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id=TO-220
id=default
id=FOOTPRINT_V5
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Component: The main component here is the LM78XXA Series 12V fixed output, 1A, 3-terminal LDO (Low Dropout) voltage regulator encapsulated in a TO-220 package. This is a common voltage regulator used to provide a stable 12V output from a higher voltage input.
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Designators:
- $VI$: Represents the input voltage pin where you would connect the supply voltage, which should be higher than 12V to ensure proper regulation.
- $VO$: Represents the output voltage pin, which in this case will provide a regulated 12V supply.
- $GND$: Represents the ground pin, which is used to complete the circuit. Both the input and output share this common ground.
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No connections made yet: This project currently hasn't established any connections between the components. Essentially, the voltage regulator is ready to be connected to input and output terminals.
Typical Connection Setup:Pin 1to your higher input voltage source.Pin 3to the device or circuit requiring a 12V supply.Pin 2to the common ground of your system.andi77
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Input Voltage (15V):
- Connect the 15V input voltage to VI:
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Output Voltage (12V):
- Connect the load or the circuit requiring the 12V regulated output to VO:
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Ground:
- Connect the ground of your input voltage source and the load to GND:
Additional Notes:Pin 1.Pin 3.Pin 2.andi77
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Import Components:
- Make sure you have the LM78XXA voltage regulator ready in the Flux workspace.
- Also, have two capacitors for input and output decoupling. Let's assume the designators for these are C1 and C2.
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Connections:
- Input Voltage (15V):
- Connect VI:
- Connect C1:
- Connect C1:
- Ground:
- Connect the ground terminal of your input voltage source, C1:
- Output Voltage (12V):
- Connect VO:
- Connect C2:
- Connect C2:
Schematic Overview:Pin 1to your 15V power source.1to VI:Pin 1.2to GND:Pin 2.2, and your load to GND:Pin 2.Pin 3to your load or the circuit requiring 12V.1to VO:Pin 3.2to GND:Pin 2.