7805 Overview
Representative 7805 image (package may vary by manufacturer)
Description
The LM78XX series of three terminal regulators is available with several fixed output voltages making them useful in a wide range of applications. One of these is local on card regulation, eliminating the distribution problems associated with single point regulation.
Key Features
- Internal thermal overload protection
- No external components required
- Output transistor safe area protection
- Internal short circuit current limit
