[sdiy] LDO regulators

[synth1 at airmail.net]

> Hi all,
>
> I was wondering if anyone has some advice on low-dropout voltage
> regulators.  Is there a line that roughly corresponds with the old
> 78xx/79xx series?  I've looked through my Mouser and Digi-Key catalogs
> and I'm surprised at the baffling number and variety of LDO regulators
> out there.

The National Semi LM2941T is a 1A, adjustable from 5 to 20V (0.5V dropout
at full load). Many people stock these: Allied, Newark, etc.

Paul S.