Texas Instruments LM79L
LM79L variants from Texas Instruments
LM79L Overview
What changes between part numbers, and what to check before you lock the BOM — general-purpose circuits.
LM79L is a Texas Instruments order-code family — not a single orderable MPN. This page lists 6 variants that share the same core device but differ in suffix fields (package, grade, reel/tube, electrical bin, etc.). Pick the exact full part number; substituting within the family without checking the datasheet often causes assembly or spec mismatches.
Package: SOIC | Max Supply Voltage: -30V | Min Supply Voltage: -18V | Output Voltage: -15V | Output Current: 100mA | Max Output Current: 100mA | Max Input Voltage: -35V | Number of Outputs: 1 Other listed variants describe: -5V 100mA Negative LDO Regulator, 8-SOIC, 0-70°C; 100-mA, negative linear voltage regulator 6-DSBGA 0 to 70.
Across listed variants, watch these parameters: packages: SOIC.
Suffix examples in this family: 15ACM/NOPB, 05ACMX/NOPB, 05ACTL/NOPB, 05ACTLX/NOPB, 12ACMX/NOPB, 12ACZ/NOPB. The characters after the base number usually encode package, temperature, or performance grade — compare the variant table column-by-column rather than assuming pin-compatible drops-in.
Example MPNs: LM79L15ACM/NOPB, LM79L05ACMX/NOPB, LM79L05ACTL/NOPB, LM79L05ACTLX/NOPB, LM79L12ACMX/NOPB, LM79L12ACZ/NOPB.
Key Features
- Footprint / package: SOICSingle package option across listed variants; still confirm reel vs tube suffix if you auto-insert.
- Lifecycle mix: ActiveConfirm lifecycle on the exact MPN, not just the base number prefix.
- 6 distinct suffix patternsExamples: 15ACM/NOPB, 05ACMX/NOPB, 05ACTL/NOPB, 05ACTLX/NOPB, 12ACMX/NOPB (+1 more). Decode suffix meaning in the ordering notes under the variant table.
Target Applications
- general-purpose circuits — design-in and field replacement
- BOM scrub where only the base prefix is known but suffix is TBD
- Second-source checks when the original MPN is constrained
Ordering Variants
Compare 6 LM79L part numbers by package, electrical parameters, lifecycle, and availability. Use RFQ for stock and lead-time confirmation.
| Part Number | Description | Package Type | Manufacturer | Lifecycle | RoHS | Availability | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LM79L15ACM/NOPB | Package: SOIC | Max Supply Voltage: -30V | Min Supply Voltage: -18V | Output Voltage: -15V | Output Current: 100mA | Max Output Current: 100mA | Max Input Voltage: -35V | Number of Outputs: 1 | SOIC | Texas Instruments | Active | Compliant | In Stock | |
| LM79L05ACMX/NOPB | -5V 100mA Negative LDO Regulator, 8-SOIC, 0-70°C | - | Texas Instruments | Active | Compliant | In Stock | |
| LM79L05ACTL/NOPB | 100-mA, negative linear voltage regulator 6-DSBGA 0 to 70 | - | Texas Instruments | Active | Compliant | In Stock | |
| LM79L05ACTLX/NOPB | 100-mA, negative linear voltage regulator 6-DSBGA 0 to 70 | - | Texas Instruments | Active | Compliant | In Stock | |
| LM79L12ACMX/NOPB | -12V 100mA Negative LDO Voltage Regulator, SOIC, 75mV Dropout | - | Texas Instruments | Active | Compliant | In Stock | |
| LM79L12ACZ/NOPB | -12V 100mA Negative LDO Regulator, TO-92, 5% Accuracy | - | Texas Instruments | Active | Compliant | In Stock |
Ordering Code Differences
How suffixes on LM79L map to package, grade, and reel options.
LM79L uses a shared prefix; characters after the prefix encode orderable options. Two lines with the same prefix are not drop-in replacements unless the differing columns match your need.
Suffixes seen here: 15ACM/NOPB, 05ACMX/NOPB, 05ACTL/NOPB, 05ACTLX/NOPB, 12ACMX/NOPB, 12ACZ/NOPB.
Full MPN examples: LM79L15ACM/NOPB, LM79L05ACMX/NOPB, LM79L05ACTL/NOPB, LM79L05ACTLX/NOPB, LM79L12ACMX/NOPB.
Tip: photograph or copy the reel label — reel diameter, QTY per reel, and moisture sensitivity level (MSL) are often suffix-driven and won't show in the schematic.
How to Choose the Right LM79L Variant
Match the footprint first
Packages here: SOIC. Open the land-pattern drawing before you substitute a different suffix.
Electrical headroom
Compare voltage and current columns in the variant table. For LM79L, a suffix with lower voltage or current rating will not survive the same circuit without recalculation.
Temp grade letter matters
Commercial (0–70 °C) and industrial (−40–85 °C+) suffixes look similar in the prefix — confirm ambient + self-heating, not just the first page of the datasheet.
Copy the full MPN
Do not BOM only "LM79L" — include the full suffix (e.g. 15ACM/NOPB, 05ACMX/NOPB, 05ACTL/NOPB). RFQ with reel/tube preference and required date code.
Technical Specifications
Core parameters for LM79L product family
Identity
Variant Parameters
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common technical questions about the LM79L product family.