L7812 12 V Linear Voltage Regulator IC

The L7812 is a linear voltage regulator designed to provide a stable 12 V output from a higher DC input source.
It maintains regulation under varying input voltage and load conditions using internal control circuitry.
The device includes built-in current limiting and thermal shutdown protection for reliable operation.
It operates with minimal external components, simplifying power supply design.
Typical applications include analog circuits, industrial electronics, and general-purpose power regulation.

• Fixed 12 V Output Regulation for analog and control circuits

• Linear Regulator Architecture providing stable voltage output

• Internal Current Limiting protecting against overload conditions

• Thermal Shutdown Protection preventing device overheating

• Wide Input Voltage Range supporting common DC supplies

• TO-220 Package suitable for heat sinking and PCB mounting

• Model | L7812

• Device Type | Linear Voltage Regulator

• Output Voltage | 12 V

• Maximum Output Current | 1 A

• Input Voltage Range | 14 V to 35 V

• Dropout Voltage (Typical) | 2 V

• Output Voltage Tolerance | ±4 %

• Protection Features | Current Limit, Thermal Shutdown

• Operating Temperature Range | −40 °C to 125 °C

• Package Type | TO-220

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