Product Overview
The L7815CV-DG is a positive voltage regulator from STMicroelectronics providing a fixed 15V output at up to 1.5A. Part of the L78 series, it features internal current limiting, thermal shutdown, and safe area protection, making it robust against overload and fault conditions. The device is available in a TO-220 package and is widely used in power supply and voltage regulation circuits.
Key Specifications
| Output Voltage | 15V (fixed) |
| Output Current | 1.5A |
| Input Voltage Range | 17.5V to 35V |
| Dropout Voltage | 2V typical |
| Line Regulation | 12mV typical |
| Load Regulation | 25mV typical |
| Ripple Rejection | 60dB typical |
| Operating Temperature | 0C to +125C |
| Package | TO-220 |
Features
- Fixed 15V positive output voltage
- 1.5A output current capability
- Internal thermal overload protection
- Short-circuit current limiting
- Output transistor safe area protection
- No external components required for basic operation
- High ripple rejection ratio
Applications
- Power supply voltage regulation
- Industrial control systems
- Audio amplifier power supplies
- Motor driver supply regulation
- General purpose 15V power source