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By Grecko
#7297
Hey all,

Does anyone know if the voltage regulator in the 5V power supply kits (an LM7833, TO-220 3 pin package), could be replaced with a LD1084V25 (data sheet can be found here).

Thank you very much!
Grecko
By GeekHollow
#7299
Looking at that datasheet, I'd say no.

While it is pin-compatible with adjustable v-regs (think LM317), it is not pin-compatible with most fixed regulaters (where the tab and center pin is ground).

It could be adapted into a design quite easily, just not dropped directly in.

Jerry