L7808
The L7808 is a three-terminal positive voltage regulator that provides a stable +8V output from a higher input voltage. It is designed to supply up to 1.5A of current with reliable performance. The L7808 is commonly used in power supply circuits to provide a consistent +8V rail for various electronic and electrical applications.
Key Features:
- Fixed positive output voltage of +8V
- Capable of delivering up to 1.5A of current
- High voltage regulation with low dropout
- Built-in thermal overload and short-circuit protection
- Simple to use with minimal external components
- Compatible with standard 3-terminal voltage regulator applications
- Output Voltage: +8V
- Maximum Output Current: 1.5A
- Input Voltage Range: Up to +35V
- Dropout Voltage: 2V (typical)
- Line Regulation: 0.01% (typical)
- Load Regulation: 0.1% (typical)
- Package Type: TO-220, D2PAK
- Positive voltage power supplies
- Voltage regulation in analog and digital circuits
- Power management in electronic devices
- Battery-operated circuits requiring positive voltage
- Connect the input voltage to the input terminal (IN), ensuring it is positive relative to the ground.
- Connect the output terminal (OUT) to the load or circuit requiring the +8V output.
- Ensure that the ground terminal (GND) is properly connected to the system ground.
- Use a suitable heatsink if operating near the maximum current limit to ensure adequate cooling.
- Verify input voltage to avoid exceeding the regulator’s maximum rating.
- Ensure proper heat dissipation to prevent overheating.
- Verify polarity to avoid damage to the regulator and connected components.