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Recom 0.5A Single Output Step-Down DC to DC Converters - R-78xx-0.5 Series

<p>A range of 0.5A single output step-down DC to DC converters, housed in a SIL package, that are ideal for use as switching regulators.</p>
  • Efficiency up to 97%
  • Non isolated
  • No heatsink required
  • Pin compatible with 78xx linear regulators
  • Very low profile
  • Wide input voltage range
  • Short circuit protection and thermal shutdown
  • Low ripple and noise
  • Fully certified to EN 60601-1-2 (Medical Equipment), EN 55022 (Emissions), and EN 55024 (Immunity) EMC standards
Output current0.5A
Output current limit2A
Internal power dissipation0.4W
Output voltage accuracy±2% typ.
Line voltage regulation1.5 to 6.5V0.2% typ.
9 to 15V0.1% typ.
Load voltage regulation1.5 to 6.5V0.4% typ.
9 to 15V0.25% typ.
Output ripple and noise1.5 to 6.5V30mVp-p max.
9 to 15V40mVp-p max.
Switching frequency380kHz max.
VIN rangeVOUTRecom typeOrder code
4.75 to 34V3.3VR-783.3-0.584-2553
6.5 to 34V5VR-785.0-0.584-2554
15 to 34V12VR-7812-0.584-2557
18 to 34V15VR-7815-0.584-2558
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22 November 2012 Question by: Rapid Customer | Product code: 84-2556
Q. Hi, I am in need of a way to convert a 12V supply into a 9V supply with 600mA available, if i run 2 of these in series will that acomplish this? thanks James
A. Hi James. Thank you for your question. By running 2 of 84-2556 will accomplish converting a 12V supply into a 9V supply with 600mA available .


06 January 2012 Question by: Rapid Customer | Product code: 84-2554
Q. Can this device be used to produce negative 5 volts supply?
A. Thanks for your inquiry Doug. This product will only output the +5 volts as it will be stepping down from the higher input voltage.