78M05 – 7805 5V Positive Voltage Regulator IC SMD TO 252 DPAK Package

78M05 – 7805 5V Positive Voltage Regulator IC SMD TO 252 DPAK Package 

The 78M05 (also known as 7805) is a fixed +5V positive linear voltage regulator designed to provide a stable and reliable +5V DC output for a wide range of electronic applications. It is part of the 78xx family of positive voltage regulators, widely used in power supply circuits, embedded systems, and digital electronics.

This SMD version comes in a TO-252 (DPAK) surface-mount package, offering good thermal performance while saving PCB space. The regulator includes built-in current limiting, thermal shutdown, and short-circuit protection, ensuring safe and reliable operation.

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Applications

• +5V regulated power supplies
• Microcontroller and logic circuit power supplies
• Embedded systems and development boards
• Digital and analog circuits
• Industrial control systems
• Consumer electronics
• Power supply modules

Features

• Fixed Output Voltage: +5V DC
• Regulator Type: Positive linear voltage regulator
• Package: TO-252 (DPAK) SMD
• Output Current: Up to 500mA (typical for 78M series, with proper heatsinking)
• Built-in thermal shutdown and current limiting protection
• Short-circuit protected
• Good line and load regulation
• Requires minimal external components
• Compact SMD package with good heat dissipation
• High reliability and stable performance