L7808ACD2T

Voltage Regulators - Linear, Low Drop Out (LDO) Regulators Overview

The L7808ACD2T is a fixed-output positive linear voltage regulator from the STMicroelectronics L78 series. It provides a nominal output voltage of 8 V with a maximum output current capability of 1.5 A. The device accepts an input voltage range typically spanning from 10 V to 35 V. It incorporates internal protection mechanisms including thermal overload shutdown and safe area compensation for short-circuit conditions. The component is housed in a D2PAK surface-mount package, designed for efficient heat dissipation in power management applications requiring stable regulated DC voltage.

Voltage Regulators - Linear, Low Drop Out (LDO) Regulators Feature Summary

• Fixed 8 V output voltage regulation
• Integrated thermal overload and short-circuit protection
• Surface-mount D2PAK packaging for board integration

Voltage Regulators - Linear, Low Drop Out (LDO) Regulators Applications

• General-purpose power supply regulation
• Local voltage regulation for digital logic circuits
• Battery-powered equipment power conditioning

Voltage Regulators - Linear, Low Drop Out (LDO) Regulators Procurement Notes

Verify the specific suffix 'CD2T' against the manufacturer's official datasheet to confirm the exact pinout configuration and electrical tolerances associated with this surface-mount variant. Ensure that the ordering documentation explicitly references the L7808ACD2T part number to avoid confusion with through-hole or alternative package versions within the same family.

Voltage Regulators - Linear, Low Drop Out (LDO) Regulators Selection Notes

Select this component when a robust 8 V rail is required in a space-constrained design utilizing surface-mount technology. The D2PAK package offers superior thermal performance compared to smaller SOT packages, making it suitable for loads approaching the 1.5 A limit. Confirm that the input voltage source remains within the specified operational limits to ensure reliable regulation without triggering internal protection circuits.

Voltage Regulators - Linear, Low Drop Out (LDO) Regulators Part Context

This device belongs to the widely adopted L78xx family of three-terminal linear regulators. These components are standard solutions for converting unregulated DC voltages into stable outputs. The L7808ACD2T specifically represents the 8 V output variant in the D2PAK form factor, maintaining the functional compatibility of the series while adapting to modern automated assembly processes.

Voltage Regulators - Linear, Low Drop Out (LDO) Regulators Replacement Considerations

Cross-reference with other manufacturers offering equivalent 8 V, 1.5 A linear regulators in D2PAK packages. Verify pin-to-pin compatibility and thermal characteristics before substituting with generic equivalents.