The L7915 is a fixed negative voltage regulator designed to provide a stable -15V output, commonly used in dual power supply and analog circuit applications.
Configuration:
Fixed negative linear voltage regulator
Part of L7900 series
Electrical Characteristics:
Output voltage: -15 V
Output current: up to 1.5 A
Input voltage: up to -35 V
Dropout voltage: approximately 1.1 V (at ~1 A load)
Built-in thermal overload protection
Short circuit protection
Safe operating area (SOA) protection
Package:
TO-220 through-hole package
Construction:
Designed for PCB mounting with heatsink support
Provides stable voltage regulation under varying load conditions
Configuration Notes:
Suitable for negative voltage regulation in dual supply systems
Requires proper heatsinking for full current operation
Maintains stable line and load regulation
Intended Use:
Dual power supply circuits (±15 V systems)
Audio amplifier circuits
Analog and signal processing circuits
General-purpose negative voltage regulation applications
