What are the key protection features?

It includes internal current limiting, thermal shutdown, and safe area protection, making it highly robust.

What is the maximum output current?

It can deliver up to 1.5A, though it is typically rated for over 1A when provided with sufficient heat sinking.

What should be considered for thermal management?

Because it is a linear regulator, the power dissipation (P = (Vin - Vout) * Iout) must be managed with an appropriate heatsink to prevent thermal shutdown.

What should sourcing teams check before buying L7812CV-DG?

Check lifecycle (Production), compliance data, distributor availability, and approved-source coverage. Current sourcing signal: low; readiness: high_availability.

What is the pinout of L7812CV-DG?

Use the L7812CV-DG datasheet for the official pinout diagram and pin names. In PartGenie, ask Datasheet AI about L7812CV-DG pinout to locate pins, power rails, and interface signals before layout.

L7812CV-DG Datasheet, Specs, Alternatives & ECAD | STMicroelectronics

AI summary

The L7812CV-DG is a reliable, fixed 12V positive linear voltage regulator in a TO-220 package, ideal for general-purpose local power regulation.

Best for

Local on-card voltage regulation
General purpose power supplies

Avoid if

High efficiency is required (use switching regulators instead)
Input voltage is too close to 12V

Check before use

Thermal dissipation requirements
Input voltage range

Key specifications

Output Voltage: 12 V
Max Output Current: 1.5 A
Input Voltage Max: 35 V
Package: TO-220

Compliance & Environment

RoHS: ROHS3 Compliant
REACH: -
MSL: -
ECCN: -
HTSUS: -

Application

Power ManagementIndustrial

Datasheet

L7812CV-DG-STMicroelectronics-datasheet-136036604.pdf

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Questions & answers

It is a three-terminal positive linear voltage regulator that provides a fixed 12V output.

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