GAPTEC Electronic Releases Series of Non-Insulated 0.5A Switching Regulators

GAPTEC Electronic GmbH & Co. KG has launched its new, non-insulated 0.5A switching regulators with extended input voltage range (up to 4:1). These drop-in switching regulators are size and pin- out compatible with the LM78 linear regulators. In contrast to the LM78, they do not require a heat sink and thus need less space on the PCB.

The regulators can be switched for positive or negative output voltage, have a MTBF of >2 million hours and offer what the company says is an extremely high efficiency of up to 96%. Their operating temperature range is -40 to +85°C. The LMS78 series offers short circuit protection and low ripple and noise (typically 25mVp-p at 20MHz bandwidth).

The no-load current is max. 8mA. According to the company, the LMS78 switching regulators provide an alternative to most standard switching units (through hole or SMT) and is €1.95 plus VAT.