LM7815S

LM7815S is a fixed linear voltage regulator IC produced by National Semiconductor, now a part of Texas Instruments. The LM7815S is a members of the popular 78xx series voltage regulators, designed to provide a stable output voltage to various electronic systems.

The LM7815S is an 18V fixed output regulator, suitable for a wide range of applications. It has high DC output current capability of up to 1A, and a low dropout voltage of 1.3V at 1A. The device operates over a wide temperature range of -40 to 85°C, making it suitable for various industrial and consumer applications.

Internally, the LM7815S is a voltage regulator with a totem-pole output stage, which provides sufficient current handling capability and high output current accuracy. The device has a built-in feedback circuitry for maintaining the output voltage stability, and it operates in a shutdown mode when the input voltage is below the minimum threshold.

The LM7815S can be installed in a variety of configurations, including compact module packages and standard plastic TO-220, SO-8, and SOT-223 packages. It is widely used in many electronic devices, such as power supplies, DC-DC converters, and voltage regulators. Overall, the LM7815S is a reliable and stable voltage regulator, and its use is well documented in various electronic design applications.