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6 Volt regulator circuit using 7806

6 Volt Regulator using IC 7806

Description

Here is the elementary 6V 1A power supply circuit using 7806 IC. The 7806 three-terminal positive voltage regulator is available in the TO-220/D-PAK package making them useful in a wide range of applications. 7806  employs internal current limiting, thermal shut down and safe operating area protection, making it essentially indestructible. If proper heat sinking is provided, it can deliver over 1 ampere output current.

6 Volt Regulator – Parts List

ComponentSpecification
Voltage Regulator IC7806
Transformer230V Primary
9V Secondary
Diode2Amps Bridge
C1470uF
C2, C30.01uF

Voltage Regulator Circuit Diagram 

6 Volt regulator circuit
6 Volt regulator Circuit Diagram

Pin out of 7806

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From the 78XX Voltage Regulator Integrated Circuit series, 7806 IC is used to regulate the output voltage to 6 Volts (Fixed constant value with minimal fluctuations). Many chip manufacturing companies provide this IC with different output current and over-current protection characteristics. Each IC may have different output current characteristics varying from 1 Amp to 1.5 Amps. Refer datasheets to know which one you will need to design your 6V regulator.

The 7806 IC is also available in T)-3, TO-252, TO-92 & SO-8 packages.

Notes

  • If 2A bridge is not available make one with four 1N 4007 diodes.
  • Fit a proper heat sink with 7806 if your circuit draws  more than 400mA current.
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23 Comments

  1. Abdullahi sajo kitako

    pls i need a report project on smoke detector

  2. Mostafa Hanafy

    what is the name or value or information about this bridge in the circuit … please i need a quick answer 🙂 ?

  3. Esangbedo Solomon

    Good Day Sir,

    Please I need a full detail on Multiple Voltage Regulator. I am a final year student of the University of Port-Harcourt , Nigeria. My project is based on Construction, Design and Analize ”MULTIPLY VOLTAGE REGULATOR”. My email is (esangbedosolomon@yahoo.com) Please I need urgent response from anyone.

    Thanks so much

  4. saurabh

    i am making a secure digital access system using ibutton pls tell me how i use 7806 voltage regulator

  7. romeo

    i just want to know the calculation of the 6 Volt Regulator using IC 7806 u’ve post .. will u please send me the complete calculation to this email add… cabalanromeojr@yahoo.com
    tnx…. asap.

  9. Kelechi

    please i need information/circuit diagram on fire detection and fire suppression systems in an aircraft specifically in the cargo compartment. thanks

  10. Bernard

    thanks 4 for supports .I’m interested in electronics and i want to build a battery charger for 5v and 250mA please send to me circuits and calculation.I’m looking forward .

  12. Gbenga

    Hi Sir, could You please assist by sending me a circuit diagram with the components on how to build a power supply that will power a 6volts 20watts bulb.
    Thanks

    Gbenga

  13. Seetharaman

    Hi Manjunath you can use this circuit, instead of transformer you can use your generator. (Pl check the circuit current capability as the mobile phone requires around 400mA at 6 volts)

  14. Manjunath

    Dear Sir,

    I am using Generator as as Photocopier Stepper Motor, it is generating upto 18 volts AC, i converted it to DC using Bridge rectifier it showing 16 volts DC and now i wanted to reduce it for 6 volts (For mobiling battery charging). Is it possible from this circuit.
    Please reply me i am very much interested
    Thanking you,
    With warm regards
    Manjunath Kulkarni
    INDIA
    Cell: +91-9986406034

  15. JD

    plz post pcb layout of dis circuit………
    🙂
    thxxxxxx

  17. Dan Wasonga

    hi am a final year Aeronautical engineering student,i would like you to send me some details on voltage regulators for 28 v dc.Thanks

  18. OYEDUN ADEDAYO ADEMOLA

    please i need full detail on automatic voltage regulator, i am a final year student and project is base on construction of AVR. please i want send full detail to me through my email(adedayo_dml@yahoo.com) thanks

  19. george

    thanks
    i just want to know how to control current o/p.
    cos i need .5A & .21A o/p, please post the calculations..
    thank u

    • admin Post Author

      First of all 7806 alone can’t deliver more than 1A. You need extra circuitry to boost the current capability.Using a series pass transistor is a good option.

  20. aditya jadhav

    hi

    ohhh oh yaar
    i want 6 volt to 3 volt converter 🙁
    plzzzz plzz
    give me

    with warm regard
    jadhav aditya

  21. aditya jadhav

    hi

    thanks 4 support yaar 🙂

    with warm wish
    jadhav aditya