ST L7812CP

Part points

• The L7812CP chip is a linear voltage regulator that provides a constant, regulated output voltage of +12V. It is commonly used in electronic circuits to stabilize and regulate power supply voltages. The chip has a maximum output current of 1.5A and requires an input voltage of at least 14.5V. It includes built-in thermal overload protection and short-circuit current limiting features for added safety.

• Equivalent

  The equivalent products of the L7812CP chip include LM7812, UA7812, MC7812, and KA7812. These are all linear voltage regulators with a fixed output voltage of 12 volts, capable of supplying a maximum current of 1 ampere.

• Features

  The L7812CP is a positive voltage regulator that can provide a constant 12V output. It has a maximum input voltage rating of 35V, a maximum output current of 1.5A, and a built-in thermal overload protection system. It also features short-circuit and overcurrent protection.

• Pinout

  The L7812CP is a 3-terminal positive voltage regulator. It has a pin count of 3, with the inputs being pin 1 (Input), pin 2 (Ground), and the output being pin 3 (Output). It provides a fixed 12V output voltage when supplied with an input voltage between 14V to 35V.

• Manufacturer

  The manufacturer of the L7812CP is STMicroelectronics. It is a multinational semiconductor and electronics company that designs, manufactures and sells a range of products including integrated circuits, microcontrollers, power management systems, and more.

• Application Field

  The L7812CP is a voltage regulator that is commonly used in applications requiring a fixed positive voltage output of 12 volts. It can be used in various electronic devices such as power supplies, amplifiers, and industrial control systems, where a stable and regulated power source is essential.

• Package

  The L7812CP chip is available in a TO-220 package type, commonly referred to as a through-hole package. It has a rectangular form with three leads, including an input, output, and ground. The size of the package measures approximately 10.67 mm in length, 4.83 mm in width, and 9.55 mm in height.