Sixteenth Bricks Raise Reliability, Raze Costs

Embarking as surface-mount versions of the PKU series sixteenth-brick dc/dc converters, the PKU-SI units employ proprietary technology that meets all assembly and environmental requirements while promising a lower total cost of ownership. The surface-mount series consists of the PKU4510 SI 48 Vin/3.3V/15A 50-Wout, PKU4511 SI 48 Vin/5V/10A 50-Wout, and the PKU4515 SI 48 Vin/15V/3.3A 50-Wout modules. Each features a wide output adjustment range, i.e. 3.3V +10%/-40%. Safety features include a 1.5 kV input-to-output isolation rating plus over-temperature, output short-circuit, and output over-voltage protection. Price for the PKU-SI series converters is $24.10 each in OEM quantities. ERICSSON INC., Plano, TX. (972) 583-6910/5254.