9 Jun
2007
9 Jun
'07
4:36 p.m.
While conversing with another list member about some old components, I was
reminded of hearing somewhere that there was a nasty failure mode of
the LM309K 5V regulator (it being the (or one of the) first integrated 5V
regs) which might make it somewhat undesirable for current use.
I don't want to declare that there is such a problem - it's a vague
second-hand rumour to me - so can anyone confirm or elaborate on this?
I've never personally run across problems with them..
A 76 Moto databook indicates it has those nice things like short-circuit
protection and thermal-overload protection.. ..another device perhaps?