5v voltage regulator for high amps circuit

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5v voltage regulator for high amps circuit using the zener and transistor 

published 4 years ago

cjdelphi

4 years ago

I wouldn't use this for high amperage, 500 ma to 800ma unless you use a power transistor, due to all the losses across the transistor you will need a good heatsink

wajdi

4 years ago

Correct, transistor can be a mosfet with heatsink most likely with fan if you have to carry more amps.

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