The LM78XX series of voltage regulators are commonly used in various electronics appliances and projects. LM7806 IC comes in the family and provides a fixed regulated output of 6V DC for a variable input voltage range of 8 - 25V DC.
Features and Specifications
This section mentions some of the features and specifications of the 7806 IC.
- Input Voltage range: 8V to 25V
- Output Voltage: 5.75V(min) - 6.25V(max)
- Output Current: 1A
- Peak current: 2.2A
- Operating Temperature : 0 to +125 C
- Polarity: Positive
Applications
Here are some of the applications of the 7806 IC.
- Remote control cars
- Toys
- Current Limiter for certain applications
- Regulated Dual Supply
- Phone chargers
- Power distribution circuits
2D Model and Dimensions
Below is the 2D model of the voltage regulator IC along with its dimensions in inches(millimeters). The following information can be used to design the custom footprints and be used for PCB designing and CAD modelling.
Component Datasheet