Wide-Input Quarter Bricks
C&D Technologies' UQQ family of converters features input ranges of 9 V to 36 V or 18 V to 75 V. The units include protection against undervoltage or overvoltage shutdowns. Models range from 3.3 Vdc at 25 A to 15 Vdc at 7 A; isolation is up to 2250 V. The UQQ's planar magnetics combined with multilayer heavy-copper pc boards yield efficiencies up to 91%.
The converters feature a positive/negative logic-compatible remote control. The pin-compatible package measures 2.22 in. × 1.46 in. × 0.43 in. An optional base plate maximizes heat transfer to an external mounting surface, giving up to 105°C of full-power operation. Pricing for the converters starts at $86 each in quantities of 100.
C&D Technologies
Mansfield, Mass.
www.cd4power.com
Industrial Converters
SynQor's IQ12xxxQTAxx family of quarter-brick dc-dc converters suits industrial applications running from a 12-V bus (the operating range is 9 V to 22 V). Single output voltages offer a range of 1.8 V to 48 V (with nine different models available) and are capable of supplying up to 40 A or 100 W. The devices are available as open-frame units for convection-cooled applications, and with base plates for conduction-cooled applications. Fully encapsulated versions for harsh-environment applications also are available. The modules are priced at $103 each in OEM quantities.
SynQor
Boxborough, Mass.
www.synqor.com
Automotive Converters
The PCMDS60W series of dc-dc converters from MTM Power are designed for automotive applications. These primary-switched converters have outputs of 60 W and feature push-pull operation at approximately 70 kHz. With a transformer and a secondary linear choke, a galvanically isolated output voltage (5.2 V, 12 V or 24 V) is regulated by current-mode PWM.
The converters, measuring 130 mm long × 69 mm wide × 30 mm high, are available with a wide input range to support battery voltages of 24 V, 36 V, 72 V, 96 V and 110 V. The connectors are linked by spring clamps to reduce wiring time. The converters need no ground load and are maintenance-free and short-circuit protected by primary and secondary power limitation. The converters must be mounted on a heat-dissipating surface for cooling.
MTM Power
Mellenbach, Germany
www.mtm-power.com
High-Temperature Stepdown Regulator
Linear Technology's H-Grade version of the LT3437 stepdown switching regulator is tested and guaranteed to a junction temperature of 140°C. It operates from continuous inputs of 3.3 V to 60 V and withstands transients up to 80 V, making it ideal for automotive and telecom applications. Its 500-mA internal switch delivers up to 400 mA of continuous output current at voltages as low as 1.25 V. The saturating switch design provides 0.8-Ω on resistance. Burst-mode operation reduces no-load quiescent current to less than 100 A. The switching frequency is 200 kHz.
The LT3437HFE is available in a thermally enhanced TSSOP-16E package. Pricing starts at $3 each in 1000-piece quantities.
Linear Technology
Milpitas, Calif.
www.linear.com
Tiny Stepdown Converter
Advanced Analogic's AAT1120 is a 500-mA stepdown converter in a 2-mm × 2-mm, 8-pin STDFN package. Designed for systems powered by a single-cell Li-ion or Li-polymer battery, and a 5-V or 3.3-V bus voltage, the unit operates over a 2.7-V to 5.5-V input-voltage range. Output voltage is adjustable from 0.6 V to VIN, and supports 100% duty-cycle low-dropout operation.
Specified across the -40°C to 85°C temperature range, the operating efficiency of the AAT1120 is 96%. The converter also offers a 30-µA no-load quiescent current. A 1.5-MHz switching frequency permits the use of small external components.
The converter sells for $0.85 each in 1000-piece quantities.
Advanced Analogic Technologies
Sunnyvale, Calif.
www.analogictech.com
High-Voltage DC-DC Converter
From TRANSITRONIX, the 2.5-W TAF-series dc-dc converters provide adjustable outputs as high as 350 V from inputs of 12 V or 24 V. Output voltages are adjustable from 0% to 100% through external voltage or resistors.
The converters feature 3.2-in. × 0.5-in. × 0.8-in. SIP packaging, a -10°C to 60°C operating temperature range (without forced cooling) and continuous short-circuit protection. Pricing starts at $48 each in 100-piece quantities.
TRANSITRONIX
Ronkonkoma, N.Y.
www.transitronix.com
Electric-Vehicle Converters
A line of compact, fully isolated dc-dc converters is available from SEVCON that is suitable for electric vehicles and other equipment having inputs from 24 Vdc to 160 Vdc that need to be modified to 12 Vdc or 24 Vdc. The converters deliver stable, isolated 300-W, low-voltage dc output to ensure accessories operate properly, regardless of load current or the state of battery charge.
