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				 Posted: Mon Jan 08, 2007 4:17 pm    Post subject: 5V Converter (Off Topic) do not archive | 
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				Hey Nick,
 
 You're understating the 7805's ability!  You can easily draw 400mA from an
 LM7805 with a small aluminum heatsink, say 2" sq.  They're thermally
 protected and nearly foolproof. I've never had one fail over the years and I
 use them by the dozens in all kinds of supplies.  They're all over my shop.
 
 I power an iPaq 4350 and HX2715 all the time with them.  If the PDA draws
 less than a half amp a 7805 will work fine.  If the PDA requires over an amp
 (when the battery is dead or the display is cranked) then maybe another
 device would be better.
 
 Regards,
 Ted
 
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