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eugenen · 05-30-2003, 08:59 AM

Be carefull with the lm1084, a lot of the similar three terminal regulators have the pins laid out in the same way as the schematic with the input on the left, ground in the middle and output on the right, the lm1084 regulators do not. Also be sure to isolate the lm1084 from the heatsink as the tab on the lm1084 is not ground like most others. If your not sure look for the transistor mounting kit that has a little plastic washer that goes in the hole, and the pad that sits behind it to insulate it from the heatsink.

05-30-2003, 08:59 AM	#5
eugenen Maximum Bitrate Join Date: May 2002 Location: Ohio Posts: 858	Be carefull with the lm1084, a lot of the similar three terminal regulators have the pins laid out in the same way as the schematic with the input on the left, ground in the middle and output on the right, the lm1084 regulators do not. Also be sure to isolate the lm1084 from the heatsink as the tab on the lm1084 is not ground like most others. If your not sure look for the transistor mounting kit that has a little plastic washer that goes in the hole, and the pad that sits behind it to insulate it from the heatsink.