L78L12ACDAlternatives & Equivalent Parts

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About L78L12ACD

L78L12ACD is a Integrated Circuit component manufactured by STMicroelectronics. It comes in a Small Outline Packages package. Below you'll find known alternative and equivalent parts that can serve as replacements in your design.

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Specification Comparison

ParameterL78L12ACDSourceUA78L12ACDM20-7832046L78L12ABD-TR
ManufacturerSTMicroelectronicsTexas InstrumentsHarwinSTMicroelectronics
Package TypeSmall Outline PackagesSmall Outline PackagesHeader, Receptacle - Straight PTH BoxSmall Outline Packages
Pin Count88408
Temperature Range——-40.0°C ~ 105.0°C—
Price$0.0654$0.1260$2.1400$0.0870
StockIn StockIn StockIn StockIn Stock
LifecycleOBSOLETEACTIVEACTIVEACTIVE
Electrical Parameters
YTEOL0159.15.96
AdjustabilityFIXEDFIXED—FIXED
Dropout Voltage1-Nom1.7 V1.7 V—1.7 V
Input Voltage Absolute-Max35 V35 V—35 V
Input Voltage-Max27 V30 V—27 V
Input Voltage-Min14.5 V14.5 V—14.5 V
JESD-30 CodeR-PDSO-G8R-PDSO-G8—R-PDSO-G8
Line Regulation-Max0.25%0.25%—0.25%
Load Regulation-Max0.1%0.1%—0.1%
Number of Functions11—1
Number of Outputs11—1
Operating Temperature TJ-Max125 °C125 °C—125 °C
Output Current1-Max0.1 A0.1 A—0.07 A
Output Voltage1-Max12.6 V12.6 V—13.2 V
Output Voltage1-Min11.4 V11.4 V—11.4 V
Output Voltage1-Nom12 V12 V—12 V
Package Body MaterialPLASTIC/EPOXYPLASTIC/EPOXY—PLASTIC/EPOXY
Package Equivalence CodeSOP8,.25SOP8,.25—SOP8,.25
Package ShapeRECTANGULARRECTANGULAR—RECTANGULAR
Package StyleSMALL OUTLINESMALL OUTLINE—SMALL OUTLINE
Packing MethodTR, 13 INCHTUBE—TR
Peak Reflow Temperature (Cel)260260—260
Qualification StatusNot QualifiedNot Qualified—Not Qualified
Regulator TypeFIXED POSITIVE SINGLE OUTPUT STANDARD REGULATORFIXED POSITIVE SINGLE OUTPUT STANDARD REGULATOR—FIXED POSITIVE SINGLE OUTPUT STANDARD REGULATOR
Surface MountYESYES—YES
TechnologyBIPOLARBIPOLAR—BIPOLAR
Terminal FinishNICKEL GOLD PALLADIUM SILVERNickel/Palladium/Gold (Ni/Pd/Au)—Nickel/Palladium/Gold/Silver (Ni/Pd/Au/Ag)
Terminal FormGULL WINGGULL WING—GULL WING
Terminal Pitch1.27 mm1.27 mm2.54 mm1.27 mm
Terminal PositionDUALDUAL—DUAL
Time@Peak Reflow Temperature-Max (s)4030—NOT SPECIFIED
Voltage Tolerance-Max5%5%—5%
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Pbfree Code—YesYes—
JESD-609 Code—e4e3e4
Body Breadth——0.198 inch—
Body Depth——0.335 inch—
Body Length——2.016 inch—
Body/Shell Style——SOCKET—
Connector Type——BOARD CONNECTOR—
Contact Finish Mating——NOT APPLICABLE—
Contact Finish Termination——Tin (Sn) - with Nickel (Ni) barrier—
Contact Gender——FEMALE—
Contact Material——PHOSPHOR BRONZE—
Contact Pattern——RECTANGULAR—
Contact Resistance——20 mΩ—
Contact Style——SQ PIN-SKT—
DIN Conformance——NO—
Filter Feature——NO—
IEC Conformance——NO—
Insulation Resistance——1000000000 Ω—
Insulator Color——BLACK—
Insulator Material——POLYAMIDE—
MIL Conformance——NO—
Mating Contact Pitch——0.1 inch—
Mating Contact Row Spacing——0.1 inch—
Mixed Contacts——NO—
Mounting Option 1——LOCKING—
Mounting Style——STRAIGHT—
Mounting Type——BOARD—
Number Of Connectors——ONE—
Number Of PCB Rows——2—
Number of Rows Loaded——2—
Option——GENERAL PURPOSE—
PCB Contact Pattern——STAGGERED—
PCB Contact Row Spacing——2.54 mm—
Polarization Key——POLARIZED HOUSING—
Rated Current (Signal)——3 A—
Reference Standard——UL—
Terminal Length——0.118 inch—
Termination Type——SOLDER—
Total Number of Contacts——40—
UL Flammability Code——94V-0—
Factory Lead Time———10 Weeks
Operating Temperature TJ-Min———-40 °C

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UA78L12ACDby Texas Instruments Fixed Positive Standard

Regulator, 12V, BIPolar, PDSO8

L78L12ABD-TRby STMicroelectronics

Fixed Positive Standard Regulator, 12V, BIPolar, PDSO8

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FAQ

What is equivalent to L78L12ACD?

Known equivalents for L78L12ACD include UA78L12ACD, M20-7832046, L78L12ABD-TR. Contact FindMyChip for a full compatibility analysis for your specific application.

Can I use a different manufacturer's part instead of L78L12ACD?

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