LM7815 IC Features / Technical Specifications:
- TO-220 Package
- The Output current is 1A to 1.5A
- Built-in short circuit shutdown function
- Buit-in over heat shutdown function
- Low cost
- Reliable and long life to use commercially
- Stable and fixed output of 15V DC
- Maximum input voltage is upto 35V DC
- The standby current only 8mA
LM7815 Description:
LM7815 is an anther fixed output voltage regulator IC from the series LM78xx. LM78xx is a series of fixed voltage regulator IC. The series contains different fixed output voltage regulator ICs like LM7805, LM7809, LM7812, LM7824 etc. The main function of the IC is to provide a stable and clean 15V and 1A to 1.5A at its output whether the input is constantly changing but one thing should be kept in mind if you are designing a circuit or using it in an already designed circuit that the input fluctuations or the input voltage should be under 17V DC to 35V DC because if the input voltage will go below 17V the output will not be stable because the IC require atleast 2 volts above its output to work properly, additionally the input voltage should not be increased from 35V which is the max input voltage of the IC. Applying voltage more than 35V can damage the IC. A suitable heatsink is also an essential part of this IC because the intput and output voltage different is converted into heat therefore a user must use it.
