Datasheet
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REV.: 3/2019 I-1
Features
Switching
Regulator
•  Efficiency up to 96%, no need for heatsinks
•  Pin-out compatible with LM78XX linears
•  Low profile (L*W*H=11.6*8.5*10.4mm)
•  Wide input range (5V - 42V) 
•  Short circuit protection, thermal shutdown
•  Low ripple and noise
•  IEC/EN60950 certified
R-78C-1.0
Description
The R-78Cxx-1.0 series switching regulators are ideally suited to replace 1 Amp 78xx linear regulators 
and are pin compatible. Efficiencies of up to 96% means that very little energy is wasted as heat and 
the high input voltage is a useful feature.
DC/DC Converter
1.0 Amp 
SIP3
Single Output
IEC60950-1 certified
EN60950-1 certified
EN55032 compliant
Specifications (measured at Ta= 25°C, minimum load, otherwise specified)
BASIC CHARACTERISTICS
Parameter Condition Min. Typ. Max.
Input Voltage Range Vout +3V 42VDC
Output Voltage Range 1.8VDC 15VDC
Minimum Load
 (1)
0%
Quiescent Current 1mA
Internal Operating Frequency 280kHz 350kHz 420kHz
Output Ripple and Noise
 (2)
20MHz BW
Vin= 24VDC Vout=1.8-15
full load
75mVp-p
30mVp-p
120mVp-p
Max. Capacitive Load
with normal start-up time, no external components
with <1 second start-up time + diode protection circuit
470µF
6800µF
Selection Guide
Part  Input  Output  Output   Efficiency
Number  Voltage Range  Voltage  Current  @ min Vin    @ max. Vin
  [VDC]  [VDC]  [A]  [%]  [%]
R-78C1.8-1.0  5 - 42  1.8  1.0  80    71
R-78C3.3-1.0  7 - 42  3.3  1.0  89    79
R-78C5.0-1.0  8 - 42  5  1.0  93    85
R-78C9.0-1.0  12 - 42  9  1.0  95    90
R-78C12-1.0  15 - 42  12  1.0  96    92
R-78C15-1.0  18 - 42  15  1.0  96    94
Notes:
  Note1:  No load operation will not damage these devices, however they may not meet all specifications 
    A minimum load of 10mA is required
 Note2: Measurements are made with a 10µF MLCC across output. (low ESR)
REGULATIONS
Parameter Condition Value
Output Voltage Accuracy
full load ±2% typ. / ±3% max.
Line Voltage Regulation max. Vin, full load ±0.2% typ.
Load Voltage Regulation max. Vin. and 10% to 100% load ±0.4% typ.
Transient Response
100% <-> 50% load
100% <-> 10% load
±75mV max.
±200mV max.
Model Numbering
Output Voltage Output Current
R-78C__-1.0





