+5V regulator with higher amp in TO-92 package

neednt datasheet,

7805 will do the trick.

easy use.

u can use LM350 which is 5A regulator data sheet available at digikey

Hi nyanthar,

cnpower says that a LM7805 will work, but it is only available in TO-220 packaging, not TO-92... you can only get current up to 300mA with available 5V.

If you are trying to minimize space, surface-mount products are available:

http://search.digikey.com/scripts/DkSearch/dksus.dll?Detail?name=AP1117E50GDICT-ND

Surface-mount assembly may not be as hard as you think!

Please send me description of any problem you may be having!

Mike

The problem with TO-92 at greater than 300mA is the power dissipation, which could result in enough die heating to destroy the device, or at least severely reduce its lifetime. I suggest using a TO-220 or TO-263 package.

Hi, Mike,

78 or 79 series have not only to-220 but To-92B and To-3 packing as well.

you can also add a sink on it for safe

another thing is that pay attation to it usage. for more better to apply a diode on it.

CNPOWER is correct, if you want to draw more than 300mA I would pick a better case or package, because even if they sold one in a T0-92 package it would overheat quickly. You should be able to find a simular package to a T0-92, but has a metal plate on the bottom for heat loss. Attach this metal to a metal case, board or heat sink and you will be fine.

My advice is to look for a linear voltage regulator at the specs you need, from www.digikey.com or simular distributor and than find a case simular to the T0-92 that will work in your application.

The only way to use TO-92 above 300ma would increase size (add heatsink) or space used (mount to board use as heatsink); so use a larger case style to-220. In the old days they had a case style, similar size/shape with a large heatsink tab, but I think they were discon a long time ago. If you are worried about shorting there is probably a fully encapsulated version of a To-220(less efficient but easily handle 300ma)