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Fairchild KA278RXXC-Series Data Handbook

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The KA278RXXC series offers comprehensive low-dropout voltage regulators designed for high-reliability power conversion in various electronic equipment. This robust regulator provides up to 2A output and multiple fixed voltages (3.3V, 5V, 9V, 12V). The manual serves as a detailed technical resource for engineers, covering key features including overcurrent protection, thermal shutdown, adjustable outputs, and precise operational specifications. Ideal for designers who require stable, efficient voltage regulation in compact to TO-220 packaged designs.

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KA278RXXC-Series 2A Output Low Dropout Voltage Regulators

Features Description

The KA278RXXC is a low-dropout voltage regulator suit-

KA278RXXC-series (33/05/51/09/12)

able for various electronic equipments. It provides

2A/3.3V, 5V, 5.1V, 9V, 12V output low dropout voltage

constant voltage power source with TO-220-4 lead full mold

regulator

package. The dropout voltage of KA278RXXC is below

TO-220 full-mold package (4pin)

0.5V in full rated current(2A). This regulator has various

Overcurrent protection, thermal shutdown

functions such as a peak current protection, a thermal shut

Overvoltage protection, short circuit protection

down, an overvoltage protection .

With output disable function

TO-220F-4L

KA278RA05C Nominal 5V output without adjusting Output adjustable between 1.25V and 32V 2A output low dropout voltage regulator TO-220 full-mold package (4pin) Overcurrent protection, thermal shutdown

1.Vin 2. Vo 3. GND 4. Vdis - KA278RXXC(33/05/51/09/12)

Overvoltage protection, short circuit protection

1.Vin 2. Vo 3. GND 4. Vadj - KA278RA05C

Internal Block Diagram

2Vin Vo 2Vin Vo

OVERVOLTAGE OVERVOLTAGE

THERMAL SHUTDOWN PROTECTION THERMAL SHUTDOWN

PROTECTION

BANDGAP REFERENCE BANDGAP REFERENCE

SOA PROTECTION

SOA PROTECTION

HIGH / LOW OUTPUT

ON / OFF

1.4V SHORTCIRCUIT

PROTECTION SHORTCIRCUIT

PROTECTION Rref

GND GND

(KA278RA05C)(KA278R33/05/51/09/12C)

