Don’t let power supply design slow development. RECOM’s isolated power building blocks help engineers simplify integration, speed prototyping and keep projects moving from concept to production.
Adding in-circuit isolated power just got more flexible. RECOM now offers its power supply components in discrete form as well as fully
integrated modules. The “build vs buy” decision is always part of a complex power supply design: engineers must decide which systems
or subsystems are available off the shelf and which require custom implementation using discrete components.
For over 50 years, RECOM has offered a broad selection of PC board-mounted isolated power supply modules. Now, with the addition of
discrete versions, engineers gain greater flexibility to tailor solutions to their specific design requirements.
Isolated DC/DC power supplies are a mainstay of today’s complex electronics systems. Industrial automation, robotics, commercial communications, and other complex applications often include subsystems for communication, sensing, and control that operate at different
voltage levels than the main DC rail. These subsystems frequently require galvanic isolation and benefit from precise, stable regulation
within the circuit to ensure reliable performance.
Traditionally, designers of these systems have had little choice but to include a pre-built module to satisfy this need.
The module approach offers the following advantages:
Preassembled ready-to-use solution
Reduced design-in time
Full supporting documentation and certifications
Lower TCO in smaller quantities
However, a discrete solution is a better option in higher volumes (typically above 50K units) or when facing critical and non-standard
requirements.
A custom design offers more options for input, output, and isolation, including multiple output options and greater PCB layout flexibility.
This paper covers the key considerations requi