L7912CD2 TO-252 – Linear Voltage Regulator

THE'L7912CD2 TO-252 It is a 12V positive linear voltage regulator in TO-252 package; it is designed to provide an output voltage of 12V at a maximum current of 1A.

This component is characterized by high efficiency and low noise. It is also equipped with overcurrent and overtemperature protection.

The L7912CD2 TO-252 is suitable for applications where stable and precise output voltage is required, such as power supplies for electronic circuits, medical devices and measuring instruments.

Main features of the L7912CD2 TO-252:

Output voltage: 12V
Maximum output current: 1A
Efficiency: >90%
Noise: <10mVrms
Overcurrent protection: Yes
Over-temperature protection: Yes

[title] - Voltage regulators are electronic devices that maintain a constant output voltage, regardless of the input voltage. They are essential components in a wide range of applications, including consumer electronics, industrial, and medical electronics.

Voltage regulators can be classified into two main categories: linear regulators (which work by dissipating excess power as heat. They are simple and relatively inexpensive, but have relatively low efficiency), and switching regulators (which work by switching the input voltage between two different levels. They are more efficient than linear regulators, but are also more complex and expensive).

Technical specifications of voltage regulators include: Input supply voltage, Output voltage, Maximum output current, Eefficiency (the percentage of input power that is converted to output power, Operating temperature (the temperature range in which the voltage regulator can operate).

They are essential electronic components that are used in a wide range of applications. It is important to choose the right voltage regulator for the specific application.