{"title":"5V 1.5A Linear Voltage Regulator - 7805 TO-220","handle":"5v-1-5a-linear-voltage-regulator-7805-to-220","url":"/products/5v-1-5a-linear-voltage-regulator-7805-to-220","description":"The classic L7805 linear voltage regulator in a TO-220 package, capable of delivering a clean, regulated 5.0 V output (±2%) from an input voltage of 7–35 V. With built-in current limiting and thermal shutdown protection, it's a robust and forgiving choice for powering just about any 5 V electronics project.\n\nAs a linear regulator, excess voltage is dissipated as heat. The dropout voltage is approximately 2 V, so a minimum input of 7 V is required for a stable 5 V output. Higher input voltages and currents produce more heat — a heatsink is recommended for sustained loads above a few hundred milliamps.\n\nKey Features\n\n\n5.0 V Regulated Output – ±2% regulation accuracy\n\nUp to 1.5 A Output – With appropriate heatsinking\n\nWide Input Range – 7–35 V DC\n\nBuilt-In Protection – Internal current limiting and thermal shutdown\n\nTO-220 Package – Easy to heatsink and mount\n\n\nSpecifications\n\n\nOutput Voltage – 5.0 V\n\nMaximum Output Current – 1.5 A\n\nInput Voltage Range – 7–35 V\n\nDropout Voltage – ~2 V\n\nQuiescent Current – 6 mA\n\nPackage – TO-220\n\nJunction Thermal Resistance – 62.5°C/W (without heatsink can dissipate ~2 W)\n\n\nIdeal For\n\nPowering 5 V circuits from battery packs or wall adapters\nArduino and microcontroller power supplies\nBreadboard and prototyping power rails\nAny project needing a simple, reliable 5 V source\n\n\n\nNote: While capacitors are not strictly required for stability, adding 10 µF electrolytic capacitors on both the input and output is recommended for best performance. Heat dissipation = (Vin − 5 V) × Iout — for example, a 9 V input at 1 A produces 4 W of heat and requires a heatsink.\n","vendor":"Adafruit","product_type":"physical","in_stock":true,"options":[],"variants":[{"id":9187,"title":"Default Title","sku":"AF-2164","price":1.7,"on_sale":false,"in_stock":true,"available_quantity":108,"option1":"Default Title"}]}