S-1312C23-A4T1U3

The S-1312C23-A4T1U3 is a linear voltage regulator. Its application field and working principle are described in this article. Linear voltage regulators are devices with an output voltage typically close to a predefined voltage value, with a tolerance that depends on the selected model. They provide a constant output voltage determined by the selected components, and are typically used when the application requires low ripple and constant voltage regulation.The S-1312C23-A4T1U3 is a 12V linear voltage regulator that provides a dropout voltage of 1.3V, a maximum output current of 500mA, an operating temperature range of -40 to +125°C and an adjustable output voltage range from 4.75 to 12V. The S-1312C23-A4T1U3 is an efficient and reliable device for a wide range of applications such as powering industrial controllers, computer systems, consumer electronics and many others.The working principle of the S-1312C23-A4T1U3 is based on the same design used for all linear voltage regulators which includes a pass transistor, a control circuit and an output voltage reference. The pass transistor is connected to the input supply, and it operates as a controlled switch enabling or disabling the flow of current through the pass transistor to the output. The control circuit receives information from the output reference and the output of the pass transistor. Based on the input data, it adjusts the amount of current flowing through the pass transistor in order to keep a constant voltage at the output. In this way, the linear voltage regulator can maintain a regulated and stable output voltage.The S-1312C23-A4T1U3 is ideal for a variety of applications due to its high efficiency, wide input voltage range and adjustable output voltage. It is designed to be robust, reliable and have low standby power consumption. Its adjustable output voltage feature is helpful for applications where the output voltage needs to be fine-tuned for optimal performance. Overall, the S-1312C23-A4T1U3 is a low-cost and efficient linear voltage regulator that provides a regulated, stable and constant output voltage over a wide range of applications. It is ideal for systems where accuracy and stability of the output voltage is important.