Datasheet
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REV.: 3/2016www.recom-power.com
DC/DC Converter
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Specifications (measured at ta= 25°C, full load, nominal input voltage and after warm-up)
BASIC CHARACTERISTICS
Parameter Condition Min. Typ. Max.
Input Voltage Range
3.3V
5.0V
7VDC
8VDC
24VDC 28VDC
Input Current min. Vin 1.5mA 1000mA
No Load Input Current typ. Vin 1.5mA
Operating Frequency Vin= 12VDC 330kHz
Output Ripple and Noise
typ. Vin, full load and 20MHz BW limited 120mVp-p
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 91% at an output voltage of 
5V/1A at the output, no heat sink is required. The compact TO- 220 compatible SIP3 package measures 
only 11.6 x 8.5 x 10.4 mm, so it saves precious board space. The warranty is 3 years.
Features
Switching
Regulator 
•  Efficiency up to 91%, no need for heatsinks!
•  Pin-out compatible with LM78XX Linear Regs.
•  Low profile (L*W*H=11.6*8.5*10.4mm)
•  Wide input range (7V - 28V)
•  Short Circuit Protection
•  IEC/EN60950-1, Am2 Certified
1.0 AMP
SIP3
Single
Output
R-78E-1.0
Selection Guide
Part  Input  Output  Output  Efficiency  Max. Capacitive
Number  Voltage Range  Voltage  Current  typ @ min Vin.  Load
  [VDC] [VDC]  [mA]  [%]  [µF]
R-78E3.3-1.0  7 - 28  3.3  1000  87  220
R-78E5.0-1.0  8 - 28  5.0  1000  91  220
IEC60950-1 Certified
EN60950-1 Certified
Efficiency vs. Load 
7V
12V
24V
28V
8V
12V
24V
28V
Efficiency [%]
Output Current [A]
0
75
80
85
90
95
100
0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.0
Efficiency [%]
Output Current [A]
0
70
75
80
85
90
95
100
0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.0
R-78E3.3-1.0 R-78E5.0-1.0



