78xx Power Supply

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Of all the voltage regulator ICs, the 78xx family is by far the most established. Not surprisingly! It’s difficult to get performance this good with so few outside components necessary.
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Just like the famous LM317, the 78xx family incorporates automatic shutdown in case of overheating. You can get up to 1.5A of current with a suitable heat sink. No fuse is required.

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