Path: utzoo!attcan!uunet!pilchuck!ssc!markz
From: markz@ssc.UUCP (Mark Zenier)
Newsgroups: sci.electronics
Subject: Re: 7805 regulator
Summary: Bigger Regulators
Message-ID: <1263@ssc.UUCP>
Date: 16 Jun 88 02:50:34 GMT
References: <592@picuxa.UUCP> <5030002@hpvcla.HP.COM>
Organization: SSC, Inc., Seattle, WA
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Someone in a posting long expired on this system asked.
> < I have a question about the MC7805 5V 1A regulator. Can you parallel
> < two of these devices together to derive a higher current?

My library says a 7805 is good for 1500 ma.  If a TO-3 will fit, a LM323 is
good for 3A.  There is a National part, the LM396 adjustable good for 10A.
Is this the "MOOSE" part?


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