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Simple 5V Power Supply

Stable 5v for ICs from a range of input voltages
By 27/11/10 [Last Edited by Joseph 27/11/10]
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A very simple circuit that can made for next to nothing, very useful for powering microcontrollers, etc.

Schematics

For the IC pinout, see SparkFun

Parts

Component Name/Description Quantity
RG1 7805 5v Regulator IC 1
C2 100uF Electrolytic 1
C3 10uF Electrolytic 1
C1 100nF Non-polarised 1

Notes

Ensure that the capacitors voltage rating is higher than the voltage you are going to be inputting