LP2950-50 running hot!

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LP2950-50 LDO regulator running hot!

I am using an LP2950-50 LDO (5V) regulator to drop a 12V DC supply to 5V. The load current is approximately 50mA. The regulator is reaching temperatures of around 50°C (122°F)? The rated output current of the regulator is 100mA.

For some reason, the regulator is only outputting 4.86V now. It was outputting 5V earlier? Is this due to heat damage?

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You didn't tell which package you are using. But 50 mA output should be feasible unless the ambient temperature is elevated.
 

FvM said:
You didn't tell which package you are using. But 50 mA output should be feasible unless the ambient temperature is elevated.
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Sorry, it's a TO-92 device. Ambient temperature is approximately 20°C (68°F). There is no input filter capacitor however, I don't think this would cause the excessive heat?
 
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