12 VDC, 1.5 Amp. Voltage Regulator Transistor, TO-220-3
- $ 99.00
- Brand: SYSCOM
- Availability: In stock
- SKU: NJM-7812-FA-ND
Key Features Precise 12 VDC regulation 1.5 A maximum output current TO-220-3 package for efficient thermal dissipation Internal short-circuit protection Thermal overheating protection Integrated safe operating area compensation Designed for...
Key Features
- Precise 12 VDC regulation
- 1.5 A maximum output current
- TO-220-3 package for efficient thermal dissipation
- Internal short-circuit protection
- Thermal overheating protection
- Integrated safe operating area compensation
- Designed for medium power applications
Technical Specifications
- Maximum input voltage: 35 V
- Storage temperature range: -40 to +150 °C
- Operating temperature range: -40 to +85 °C
- Operating junction temperature: -40 to +150 °C
- Power dissipation (TO-220F): 16W (at ≤70°C)
- Typical input current: 4.3 mA (no load)
- Output voltage thermal coefficient: -1.2 mV/°C
- Ripple rejection: 61 dB (typical)
- Output noise: 75 μV (10Hz to 100kHz)
Typical Applications
- Voltage regulation in power supplies
- Powering digital and analog circuits
- Low-voltage power supplies
- Local regulation on circuit boards
- Medium power supply systems
- Industrial and automation applications
Design Considerations
- Heatsink required for currents >1A
- Recommended input capacitor: 0.33μF
- Recommended output capacitor: 0.1μF
- Connect capacitors as close as possible to the regulator
- Avoid long power traces
- Consider voltage margin for capacitors
- Verify thermal dissipation in final design
TO-220-3 Package Connections
- 1 (IN): Unregulated voltage input
- 2 (GND): Ground connection
- 3 (OUT): Regulated voltage output
Technology
- Planar epitaxial bipolar process
- Monolithic construction
- Internal safe operating area compensation
- Protection against extreme conditions