L78M12CDTAlternatives & Equivalent Parts
About L78M12CDT
L78M12CDT is a Integrated Circuit component manufactured by STMicroelectronics. It comes in a TO-XXX (Inc. DPAK) package. Below you'll find known alternative and equivalent parts that can serve as replacements in your design.
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Specification Comparison
| Parameter | L78M12CDTSource | UA78M12CKVURG3 | L78M12CDT-TR | MC78M12CDTG | 860010372006 | AD8224ACPZ-WP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | STMicroelectronics | Texas Instruments | STMicroelectronics | ON Semiconductor | Würth Elektronik | Analog Devices |
| Package Type | TO-XXX (Inc. DPAK) | Other | Other | TO-XXX (Inc. DPAK) | Capacitor, Polarized Radial Diameter | Quad Flat No-Lead |
| Pin Count | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 16 |
| Temperature Range | — | ~ 125.0°C | — | — | -40.0°C ~ 85.0°C | -40.0°C ~ 85.0°C |
| Price | $0.1469 | $0.4510 | $0.1416 | $0.1104 | $0.0600 | $5.6500 |
| Stock | In Stock | In Stock | In Stock | In Stock | In Stock | In Stock |
| Lifecycle | OBSOLETE | ACTIVE | ACTIVE | ACTIVE | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Electrical Parameters | ||||||
| YTEOL | 0 | 15 | 6.16 | 6.16 | 15 | 10 |
| Adjustability | FIXED | FIXED | FIXED | FIXED | — | — |
| Dropout Voltage1-Nom | 2 V | 2 V | 2 V | 2 V | — | — |
| Input Voltage Absolute-Max | 35 V | 35 V | 35 V | 35 V | — | — |
| Input Voltage-Max | 30 V | 30 V | 30 V | 30 V | — | — |
| Input Voltage-Min | 14.5 V | 14.5 V | 14.5 V | 14.5 V | — | — |
| JESD-30 Code | R-PSSO-G2 | R-PSSO-G2 | R-PSSO-G2 | R-PSSO-G2 | — | S-XQCC-N16 |
| JESD-609 Code | e3 | e3 | e3 | e3 | — | e3 |
| Line Regulation-Max | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.05% | — | — |
| Load Regulation-Max | 0.24% | 0.24% | 0.24% | 0.24% | — | — |
| Number of Functions | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 2 |
| Number of Outputs | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| Operating Temperature TJ-Max | 150 °C | 125 °C | 150 °C | 125 °C | — | — |
| Output Current1-Max | 0.5 A | 0.5 A | 0.5 A | 0.5 A | — | — |
| Output Voltage1-Max | 12.6 V | 12.6 V | 12.6 V | 12.6 V | — | — |
| Output Voltage1-Min | 11.4 V | 11.4 V | 11.4 V | 11.4 V | — | — |
| Output Voltage1-Nom | 12 V | 12 V | 12 V | 12 V | — | — |
| Package Body Material | PLASTIC/EPOXY | PLASTIC/EPOXY | PLASTIC/EPOXY | PLASTIC/EPOXY | — | UNSPECIFIED |
| Package Equivalence Code | SMSIP3H,.38,90TB | SMSIP3H,.38,90TB | SMSIP3H,.38,90TB | SMSIP3H,.38,90TB | — | LCC16,.16SQ,25 |
| Package Shape | RECTANGULAR | RECTANGULAR | RECTANGULAR | RECTANGULAR | — | SQUARE |
| Package Style | SMALL OUTLINE | SMALL OUTLINE, HEAT SINK/SLUG | SMALL OUTLINE | SMALL OUTLINE | Radial | CHIP CARRIER, HEAT SINK/SLUG, VERY THIN PROFILE |
| Peak Reflow Temperature (Cel) | 260 | 260 | 260 | 260 | — | 260 |
| Qualification Status | Not Qualified | Not Qualified | Not Qualified | Not Qualified | — | Not Qualified |
| Regulator Type | FIXED POSITIVE SINGLE OUTPUT STANDARD REGULATOR | FIXED POSITIVE SINGLE OUTPUT STANDARD REGULATOR | FIXED POSITIVE SINGLE OUTPUT STANDARD REGULATOR | FIXED POSITIVE SINGLE OUTPUT STANDARD REGULATOR | — | — |
| Surface Mount | YES | YES | YES | YES | NO | YES |
| Technology | BIPOLAR | BIPOLAR | BIPOLAR | BIPOLAR | — | — |
