The AN7915T is a three-terminal negative voltage regulator produced by Panasonic. It provides a stable fixed negative voltage output for various electronic applications.

Applications

• Negative voltage power supplies for operational amplifiers
• Bias voltage for linear circuits
• Voltage regulation in test equipment
• Industrial automation systems
• General-purpose negative voltage regulation

Features

• Fixed negative voltage output (-15V)
• Built-in short circuit protection
• Thermal overload protection
• Excellent ripple rejection
• Requires few external components
• Compact and robust package

Benefits

• Provides a stable and consistent negative voltage source
• Protects the regulator and connected components from overcurrent and overheating
• Reduces noise and ripple in the output voltage
• Simplifies circuit design and reduces cost
• Easy integration into a wide range of electronic devices

Additional Details

The AN7915T provides a fixed -15V output voltage and can typically supply currents up to 1A. The input voltage typically ranges from -17.5V to -35V. It has built-in short-circuit and thermal overload protection to ensure reliable operation under various conditions. External capacitors are usually required at the input and output to improve stability and transient response. It is generally packaged in a TO-220 package. The high ripple rejection capability ensures a clean, stable output voltage which is critical for sensitive analog circuits. This regulator offers a reliable and cost-effective solution for providing a regulated negative voltage in numerous electronic applications.