3.3V Regulator

This regulator is often used to get a 5V power supply to a clean 3.3V. There is a constant 'dormant' current draw of 5mA. This regulator can provide up to 800 mA as long as it has proper heat-sinking. The higher your input voltage and output current, the more heat it will generate.

Efficiency is around 62%. Dissipation in linear regulators becomes prohibitive at higher current levels where they are supplanted by high-efficiency switching regulators.

Technical specifications:

• Voltage: 3.3V
• Current: 150 mA
• Power Dissipation: Internally Limited
• Lead Temp. (Soldering, 5 Seconds): 260
• Storage Temperature Range: -65 to +150
• Operating Temperature: -20 to +125