Murata Power Solutions’ 7805SR-C (5V output), 7812SR-C (12V output) and 7803SR-C
(3.3V output) step-down switching regulators are modern drop-in replacements for older,
ineffi cient, 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 effi ciencies 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 signifi cant improvements over their linear counterparts: lower quiescent current (3mA vs. 5 mA), higher input voltage (40V vs. 32V), and
better output accuracy (±2% 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.
TECHNICAL NOTES
1. Input/Output (I/O) Filtering: As shown in the noise and ripple graphs, 78SR switching
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.
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.
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 Effi ciency Curves as a
guide to selecting an appropriate slow-blow fuse.
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.
4. Overvoltage Protection: 78SR switching regulators do not provide input or output
overvoltage 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-C
and 7803SR-C, and to 0.3A for 7812SR-C. Under no circumstances should the input
voltage be allowed to exceed 45Vdc.
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TECHNICAL NOTES (continued)
6. Soldering & Handling Precautions: All units are designed to be hand
soldered to pc-boards using no-clean solders (+260°C, 5 seconds max.).
Water-soluble solders can also be used, but the units must be washed
and dried using processes appropriate to the type of solder employed.
See the Mechanical Specifi cations section for pin 1 orientation and
recommended plated-through hole dimensions.
While 78SR regulators easily withstand a 2kV ESD discharge to any ter-
minal (using human body model), they should always be treated as ESD
sensitive devices.
7. Horizontal-Pin Models (78XXSRH-C): 78XXSRH-C switching regulators
are pin-compatible replacements for TO-220 style LM78XX linear regulators that are installed with their metal tabs lying fl at on the surface of the
pc-board. However, because the surface of inductor L1 on 78XXSRH-C
models is electrically conductive, it must not be allowed to come in contact with any exposed pc-board traces, other than power ground (GND).
While the 2-mil-thick (0.05mm) polyester label attached to L1 provides
some degree of electrical insulation (only if L1 sits perfectly fl at on the
pc-board), it is recommended that a 0.020” (0.5mm) clearance be maintained between L1 and all exposed pc-board traces.
8. Dropout Voltage: 78SR series regulators described in this data sheet
specify a minimum input voltage at which full-load accuracy and output
regulation are guaranteed (7.5V for 7803SR-C and 7805SR-C, and 15.0V
for 7812SR-C). However, these devices will stay in regulation at lower
input voltages if they are operated at less than their rated loads.
The following dropout-voltage data, derived from sample testing
performed at an ambient temperature of +25°C with resistive loads,
should be used for information purposes only. For these tests, a unit was
considered to be out of regulation when its output changed by more
+/–0.005Vdc from its nominal value. All voltages were measured directly
at the regulator’s I/O pins.
78xxSR Series
3.3V/5V/12V Outputs High-Effi ciency
Switching Regulators with LM78xx Pinouts
Performance/Functional Specifi cations
Typical at TA = +25°C
Input/Output
Models 7803SR-C 7805SR-C 7812SR-C
Output Voltage +3.3Vdc +5.0Vdc +12.0Vdc
Rated Output Current 0.5A 0.5A 0.4A
Output Voltage Accuracy ±2% ±2% ±2%
Input Voltage Range ➀ +7.5-36Vdc +7.5-36Vdc +15-36Vdc
Line Regulation (100% load) ±0.3%±0.3% ±0.3%
Load Regulation (0-100% load) ±0.2%±0.2% ±0.2%
Quiescent Current 3mA typ., 5mA max.
Input Current See Performance Curves
Effi ciency See Performance Curves
Transient Response See Performance Curves
Input & Output Noise See Performance Curves
Short Circuit Protection ➁Continuous
Isolation None
Overvoltage Protection None
Undervoltage Protection None
Environmental
Models 7803SR-C 7805SR-C 7812SR-C
Operating Temperature –40 to +70°C
Storage Temperature –40 to +85°C
Cooling Free Air Convection
Humidity (Non-condensing) 0 to 85%
Typical Dropout Voltage
0% Load 25% Load 50% Load 100% Load
7803SR-C 6.0V 6.2V 6.2V 6.3V
7805SR-C 6.3V 6.2V 6.2V 6.8V
7812SR-C 12.8V 13.0V 12.8V 13.0V
Physical
Mechanical See Mechanical Specifi cations
Packag e Open-frame SIP
Pins 0.025” (0.64mm) square,
tin-plated bronze
Weight 0.08 ounces (2.2g)
Pin Soldering +260°C for 5 seconds
➀ See Technical Note 5.
