SA12L

Product Overview

Category: Electronic Component
Use: Voltage Regulator
Characteristics: High efficiency, low dropout voltage
Package: TO-220
Essence: Linear regulator
Packaging/Quantity: 50 pieces per tube

Specifications

• Input Voltage Range: 4.5V to 20V
• Output Voltage Range: 1.2V to 18V
• Dropout Voltage: 0.6V at 1A
• Maximum Output Current: 1.5A
• Line Regulation: 0.04%/V
• Load Regulation: 0.3%
• Operating Temperature Range: -40°C to +125°C

Detailed Pin Configuration

The SA12L voltage regulator has three pins:

1. Input (VIN): This pin is used to connect the input voltage source.
2. Ground (GND): This pin is connected to the ground reference.
3. Output (VOUT): The regulated output voltage is obtained from this pin.

Functional Features

• High efficiency: The SA12L exhibits high efficiency due to its low dropout voltage.
• Low dropout voltage: With a dropout voltage of only 0.6V at 1A, the SA12L can regulate the output voltage effectively even when the input voltage is close to the desired output voltage.
• Overcurrent protection: The voltage regulator includes built-in overcurrent protection, which safeguards the circuit from excessive current flow.
• Thermal shutdown: In case of excessive temperature rise, the SA12L features thermal shutdown to prevent damage to the device.

Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages: - High efficiency ensures minimal power loss. - Wide input voltage range allows for versatile applications. - Compact TO-220 package enables easy integration into various circuits. - Overcurrent protection enhances circuit reliability. - Thermal shutdown prevents device damage.

Disadvantages: - Limited maximum output current of 1.5A may not be suitable for high-power applications. - Dropout voltage of 0.6V may affect performance in low input voltage scenarios.

Working Principles

The SA12L is a linear regulator that operates by maintaining a constant output voltage regardless of variations in the input voltage or load conditions. It achieves this by dissipating excess power as heat, resulting in a regulated output voltage. The dropout voltage is the minimum voltage difference required between the input and output for the regulator to function correctly.

Detailed Application Field Plans

The SA12L voltage regulator finds applications in various fields, including:

1. Consumer Electronics: Used in portable devices such as smartphones, tablets, and digital cameras to regulate the voltage supplied to sensitive components.
2. Automotive: Employed in automotive electronics to stabilize the voltage for microcontrollers, sensors, and other critical components.
3. Industrial Automation: Integrated into industrial control systems to ensure stable power supply for PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers) and other automation equipment.
4. Telecommunications: Utilized in communication devices like routers, switches, and modems to maintain a consistent voltage level for reliable operation.

Detailed and Complete Alternative Models

1. LM317: A popular adjustable linear voltage regulator with similar characteristics and pin configuration.
2. LT1084: A high-current, low-dropout linear regulator suitable for demanding applications.
3. LM7805: A fixed 5V linear regulator commonly used in electronic circuits requiring a stable 5V power source.

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