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# MC78T12 12V 3A Voltage Regulator

**Brand:** Little Bird

**URL:** https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/products/mc78t12-12v-3a-voltage-regulator

## Pricing

- **Price:** $5.80
- **Stock:** Out of stock
- **Local warehouse:** 0 units
- **Supplier (Little Bird):** 0 units
- **SKU:** TB-ZV1634

## Description

The MC78T12 is a positive linear voltage regulator in a TO-220 package, providing a fixed 12 V output at up to 3 A. It accepts an input voltage range of 12–35 V and includes built-in thermal overload and short-circuit protection, making it a reliable choice for powering 12 V circuits from higher-voltage supplies. Key Features Fixed 12 V Output – Regulated output of 11.5–12.5 V 3 A Maximum Current – Suitable for moderate-load applications TO-220 Package – Through-hole mounting with heatsink tab Built-in Protection – Thermal overload and short-circuit protection Specifications Regulator Type – Positive linear, monolithic Output Voltage – 11.5–12.5 V (nominal 12 V) Maximum Output Current – 3 A Input Voltage Range – 12–35 V Package – TO-220 (3-pin, through-hole) Pin Pitch – 2.54 mm Lead Diameter – 0.8 mm Max Operating Temperature – 125 °C Ideal For Regulated 12 V power supplies Powering motors, relays, and LED strips from higher-voltage sources Bench power supply projects Package Contents 1× MC78T12 voltage regulator (TO-220)

**Product Type:** physical

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Search supports multi-word queries (AND logic). Examples:

- `https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/products.md?q=raspberry+pi+5` — find Raspberry Pi 5 products
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- `https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/products.json?q=micro+bit` — find micro:bit products as JSON

For the catalogue index and every other machine-readable endpoint we publish, see [https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/llms.txt](https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/llms.txt).

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## Contact Us

**Little Bird Electronics Pty Ltd**
ABN: 15 634 521 449

- **Phone:** 1300 240 817
- **Fax:** (02) 8319 2017
- **Email:** help@littlebird.com.au
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- **Hours:** Monday to Friday, 10am – 4pm (excluding NSW public holidays)

### Payment Methods

- **Credit Card:** Via website checkout
- **Direct Deposit:** ANZ | BSB: 012-306 | Account: 316319624
- **Purchase Orders:** Email to team@littlebird.com.au (Net 30 for approved accounts)

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