MC78M15CDTRKG

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        "description": "Unregulated DC input, VI. Recommended operating range up to 35 V (absolute max 35 V; 40 V for short 20-24 V transient conditions). For the +15 V variant, VI must exceed VO by ~2 V dropout (typ 17.5 V min)."
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