MC7805CTG

Overview

The MC7805CTG is a robust linear voltage regulator designed to provide a stable 5V positive output at currents up to 1A. It is a industry-standard solution for local, on-card regulation, featuring built-in thermal overload protection and short-circuit current limiting to ensure system reliability. This TO-220 packaged device is highly versatile and requires no external components for basic operation, making it a staple for power supply design.

Why Choose This Part

This regulator offers internal thermal overload protection and output transistor safe-area compensation, making it nearly indestructible under standard operating conditions. Its high ripple rejection of 83dB at 120Hz provides clean power for sensitive electronics, while the TO-220 package allows for easy heatsink mounting in high-power dissipation scenarios.

Applications

Getting Started

To use the MC7805CTG, connect the input pin to a DC source between 7V and 35V and the ground pin to your common rail. While not strictly required for operation, it is best practice to place a 0.33uF ceramic capacitor on the input and a 0.1uF capacitor on the output to improve high-frequency stability and transient response. If the voltage differential or current load is high, ensure the device is attached to a suitable heatsink to stay within the 0 to 125 degrees Celsius operating range.

MC7805 Family

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