To maintain stability, the regulator input pin must be bypassed with at least a 100 μF electrolytic capacitor. The
capacitor's leads must be kept short, and located near the regulator.
If the operating temperature range includes temperatures below −25°C, the input capacitor value may need to be
larger. With most electrolytic capacitors, the capacitance value decreases and the ESR increases with lower
temperatures and age. Paralleling a ceramic or solid tantalum capacitor will increase the regulator stability at cold
temperatures. For maximum capacitor operating lifetime, the capacitor's RMS ripple current rating should be
greater than