The 79M12/7912 is a negative voltage regulator IC designed to provide a stable -12V output. It is housed in a TO-252 surface-mount device (SMD) package, making it suitable for high-density circuit board layouts. Here’s a detailed description of the product:

7912 Voltage Regulator Key Features:

• Type: Negative Voltage Regulator
• Package: TO-252 (Surface Mount Device)
• Output Voltage: -12V
• Maximum Output Current: 500mA
• Input Voltage Range: -14.5V to -30V
• Dropout Voltage: Typically 2V
• Thermal Overload Protection: Protects the IC from overheating
• Short-Circuit Protection: Protects against excessive current draw
• Output Voltage Tolerance: ±2%

Applications:

• Power Supplies: Suitable for use in regulated power supply circuits.
• Industrial Equipment: Used in various industrial applications requiring stable negative voltage.
• Consumer Electronics: Ideal for providing stable negative voltage in consumer electronic devices.
• Telecommunication: Useful in telecommunication equipment requiring regulated negative voltage.

7912 SMD IC Pin Configuration:

• Pin 1 (GND): Ground
• Pin 2 (Input): Input voltage
• Pin 3 (Output): Regulated output voltage

Electrical Characteristics:

• Input Voltage (Vin): -14.5V to -30V
• Output Voltage (Vout): -12V
• Output Current (Iout): 500mA max
• Dropout Voltage: 2V typical
• Load Regulation: 0.1% (max)
• Line Regulation: 0.02%/V (max)
• Output Voltage Tolerance: ±2%

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