5Vdc, 0.5A Stabilised Regulated Power Supply

This popular power supply uses an L7805 voltage regulator IC together with bridge rectifier section and smoothing capacitors to provide a stabilised and regulated 5Vdc output of up to 500mA. Power-On LED indicator.

Ideal for powering many of the electronic kits that we sell or any other application where you need a stabilised 5Vdc supply.

As supplied without heatsink it is quite safe to draw 500mA continuously. This is a very conservative current rating as the circuit is capable of delivering 1 to 1.5A if the regulator IC is fitted with a suitable heatsink (e.g. Order Code HS-TO220 for loads of up to 1 Amp) and properly cooled. You would also need to up rate the input transformer accordingly.

Board requires a 5Vac, 0.5A transformer for standard operation (not included).

• Regulated and smoothed output
• Power-On LED indicator

Product selection advice: Please ensure the equipment under power draws less current than the power supplies maximum rated current detailed below (do not rely on equipment rating specifications as they are often incorrect). We recommend that the power supply is rated at least 20% above the equipment to be powered so it can handle current surges, etc.