Re: [N8VEM-S100:6518] 7805 Package choices

["mike" <mi...@pikeaero.com>]

TI LM341 (LM78M05) is available in an 8.26mm diameter can package
(NDT0003A) @ 500ma, however a bit spendy @ $11.28 (Digikey).

On 15-03-11 02:36 PM, mike wrote:
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> TI TPS7101 is available in a DIP8 @ 500ma
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> MAX603 is another 500ma LDO in a DIP8 @500ma
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> On 15-03-11 02:22 PM, mike wrote:
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>> Microchip MCP1702-5002E/TO is available in a TO92, but does not give you
>> much headroom.
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>> On 15-03-11 01:52 PM, Don Caprio wrote:
>>> Hey brains I have a question.
>>>
>>> I'm designing a 5V circuit. Considering the 78L05 (TO-92) and 7805
>>> (TO-220).
>>> The L05 is rated at 100ma while the 05 comes in 1a and 1.5 versions.
>>>
>>> Is there anything in between? 100ma is not quite enough while the 7805
>>> is overkill.
>>> Space is a concern so I like the TO-92 package.
>>>
>>> If I'm reading the datasheet right for a 7 segment display it draws
>>> 25-30ma for each
>>> segment? Thats a current draw of 250ma if all segments are lit.
>>> Therefore I may have
>>> to use the 7805/C or change my design to use dual state LED (17-22ma)
>>> instead of the 7 segment LED.
>>>
>>>
>>>