The L78M08CDT-TR is a Linear Voltage Regulator 8.0V 0.5A Positive manufactured by STMicroelectronics. It is designed for a wide range of applications such as charge pumps, voltage supplies, battery-powered systems, remote control, and many more. It offers over-current, over-temperature, and short-circuit protection to enhance system reliability. It is also fully protected from input overvoltage and output transients, and it has a guaranteed reverse current capability specification. The device provides a low dropout voltage and fast turn-off and turn-on kinetics, which makes it suitable for battery-powered systems. In addition, it features wide input voltage range, low quiescent current, and tested power dissipation.