIMUM RATINGS (TA = 25°C, unless otherwise noted.)

Rating Symbol Value Unit
Input Voltage VI −35 Vdc
Power Dissipation
Case 221A (TO−220−3)
TA = 25°C PD Internally Limited W
Thermal Resistance, Junction−to−Ambient qJA 65 °C/W
Thermal Resistance, Junction−to−Case qJC 5.0 °C/W
Case 369C (DPAK−3)
TA = 25°C PD Internally Limited W
Thermal Resistance, Junction−to−Ambient qJA 92 °C/W
Thermal Resistance, Junction−to−Case qJC 6.0 °C/W
Storage Junction Temperature Tstg −65 to +150 °C
Operating Junction Temperature Range TJ −40 to +150 °C
Stresses exceeding Maximum Ratings may damage the device. Maximum Ratings are stress ratings only. Functional operation above the
Recommended Operating Conditions is not implied. Extended exposure to stresses above the Recommended Operating Conditions may affect
device reliability.
*This device series contains ESD protection and exceeds the following tests:
Human Body Model 2000 V per MIL_STD_883, Method 3015
Machine Model Method 200 V

MC79M05B, C
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (VI = −10 V, IO = 350 mA, Tlow to Thigh (Note 2), unless otherwise noted.)
Characteristic Symbol Min Typ Max Unit
Output Voltage (TJ = 25°C) VO −4.8 −5.0 −5.2 Vdc
Line Regulation, TJ = 25°C (Note 1) Regline mV
−7.0 Vdc ≥ VI ≥ −25 Vdc − 7.0 50
−8.0 Vdc ≥ VI ≥ −18 Vdc − 2.0 30
Load Regulation, TJ = 25°C (Note 1) Regload mV
5.0 mA ≤ IO ≤ 500 mA − 30 100

Output Voltage VO Vdc

−7.0 Vdc ≥ VI ≥ −25 Vdc, 5.0 mA ≤ IO ≤ 350 mA −4.75 − −5.25

Input Bias Current (TJ = 25°C) IIB − 4.3 8.0 mA

Input Bias Current Change DIIB mA
−8.0 Vdc ≥ VI ≥ −25 Vdc, IO = 350 mA − − 0.4
5.0 mA ≤ IO ≤ 350 mA, VI = −10 V − − 0.4
Output Noise Voltage, TA = 25°C, 10 Hz ≤ f ≤ 100 kHz Vn − 40 − mV
Ripple Rejection (f = 120 Hz) RR 54 66 − dB
Dropout Voltage VI−VO Vdc
IO = 500 mA, TJ = 25°C − 1.1 −

Average Temperature Coefficient of Output Voltage DVO/DT mV/°C

IO = 5.0 mA, 0°C ≤ TJ ≤ 125°C − 0.2 −

1. Load and line regulation are specified at constant temperature. Change in VO due to heating effects must be taken into account separately.
Pulse testing with low duty cycle is used.
2. B = Tlow to Thigh, −40°C < TJ < 125°C C = Tlow to Thigh, 0°C < TJ < 125°C.

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MC79M08B, C
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (VI = −10 V, IO = 350 mA, Tlow to Thigh (Note 4), unless otherwise noted.)
Characteristic Symbol Min Typ Max Unit
Output Voltage (TJ = 25°C) VO −7.7 −8.0 −8.3 Vdc
Line Regulation, TJ = 25°C (Note 3) Regline mV
−7.0 Vdc ≥ VI ≥ −25 Vdc − 5.0 80
−8.0 Vdc ≥ VI ≥ −18 Vdc − 3.0 50
Load Regulation, TJ = 25°C (Note 3) Regload mV
5.0 mA ≤ IO ≤ 500 mA − 30 100

