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lm7805, at 10v input voltage, how warm should this component get?

vritzka

@copilot lm7805, at 10v input voltage, how warm should this component get?

copilot

The LM7805 linear voltage regulator will convert 10V input to a steady 5V output. The power dissipation ($P$) can be calculated using the formula:

P = (V_{\text{in}} - V_{\text{out}}) \times I_{\text{load}}

Where:

$V_{\text{in}} = 10V$
$V_{\text{out}} = 5V$
$I_{\text{load}}$ is the load current.

Let’s assume a load current of 1A for our calculation, which is a typical use case.

Then:

P = (10V - 5V) \times 1A = 5W

This 5W of power needs to be dissipated as heat by the LM7805. The temperature rise can be estimated from the thermal resistance of the package. The junction-to-ambient thermal resistance ($\theta_{JA}$) for the LM7805 is typically around $50 , \text{°C/W}$ for a TO-220 package without any additional heatsink.

The estimated temperature rise ($\Delta T$) can be calculated as:

\Delta T = P \times \theta_{JA} = 5W \times 50 \, \text{°C/W} = 250 \, \text{°C}

However, this significant rise indicates the necessity of a heatsink or improved ventilation, as the device could exceed its maximum junction temperature, leading to thermal shutdown or damage.

With a heatsink, the $\theta_{JA}$ significantly drops depending on the heatsink's efficiency. For example, with a heatsink reducing $\theta_{JA}$ to $10 , \text{°C/W}$:

\Delta T = 5W \times 10 \, \text{°C/W} = 50 \, \text{°C}

This makes it more manageable, keeping the device temperatures within safe limits.

Summary:

Without a heatsink: Estimated rise of 250°C, likely excessive, needs a heatsink.
With an efficient heatsink: Estimated rise of 50°C.

If you have the specific $\theta_{JA}$ for your setup, you can replace it in the formula for a more accurate estimate. Let me know if you need calculations for other load currents or more details!

vritzka

please calculate the temperature with a current of 0.05A

copilot

With a load current of 0.05A (50mA), we can calculate the power dissipation and subsequent temperature rise.

Calculate Power Dissipation:

P = (V_{\text{in}} - V_{\text{out}}) \times I_{\text{load}}

Substituting the values:

P = (10V - 5V) \times 0.05A = 5V \times 0.05A = 0.25W

Calculate Temperature Rise Without a Heatsink:

Considering $\theta_{JA} = 50 , \text{°C/W}$ for the TO-220 package without a heatsink:

\Delta T = P \times \theta_{JA} = 0.25W \times 50 \, \text{°C/W} = 12.5 \, \text{°C}

This means the LM7805 would experience a temperature rise of 12.5°C above ambient temperature if operated at 0.05A without a heatsink.

Calculate Temperature Rise With a Heatsink:

Suppose we use a heatsink that brings the junction-to-ambient thermal resistance down to $10 , \text{°C/W}$:

\Delta T = P \times \theta_{JA} = 0.25W \times 10 \, \text{°C/W} = 2.5 \, \text{°C}

Summary:

Without a heatsink: Estimated temperature rise is 12.5°C above ambient.
With a heatsink: Estimated temperature rise is 2.5°C above ambient.

At this current level (0.05A), the LM7805 should remain relatively cool, even without a heatsink, generally safe in most applications. Let me know if you need further calculations or additional details!

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