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L78M15ABDT-TR
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STMicroelectronics Voltage Regulators - Linear, Low Drop Out (LDO) Regulators, DPAK. Pinout extracted from the datasheet, KiCad symbol/footprint/3D.
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README.md+14@@ -39,6 +39,20 @@ L78M15ABDT-TR from STMicroelectronics, in a DPAK. Pinout and pin descriptions ex - Footprint: `Package_TO_SOT_SMD:TO-252-2` - 3D model: DPAK (KiCad packages3D, STEP) +## 3D model downloads++Two STEP files. Same geometry, different body top:++| File | Size | Use it when |+|---|---|---|+| [`l78m15abdt-tr.step`](l78m15abdt-tr.step) | 119 KB | You want the bare part, or you mark your own boards. |+| [`l78m15abdt-tr-etched.step`](l78m15abdt-tr-etched.step) | 1.7 MB | You want the part with `L78M15ABDT-TR` already on it. |++The marking in the etched file is real recessed geometry cut into the solid, not a+texture or a decal: 469 faces against 83 in the bare model. It+survives export, section views, and rendering in any CAD tool, and it drops straight+into KiCad or Fusion with no extra setup.+ ## Provenance Data extracted from the manufacturer datasheet, not a distributor listing:
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page.json+8−8@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@ "slug": "l78m15abdt-tr", "title": "L78M15ABDT-TR", "brief": "STMicroelectronics Voltage Regulators - Linear, Low Drop Out (LDO) Regulators, DPAK. Datasheet-verified pinout, KiCad symbol/footprint/3D.",- "version": "0.1.0",+ "version": "0.2.0", "license": "CC-BY-SA-4.0", "tags": [ "component",@@ -35,19 +35,19 @@ "number": "1", "name": "INPUT", "type": "power_in",- "description": "Unregulated DC input voltage (V_I). Absolute maximum 35 V for 5-18 V output variants. Should be bypassed to GND with a 0.33 \u00b5F ceramic if the device is more than a few centimetres from the reservoir cap."+ "description": "Unregulated DC input voltage (V_I). Absolute maximum 35 V for 5-18 V output variants. Should be bypassed to GND with a 0.33 µF ceramic if the device is more than a few centimetres from the reservoir cap." }, { "number": "2", "name": "GND", "type": "power_in",- "description": "Common ground reference for input and output. Electrically tied to the exposed thermal tab on DPAK, which also serves as the primary heat-transfer path to the PCB copper pour. Also the package tab: exposed metal tab on the DPAK backside - same net as pin 2 (GND). Soldered to a copper pour that dissipates junction heat (R_thJC \u2248 8 \u00b0C/W, R_thJA \u2248 100 \u00b0C/W on standard footprint)."+ "description": "Common ground reference for input and output. Electrically tied to the exposed thermal tab on DPAK, which also serves as the primary heat-transfer path to the PCB copper pour. Also the package tab: exposed metal tab on the DPAK backside - same net as pin 2 (GND). Soldered to a copper pour that dissipates junction heat (R_thJC ≈ 8 °C/W, R_thJA ≈ 100 °C/W on standard footprint)." }, { "number": "3", "name": "OUTPUT", "type": "power_out",- "description": "Regulated +15 V output (typ), guaranteed 14.55-15.45 V (2 %, AB grade). Delivers up to 500 mA with adequate heat-sinking; internally current-limited (~230 mA short-circuit, typ). Bypass to GND with 0.1 \u00b5F ceramic."+ "description": "Regulated +15 V output (typ), guaranteed 14.55-15.45 V (2 %, AB grade). Delivers up to 500 mA with adequate heat-sinking; internally current-limited (~230 mA short-circuit, typ). Bypass to GND with 0.1 µF ceramic." } ], "provenance": {@@ -121,9 +121,9 @@ "docs/hero.png", "docs/l78m15abdt-tr-datasheet.pdf", "viewers/symbol.html",- "viewers/footprint.html"+ "viewers/footprint.html",+ "pads.json" ],- "visibility": {- "public": true- }+ "visibility": "public",+ "description": "STMicroelectronics Voltage Regulators - Linear, Low Drop Out (LDO) Regulators, DPAK. Datasheet-verified pinout, KiCad symbol/footprint/3D." }