- Mon Nov 02, 2015 9:39 am
#185611
I'm using an adafruit Eagle library device which uses this TO220H package for my 7806 voltage regulator IC:
This package orients the part flat on the PCB. It includes a 0.13" drill hole which I presume is for attaching some kind of heat sink.
My input voltage is 12V and I'm wondering if there is something I should build in to the PCB to disperse heat from the metal tab on the regulator. Is there something I can design on the board itself, like an area surrounding the part, or should I just use some kind of screw/heat sink?
This package orients the part flat on the PCB. It includes a 0.13" drill hole which I presume is for attaching some kind of heat sink.
My input voltage is 12V and I'm wondering if there is something I should build in to the PCB to disperse heat from the metal tab on the regulator. Is there something I can design on the board itself, like an area surrounding the part, or should I just use some kind of screw/heat sink?
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