STMicroelectronics L7824CT

Description
The L78xx series of three-terminal positive regulators is available in TO-220, TO-220FP, TO-3, DPAK, and DPAK packages and several fixed output voltages, making it useful in a wide range of applications. These regulators can provide local on-card regulation, eliminating the distribution problems associated with single-point regulation. Each type employs internal current limiting, thermal shut-down, and safe area protection, making it essentially indestructible. If adequate heat sinking is provided, they can deliver over 1 A output current. Although designed primarily as fixed voltage regulators, these devices can be used with external components to obtain adjustable voltage and currents.

Features
Output current up to 1.5 A
Output voltages of 5; 6; 8; 8.5; 9; 12; 15; 18; 24 V
Thermal overload protection
Short circuit protection
Output transition SOA protection
2% output voltage tolerance (A version)
Guaranteed in extended temperature range (A version)

Applications
Local on-card regulation
Elimination of distribution problems associated with single-point regulation
Adjustable voltage and current regulation using external components