DC-DC Converters
As the name implies a DC-DC converter is an electronic circuit or electromechanical device which takes a source of direct current (DC) and converts it from one voltage level to another. They are used where the operating voltage for some electronic devices vary making it necessary to provide a separate voltage for each device. Why is it necessary to convert DC to DC? AC power allows the variation of voltage levels via a transformer, unfortunately this doesn’t work with DC power. Sometimes it is necessary to convert the power, for example, from a 24V truck battery to 12V in order to power a car radio. So it’s necessary to use a converter to drop the power and make it safe for the device. Types of DC-DC Converters A wide variety of types are available to suit different needs. Some DC-DC converters will step up the power, others will step down and some can do either. It’s important to know the specifications of the converters being used to avoid damaging equipment. Types of DC-DC converters include:Isolated DC-DC converters – in these the output is isolated from the input with internal transformers to convert the input to a different output voltage. They have higher isolation voltage properties and unlike the non-isolated version have the ability to block noise and interference. Non-Isolated DC-DC converters – these devices do not have any isolation between the input and output and are typically used for smaller voltages. One disadvantage is that they do not offer much protection against high electrical voltages. Portable car power adaptor – the converters take the DC power that comes in from the vehicle’s battery and step it down to make it usable with personal devices such as DVD players, phone connectors, CD players and more. Buck DC-DC converter – named because it ‘bucks’ against the input voltage, this device produces an output that is less than its input. Boost DC-DC converter – does the opposite to the Buck and steps up the voltage output. Cuk – This type of converter is similar to buck-boost converters. The biggest difference is really the name. The Cuk was named after Slobodan Cuk, the man who created it. Charge-Pump – This converter is used for stepping the voltage up or down in applications that have low power. Advantages of DC-DC converters Driving a device by increasing or decreasing the available input voltage prevents damage or breakdown. Battery space can also be reduced. Isolated DC-DC converters are safer to use in cases of internal failure as they prevent the input voltage from being transmitted to the output.
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NMA1212SC UNREGULATED DC-DC,+/-12V 1W
IDR74,576.79 -
NME1215SC UNREGULATED DC-DC,15V 1W
IDR127,441.35 -
NMA1205SC UNREGULATED DC-DC,+/-5V 1W
IDR74,576.79 -
TEN40-2432 ISOLATED DC-DC,5V +/-15V 40W
IDR1,724,811.16 -
DC-DC CONVERTER,18-36V I/P,24V 2.5A O/P
IDR0.00 -
DC/DC CONVERTER ISOLATED 24V 8W
IDR339,109.37 -
SWITCHING REGULATOR 7-28VI 3.3VO 1A
IDR55,906.37 -
DC-DC CONVERTER SINGLE BOOST 2.5V TO 10V
IDR106,882.91Pack (1 Pack of 10) -
SWITCHING REGULATOR 12VOUT 2A
IDR170,865.81 -
DIN RAIL DC-DC IN 9-36V 0/P 12V 2.5A
IDR876,565.73 -
DC/DC CONVERTER ISOLATED 24V 2.5A 60W
IDR1,257,631.10 -
DC/DC CONVERTER ISOLATED 5.1V 12A 60W
IDR1,316,474.39 -
DC/DC CONVERTER ISOLATED 12V 3.33A 40W
IDR1,163,439.88 -
DC/DC CONVERTER ISOLATED 48V 0.42A 20W
IDR968,239.59 -
AEE03A18-L DC-DC, 9-36VIN, 5VOUT 3A
IDR609,096.23 -
SWITCHING REGULATOR 15-42VIN 12VOUT 1A
IDR246,386.61 -
Murata Power Solutions NMK 2W Isolated DC-DC Converter Through Hole, Voltage in 13.5 → 16.5 V dc, Voltage out 5V
IDR158,698.57 -
DC/DC CONVERTER ISOLATED +/-12V 125MA 3W
IDR219,849.44 -
SWITCHING REGULATOR,9VOUT 1A
IDR223,415.70 -
PULS DIMENSION-CD 96W Isolated DC-DC Converter DIN Rail Mount, Voltage in 8.4 → 16.2 V dc, Voltage out 24V dc
IDR4,564,707.91 -
Murata Power Solutions MEE3 3W Isolated DC-DC Converter Through Hole, Voltage in 10.8 → 13.2 V dc, Voltage out
IDR219,010.32 -
SWITCHING REGULATOR,15-42VIN,12VOUT 1A
IDR151,041.60 -
SWITCHING REGULATOR,7-42VIN,3.3VOUT 1A
IDR152,719.84 -
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SWITCHING REGULATOR,8-42VIN,5VOUT 1A
IDR156,181.21IDR143,384.63
