The KIA7812AP-U/P is a three-terminal, negative linear voltage regulator manufactured by KEC. It is housed in a TO-220AB package, and it is RoHS compliant. The KIA7812AP-U/P can provide up to 1.5A of output current, and it can supply a regulated output voltage of -12V. It features internal short-circuit protection, thermal shutdown, and reverse polarity protection. The device provides excellent line and load regulation, and ripple rejection, and is well suited to battery-powered applications.