HX7805CTG 5V Voltage Regulator IC | TO-220 1.5A Linear Regulator

The HX7805CTG is a reliable 5V linear voltage regulator IC designed to provide a stable and regulated output voltage for electronic circuits. It supports output current up to 1.5A, making it suitable for microcontrollers, embedded systems, and power supply modules.

With integrated thermal overload protection, short circuit protection, and current limiting, the HX7805CTG ensures safe and consistent performance. Its TO-220 package allows easy mounting and efficient heat dissipation with a heatsink.

This IC is widely used in Arduino projects, DIY electronics, industrial circuits, and regulated DC power supplies.

Key Features

• Fixed 5V output voltage
• Output current up to 1.5A
• Wide input voltage range (up to 35V)
• Built-in thermal protection
• Short circuit protection
• Internal current limiting
• TO-220 package for easy installation
• High reliability and stable performance

Technical Specifications

• Output Voltage: 5V
• Output Current: 1.5A (max)
• Input Voltage: 7V – 35V
• Package: TO-220
• Type: Linear Positive Voltage Regulator
• Operating Temperature: 0°C to 125°C

🔌 Applications of HX7805CTG (5V Voltage Regulator)

The HX7805CTG is a widely used 5V linear voltage regulator IC, ideal for converting higher DC voltage into a stable 5V output. Here are its key applications:

⚡ Regulated Power Supplies

• Converts 7V–35V DC input to stable 5V output
• Used in power supply modules and adapters
• Common in DIY regulated PSU circuits

🤖 Microcontrollers & Embedded Systems

• Powers Arduino, PIC, AVR, ESP8266/ESP32 boards
• Ensures stable voltage for logic-level circuits
• Used in embedded product designs

🔋 Battery-Based Projects

• Regulates voltage from 9V / 12V batteries to 5V
• Ideal for portable electronics and DIY gadgets

💡 LED & Display Circuits

• Supplies stable 5V to LED indicators and strips
• Used in LCD displays, 7-segment modules

📡 Sensors & Communication Modules

• Powers RF modules, GSM modules, sensors
• Provides low-noise stable voltage for sensitive devices

🔊 Audio & Analog Circuits

• Used in audio preamps and amplifier circuits
• Reduces noise in analog power supply lines

🧪 Educational & DIY Projects

• Breadboard experiments
• Engineering lab circuits
• Hobby electronics projects

🏭 Industrial Electronics

• Used in control panels and automation systems
• Integrated into small consumer electronics requiring 5V