| Terminal Finish | MATTE TIN | Matte Tin (Sn) | Matte Tin (Sn) - annealed | Matte Tin (Sn) - annealed | — | Matte Tin (Sn) |
| Terminal Form | GULL WING | GULL WING | GULL WING | GULL WING | — | NO LEAD |
| Terminal Pitch | 2.25 mm | 2.29 mm | 2.28 mm | 2.29 mm | 2 mm | 0.65 mm |
| Terminal Position | SINGLE | SINGLE | SINGLE | SINGLE | — | QUAD |
| Time@Peak Reflow Temperature-Max (s) | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | — | 30 |
| Voltage Tolerance-Max | 5% | 5% | 5% | 5% | — | — |
| ## L78M12CDT Alternates Showing results | Image | — | — | — | — | — |
| Pbfree Code | — | Yes | — | Yes | — | No |
| Packing Method | — | TR | TR | RAIL | AMMO PACK | — |
| ## UA78M12CKVURG3 Alternates Showing results | — | Image | — | — | — | — |
| Factory Lead Time | — | — | 12 Weeks | — | — | — |
| ## L78M12CDT-TR Alternates Showing results | — | — | Image | — | — | — |
| Manufacturer Package Code | — | — | — | 369C | — | CP-16-26 |
| Reach Compliance Code | — | — | — | — | Compliant | — |
| Capacitance | — | — | — | — | 100 µF | — |
| Capacitor Type | — | — | — | — | ALUMINUM ELECTROLYTIC CAPACITOR | — |
| Diameter | — | — | — | — | 5 mm | — |
| Dielectric Material | — | — | — | — | ALUMINUM (WET) | — |
| Leakage Current | — | — | — | — | 0.016 mA | — |
| Mounting Feature | — | — | — | — | THROUGH HOLE MOUNT | — |
| Negative Tolerance | — | — | — | — | 20% | — |
| Polarity | — | — | — | — | POLARIZED | — |
| Positive Tolerance | — | — | — | — | 20% | — |
| Rated (DC) Voltage (URdc) | — | — | — | — | 16 V | — |
| Ripple Current | — | — | — | — | 176 mA | — |
| Tan Delta | — | — | — | — | 0.16 | — |
| Terminal Shape | — | — | — | — | WIRE | — |
| Amplifier Type | — | — | — | — | — | INSTRUMENTATION AMPLIFIER |
| Average Bias Current-Max (IIB) | — | — | — | — | — | 0.000025 µA |
| Bandwidth (3dB)-Nom | — | — | — | — | — | 1.5 MHz |
| Common-mode Reject Ratio-Min | — | — | — | — | — | 78 dB |
| Input Offset Current-Max (IIO) | — | — | — | — | — | 0.000002 µA |
| Input Offset Voltage-Max | — | — | — | — | — | 300 µV |
| Neg Supply Voltage Limit-Max | — | — | — | — | — | -18 V |
| Neg Supply Voltage-Nom (Vsup) | — | — | — | — | — | -15 V |
| Non-linearity-Max | — | — | — | — | — | 0.025% |
| Supply Current-Max | — | — | — | — | — | 0.75 mA |
| Supply Voltage Limit-Max | — | — | — | — | — | 18 V |
| Supply Voltage-Nom (Vsup) | — | — | — | — | — | 15 V |
| Temperature Grade | — | — | — | — | — | INDUSTRIAL |
| Voltage Gain-Max | — | — | — | — | — | 1000 |
| Voltage Gain-Min | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
| Voltage Gain-Nom | — | — | — | — | — | 10 |
| ## AD8224ACPZ-WP Alternates Showing results | — | — | — | — | — | Image |
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FAQ
What is equivalent to L78M12CDT?
Known equivalents for L78M12CDT include UA78M12CKVURG3, L78M12CDT-TR, MC78M12CDTG. Contact FindMyChip for a full compatibility analysis for your specific application.
Can I use a different manufacturer's part instead of L78M12CDT?
In many cases, yes. Cross-manufacturer alternatives exist for most standard components. However, always verify pin compatibility, electrical specs, and package dimensions before substituting in production.
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