78xxSR Series
3.3V/5V/12V Outputs High-Efficiency
Switching Regulators with LM78xx Pinouts
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DATEL’s 7805SR (5V output), 7812SR (12V output) and 7803SR (3.3V output) step-
down switching regulators are modern drop-in replacements for older, inefficient, LM7805
and LM7812 linear regulators. The 78XXSR's are pin- and size-compatible with industry-
standard TO-220 SIP packages. A 260kHz switching frequency provides for efficiencies as
high as 95%. Full-load (up to 0.5A) operation from 9V, 12V, 24V, or 36V supplies at ambient
temperatures up to +70°C requires no heat sinks, no temperature derating, no forced-air
cooling, and no external capacitors.
78SR switching regulators provide many significant improvements over their linear
counterparts: lower quiescent current (3mA vs. 5 mA), higher input voltage (40V vs. 32V),
and better output accuracy (±1.5% vs. ±5%). All these features combine to make 78SR
regulators ideal for new or existing LM7805 & LM7812 applications requiring full-load
operation at elevated voltages.
FEATURES
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3.3V/0.5A, 5V/0.5A or 12V/0.4A outputs; Pin and size-
compatible with LM7805 & LM7812 regulators
Up to 95% efficiency–no heat sinks or thermal
derating required!
Two SIP-packages fit existing TO-220 footprints:
Vertical-pin models occupy less than 0.1 square in.
Optional horizontal pins provide 0.350 in. installed
height
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+7.5-36Vdc operating input range; Low 3mA
quiescent current
Built-in filter capacitors–no external components
required
TECHNICAL NOTES
1. Input/Output (I/O) Filtering: As shown in the noise and ripple graphs, 78SR switch-
ing regulators exhibit excellent low-noise performance with no external I/O capacitors.
However, if additional noise reduction is required, be sure to use low-ESR capacitors that
are rated for continuous operation (with an additional 20% safety margin) at the highest
system voltages and temperatures. Adding external output capacitors will also improve
the unit’s load-transient response.
–40 to +70°C operation at full load; Short-circuit
protection
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Excellent load (±0.2%) and line (±0.3%) regulation
Ideal for powering instrumentation from
9V/12V/24V/28V supplies or batteries
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Can be used with unregulated dc supplies protection
Applications in which 78SR regulators are located more than 24 inches (61cm) from the
input power supply should include an external 47uF/50V (or greater) aluminum electrolytic
capacitor, connected as close as possible to the regulator’s +Vin and GND terminals (pins
1 and 2). An external input capacitor is particularly important if the input voltage is applied
to the regulator via a mechanical switch or relay. Contact bounce at turn-on can produce
large inductive current-spikes, and these current spikes can generate damaging voltage
transients at the regulator’s input terminals.
Ordering Information
DATEL Part No.
Output
Voltage
Output
Current Voltage
Input
2. Input Fusing: 78SR switching regulators are not internally fused. If fusing their input and/
or output terminals is required, use the data shown in the Efficiency Curves as a guide to
selecting an appropriate slow-blow fuse.
Standard Pin Package
7803SR
7805SR
7812SR
Horizontal Pin Package
7803SRH
7805SRH
7812SRH
+3.3Vdc
+5.0Vdc
+12.0Vdc 0.4A
0.5A
0.5A
+7.5-36Vdc
+7.5-36Vdc
+15-36Vdc
3. Input-Output Isolation: 78SR regulators’ internal input and output circuits share a
common connection (GND, pin 2); there is no electrical isolation between the INPUT (pin
1) and OUTPUT (pin 3) terminals.
+3.3Vdc
+5.0Vdc
+12.0Vdc 0.4A
0.5A
0.5A
+7.5-36Vdc
+7.5-36Vdc
+15-36Vdc
4. Overvoltage Protection: 78SR switching regulators do not provide input or output over-
voltage protection. In the extremely rare situation in which a catastrophic failure occurs,
the output voltage may rise to excessively high levels. If your load must be protected
against all possible overvoltage situations, external voltage-limiting circuitry
must be provided.
5. Operation at 40Vdc: Operating with inputs up to 40Vdc is permissible if, for inputs
between 36 and 40Vdc, the maximum load current is reduced to 0.35A for 7805SR and
7803SR, and to 0.3A for 7812SR. Under no circumstances should the input voltage be
allowed to exceed 45Vdc.
D I G I T A L P A N E L M E T E R S
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