The STMicroelectronics L7805CV is an linear, fixed voltage regulator with a voltage output of 5V and a current rating of 1.5A. It is through hole (THT) mounted with a pin pitch of 0.51 to 0.6 mm, and packaged in a TO-220 package. The device provides high output current with excellent regulation, and features thermal protection to prevent device destruction in case of overload. It is suitable for use in various applications including on-board regulation for Miniature consumer equipment, such as Switch-mode and Linear power supplies.