The R-78E series is a switching regulator module that has been designed to offer all the advantages of a
switching regulator (high efficiency, wide input range, accurate output voltage regulation) but with a low
cost for production quantities. Due to the R-78E’s high efficiency of up to 95% no heat-sink is required.
The compact TO-220 compatible SIP3 package measures only 11.6 x 8.5 x 10.4mm, so it saves
precious board space.
0.5 Amp
SIP3
Single Output
Selection Guide
Part
Number
R-78E3.3-0.5
R-78E5.0-0.5
R-78E9.0-0.5
R-78E12-0.5
R-78E15-0.5
Input
Output
Output
Efficiency
(1)
Max. Capacitive
Voltage Range
Voltage
Current
@ min Vin @max. Vin
Load
(2)
[VDC]
[VDC]
[A]
[%]
[%]
[µF]
6-28
3.3
0.5
75
88
220
7-28
5
0.5
82
92
220
12-28
9
0.5
89
94
220
15-28
12
0.5
92
95
220
18-28
15
0.5
93
95
220
Notes:
Note1: Efficiency is tested at nom. input voltage and full load
Note2: Max. Cap Load is tested by nominal input and full resistive load
Model Numbering
R-78E__-0.5
Output Voltage
Output Current
IEC60950-1 certified
EN60950-1 certified
Specifications
(measured @ Ta= 25°C, full load, nominal input voltage and after warm-up)
BASIC CHARACTERISTICS
Parameter
Input Voltage Range
Quiescent Current
Minimum Load
(3)
Internal Operating Frequency
Output Ripple and Noise
(4)
20MHz BW
3.3, 5, 9Vout
12, 15Vout
2%
570kHz
50mVp-p
70mVp-p
Condition
nom. Vin = 24VDC
Min.
6VDC
Typ.
24VDC
1.5mA
Max.
28VDC
Notes:
Note3: recommend to use with more than 2% load, if not, the ripple of the product may exceeds the
specification, but doesn’t affect the reliability of the product
Note4: Measurements are made with a 100nF MLCC across output (low ESR)
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R-78E-0.5
DC/DC Converter
Specifications
(measured @ Ta= 25°C, full load, nominal input voltage and after warm-up)
Efficiency vs Load
100
90
80
Series
R-78E5.0-0.5
Efficiency [%]
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
7Vin
12Vin
24Vin
28Vin
90
100
Output Load [%]
REGULATIONS
Parameter
Output Accuracy
Line Regulation
Load Regulation
low line to high line, full load
10% to 100% load
Condition
Value
±3.0% typ.
±0.5% typ.
±1.0% typ.
PROTECTIONS
Parameter
Short Circuit Protection (SCP)
Condition
Value
continuous, automatic recovery
ENVIRONMENTAL
Parameter
Operating Temperature Range
Maximum Case Temperature
Vibration
MTBF
according to MIL-HDBK-217F, G.B.
+25°C
+70°C
Condition
natural convection and with derating (see graph)
Value
-40°C to +85°C
100°C
10-55Hz, 2G, 30min along X,Y,Z
7976 x 10
3
hours
2182 x 10
3
hours
Derating Graph
100
90
80
Output Load [%]
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
-40 -30 -20 -10
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
85
Ambient Temperature [°C]
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DC/DC Converter
Specifications
(measured @ Ta= 25°C, full load, nominal input voltage and after warm-up)
SAFETY AND CERTIFICATIONS
Certificate Type (Safety)
Information Technology Equipment, General Requirements for Safety
EAC
RoHs 2+
Series
Report / File Number
1603123
RU-AT.49.09571
Standard
IEC60950-1:2005, 2nd Edition + AM 2:2013
EN60950-1:2006 + AM2:2013
TP TC 004/2011
RoHS 2011/65/EU + AM2015/863
EMC Compliance
Electromagnetic compatibility of multimedia equipment -
Emission requirements
Condition
with external filter
Standard / Criterion
EN55032, Class B
EMC Filtering suggestion according to EN55032 Class A and B
L1
+V
IN
C1
C2
R-78E-0.5
+V
OUT
GND
GND
Level
Class A
Class B
C1
4.7µF MLCC
10µF MLCC
C2
-
10µF MLCC
L1
3.9µH
12µH
DIMENSIONS and PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Parameter
Material
Package Dimension (LxWxH)
Package Weight
Condition
case
potting
Value
non-conductive black plastic, (UL94 V-0)
silicone, (UL94 V-0)
11.6 x 8.5 x 10.4mm
2g typ.
Dimension Drawing (mm)
embossed logo
11.6
8.5
10.4
Marking
0.51
0.50
5.08
4.10
+0.10/-0.05
0.25
±0.05
Pin Connections
Pin #
1
2
3
Function
+Vin
GND
+Vout
3.21
Recommended Footprint
2.54
1 2 3
Bottom View
2.00
Top View
1 2 3
2.54
Tolerance: xx.x= ±0.50mm
xx.xx= ±0.25mm
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R-78E-0.5
DC/DC Converter
Specifications
(measured @ Ta= 25°C, full load, nominal input voltage and after warm-up)
INSTALLATION AND APPLICATION
Standard Application
+V
IN
Series
R-78Exx-0.5
10µF MLCC
(optional)
+V
OUT
C1
10µF MLCC
(optional)
C2
GND
GND
Notes:
Note5: The R-78Exx-0.5 can not be used as positive to negativ converter
PACKAGING INFORMATION
Parameter
Packaging Dimension (LxWxH)
Packaging Quantity
Storage Temperature Range
Type
tube
Value
520.0 x 11.2 x 18.2mm
42pcs
-55°C to +125°C
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