MC78M12CTG AI Analysis:
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MC78M12CTG product

MC78M12CTG

Voltage Regulators - Linear

Linear Regulator12V500mATO-220

The MC78M12CTG is a robust 12V, 500mA fixed linear voltage regulator in a TO-220 package, ideal for local on-card power regulation.

Best for

  • Local on-card voltage regulation
  • General purpose power supplies

Avoid if

  • High efficiency is required (use switching regulators instead)
  • Output current exceeds 500mA

Check before use

  • Thermal dissipation requirements
  • Input-to-output voltage differential

Key specifications

Output Voltage
12 V
Max Output Current
500 mA
Input Voltage Range
Up to 35 V

Compliance & Environment

RoHS
ROHS3 Compliant
REACH
REACH Unaffected
MSL
Not Applicable
ECCN
EAR99
HTSUS
8542.39.0001

Application

Power ManagementIndustrial

Datasheet

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Questions & answers

It is a three-terminal positive linear voltage regulator that provides a fixed 12V output with up to 500mA of current.