LM7805
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This is a very popular linear voltage regulator used everywhere. The only catch is that a lot of heat sinking is required if you have a large current load and a large delta between VIN and VOUT
Specs: http://www.fairchildsemi.com/ds/LM/LM7805.pdf
Voltage In: 5V-18V
Standard Voltages Out: 5*, 6, 8, 9, 10, 12, 15, 18, 24
Current Out: 1A
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