Description:
The MC7805ABT is a 3-terminal positive fixed voltage regulator manufactured by ON Semiconductor, designed to deliver a stable, regulated 5V output. It's a monolithic integrated circuit built for local, on-card power regulation, making it a staple component in countless electronic circuits and power supply designs.

This regulator features built-in protection circuitry including internal current limiting, thermal shutdown, and safe-operating-area compensation, which makes it essentially indestructible under most overload conditions. It requires only a couple of external capacitors to function, making it extremely simple to implement in a design.

The device comes in the TO-220 package, a widely-used through-hole format with a metal tab for heatsink mounting, ideal for applications where moderate heat dissipation is expected during voltage regulation.

Key Specifications:

• Manufacturer: ON Semiconductor
• Part Number: MC7805ABT
• Type: Fixed Positive Voltage Regulator
• Output Voltage: 5V (±2% typical)
• Output Current: Up to 1.0A
• Package Type: TO-220 (3-Pin, Through Hole)
• Protection Features: Internal current limiting, thermal shutdown, safe-area compensation
• Max Operating Junction Temp: 125°C–150°C (grade dependent)

Applications:
Local on-board voltage regulation, power supplies, embedded systems, microcontroller/logic circuit power stages, and general-purpose 5V DC power regulation.

Package Includes:

• 1 x ON Semiconductor MC7805ABT Voltage Regulator (TO-220)