Datasheet
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REV.: 4/2019 I-1
Features
Switching
Regulator
•  Low cost switching regulator
•  High start-up current capability
•  Efficiency up to 95%
•  Short circuit protection
•  Pin compatible with 78 series regulators
•  Non isolated DC-DC converter
•  IEC/EN60950-1+ AM2 certified
R-78E-0.5
Description
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. 
DC/DC Converter
0.5 Amp
SIP3
Single Output
IEC60950-1 certified
EN60950-1 certified
Specifications (measured @ Ta= 25°C, full load, nominal input voltage and after warm-up)
BASIC CHARACTERISTICS
Parameter Condition Min. Typ. Max.
Input Voltage Range nom. Vin = 24VDC 6VDC 24VDC 28VDC
Quiescent Current 1.5mA
Minimum Load 
(3)
2%
Internal Operating Frequency 570kHz
Output Ripple and Noise 
(4)
20MHz BW
3.3, 5, 9Vout
12, 15Vout
50mVp-p
70mVp-p
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Selection Guide
Part  Input  Output  Output   Efficiency 
(1)
  Max. Capacitive
Number  Voltage Range  Voltage  Current  @ min Vin    @max. Vin  Load 
(2)
  [VDC]  [VDC]  [A]  [%]  [%]  [µF]
R-78E3.3-0.5  6-28  3.3  0.5  75  88  220
R-78E5.0-0.5  7-28  5  0.5  82  92  220
R-78E9.0-0.5  12-28  9  0.5  89   94  220
R-78E12-0.5  15-28  12  0.5  92  95  220
R-78E15-0.5  18-28  15  0.5  93  95  220
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)
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
Output Voltage Output Current
R-78E__-0.5




