The KA78M05 is a three-terminal positive voltage regulator that provides a fixed 5V output voltage. It is designed for a variety of applications requiring a stable 5V supply, offering internal current limiting and thermal shutdown protection. This regulator is capable of supplying up to 0.5A of output current with adequate heat sinking.

Applications

• Microcontroller power supplies
• Logic circuit power supplies
• Instrumentation power supplies
• Small appliance power supplies

Features

• Output Voltage: 5V
• Output Current up to 0.5A
• Internal Thermal Overload Protection
• Internal Short Circuit Current Limiting
• No External Components Required

Benefits

• Stable and regulated 5V output voltage
• Simple and easy to use
• Protection against overheating
• Protection against short circuits
• Cost-effective solution for 5V regulation

Additional Details

The KA78M05 provides a regulated 5V output voltage with an input voltage range of typically 7V to 25V. It features built-in thermal overload protection and short-circuit current limiting. It's available in a TO-252 or TO-220 package.