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Re: 5 volt regulator for sensor testing
Posted to Technical Tips Forum on 6/25/2001

Hi Dennis,

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I rechecked the values and the Average Power Dissipation is 15 watts. The pressure transducer we were discussing (GM fuel tank sensor) draws approx. 6.25 ma. So I'd say a heat sink wouldn... Login to read more.