Product Overview
The LM7808CT from Texas Instruments is a fixed 8V positive voltage regulator delivering up to 1.5A. Part of the LM78xx series, it provides a stable 8V output from 10.5-35V input with internal thermal and short-circuit protection. Packaged in TO-220.
Key Specifications
| Output Voltage | 8V (fixed) |
| Output Current | 1.5A |
| Input Voltage | 10.5V to 35V |
| Dropout Voltage | 2V (typ at 1A) |
| Line Regulation | 0.01%/V (typ) |
| Load Regulation | 0.3%/A (typ) |
| Ripple Rejection | 75dB (typ) |
| Package | TO-220 |
| Operating Temperature | 0 to +125 C |
Features
- Fixed 8V output
- 1.5A output current
- Internal thermal overload protection
- Internal short-circuit current limiting
- 75dB ripple rejection
- Same pinout as LM7805CT, LM7812CT
Applications
- 8V power supply for analog circuits
- Op-amp single-supply regulation
- Relay and solenoid drive
- Pre-regulation stage