STMicroelectronics 7805 5V 1.5A Positive Voltage Regulator TO-220FP-3

This STMicroelectronics 5V 1.5A Positive Voltage Regulator is a versatile three-terminal device designed for a wide range of power management applications. It provides local on-card regulation, effectively eliminating the distribution issues associated with single-point regulation.

The device incorporates internal current limiting, thermal shutdown, and safe area protection, ensuring robust performance and making it highly durable in demanding environments. When paired with adequate heat sinking, this voltage regulator can deliver an output current of over 1A, with a maximum output capacity of 1.5A. Although primarily designed as a fixed voltage regulator, it can be utilised with external components to achieve adjustable voltages and currents, offering significant flexibility for circuit design.

Key Features

• Fixed output voltage of 5V
• Maximum output current of 1.5A
• Thermal overload and short circuit protection
• Output transition safe operating area (SOA) protection
• Through-hole mounting with 3 pins

With an input voltage range of 10V to 35V and an operating temperature range of 0°C to 125°C, this regulator is well-suited for demanding electronic applications. It measures 43 mm in height, 33 mm in width, and 15 mm in depth, with a lightweight design of just 2 grams.