Output Voltage VO Vdc

−7.0 Vdc ≥ VI ≥ −25 Vdc, 5.0 mA ≤ IO ≤ 350 mA −7.6 −8.0 −8.4

Input Bias Current (TJ = 25°C) IIB − − 8.0 mA

Input Bias Current Change DIIB mA
−8.0 Vdc ≥ VI ≥ −25 Vdc, IO = 350 mA − − 0.4
5.0 mA ≤ IO ≤ 350 mA, VI = −10 V − − 0.4
Output Noise Voltage, TA = 25°C, 10 Hz ≤ f ≤ 100 kHz Vn − 60 − mV
Ripple Rejection (f = 120 Hz) RR 54 63 − dB
Dropout Voltage VI−VO Vdc
IO = 500 mA, TJ = 25°C − 1.1 −

Average Temperature Coefficient of Output Voltage DVO/DT mV/°C

IO = 5.0 mA, 0°C ≤ TJ ≤ 125°C − 0.4 −

3. Load and line regulation are specified at constant temperature. Change in VO due to heating effects must be taken into account separately.
Pulse testing with low duty cycle is used.
4. B = Tlow to Thigh, −40°C < TJ < 125°C
C = Tlow to Thigh, 0°C < TJ < 125°C

MC79M12B, C
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (VI = −19 V, IO = 350 mA, Tlow to Thigh (Note 6), unless otherwise noted.)
Characteristic Symbol Min Typ Max Unit
Output Voltage (TJ = 25°C) VO −11.5 −12 −12.5 Vdc
Line Regulation, TJ = 25°C (Note 5) Regline mV
−14.5 Vdc ≥ VI ≥ −30 Vdc − 5.0 80
−15 Vdc ≥ VI ≥ −25 Vdc − 3.0 50
Load Regulation, TJ = 25°C (Note 5) Regload mV
5.0 mA ≤ IO ≤ 500 mA − 30 240

Output Voltage VO Vdc

−14.5 Vdc ≥ VI ≥ −30 Vdc, 5.0 mA ≤ IO ≤ 350 mA −11.4 − −12.6

Input Bias Current (TJ = 25°C) IIB − 4.4 8.0 mA

Input Bias Current Change DIIB mA
−14.5 Vdc ≥ VI ≥ −30 Vdc, IO = 350 mA − − 0.4
5.0 mA ≤ IO ≤ 350 mA, VI = −19 V − − 0.4
Output Noise Voltage, TA = 25°C, 10 Hz ≤ f ≤ 100 kHz Vn − 75 − mV
Ripple Rejection (f = 120 Hz) RR 54 60 − dB
Dropout Voltage VI−VO Vdc
IO = 500 mA, TJ = 25°C − 1.1 −

Average Temperature Coefficient of Output Voltage DVO/DT mV/°C

IO = 5.0 mA, 0°C ≤ TJ ≤ 125°C − −0.8 −

5. Load and line regulation are specified at constant temperature. Change in VO due to heating effects must be taken into account separately.
Pulse testing with low duty cycle is used.
6. B = Tlow to Thigh, −40°C < TJ < 125°C
C = Tlow to Thigh, 0°C < TJ < 125°C

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MC79M15B, C
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (VI = − 23 V, IO = 350 mA, Tlow to Thigh (Note 8), unless otherwise noted.)
Characteristic Symbol Min Typ Max Unit
Output Voltage (TJ = 25°C) VO −14.4 −15 −15.6 Vdc
Line Regulation, TJ = 25°C (Note 7) Regline mV
−17.5 Vdc ≥ VI ≥ −30 Vdc − 5.0 80
−18 Vdc ≥ VI ≥ −28 Vdc − 3.0 50
Load Regulation, TJ = 25°C (Note 7) Regload mV
5.0 mA ≤ IO ≤ 500 mA − 30 240

Output Voltage VO Vdc

−17.5 Vdc ≥ VI ≥ −30 Vdc, 5.0 mA ≤ IO ≤ 350 mA −14.25 − −15.75

Input Bias Current (TJ = 25°C) IIB − 4.4 8.0 mA

Input Bias Current Change DIIB mA
−17.5 Vdc ≥ VI ≥ −30 Vdc, IO = 350 mA − − 0.4
5.0 mA ≤ IO ≤ 350 mA, VI = −23 V − − 0.4
Output Noise Voltage, TA = 25°C, 10 Hz ≤ f ≤ 100 kHz Vn − 90 − mV
Ripple Rejection (f = 120 Hz) RR 54 60 − dB
Dropout Voltage VI−VO Vdc
IO = 500 mA, TJ = 25°C − 1.1 −

