Recom Switching Regulator, Through Hole, 3.3V dc Output Voltage, 4.75 → 32V dc Input Voltage, 500mA Output

The Recom R-78xx series are highly efficient, non-isolated switching regulators. They offer a high-quality product low cost in production quantity. Their low-profile design enables them to be used in numerous applications from distribution supply systems, controllers and sensors, robotics, medical and telecommunications.

The convertor has a high-voltage input range and there is no need for heat sinks, due to little energy being wasted. It has a wide input range with short circuit protection and no external components are needed to work efficiently.

• Low cost, high quality
• Very low profile
• Pin compatible with LM78xx linear regulators
• High efficiency, non-isolated, no need for heatsinks
• Requires no external components
• Fully Protected for short circuit, overload and over temperature
• Low ripple and noise
• Compact size, ensuring space saving

Maintain a stable output voltage in your electrical devices using this switching regulator from RECOM. It's pin-compatible with linear regulators from the LM78xx range so you can replace them with this component to upgrade your system. The through-holes in its body let you quickly fit this unit into a machine without the need to drill mounting holes in it. A wide operating temperature range between -40°C and +85°C means it can withstand demanding conditions.

• Built-in short circuit protection helps prevent damage from current malfunction
• Broad input voltage range between 4.75 and 32V DC for versatility
• MTBF of 21,098,000 hours for lasting performance
• Efficiency rating of 91% for reduced energy consumption

• Manufacturing industry
• Medical technology
• Agricultural equipment
• Computer devices

While a switching regulator stores excess voltage in its transistor leading to lower energy waste, a linear regulator releases excess voltage as heat. As switching regulators use less power and are more efficient, you'll typically find them used in devices with high input voltage ratings.