Overview
The MC79L12ACP is a negative voltage regulator from ON Semiconductor, part of the MC79L00A series. This device is designed to provide a fixed negative output voltage of -12V and is capable of delivering up to 100 mA of current. It is known for its ease of use and does not require any external components for operation. The MC79L12ACP features internal short circuit current limiting and thermal overload protection, making it a robust and reliable choice for various applications.
Key Specifications
| Characteristic | Symbol | Min | Typ | Max | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Output Voltage (TJ = +25°C) | VO | -11.5 | -12 | -12.5 | Vdc |
| Input Regulation (TJ = +25°C) | Regline | - | - | 250 | mV |
| Load Regulation (TJ = +25°C, 1.0 mA ≤ IO ≤ 100 mA) | Regload | - | - | 100 | mV |
| Maximum Output Current | IO | - | - | 100 | mA |
| Maximum Input Voltage | VI | - | - | -35 | Vdc |
| Operating Temperature Range | TJ | 0 | - | 125 | °C |
| Package Type | - | - | - | TO-92 | - |
| Pin Count | - | - | - | 3 | - |
| Dimensions | - | - | - | 5.2 x 4.19 x 5.33 mm | - |
Key Features
- Fixed negative output voltage of -12V.
- Maximum output current of 100 mA.
- Internal short circuit current limiting.
- Thermal overload protection.
- No external components required for operation.
- Pb-Free packages available.
- Available in TO-92 package type.
Applications
The MC79L12ACP is suitable for various applications that require a negative voltage level with a small current output. These include:
- On-card regulation.
- Systems requiring a stable negative voltage supply.
- Electronic devices needing a compact and reliable voltage regulator.
Q & A
- What is the output voltage of the MC79L12ACP?
The output voltage of the MC79L12ACP is -12V.
- What is the maximum output current of the MC79L12ACP?
The maximum output current is 100 mA.
- What type of protection does the MC79L12ACP have?
The MC79L12ACP features internal short circuit current limiting and thermal overload protection.
- Does the MC79L12ACP require any external components for operation?
No, the MC79L12ACP does not require any external components for operation.
- What is the operating temperature range of the MC79L12ACP?
The operating temperature range is from 0°C to +125°C.
- What package type is the MC79L12ACP available in?
The MC79L12ACP is available in the TO-92 package type.
- What are the dimensions of the MC79L12ACP in the TO-92 package?
The dimensions are 5.2 x 4.19 x 5.33 mm.
- Is the MC79L12ACP available in Pb-Free packages?
- What is the maximum input voltage for the MC79L12ACP?
The maximum input voltage is -35 Vdc.
- What is the load regulation of the MC79L12ACP?
The load regulation is 100 mV at TJ = +25°C, for 1.0 mA ≤ IO ≤ 100 mA.
