[sdiy] +-12V supply

[The Peasant]

> The first article I remember that showed how to use the 723 allowed for 
> something like 50mA with the chip by itself,  500mA when a 2N4918 boost 
> transistor was used (that's a 3A part),  and 2A when a 2N3055 was added to 
> the mix.  Only a little bit overdesigned,  eh?

Maybe not; you must also take into account device dissipation (Watts) and SOA 
(safe operating area).

Take care,
Doug
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