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L7809 9 V Linear Regulator
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Fixed 9 V positive-voltage linear regulator, up to 1.5 A, in the L78xx (7800) series.
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markdownL7809
STMicroelectronics · Linear Regulator (LDO) · TO-220
The L7809 is a three-terminal fixed positive-voltage regulator from ST's L78xx (7800) series, delivering a stable 9 V output at up to 1.5 A with adequate heat sinking. It is the classic linear regulator for powering logic and analog rails from a higher unregulated supply, needing only input and output capacitors.
Pinout
| Pin | Name | Type | Function |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | INPUT | power_in | Unregulated DC input. Absolute maximum 35 V (for VO = 5-18 V variants). Requires a 0.33 µF bypass capacitor close to the pin. |
| 2 | GROUND | power_in | Common ground reference. Also connected internally to the mounting tab on TO-220/TO-220FP and to the exposed pad on DPAK/D²PAK. |
| 3 | OUTPUT | power_out | Regulated +9 V output, up to 1.5 A with adequate heatsinking. Requires a 0.1 µF output capacitor for stability. |
Key specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Fixed positive linear regulator |
| Output voltage | 9 V |
| Output current | Up to 1.5 A (with heatsink) |
| Dropout voltage | 2 V typ |
| Package | TO-220 (3-lead) |
| Operating temperature | 0 C to 125 C (junction) |
Ordering variants
Same part, different packaging or reel option.
L7809CVL7809CPL7809CDTL7809CDT-TRL7809CD2TL7809CD2T-TR
CAD (KiCad official)
- Symbol:
l7809.kicad_sym - Footprint:
l7809.kicad_mod - 3D model: TO-220 body from KiCad
Package_TO_SOT_THT/TO-220-3_Vertical.
Provenance
Data extracted from the manufacturer datasheet, not a distributor listing:
- Datasheet: STMicroelectronics datasheet (55 pp, sha256
ccba643d1b7ced87, retrieved 2026-08-17, tier: manufacturer) - Extractor:
ds2sf(Claude). Every pin and dimension is cited to a datasheet page; it refuses to fabricate. - CAD: KiCad official libraries (CC-BY-SA 4.0).