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Re: Wiring 3.3V Sensors to 5V Analog Breakout...

Chris,
You cannot use a 3.3 volt device with a 5 volt power supply. The good news is there are three terminal regulators that will take the 5 volt power and regulate down to 3.3 volts. You are looking for one that is defined as a "low dropout regulator". There is some in the Digikey catalog but I bet Mouser and others have some to.
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