The CA3277 dual 5V regulator was designed to perform reliably in harsh Automotive and Industrial environments where reverse voltages and unclamped inductive loads are commonly present. The primary 5V regulator OUT1 is generally used to power a microprocessor and backup CMOS memory. For systems requiring low power operation, the auxiliary 5V regulator, OUT2 can be disabled by applying a logic low signal to the ENABLE pin. Both regulators are capable of supplying up to 100mA at 5V and are internally protected against over-voltage, over-current and over-temperature conditions. This Application Note explores the basic structure of the CA3277 and presents several examples on applying the unique features of this device.