can someone help identify this transistor

[nkgamer1990]

the writing reads like this exactly
l78l()5
a
GE 92()

theres some rep in it for the first to help.
if its not ethical to ask for help in exchange for rep let me know and it wont happen again.
-Nicholas

 

[TTerbo]

Pics?

 

[nkgamer1990]

the writing is so small it wouldnt show up.
this is exactly how it is written on the chip. its a 3 prong transistor in a semicircular shape.
-Nicholas

 

[ped]

Could be a TO92 5v regulator ( 78L05) .

What kind of circuit is it out of? is it a PSU by any chance?

If you measue the voltage at pin 1 it should be between 5-15v

 

[nkgamer1990]

its out of an fml driver so a ddl circuit

 

[ElektroFreak]

I'm thinking ped is right.. it's most likely a 78L05 voltage regulator based on the numbers.

 

[nkgamer1990]

is that typical for a ddl based circuit?
-nicholas

 

[ped]

Sorry for the late reply, didnt see you'd asked a question..

i wouldnt say its "typical" , but it is possible.
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