I've started using these as drop in replacements for the 7805 in
situations where the source voltage is too high for the shunt reg to
run cool enough for my comfort.

http://search.digikey.com/us/en/products/OKI-78SR-5%2F1.5-W36-C/811-2196-5-=
ND/2259781

If they can get them down to about a buck and a half they'll be on to
something...

DougM


On Thu, Dec 22, 2011 at 10:21 AM, John Gardner <goflo3@gmail.com> wrote:
> Thanks, Joe - It works great!
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