Synth circuits use 78L05s all the time: MOTM, CGS, etc.
What do you propose? Not all systems have 5 volts.
Why make users build messy harnesses or adapters when multiple power
connectors could be supported on the PCBs? I disagree, 0.100" should be
supported as well as any other common power connectors.
John Loffink
The Microtonal Synthesis Web Site
http://www.microtonal-synthesis.comThe Wavemakers Synthesizer Web Site
http://www.wavemakers-synth.com > -----Original Message-----
> From: ComputerVoltageSources@yahoogroups.com
> [mailto:ComputerVoltageSources@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of harrybissell
> Sent: Tuesday, March 14, 2006 10:26 PM
>
> IMHO trying to make 5V from 15V with an onboard linear
> regulator is a loser. The power dissipation is going to
> be so high you are just installing a space heater for
> your VCOs.
>
> I think that the .156" connector should be supported, and the
> .1" connector added ~if and only if~ board density permits.
>
> You could easily make up an adapter harness for ANY of the above...
>
> 10V of drop on the regulator (guaranteed :^) is too much (imho)
>
> H^) harry
>