High-performance isolated DC-DC converters ideal for instrumentation, IT and industrial electronics

RS Components has announced that it is the first to stock a new range of DC-DC converters from TRACO. The series delivers an economical converter solution that does not compromise on performance, while being ideally suited for situations where space is at a premium, and for cost-sensitive applications in instrumentation, IT and industrial electronics. The series is a range of isolated 8W converters. They are available in a highly compact DIP-16 metal package, providing a 2.3 times higher power density compared to established 8W DC-DC converters in DIP-24 package. The series offers a wide 2:1 input voltage range and a high efficiency of up to 86%, which allows an operational temperature of up to +70C at full load and an overall operating temperature range of –40C to +80C. Other features include a built-in input filter that provides the converters with conducted emission standard EN55022 class A compliance, and protection features such as overload and short-circuit protection. The range includes a variety of input voltage ranges of either 9Vdc to 18Vdc (nominal 12Vdc), 18Vdc to 36Vdc (nominal 24Vdc) or 36Vdc to 75Vdc (nominal 48Vdc). Other characteristics include I/O-isolation voltage of 1500Vdc, load regulation of 1%, peak-to-peak ripple and noise of 55mV, no minimum load requirement and maximum no-load input current of only 10mA. The series is available with single or dual output voltage options of 5Vdc, 12Vdc, 15Vdc, 24Vdc, ±12Vdc and ±15Vdc.