Peter van Hoof wrote:
> ----- Original Message ----
>> From: Wouter van Ooijen <wouter@voti.nl>
>> Any tips for an 7805 TO220 replacement with a Vin of 35V or higher? As a 
>> temporary solution I now use an LM317 with two resistors, but a drop-in 
>> replacement would be nice.
> 
> 
> See attachment.
> While not a 3 pin replacement this is a better solution than 
> just a few resistors with minimal components.

I think you misunderstood the LM317 solution: the 317 is an adjustable 
regulator with 35V Vin. The two resistors are required to set the output 
to 5V.

But I already got good suggestions.


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