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Why peak output current is greater than short circuit output current in 7805 voltage regulator?
This is the datasheet of 7805 voltage regulator produced by "Continental Device India Limited".
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Why is the peak output current greater than short circuit output current?
Shouldn't the ...
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Can I use a 7805 as a current regulator?
Can I use 7805 as current regulator? My input is 12-14 V DC (battery) and I require output 5V and 500mA or adjustable.
My background is CS so unaware of these ICs. I have searched LM317 and LM338 but ...
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