You need a clean +6V rail and the raw input is doing its own thing. The 7806 locks output at +6V, up to 1A, whether the load spikes or the line sags. TO-220 case, three leads, straightforward solder job. Your project gets the steady voltage it was designed around. No drift, no surprises
| brand | JAYCAR |
| type | 7806 / LM340T6 |
| output_voltage | +6V |
| output_current | 1A |
| case | TO-220 |
| category | Electronics & Components |