Product Overview
The L7805CV-DG from STMicroelectronics is a three-terminal positive voltage regulator in a TO-220 package providing a fixed 5V output at up to 1.5A. It features internal current limiting, thermal shutdown, and safe operating area protection, making it virtually indestructible. The -DG suffix denotes the dry-pack packaging option for moisture-sensitive storage and shipping.
Key Specifications
| Output Voltage | 5V (fixed) |
| Output Current | Up to 1.5A |
| Input Voltage Range | 7V to 35V |
| Dropout Voltage | 2V typical @ 1A |
| Line Regulation | 50 mV typical |
| Load Regulation | 100 mV typical |
| Quiescent Current | 6 mA typical |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to +125°C |
| Package | TO-220 (10.4 x 4.6 x 15.75 mm) |
Features
- Output current up to 1.5A with adequate heatsinking
- Fixed 5V output with 2% tolerance (A version)
- Internal thermal overload protection
- Internal short-circuit current limiting
- Output transistor safe operating area protection
- Available in TO-220, TO-220FP, D2PAK, and DPAK packages
Applications
- 5V logic power supply regulation
- Local on-card voltage regulation
- Battery charger and power management
- Microcontroller and digital IC power supplies
- Industrial and consumer power supply circuits