Designed to be installed onboard electric-powered vehicles and connected permanently to the battery, these converters are fully encapsulated and IP67 rated. Protected from short-circuit, overload and reverse-polarity connection, the SEVCON dc-dc converters perform reliably in demanding industrial environments and can be connected in parallel for higher power requirements. Offered with or without an internal fuse, the converters are priced starting at $69 each.
SEVCON
Southborough, Mass.
www.sevcon.com
Tunable POLs
From Tyco Electronics' Power Systems, the 3.3-V/5-V input Austin PicoTLynx Series of nonisolated point-of-load converters (POLs) provide a Tunable-Loop feature that allows engineers to optimize the control loop to improve transient response and reduce the amount of external filtering. The first members of the series are 3-A and 6-A modules in 0.48-in. × 0.48-in. × 0.25-in. surface-mount packages.
The 6-A PicoTLynx delivers rated output current at 85°C with no airflow. Other features include programmable output voltage, remote on/off, remote sense, monotonic startup, EZ-SEQUENCE, and overcurrent and overtemperature protection.
Tyco Electronics' Power Systems
Dallas
www.power.tycoelectronics.com
Integrated Boost Converter
The FAN5336 high-frequency integrated boost converter from Fairchild Semiconductor achieves 87% system efficiency, low EMI and pc-board space savings in a wide range of small LCD-bias supply and white LED-backlight designs. This 1.5-MHz switching device features a wide output-voltage range of 9 Vdc to 33 Vdc, and integrates a switching n-channel MOSFET. The device offers a peak current of 1.5 A, and has 0.2% line and load regulation.
In addition, the FAN5336 offers cycle-by-cycle current limit and soft-start capability. It is available now in six-terminal UMLP and MLP packages. Pricing is $ 0.91 each for the 3-mm × 3-mm × 0.6-mm UMLP package and $0.86 each for the 3-mm × 3-mm × 0.8-mm MLP package.
Fairchild Semiconductor
San Jose, Calif.
www.fairchildsemi.com
Low Input-Voltage POLs
The FPLR05SR75 series has been added to FDK's Senpai line of nonisolated point-of-load converters (POLs). Operating from a 2.4-Vdc to 5.5-Vdc input bus, these converters deliver up to 20 A. No derating is needed up to 85°C under natural convection.
The POLs are offered in 10-A, 16-A, and 20-A output current models, in a 1.3-in. × 0.53-in. × 0.327-in. SMD package with industry-standard footprint and pinout. They provide output voltages in the range of 0.75 Vdc to 3.63 Vdc. In quantities of 1000 pieces, the 10-A, 16-A and 20-A models are each priced at $10, $12 and $15, respectively.
FDK America
San Jose, Calif.
www.fdkamerica.com
Programmable POL
Power-One's YV12T25 POL programmable converter delivers 0.8 Vdc to 5.5 Vdc at 25 A from a 10-Vdc to 14-Vdc input. Efficiency exceeds 94%. Thermal management techniques facilitate operation over a -40°C to 85°C ambient temperature range. Other features include no minimum-load operation requirements, the capability to start up into prebiased loads and auto-reset output overcurrent protection.
The 1.25-in. × 2-in. × 0.335-in. SIP package minimizes impedance to system airflow and features a 23-million-hour MTBF. Compliances include UL94V-0 flammability and UL60950. Certification of IEC/EN60950 is pending. Pricing is $19 each in quantities of 1000.
Power-One
Camarillo, Calif.
www.power-one.com
Dual-Output Converters
Additions to the MacroDens portfolio of dc-dc modules, Ericsson Power Modules' PKR modules are suited for telecom systems requiring floating dual outputs, such as line cards and optical transmitters. With their floating design, the devices' dual outputs can be configured in series, making them suitable for feeding 24-V applications.
Modules include the PKR4221A, which has an input-voltage range of 36 V to 75 V with dual outputs (±12 V at 0.62 A); the PKR2221A, which has an input-voltage range of 18 V to 36 V, with dual outputs (±12 V at 0.62 A); and the PKR4928A, which has an input-voltage range of 36 V to 75 V with dual outputs (3.3 V at 2.1 A and 5 V at 0.5 A). These three converters are priced at $9.90 each in OEM quantities.
Ericsson Power Modules
Stockholm, Sweden
www.ericsson.com/powermodules
Power Management ICs
From Maxim Integrated Products, the MAX8667/MAX8668 power-management ICs integrate two stepdown converters and two low-input LDOs as well as all feedback networks in a 3-mm × 3-mm TQFN. In addition, a 1.5-MHz switching frequency allows use of small external passives.
One stepdown converter delivers 1.2 A, while the other provides 600 mA at either an adjustable output of 0.6 V to 3.3 V (‘8668) or a factory preset voltage (‘8667). The LDOs operate down to a 1.7-V input. Prices start at $2.95 each in lots of 2500.
Maxim Integrated Products
Sunnyvale, Calif.
www.maxim-ic.com