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The LM78XX series of three terminal regulators is available with several fixed output voltages making them useful in a wide range of applications. One of these is local on card regulation, eliminating the distribution problems associated with single point regulation. The voltages available allow these regulators to be used in logic systems, instrumenta tion, HiFi, and other solid state electronic equipment. Al though designed primarily as fixed voltage regulators these devices can be used with external components to obtain ad justable voltages and currents.