Average Temperature Coefficient of Output Voltage DVO/DT mV/°C

IO = 5.0 mA, 0°C ≤ TJ ≤ 125°C − −1.0 −

7. Load and line regulation are specified at constant temperature. Change in VO due to heating effects must be taken into account separately.
Pulse testing with low duty cycle is used.
8. B = Tlow to Thigh, −40°C < TJ < 125°C
C = Tlow to Thigh, 0°C < TJ < 125°C

100 2.4 PD, MAXIMUM POWER DISSIPATION (W)

PD(max) for TA = 50°C
Free Air
R θ JA, THERMAL RESISTANCE

90 Mounted 2.0
JUNCTION-TO-AIR (°C/W)

ÎÎÎÎ
Vertically 2.0 oz. Copper
80 L 1.6
Minimum
ÎÎÎÎ
ÎÎÎÎ
70 Size Pad L 1.2

60

50
ÎÎÎÎ 0.8

0.4
RqJA
40 0
0 5.0 10 15 20 25 30
L, LENGTH OF COPPER (mm)

Figure 1. DPAK−3 Thermal Resistance and Maximum

Power Dissipation versus P.C.B. Copper Length

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ORDERING INFORMATION
Output Voltage Operating
Device Package Shipping†
Tolerance Temperature Range
MC79M05BDT DPAK 75 Units / Rail
DPAK
MC79M05BDTG 75 Units / Rail
(Pb−Free)
MC79M05BDTRK DPAK 2500 Units / Reel
TJ = −40°C to +125°C DPAK
MC79M05BDTRKG 2500 Units / Reel
(Pb−Free)
MC79M05BT TO−220 50 Units / Rail
TO−220
MC79M05BTG 50 Units / Rail
(Pb−Free)
MC79M05CDT DPAK 75 Units / Rail
DPAK
MC79M05CDTG 75 Units / Rail
(Pb−Free)
MC79M05CDTRK DPAK 2500 Units / Reel
TJ = 0°C to +125°C DPAK
MC79M05CDTRKG 2500 Units / Reel
(Pb−Free)
MC79M05CT TO−220 50 Units / Rail
TO−220
MC79M05CTG 50 Units / Rail
(Pb−Free)
MC79M08BDT DPAK 75 Units / Rail
MC79M08BDTRK DPAK 2500 Units / Reel
DPAK
MC79M08BDTRKG 2500 Units / Reel
TJ = −40°C to +125°C (Pb−Free)
MC79M08BT TO−220 50 Units / Rail
TO−220
MC79M08BTG 50 Units / Rail
(Pb−Free)
MC79M08CDT DPAK 75 Units / Rail
4.0%
DPAK
MC79M08CDTG 75 Units / Rail
(Pb−Free)
MC79M08CDTRK DPAK 2500 Units / Reel
TJ = 0°C to +125°C DPAK
MC79M08CDTRKG 2500 Units / Reel
(Pb−Free)
MC79M08CT TO−220 50 Units / Rail
TO−220
MC79M08CTG 50 Units / Rail
(Pb−Free)
MC79M12BDT DPAK 75 Units / Rail
DPAK
MC79M12BDTG 75 Units / Rail
(Pb−Free)
MC79M12BDTRK DPAK 2500 Units / Reel
TJ = −40°C to +125°C DPAK
MC79M12BDTRKG 2500 Units / Reel
(Pb−Free)
MC79M12BT TO−220 50 Units / Rail
TO−220
MC79M12BTG 50 Units / Rail
(Pb−Free)
MC79M12CDT DPAK 75 Units / Rail
DPAK
MC79M12CDTG 75 Units / Rail
(Pb−Free)
MC79M12CDTRK DPAK 2500 Units / Reel
TJ = 0°C to +125°C DPAK
MC79M12CDTRKG 2500 Units / Reel
(Pb−Free)
MC79M12CT TO−220 50 Units / Rail
TO−220
MC79M12CTG 50 Units / Rail
(Pb−Free)
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ORDERING INFORMATION
Output Voltage Operating
Device Package Shipping[
Tolerance Temperature Range
MC79M15BDT DPAK 75 Units / Rail
DPAK
MC79M15BDTG 75 Units / Rail
(Pb−Free)
MC79M15BDTRK DPAK 2500 Units / Reel
TJ = −40°C to +125°C DPAK
MC79M15BDTRKG 2500 Units / Reel
(Pb−Free)
MC79M15BT TO−220 50 Units / Rail
TO−220
MC79M15BTG 50 Units / Rail
(Pb−Free)
4.0%
MC79M15CDT DPAK 75 Units / Rail
DPAK
MC79M15CDTG 75 Units / Rail
(Pb−Free)
MC79M15CDTRK DPAK 2500 Units / Reel
TJ = 0°C to +125°C DPAK
MC79M15CDTRKG 2500 Units / Reel
(Pb−Free)
MC79M15CT TO−220 50 Units / Rail
TO−220
MC79M15CTG 50 Units / Rail
(Pb−Free)
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PACKAGE DIMENSIONS

