5V 1A Negative Voltage Regulator – TO-220

Reliable and Easy-to-Use -5V 1A Voltage Regulator

This 5 volt 1 amp negative voltage regulator in a TO-220 package is designed to deliver stable, fixed -5V output for your electronic circuits. It’s perfect for everyday projects, small repairs, and upgrading older equipment that needs a steady negative voltage supply. Whether you’re a hobbyist or simply want a hassle-free way to power sensitive components, this regulator offers easy, plug-and-play operation.

Key Features

• Fixed -5V Output: Provides a consistent -5 volt output regardless of input changes (within rated limits).
• 1A Output Current: Capable of supplying up to 1 amp of current for a wide range of applications.
• TO-220 Package: Standard three-pin design makes installation easy in breadboards, perf boards, or permanent projects.
• Protected Design: Internal circuitry delivers reliable operation under normal use.

Specifications

• Regulator Type: Negative (fixed)
• Output Voltage: -5 Volts DC
• Maximum Output Current: 1 Amp
• Package: TO-220, 3-Pin
• Part Number: NTE961
• Quantity Per Package: 1

Typical Uses

• Power supplies for audio, analog, and digital circuits
• Repairing or replacing negative voltage regulators in existing hardware
• Building negative power rails for operational amplifiers or legacy systems

How to Use

1. Connect the center pin (GND) to circuit ground.
2. Attach the input pin to a suitable negative DC voltage higher than -5V.
3. Use the output pin for regulated -5V power (up to 1A).

Always ensure adequate heatsinking if operating close to the maximum current rating.

This part is the equivalent replacement for the following:

0066-801AX-XXBX, 1826-0294, 1826-0445, 1826-2129, 221-192-01, 37-7905, 37-7905(ATARI), 442-630, 4822-209-60826 (Must use the insulating hardware supplied.), 482220960826 (Must use the insulating hardware supplied.), 48-2337, 48-2337(EXIDY), 5250-09515-00, 56A-5-7905, 56A-5-7905(STERN), 7605UC, 7905, 7905CT, 7905C(VR), 7905T, 7905UC(VR), 79M05, 79M05A, 79M05AUC, 79M05C, 79M05CT, 79M05C(VR), 79M05(VR), 8190005, AN7905, AN7905T, AN79M05, C6118P(HEP), E-00620-0165, ECG961, FUA7806C, FUA7806UC, FUA7905UC, FUA905C, GE-961, GEVR-105, GL7905, GL8405, HEP-C6118P, IC-7905, IP7905T, L7905CV, LM320T-5, LM320T-5.0, LM320T5.0, LM7905, LM7905CT, LM79M05CP (Minor mechanical difference exists, but device will fit most applications.), MC7905C, MC7905CP, MC7905CT, MC79M05CT, NJM7905A, NJM79M05A, NTE961, SG7905CP, SK3671, SK3671/961, TDB2905SP, TM961, UA7905, UA7905C, UA7905CKC, UA7905UC, UA79M05AUC, UA79M05C, UA79M05CKC, UC7905CT, UPC16305H, UPC7905, UPC7905H, UPC79M05H, VC7905, VC7905C-T, VC7905CT, X440069050