• Efficiency up to 96%, no need for heatsinks

Features • 2A continuous output current

• Vin up to 32V
• Vout: 1.2V - 15V DC/DC Converter
Switching •
•
Wide operating temperature -40°C to +70°C at full load
Continuous short circuit protection
Regulator • Pin compatible with TO220 linear regulators
R-78B-2.0
• Positive to negative

Description 2.0 Amp

The R-78Bxx-2.0 series high efficiency switching regulators are ideally suited to replace 78xx linear
regulators and are pin compatible. The efficiency of up to 96% means that very little energy is wasted SIP3
as heat. Full power is available over a temperature range of -40°C up to 70°C without the need for
heatsinks with their additional space and mounting costs. A high input voltage of up to 32VDC and Single Output
output voltages from 1.2V up to 15V, low ripple and noise figures and a short circuit input current of
typically only 50mA round off the specifications of this versatile converter series.

Selection Guide
Part Input Output Output Efficiency @ full load Max. Capacitive
Number Voltage Range Voltage Current @ min Vin @ max. Vin Load (1)
[VDC] [VDC] [mA] [%] [%] [µF]
R-78B1.2-2.0 4.75 - 32 1.2 2000 87 72 3300
R-78B1.5-2.0 4.75 - 32 1.5 2000 90 79 3300
R-78B1.8-2.0 4.75 - 32 1.8 2000 91 80 3300
R-78B2.5-2.0 4.75 - 32 2.5 2000 92 84 2300
R-78B3.3-2.0 4.75 - 32 3.3 2000 92 86 1800
R-78B5.0-2.0 6.5 - 32 5 2000 94 90 820
R-78B9.0-2.0 11 - 32 9 2000 95 93 620
R-78B12-2.0 15 - 32 12 2000 96 94 470
R-78B15-2.0 18 - 32 15 2000 96 95 470
Notes:
Note1: Max. cap load is tested by nominal input and full resisitive load

IEC62368-1 certified
EN62368-1 certified
EN55032 compliant
CB report
Model Numbering

R-78B__-2.0
Output Voltage Output Current

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BASIC CHARACTERISTICS
Parameter Condition Min. Typ. Max.
1.2Vout - 3.3Vout 4.75VDC
5Vout 6.5VDC
Input Voltage Range nom. Vin= 24VDC 9Vout 11VDC 24VDC 32VDC
12Vout 15VDC
15Vout 18VDC
Maximum Reverse Voltage 0V
Inrush Current 2A
Quiescent Current nom. Vin= 24VDC 2mA
Internal Power Dissipation Vout= 1.5VDC 0.35W 0.8W
Start-up time 10ms
Rise Time 50µs
Internal Operating Frequency nom. Vin= 24VDC 460kHz
Minimum Load 0%
Vout ≤3.3VDC 50mVp-p
Output Ripple and Noise (2) 20MHz BW
Vout ≥5VDC 75mVp-p
Notes:
Note2: Measurements are made with a 100nF MLCC across output (low ESR)
Efficiency vs. Load
R-78B3.3-2.0 R-78B5.0-2.0
100 100
90 90
80 80
70 70
Efficiency [%]
Efficiency [%]

60 60
50 50
4.75Vin
40 6Vin 40
30 9Vin 30 6.5Vin
12Vin 12Vin
20 15Vin 20 15Vin
10 24Vin 10 24Vin
32Vin 32Vin
0 0
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
Output Load [%] Output Load [%]
Efficiency vs. Input Voltage
R-78B3.3-2.0 R-78B5.0-2.0
100 100
90 90
80 80
70 70
Efficiency [%]

Efficiency [%]

60 60
50 50
40 40
30 30
20 20
10 10
0 0
4.75 9 13 17 21 25 29 32 6.5 10 14 18 22 26 30 32
Input Voltage [VDC] Input Voltage [VDC]

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REGULATIONS
Parameter Condition Value
Output Accuracy 100% load ±2.0% typ.
Line Regulation low line to high line, full load ±0.5% typ.
Load Regulation 0% to 100% load ±1.0% typ.

PROTECTIONS
Parameter Condition Value
Short Circuit Protection (SCP) below 100mΩ continuous, automatic recovery
<5Vout 50mA typ.
Short Circuit Input Current nom. Vin= 24VDC
≥5Vout 75mA typ.

