L7812CV Description

The L7812CV is a three-terminal positive Voltage Regulator with several fixed output voltages, making it useful in a wide range of applications. This regulator can provide local on-card regulation, eliminating the distribution problems associated with single point regulation. Each type embeds internal current limiting, thermal shut-down and safe area protection, making it essentially indestructible. If adequate heat sinking is provided, they can deliver over 1A output current. Although designed primarily as fixed voltage regulators, these devices can be used with external components to obtain adjustable voltage and currents.
L7812CV Features

Thermal Overload Protection
Short-circuit Protection
Output Transition SOA Protection
2 % Output Voltage Tolerance (A Version)
Guaranteed in Extended Temperature Range (A Version)
L7812CV Applications

Constant +12V output regulator to power microcontrollers and sensors in most of the projects
Adjustable Output Regulator
Current Limiter for certain applications
Regulated Dual Supply
Output Polarity-Reversal-Protection Circuit