LM7805CK General Description
The Texas Instruments LM7805CK belongs to the Linear Voltage Regulators class crafted by Texas Instruments. Engineered to serve general-purpose applications such as power supplies, industrial controls, and telecommunications equipment. This linear voltage regulator extends its utility to various secondary usages including audio amplifiers, instrumentation equipment, and automotive electronics. It showcases major benefits like high output current capacity, low dropout voltage, and adjustable frequency compensation, while also addressing crucial precautions such as thermal shutdown protection and overcurrent limiting. Additionally, the LM7805CK is designed with a fixed positive output voltage of 5 V, making it suitable for a wide range of applications.
Features
High output current capability: up to 1 A
Low dropout voltage: 2.5 V (typical) at 1 A output
Adjustable frequency compensation
Thermal shutdown protection
Overcurrent limiting
Fixed positive output voltage: 5 V
Application
General-purpose power supplies
Industrial controls and automation systems
Telecommunications equipment
Audio amplifiers and instrumentation equipment
Automotive electronics and appliances