LM7805CT Specifications
Manufacturer: Fairchild Semiconductor
Part Number: LM7805CT
Product Type: Linear Voltage Regulator
Output Voltage: 5 V
Output Current: Up to 1.5 A
Input Voltage Range: 7 V to 35 V
Regulator Type: Positive Fixed Output
Package Type: TO-220-3
Mounting Type: Through Hole
Dropout Voltage: Standard Linear Regulator Design
Protection Features: Thermal Shutdown and Current Limit
Operating Temperature Range: 0°C to +125°C
Applications Class: Power Regulation
Packaging: Factory
Key Features
The LM7805CT is a fixed linear voltage regulator designed to provide a stable 5 volt output for electronic circuits. It supports output currents up to 1.5 amps when adequate heat dissipation is provided. Additionally, the regulator includes internal current limiting and thermal shutdown protection. Because the device requires minimal external components, engineers frequently use it in simple power supply designs. As a result, the LM7805CT remains one of the most widely used linear regulators in electronic systems.
Applications
Embedded microcontroller power supplies
Industrial control electronics
Laboratory power supply circuits
Consumer electronic devices
Instrumentation electronics
Communication equipment power regulation
Educational electronics projects
Embedded development boards
Product Overview
The LM7805CT from Fairchild Semiconductor provides a reliable voltage regulation solution for circuits requiring a stable 5 volt supply. First, the device uses a linear regulation architecture that simplifies power supply design.
Additionally, the integrated protection features help prevent damage caused by overheating or excessive load current. Because linear regulators provide low noise output voltage, they remain useful in many analog and digital systems.
Moreover, the TO-220 package supports easy mounting to heat sinks which improves thermal performance in higher current applications. Engineers frequently use this regulator in industrial electronics, power supply modules, and embedded control systems.
Therefore, the LM7805CT continues to serve as a dependable voltage regulator for a wide range of electronic applications that require a stable 5 volt power rail.
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