Using a 7805 in a vehicle (basic circuit with 1 inline rectifier diode,
then small cap on input of 7805, 33uF on output).
The max calculated current draw for the circuit is approx 200mA.
Hardly seems like enough current to strain the regulator (1Amp),
but it gets hot enough that I cannot leave my finger on it for more=20
than 5-10 seconds.

Should it get this hot?

Thanks,
-Neil.

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