Hi,...i am a new user here. As per my observation you are dropping 4V between input and output, and at 0.5A that makes 2W, and that is a LOT of heat without a heatsink.At 2W without any heatsink, the die of the device will be at a whopping 155?C if your ambient temperature is 25?C, and the case will be 10?C less, but 145?C is still a nice way to burn your fingers.