ENVIRONMENTAL
Parameter Condition Value
Operating Temperature Range without derating (see graph) -40°C to +70°C
Maximum Case Temperature +105°C
Temperature Coefficient 0.02%/°C typ.
Operating Altitude 5000m
Operating Humidity non-condensing 95% RH max.
Pollution Degree PD2
Vibration 10-55Hz, 2G, 30min along X, Y and Z axis
MTBF according to MIL-HDBK-217F, G.B. +25°C 6349 x 103 hours

Derating Graph
(@ Chamber and natural convection 0.1m/s)
100
90
80
70
Output Load [%]

60
50
40
30
20
10
0
-40 -30 -20 -10 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
85
Ambient Temperature [°C]

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SAFETY AND CERTIFICATIONS
Certificate Type (Safety) Report / File Number Standard
Audio/video, information and communication technology equipment IEC62368-1: 2014, 2nd Edition
L0339m38-B1-L
Safety requirements (CB Scheme) EN62368-1: 2014
EAC RU-AT.49.09571 TP TC 004/2011
RoHS2+ RoHS 2011/65/EU + AM2015/863

EMC Compliance Condition Standard / Criterion

with external components EN55032, Class A
Electromagnetic compatibility of multimedia equipment - Emission requirements
(see filter suggestion below) EN55032, Class B
Information technology equipment - Immunity characteristics - Limits and methods
EN55024:2010
of measurement
Electromagnetic compatibility of multimedia equipment - Emission requirements EN55032: 2013, Class B
ESD Electrostatic discharge immunity test Air ±8kV; Contact ± 4kV IEC61000-4-2, Criteria A
Radiated, radio-frequency, electromagnetic field immunity test 3 V/m IEC61000-4-3, Criteria A
Fast Transient and Burst Immunity ±0.5kV IEC61000-4-4, Criteria A
Surge Immunity ±0.5kV IEC61000-4-5, Criteria A
Immunity to conducted disturbances, induced by radio-frequency fields 3V IEC61000-4-6, Criteria A
Power Magnetic Field Immunity 50Hz/ 1A/m IEC61000-4-8, Criteria A
EMC Filtering Suggestion according to EN55032

L1 R-78Bxx-2.0
+VIN +Vin +Vout +VOUT
GND
C1 C2

GND GND

EN55022 C1 C2 L1
Class A 4.7µF 50V MLCC 1206 N/A 3.3µH Choke
Class B 10µF 50V MLCC 1210 4.7µF 50V MLCC 1206 10µH Choke

DIMENSION and PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Parameter Type Value
case plastic, (UL94 V-0)
Material potting silicone, (UL94 V-0)
PCB FR4, (UL94 V-0)
Dimension (LxWxH) 11.5 x 8.5 x 17.5mm
Weight 4.0g typ.

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Dimension Drawing (mm)

embossed logo

11.5 8.5

17.5
Pin Connections
Marking
Pin # Single
1 +Vin
0.51

2 GND
3 +Vout
Tolerance: xx.x= ±0.5mm
xx.xx= ±0.25mm
0.64+0.10/-0.05 0.64+0.10/-0.05
4.10

Recommended Footprint Details

2.54

Bottom View

1 2 3 1 2 3
Top View
2.00

3.21 5.08 2.54

INSTALLATION and APPLICATION

Positive to Negative
0V
C1

R-78B-2.0
+Vin Vin Vout 0V
GND
C2

-Vout

Part Input Output Output Efficiency @ full load External

Number Voltage Range Voltage Current @ min Vin @ max. Vin Capacitor
[VDC] [VDC] [mA] [%] [%] [C1 / C2]
R-78B1.2-2.0 4.75 - 32 -1.2 -1000 86 86 10µF / 10µF
R-78B1.5-2.0 4.75 - 32 -1.5 -1000 74 87 10µF / 10µF
R-78B1.8-2.0 4.75 - 32 -1.8 -1000 76 88 10µF / 10µF
R-78B2.5-2.0 4.75 - 32 -2.5 -1000 79 89 10µF / 10µF
R-78B3.3-2.0 4.75 - 32 -3.3 -1000 83 89 10µF / 10µF
R-78B5.0-2.0 6.5 - 32 -5 -1000 86 90 10µF / 10µF
R-78B9.0-2.0 11 - 32 -9 -1000 90 91 10µF / 10µF
R-78B12-2.0 15 - 32 -12 -1000 91 92 10µF / 10µF
R-78B15-2.0 18 - 32 -15 -1000 92 93 10µF / 10µF

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PACKAGING INFORMATION
Parameter Type Value
Packaging Dimension (LxWxH) tube 520.0 x 25.1 x 10.6mm
Packaging Quantity 42pcs
Storage Temperature Range -55°C to +125°C
Storage Humidity non-condensing 95% RH max.

The product information and specifications may be subject to changes even without prior written notice.The product has been designed for various applications; its suitability lies in the responsibility of each customer. The
products are not authorized for use in safety-critical applications without RECOM’s explicit written consent. A safety-critical application is an application where a failure may reasonably be expected to endanger or cause
loss of life, inflict bodily harm or damage property. The applicant shall indemnify and hold harmless RECOM, its affiliated companies and its representatives against any damage claims in connection with the unauthorized
use of RECOM products in such safety-critical applications.

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