Voltage regulator
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Gives a fixed, steady output voltage from a higher input, like the 7805 that makes 5 V. The input must be at least about 2 V above the output, and the extra voltage turns into heat, so it may need a heatsink at higher currents. Add capacitors on the input and output (e.g. 0.33 µF and 0.1 µF). The 79xx versions are for negative voltages and have a different pinout. Learn more about voltage regulators
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- Reference Character
- U
- Default Value
- —
- Author
- Circuit Canvas
- License
- Circuit Canvas Parts License
- Library
- Circuit Canvas Library
