Thread: Voltage regulator--how to mount?
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Re: Voltage regulator--how to mount?
What voltage are you regulating from and what load are you using the regulator with? Low-dropout regulators can get hot, but as long as you're not putting too much strain on them and they have enough air circulation you can possibly get away without a heatsink at all which makes mounting a great deal easier. If you're not stepping down the voltage too much and the load is sufficiently low you may not be drawing too much power through the regulator. Be careful though, the regulator will still get hot and could burn you if you're not cautious. As for mounting, the regulator has a standard TO-220 package so the legs are .1 inches apart. You can simply place it on a protoboard of some sort (also available at RadioShack) and wire to it as necessary.

Edit: Joey beat me to it.
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