➁ While these regulators can withstand a continuous short-circuit across their
output terminals, they will experience a signifi cant temperature rise. Extended
short-circuit operation will adversely affect the unit’s reliability.
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Typical Performance Curves TA = +25°C, VIN as indicated
Noise and Ripple - 10% and 100% Load, 20MHz Bandwidth
78xxSR Series
3.3V/5V/12V Outputs High-Effi ciency
Switching Regulators with LM78xx Pinouts
7803SR-C Vin = 12V, ILOAD = 50mA
7803SR-C Vin = 12V, I
LOAD = 500mA
7805SR-C Vin = 12V, ILOAD = 50mA
7805SR-C Vin = 12V, ILOAD = 500mA
7812SR-C Vin = 24V, I
7812SR-C Vin = 24V, I
LOAD = 40mA
LOAD = 400mA
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Switching Regulators with LM78xx Pinouts
Transient Response - 90% Load Step
78xxSR Series
3.3V/5V/12V Outputs High-Effi ciency
7803SR-C 10% to 100% Load Step
IN = 9V
V
7803SR-C 100% to 10% Load Step
7805SR-C 10% to 100% Load Step
IN = 9V
V
7805SR-C 100% to 10% Load Step
7812SR-C 10% to 100% Load Step
IN = 18V
V
7812SR-C 100% to 10% Load Step
V
IN = 9V
V
IN = 9V
V
IN = 18V
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78xxSR Series
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Switching Regulators with LM78xx Pinouts
Effi cience Curves
7803SR-C Effi ciency7803SR-C Input Current
100% LOAD
50% LOAD
25% LOAD
100% LOAD
50% LOAD
25% LOAD
7805SR-C Effi ciency
100% LOAD
50% LOAD
25% LOAD
25% LOAD
7805SR-C Input Current
100% LOAD
50% LOAD
7812SR-C Effi ciency7812SR-C Input Current
100% LOAD
50% LOAD
25% LOAD
100% LOAD
50% LOAD
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SHIPPING TRAYS AND BOXES
78xxSR Series
3.3V/5V/12V Outputs High-Effi ciency
Switching Regulators with LM78xx Pinouts
EACH FOAM TRAY (2300276) CONTAINS 50 UNITS IN FULL MPQ
QUANTITIES, TWO TRAYS EQUAL TO A TOTAL OF 100(2x50) UNITS PER
CARTON.
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MECHANICAL DIMENSIONS: Inches (mm)
TOLERANCES: 2 PL DEC ±0.02 (±0.51)
3 PL DEC ±0.010 (±0.254)
0.19
(4.8)
L1
0.23
(5.7)
Standard Package
Pins: 0.025 (0.64) sq.
0.100 (2.54)
centers
PC-Board Hole:
0.037 - 0.043
(0.94 - 1.09) Dia.
78xxSR Series
3.3V/5V/12V Outputs High-Effi ciency
Switching Regulators with LM78xx Pinouts
0.41
(10.4)
0.75
(19.1)
1
1
123
0.15
(3.8) Min.
OUTPUT (+VOUT)
GND
INPUT (+V
low-profi le package
(9.3) max.
0.37
0.15
(3.8) min.
0.07
(1.8)
L1
Horizontal Package
(H Pin Option)
1 2 3
GND
INPUT (+V
IN)
OUTPUT (+VOUT)
IN)
Pins: 0.025 (0.64) sq.
0.100 (2.54)
centers
PC-Board Hole:
0.037 - 0.043
(0.94 - 1.09) Dia.
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