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Originally Posted by rick-l
Is there a spec for headroom on the regulator like this
VI Input voltage μA7812C MIN 14.5 MAX 30
edit: Even a Low Dropout Regulator will require about 1.5 volts of headroom.
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I did not see anything like this on the package. I do realize that a 12v regulator is meant for a power source of more than 12V but my main goal was to create a constant voltage that is adequate for the components. 10.7v is not what I expected but I think it will work and at least now it is constant. In fact it gives me almost 2 volts of battery droppage before my compenent outputs gets out of wack.
Thanks everyone!