[sdiy] 7905 output voltage, FAQ probably

[Seb Francis]

Jason Proctor wrote:
>> This is normal in my experience - 79XX regulators need quite a lot of 
>> load to get within the spec'ed voltage.  78XX on the other hand seem 
>> ok with no load.  However the datasheets state minimum of 5mA current 
>> draw for either type, so could be that even some 78XX need load.
>
> thanks for the response. situation looks normal then.
>
> (btw i'm damned if i can find that bit of the datasheet.)
>

Look at the conditions under which the output voltage range is specified.

Seb