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Best Alternatives to MC7805CTG

Package: TO-220-3onsemiVoltage Regulators - LinearSeries: -Package: TubeVoltage - Input (Max): 35VVoltage - Output (Min/Fixed): 5VVoltage - Output (Max): -

MC7805CTG is a 5V 1A TO-220-3 linear regulator. Candidate substitutes need pinout, input rating, and thermal checks.

AI replacement insight

Electrical riskmedium

Check Vin, dropout, caps, and heat.

Package risklow

Kept parts list TO-220-3.

Firmware risklow

No firmware interface.

Sourcing riskmedium

Lifecycle and PDF checks are mixed.

Can it be replaced directly?

No pin-compatible replacement is confirmed from the provided fields.

Best replacement path

LM7805TG is the closest catalog candidate, pending pinout and datasheet review.

Main risk

Pinout is not provided, and some LDO candidates have lower input-voltage ratings.

Recommended alternatives

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LM7805TG package
LM7805TG

HANSCHIP semiconductor

Needs validationmedium risk

LM7805TG is a close 5V TO-220-3 regulator candidate for MC7805CTG.

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Alternative comparison matrix

Feature / factorMC7805CTGLM7805TGLM1085IT-5.0GLM2940T-5.0Compatibility / risk
Voltage35 V max35 V max15 V max26 V max35 V max / 15 V max / 26 V max — input rating; LM1085IT-5.0G: input limit; LM2940T-5.0: input limit
Current1 A1.2 A3 A1 A1.2 A / 3 A / 1 A — more current; LM1085IT-5.0G: higher rating; LM2940T-5.0: same rating
Temperature0 to 125 C0 to 125 C-40 to 125 C0 to 125 C0 to 125 C / -40 to 125 C — same range; LM1085IT-5.0G: wider low end; LM2940T-5.0: same range
Pinout3 pins3 pins3 pins3 pins3 pins — functions not shown; LM1085IT-5.0G: functions not shown; LM2940T-5.0: functions not shown

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Questions & answers

LM7805TG is the closest listed candidate, but pinout and dropout still need FAE review.