Product Summary

The MC79L12A is a negative voltage regulator which is an inexpensive, easy to use device suitable for numerous applications requiring up to 100 mA. Like the higher powered MC7900 Series negative regulators, the MC79L12A features thermal shutdown and current limiting, making them remarkably rugged. In most applications, no external components are required for operation. The MC79L12A is useful for on card regulation or any other application where a regulated negative voltage at a modest current level is needed. The MC79L12A offers substantial advantage over the common resistor/Zener diode approach.

Parametrics

MC79L12A absolute maximum ratings: (1)Input Voltage (-5 V) VI: -30 Vdc; (2)Input Voltage (-12, -15, -18 V) VI: -35 Vdc; (3)Input Voltage (-24 V) VI: -40 Vdc; (4)Power Dissipation TA = 25℃ PD: Internally Limited; (5)Power Dissipation Thermal Resistance, Junction-to-Ambient RθJA: 180℃/W; (6)Power Dissipation Thermal Resistance, Junction-to-Case RθJC: 45℃/W; (7)Storage Temperature Range Tstg: -65 to +150 ℃; (8)Junction Temperature TJ: +150 ℃.

Features

MC79L12A features: (1)No External Components Required; (2)Internal Short Circuit Current Limiting; (3)Internal Thermal Overload Protection; (4)Low Cost; (5)Pb-Free Packages are Available.

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MC79L12A pin connection 

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MC79L12ABD
MC79L12ABD

ON Semiconductor

Linear Regulators - Standard 12V 100mA Negative

Data Sheet

Negotiable 
MC79L12ABDG
MC79L12ABDG

ON Semiconductor

Linear Regulators - Standard 12V 100mA Negative

Data Sheet

0-1: $0.22
1-25: $0.20
25-100: $0.16
100-500: $0.13
MC79L12ABDR2G
MC79L12ABDR2G

ON Semiconductor

Linear Regulators - Standard 12V 100mA Negative

Data Sheet

0-1: $0.45
1-25: $0.37
25-100: $0.31
100-500: $0.26
MC79L12ABPG
MC79L12ABPG

ON Semiconductor

Linear Regulators - Standard 12V 100mA Negative

Data Sheet

0-1: $0.22
1-25: $0.20
25-100: $0.14
100-500: $0.12
MC79L12ABDR2
MC79L12ABDR2

ON Semiconductor

Linear Regulators - Standard 12V 100mA Negative

Data Sheet

Negotiable 
MC79L12ABP
MC79L12ABP

ON Semiconductor

Linear Regulators - Standard 12V 100mA Negative

Data Sheet

Negotiable 
MC79L12ACD
MC79L12ACD

Texas Instruments

Linear Regulators - Standard 12V Fixed Neg

Data Sheet

0-1: $0.28
1-25: $0.20
25-100: $0.17
100-250: $0.15
MC79L12ACDG
MC79L12ACDG

ON Semiconductor

Linear Regulators - Standard 12V 100mA Negative

Data Sheet

0-1: $0.32
1-25: $0.22
25-100: $0.17
100-500: $0.12