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.Click here to view related productsApplications 12V regulated power suppliesDual-polarity (±) power supply systemsAnalog and op-amp circuitsAudio amplifiers and signal processing circuitsIndustrial control systemsMeasurement and instrumentation equipmentEmbedded systems and power modulesFeaturesFixed Output Voltage: 12V DCRegulator Type: Positive linear voltage regulatorPackage: TO-252 (DPAK) SMDOutput Current: Up to 500mA (typical for 78M series, with proper heatsinking)Built-in thermal shutdown and current limiting protectionShort-circuit protectedGood line and load regulationRequires minimal external componentsCompact SMD package with good heat dissipationHigh reliability and stable performance*Product image for illustration purposes only, actual product may vary.