Linear Regulator Calculator

Calculate linear voltage regulator heat dissipation, junction temperature, efficiency, and heatsink requirements. Determine if your regulator needs a heatsink and what thermal resistance is required.

How to Use Linear Regulator Calculator

Enter input voltage, output voltage, and load current. Optionally add thermal resistance values for junction-to-case, case-to-sink, and sink-to-ambient to get full thermal analysis with heatsink recommendations.

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Enter input and output voltages
  2. Enter load current in milliamps
  3. Optionally enter thermal resistance values
  4. Click Calculate to see heat dissipation and thermal status

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