The Great Search: Classic LM7805 TO-220 5V Regulator
This Great Search is a big throwback to every electrical engineer's first power supply. The LM7805 is a mainstay regulator, available in TO-220 package, as well as TO-92 and SMT. Today, we found a social media post of someone repairing a SEGA Master System (https://twitter.com/nosIndulgences/status/1758586503868080259) where they needed to replace the LDO. Let's look for a drop-in replacement with 1A or more of current. Also, maybe we'll peek at some alternative products that can provide more current output or lower drop-out. See the chosen part on DigiKey…
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