L78L12ACUTR

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        "description": "Regulated +12 V output pin. Delivers up to 100 mA into the load with typical output voltage 12 V (min 11.04 V / max 12.96 V for the AC grade at TJ=25 C). A 0.1 uF ceramic capacitor to GND is recommended for stability."
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