TO−220, SINGLE GAUGE

T SUFFIX
CASE 221AB−01
ISSUE O
NOTES:
1. DIMENSIONING AND TOLERANCING PER ANSI
Y14.5M, 1982.
SEATING
−T− PLANE 2. CONTROLLING DIMENSION: INCH.
3. DIMENSION Z DEFINES A ZONE WHERE ALL
B F C BODY AND LEAD IRREGULARITIES ARE
T ALLOWED.
S
INCHES MILLIMETERS
4 DIM MIN MAX MIN MAX
A 0.570 0.620 14.48 15.75
Q A B 0.380 0.405 9.66 10.28
C 0.160 0.190 4.07 4.82
1 2 3 U D 0.025 0.035 0.64 0.88
F 0.142 0.147 3.61 3.73
H G 0.095 0.105 2.42 2.66
H 0.110 0.155 2.80 3.93
K J 0.018 0.025 0.46 0.64
Z K 0.500 0.562 12.70 14.27
L 0.045 0.060 1.15 1.52
N 0.190 0.210 4.83 5.33
L R Q 0.100 0.120 2.54 3.04
R 0.080 0.110 2.04 2.79
V J S 0.020 0.055 0.508 1.39
T 0.235 0.255 5.97 6.47
G U 0.000 0.050 0.00 1.27
V 0.045 −−− 1.15 −−−
D Z −−− 0.080 −−− 2.04
N

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PACKAGE DIMENSIONS

DPAK−3
DT SUFFIX
CASE 369C−01
ISSUE O

NOTES:
−T− SEATING 1. DIMENSIONING AND TOLERANCING
PLANE PER ANSI Y14.5M, 1982.
2. CONTROLLING DIMENSION: INCH.
B C
INCHES MILLIMETERS
V R E DIM MIN MAX MIN MAX
A 0.235 0.245 5.97 6.22
B 0.250 0.265 6.35 6.73
4 C 0.086 0.094 2.19 2.38
Z D 0.027 0.035 0.69 0.88
A E 0.018 0.023 0.46 0.58
S F 0.037 0.045 0.94 1.14
1 2 3 G 0.180 BSC 4.58 BSC
U H 0.034 0.040 0.87 1.01
K J 0.018 0.023 0.46 0.58
K 0.102 0.114 2.60 2.89
L 0.090 BSC 2.29 BSC
F J R 0.180 0.215 4.57 5.45
L S 0.025 0.040 0.63 1.01
H U 0.020 −−− 0.51 −−−
V 0.035 0.050 0.89 1.27
D 2 PL Z 0.155 −−− 3.93 −−−
G 0.13 (0.005) M T

SOLDERING FOOTPRINT*
6.20 3.0
0.244 0.118
2.58
0.101

5.80 1.6 6.172

0.228 0.063 0.243

SCALE 3:1 ǒinches

mm Ǔ

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details, please download the ON Semiconductor Soldering and
Mounting Techniques Reference Manual, SOLDERRM/D.

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