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The Great Search: Classic LM7805 TO-220 5V Regulator

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Adafruit Industries
Episode • Feb 19, 2024 • 9m
This Great Search is a big throwback to every electrical engineer's first power supply. The LM7805 is a mainstay regulator, available in TO-220 package, as well as TO-92 and SMT.

Today, we found a social media post of someone repairing a SEGA Master System (https://twitter.com/nosIndulgences/status/1758586503868080259) where they needed to replace the LDO.

Let's look for a drop-in replacement with 1A or more of current. Also, maybe we'll peek at some alternative products that can provide more current output or lower drop-out.

See the chosen part on DigiKey https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/stmicroelectronics/L7805CV/585964

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