Rev. 1.0.2

©2005 Fairchild Semiconductor Corporation

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Page 1 查询KA278R05CTSTU供应商 www.fairchildsemi.com KA278RXXC-Series 2A Output Low Dropout Voltage Regulators Features Description The KA278RXXC is a low-dropout voltage regulator suit- KA278RXXC-series (33/05/5...
Page 2 KA278RXXC-SERIES Absolute Maximum Ratings KA278RXXC, KA278RA05C Parameter Symbol Value Unit Remark Input voltage Vin Disable voltage KA278RXXC Vdis Output current Io 2.0 Power dissipation 1 Pd1 1.5 No...
Page 3 KA278RXXC-SERIES Electrical Characteristics (Vin=Note3, Io=1.0A, Ta=25°C , unless otherwise specified) Parameter Symbol Conditions Min. Typ. Max. Unit KA278R33C 3.22 3.3 3.38 KA278R05C 4.88 5.12 Outpu...
Page 4 KA278RXXC-SERIES Typical Performance Characteristics KA278R33C ui es ce nt ur re nt Iq (m A) ut pu t v ol ta ge o( V) ut pu t v ol ta ge o( RL=3.3Ω 0 2 4 6 8 10 Input voltage Vin(V) Input voltage Vin ...
Page 5 KA278RXXC-SERIES Typical Performance Characteristics (Continued) Po er is si pa tio PD (W ut pu t p ea cu rre nt Io (A Output Current(A) TEMPERATURE Tj(o C) Figure 8. Overcurrent Protection Characteri...
Page 6 KA278RXXC-SERIES Typical Performance Characteristics(Continued) ui es ce nt ur re nt Iq (m A) ut pu t v ol ta ge o( V) ut pu t v ol ta ge o( KA278R05C RL=2.5Ω Input voltage Vin(V) Input voltage Vin (V...
Page 7 KA278RXXC-SERIES Typical Performance Characteristics (Continued) ow er is si pa tio (W ut pu t p ea cu rre nt Io (A Output Current(A) TEMPERATURE Tj(o C) Figure 8. Overcurrent Protection Characteristi...
Page 8 KA278RXXC-SERIES Typical Performance Characteristics (Continued) KA278R51C ue sc en t c ur re nt Iq (m A) ut pu t v ol ta ge o( V) ut pu t v ol ta ge o( RL=2.5Ω Input voltage Vin(V) Input voltage Vin ...
Page 9 KA278RXXC-SERIES Typical Performance Characteristics (Continued) ut pu t V ol ta ge ip pl ej ec tio (d ow er is si pa tio (W ut pu t C ur re nt (A ev ia tio (V -25 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0 5.00 6.0 TEMPERATURE...
Page 10 KA278RXXC-SERIES Typical Performance Characteristics (Continued) KA278R09C ue sc en t c ur re nt Iq (m A) ut pu t v ol ta ge o( ut pu t v ol ta ge o( RL=4.5Ω Input voltage Vin(V) Input voltage Vin (V)...
Page 11 KA278RXXC-SERIES Typical Performance Characteristics (Continued) Po er is si pa tio PD (W ut pu t p ea cu rre nt Io (A Output Current(A) TEMPERATURE Tj(o C) Figure 8. Overcurrent Protection Characteri...
Page 12 KA278RXXC-SERIES Typical Performance Characteristics (Continued) ui es ce nt ur re nt Iq (m A) ut pu t v ol ta ge o( ut pu t v ol ta ge o( V) KA278R12C RL= 6Ω Input voltage Vin(V) Input voltage Vin (V...
Page 13 KA278RXXC-SERIES Typical Performance Characteristics (Continued) Po er is si pa tio PD (W ut pu t p ea cu rre nt Io (A Output Current(A) TEMPERATURE Tj(o C) Figure 8. Overcurrent Protection Characteri...
Page 14 KA278RXXC-SERIES Typical Performance Characteristics (Continued) KA278RA05C ut pu t v ol ta ge o( ro ou t v ol ta ge dr op [V ut pu t v ol ta ge o( RL=2.5Ω Input voltage Vin(V) Input voltage Vin (V) F...
Page 15 KA278RXXC-SERIES Typical Performance Characteristics (Continued) el at iv ou tp ut ol ta ge 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0 5.00 6.0 Input-output differential voltage Vin-Vo (V) Output Current(A) Figure 7. Overcurren...
Page 16 KA278RXXC-SERIES Typical Application KA278R33/05/51/09/12C Vin Vo Disable Signal Figure 1. Application Circuit Ci is required if regulator is located at an appreciable distance from power supply filte...
Page 17 KA278RXXC-SERIES Mechanical Dimensions Package Dimensions in millimeters TO-220F-4L
Page 18 KA278RXXC-SERIES Mechanical Dimensions (Continued) Package Dimensions in millimeters TO-220F-4L(Forming)
Page 19 KA278RXXC-SERIES Mechanical Dimensions (Continued) Package Dimensions in millimeters TO-220F-4L(Short Lead) 1. THESE DIMENSIONS DO NOT INCLUDE MOLD PROTRUSION. 2. ( ) IS REFERENCE 3. [ ] IS ASS'Y OUT ...
Page 20 KA278RXXC-SERIES Ordering Information Product Number Package Operating Temperature KA278R33CTU KA278R05CTU KA278R51CTU TO-220F-4L KA278R09CTU KA278R12CTU KA278RA05CTU KA278R33CYDTU -20°C to +80°C KA27...

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the maximum input voltage (Vin) for the KE278RXXC series regulator?

The absolute maximum rating lists the Input Voltage (Vin) as 35 V.

How does the KA278RA05C adjust its output voltage?

The RA05C provides an adjustable output voltage range between 1.25V and 32V using a Vadj pin.

What protections are included in this series of regulators?

Features include overcurrent protection, thermal shutdown, short circuit protection, and overvoltage protection.

What is the typical power dissipation (Pd) with a heatsink?

With a heatsink, the maximum power dissipation (Pd2) is 15 W.