LM7806L-TA3-T – 6V 1A Fixed Output LDO Linear Voltage Regulator 3-Pin TO-220

Description

• Voltage Regulation: The LM7806L-TA3-T is designed to regulate the output voltage to a fixed value of 6 volts. It’s commonly used to provide a stable 6V power source for various electronic components and circuits.
• Package Type: The TO-220 package is a standard through-hole package that includes a metal tab for heat dissipation. This package is widely used for voltage regulators and other electronic components.
• Input Voltage Range: The LM7806L-TA3-T typically requires an input voltage higher than the desired output voltage. The input voltage should be a few volts above 6V, and it can handle a maximum input voltage specified in the datasheet.
• Output Current: This regulator can provide a maximum output current of 1 ampere (1A). The actual output current it can supply depends on factors such as input voltage, thermal management, and load conditions.
• Low-Dropout (LDO): As an LDO regulator, it can maintain regulation even when the input voltage is very close to the output voltage. This is useful when you need a stable output voltage with a small voltage drop across the regulator.
• Applications: Linear voltage regulators like the LM7806L-TA3-T are commonly used in various applications to provide a stable voltage source. They can be used to power microcontrollers, sensors, and other electronic components.
• Heat Dissipation: For high-current applications or when the input voltage is significantly higher than the output voltage, it may be necessary to use a heatsink to dissipate heat and prevent overheating of the regulator.
• Protection Features: It may include protection features such as over-temperature shutdown and over-current protection.
• Pin Configuration: The component typically has three pins: input (Vin), ground (GND), and output (Vout).
• Use of Decoupling Capacitors: It’s common practice to include decoupling capacitors (typically in the range of 100nF to 10µF) at the input and output to stabilize the regulator and reduce noise.