8.1 Overview

The LM341 and LM78M05 devices are a family of fixed positive voltage regulators. They can accept up to 35 V at the input and regulate it down to outputs of 5 V, 12 V, or 15 V. The devices are capable of supplying up to 500 mA of output current, although it is important to ensure there is adequate heat sinking to avoid exceeding thermal limits. However, in the case of accidental overload the device has built in current limiting, thermal shutdown and safe-operating area protection to prevent damage from occurring.