78M12-7812-12V Positive Voltage Regulator IC SMD TO 252 DPAK Package

78M12-7812-12V Positive Voltage Regulator IC SMD TO 252 DPAK Package 

The 78M12 (also known as 7812) is a fixed +12V positive linear voltage regulator designed to provide a stable and reliable +12V DC output for a wide range of electronic applications. It is part of the 78xx family of positive voltage regulators, widely used in power supply circuits, embedded systems, and analog electronics.

This SMD version comes in a TO-252 (DPAK) surface-mount package, offering good thermal performance while saving PCB space. The regulator includes built-in current limiting, thermal shutdown, and short-circuit protection, ensuring safe and reliable operation.

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Applications

• +12V regulated power supplies
• Dual-polarity (±) power supply systems
• Analog and op-amp circuits
• Audio amplifiers and signal processing circuits
• Industrial control systems
• Measurement and instrumentation equipment
• Embedded systems and power modules

Features

• Fixed Output Voltage: +12V DC
• Regulator Type: Positive linear voltage regulator
• Package: TO-252 (DPAK) SMD
• Output Current: Up to 500mA (typical for 78M series, with proper heatsinking)
• Built-in thermal shutdown and current limiting protection
• Short-circuit protected
• Good line and load regulation
• Requires minimal external components
• Compact SMD package with good heat dissipation
• High reliability and stable performance