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MagI3C 173950378 Buck Regulator Module

MagI3C 173950378 Buck Regulator Module

MPN: 173950378
Würth Elektronik
Linear Regulator Replacement DC DC Converter 1 Output 3.3V 500mA 6V - 28V Input
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Overview

The 173950378 is a SIP-3 packaged DC-DC converter module designed to serve as a high-efficiency drop-in replacement for standard 78xx series linear regulators. It accepts an input voltage from 6V to 28V and provides a fixed 3.3V output at up to 500mA. The module integrates the controller, inductor, and input/output capacitors into a single through-hole package to minimize PCB footprint and design complexity.

Why Choose This Part

This module eliminates the need for bulky heatsinks by utilizing a switching topology that maintains high efficiency even at high input-to-output voltage differentials. It features a fixed 570kHz switching frequency and pulse skipping technology to ensure efficiency at light loads while protecting the system with overvoltage, overtemperature, and short-circuit safeguards.

Applications

Industrial Rail Down-Conversion
Efficiently stepping down 9V, 12V, or 24V industrial bus voltages to 3.3V for logic circuits.
Linear Regulator Replacement
Upgrading existing 78xx linear regulator designs to reduce heat dissipation without changing the PCB layout.
MCU and Interface Power
Providing a stable 3.3V supply for microcontrollers and communication interfaces in noise-sensitive environments.
Point-of-Load Regulation
Distributed power architecture where localized 3.3V regulation is required near the load to improve transient response.

Key Specifications

Type Linear Regulator Replacement
Features OTP, OVP, SCP
Efficiency 95%
Applications ITE (Commercial)
Mounting Type Through Hole
Power (Watts) 1.65 W
Package / Case 3-SIP Module
Size / Dimension 0.46" L x 0.33" W x 0.41" H (11.6mm x 8.5mm x 10.4mm)
Number of Outputs 1
Voltage - Output 1 3.3V
Operating Temperature -40degC ~ 85degC
Voltage - Input (Max) 28V
Voltage - Input (Min) 6V
Current - Output (Max) 500mA

Getting Started

Installation is straightforward as a 3-pin SIP package with a 5.08mm pitch, matching the footprint of a TO-220 linear regulator. Ensure that the input and output traces are kept short to maintain low EMI, and verify that the input voltage remains within the 6V to 28V range for stable 3.3V regulation.

Also Consider

OKI-78SR-3.3/1.5-W36-C Murata Power Solutions - Offers a higher output current capacity of 1.5A in a similar 3-pin vertical SIP package.
R-78E3.3-0.5 RECOM Power - A cost-effective 500mA switching regulator replacement for 3.3V fixed output requirements.
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