Motorola MC78L08CG 8V 100mA Voltage Regulator TO-39 Can Gold Leads 1976 NOS

ITEM SPECIFICS
Brand: Motorola
Model: MC78L08CG
MPN: MC78L08CG
Type: 3-Terminal Fixed Positive Linear Voltage Regulator
Output Voltage: 8V nominal (C grade, ±10%: 7.36–8.64V at 25°C)
Output Current: 100mA
Input Voltage: 30V maximum
Dropout Voltage: 1.7V typical
Ripple Rejection: 55dB typical
Operating Junction Temperature: 0°C to +125°C
Package: TO-39 Metal Can
Leads: Gold-Plated
Mounting: Through-Hole
Date Code: 7625
Cross Reference: ECG981 / NTE981
Condition: New
Quantity: 1

DESCRIPTION
New old stock Motorola MC78L08CG 3-terminal positive 8V, 100mA voltage regulator in a TO-39 metal can with gold-plated leads. The can is marked with the Motorola logo, "MC78L 08CG," and "7625." Date code 7625 places manufacture in week 25 of 1976. It comes from an original bag with a typed ECG label reading "ECG-981 MC-78L08CG IC-Pos Vr. 8V 100mA." Never installed.
The MC78L series is Motorola's 100mA low-current three-terminal positive regulator line. The "C" grade is the ±10% output tolerance selection, and the "G" suffix denotes the metal-can package.

Features:
Fixed 8V positive output
Up to 100mA output current
30V maximum input voltage
1.7V typical dropout
55dB typical ripple rejection
Internal short-circuit current limiting
Internal thermal overload protection
No external components required in many applications
Hermetic TO-39 metal can with gold-plated leads
Original Motorola manufacture, 1976 date code

Compatibility:
Direct replacement for MC78L08CG and other 78L08 8V 100mA positive regulators in metal-can positions. Cross-references to ECG981 / NTE981, which are TO-92 plastic parts with the same 8V 100mA rating. Current equivalents such as the onsemi MC78L08ACP and TI UA78L08 are also TO-92, so check the package and pinout before substituting between the metal-can and TO-92 versions.

Q&A
Q: What is the MC78L08CG?
A: A Motorola 8V, 100mA three-terminal positive voltage regulator in a TO-39 metal can.
Q: What replaces an MC78L08CG?
A: Any 78L08 8V 100mA regulator, including NTE981, onsemi MC78L08ACP and TI UA78L08. Those are TO-92 plastic, so confirm pinout and fit.
Q: What is the minimum input voltage?
A: Keep the input about 2V above the 8V output (around 10V or more). Maximum input is 30V.
Q: Is this a transistor?
A: No. It is a voltage regulator IC in a transistor-style metal can.
Q: How old is this part?
A: Date code 7625, which places manufacture in 1976.

DISCLAIMER
Item is new old stock, sold as pictured. Ships fast with tracking. 30-day returns accepted; buyer pays return shipping.

LEGAL DISCLAIMER
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