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L78M12CV

STMicroelectronics

0℃~+150℃@(Tj) 1 11.4V~12.6V 27V 2V 500mA 55dB@(120Hz) 6mA 75uV Fixed Over Current Protection、Over Temperature Protection、Short Circuit Protection Positive TO-220-3 Voltage Regulators - Linear, Low Drop Out (LDO) Regulators ROHS

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DatasheetJLCPCBLCSCst/L78M12CV
Category
Voltage Regulators Linear, Low Drop Out (LDO) Regulators
Package
TO-220-3
Pins
3

Overview

The L78M12CV is a voltage Regulators Linear, Low Drop Out (LDO) Regulator made by STMicroelectronics in a TO-220-3 package with 3 pins. 0℃~+150℃@(Tj) 1 11.4V~12.6V 27V 2V 500mA 55dB@(120Hz) 6mA 75uV Fixed Over Current Protection、Over Temperature Protection、Short Circuit Protection Positive TO-220-3 Voltage Regulators - Linear, Low Drop Out (LDO) Regulators ROHS.

PCBKit's library has its KiCad symbol (Pinmap_Generic:Regulator_Linear_1IN_2GND_3OUT, from PCBKit's generic symbols) and its footprint (Package_TO_SOT_THT:TO-220-3_Vertical, from KiCad's library), ready for a KiCad board. JLCPCB lists it (part C2965430). 1 open-source board in 1 repository on GitHub use it.

Symbol

IN1OUT3GND2
Pinmap_Generic:Regulator_Linear_1IN_2GND_3OUTFrom PCBKit's generic symbols

Footprint

123
Package_TO_SOT_THT:TO-220-3_VerticalFrom KiCad's library

Parameters

12
Features
Over Current Protection；Short Circuit Protection；Thermal shutdown
Noise
75uV
Number of Outputs
1
Operating Temperature
0℃~+150℃@(Tj)
Output Configuration
Positive
Output Current
500mA
Output Type
Fixed
Output Voltage
11.4V~12.6V
Power Supply Rejection Ratio (PSRR)
55dB@(120Hz)
Voltage - Supply
27V
Voltage Dropout
2V
standby current
6mA

Order codes

1

Pinout

3
The pins of the L78M12CV
PinNameType
1INPower in
2GNDPower in
3OUTPower out

Open-source boards using it

All 1
  • 2 layers85.7 × 70 mmActiveLoad, the printed circuit board in 3D

    ActiveLoad

    jakubprzybytek/ActiveLoad

    Active Load for testing power supply circuits

    71 parts

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Questions

Is there a KiCad symbol and footprint for the L78M12CV?

Yes. The symbol is Pinmap_Generic:Regulator_Linear_1IN_2GND_3OUT and the footprint Package_TO_SOT_THT:TO-220-3_Vertical, both drawn on this page. PCBKit places them on a board for you when you design with it.

What package is the L78M12CV?

TO-220-3, with 3 pins. Its footprint is drawn on this page.

Where is the L78M12CV datasheet?

STMicroelectronics publishes it: the Datasheet link on this page opens it.

Where can I order the L78M12CV?

JLCPCB lists it as part C2965430, with 0 in stock; the sellers' links on this page open their listings.

What can replace the L78M12CV?

Parts like it in the library: the LM317 by Jiangsu Changjing Electronics Technology (CJ), the L7812CV-JSM by JSMSEMI, the LD1117V33 by STMicroelectronics and the LD1117V33C by STMicroelectronics. Check their datasheets: a part that fits the footprint may still differ in its ratings.

Which open-source boards use the L78M12CV?

1 board in 1 repository on GitHub; the most starred are listed on this page, with their KiCad files.

Parts like it

8