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How to reduce 12volts to 5 volts dc

Asked Mar 4, 2010, 10:34 AM — 1 Answer
I need to covert 12vdc from lead storage battery to 5.0 vdc for use as a USB source. I have 7850s lying around. Will they work, and if so, will some kind soul please tell me how to do it. I'm not a total moron, just no EE.

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Jm

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Oct 17, 2010, 10:07 AM
Old post, just saw it, I think you mean a 7805, 78 meaning a positive regulator, the 79 is a negative voltage regulator. 05 is the voltage.
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