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7 8 S T 2 1 2 S e r i e s
12V 2 AMP POSITIVE STEP-DOWN
INTEGRATED SWITCHING REGULATOR
Revised 6/30/98
• High Efficiency > 87%
• Wide Input Range
The 78ST212 is a series of wide
input voltage, 3-terminal Integrated
Switching Regulators (ISRs). With a
surge capability of 3A and an output
voltage that is laser trimmed, it is ideal
for inductive load applications such as
disk drive motors.
• Aluminum Heatsink for
Applications with Airflow
• Self-Contained Inductor
• Short Circuit Protection
• Over-Temperature Protection
Pin-Out Information
Ordering Information
78ST2 XX Y C
Pin Function
Vin
1
2
3
GND
Vout
Standard Application
Output Voltage
Package Suffix
12 = 12.0 Volts
V = Vertical Mount
H = Horizontal Mount
Vin
1
Vout
GND
3
78ST212
+
C1
GND
2
C2
(For dimensions and PC board
layout see Package Style 600.)
C1 = Optional 1µF ceramic
C2 = Required 100µF electrolytic
Specifications
78ST212 SERIES
Characteristics
(Ta = 25°C unless noted)
Symbols
Conditions
Min
Typ
Max
Units
Output Current
Io
Over Vin range
With forced air cooling
0.1*
—
2.0
A
Input Voltage Range
Output Voltage Tolerance
Vin
∆Vo
0.1 ≤ Io ≤ 2.0A
Over Vin range, Io= 2.0A
Ta= 0°C to +55°C
14.5
—
—
28
V
±1.0
±2.0
%Vo
Line Regulation
Load Regulation
Vo Ripple/Noise
Regline
Regload
Vn
Over Vin range
—
—
—
±0.4
±0.2
1.0
±0.8
±0.4
—
%Vo
%Vo
%Vo
0.1 ≤ Io ≤ 2.0A
Vin=17V, Io=2.0A, Vo=12V
Transient Response
(with 100µF output cap)
ttr
50% load change
Vo over/undershoot
—
—
100
3.0
—
—
µSec
%Vo
Efficiency
η
Vin=17V, Io=2.0A
Over Vin and Io ranges
—
—
87
1.0
—
—
%
Switching Frequency
ƒo
Ta
0.95
-40
1.05
+65
MHz
°C
Absolute Maximum
Operating Temperature Range
Recommended Operating
Temperature Range
Ta
Free Air Convection, (40-60LFM)
at Vin= 24V, Io=2A
-40
—
+55**
°C
Thermal Resistance
Storage Temperature
Mechanical Shock
θja
Ts
—
—
Free Air Convection, (40-60LFM)
—
—
35
—
°C/W
°C
-40
—
—
+125
—
Per Mil-STD-883D, Method 2002.3
500
G’s
Mechanical Vibration
Per Mil-STD-883D, Method 2007.2,
20-2000 Hz, Soldered in a PC board
—
—
—
10
11
G’s
Weight
—
—
—
Grams
*ISR will operate down to no load with reduced specifications.
**See Thermal Derating chart.
Note: The 78ST212 Series requires a 100µF electrolytic or tantalum output capacitor for proper operation in all applications.
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