Copyright ANPEC Electronics Corp.
Rev. A.4 - Oct., 2003
APL78L05/12
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Typical Characteristics
Input
Constant
Current t o
Grounded
Load
R
APL78L05
lO
0.33µF
The APL78L05/12 Series of fixed voltage regulators
are designed with Thermal Overload Protection that
shuts down the circuit when subjected to an exces-
sive power overload condition. Internal Short Circuit
Protection limits the maximum current the circuit will
pass.
In many low current applications, compensation ca-
pacitors are not required. However, it is recom-
mended that the regulator input be bypassed with a
capacitor if the regulator is connected to the power
supply filter with long wire lengths, or if the output
load capacitance is large. The input bypass capaci-
tor should be selected to provide good high-frequency
characteristics to insure stable operation under all
load conditions. A 0.33µF or larger tantalum, mylar,
or other capacitor having low internal impedance at
high frequencies should be chosen. The bypass ca-
pacitor should be mounted with the shortest possible
leads directly across the regulators input terminals.
Good construction techniques should be used to mini-
mize ground loops and lead resistance drops since
the regulator has no external sense lead. Bypassing
the output is also recommended.
Figure 1. Current Regulator
MC1741
0.33µF
+20V
0.33µF
20V MPSU55
6.5 MPSA70
10K
10K
+VO
-VO
3
2
4
67
APL78L15
The APL78L00 regulators can also be used as a cur-
rent source when connected as above. In order to
minimize dissipation the APL78L05 is chosen in this
application. Resistor R determines the current as
follows :
IO = + IB
5.0V
R
IB =3.8mA over line and load changes
For example, a 100mA current source would require
R to be a 50Ω, 1/2W resistor and the output voltage
compliance would be the input voltage less 7V.
Figure 2. ±15V Tracking Voltage Regulator
Figure 3. Positive and Negative Regulator
+VI
0.1µF
APL78LXX
0.33µF
APL79LXX
0.33µF0.1µF
+VO
-VO
-VI