What is a DC/DC converter?
| An electrical circuit that changes direct current (DC) from one voltage level to another. It is frequently found in battery-operated systems. |
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| 2004-08-06 | Zetex ICs offer adjustable dc-dc conversion Zetex Semiconductors launched two new PFM inductive boost converters that offer an adjustable dc-dc converter solution. |
| 2002-02-22 | Zetex dc/dc converter IC provides 3.3V regulated output The ZXCP330 switch-capacitor dc/dc converter transforms a 2V to 4.4V input into a regulated 3.3V output with a maximum load current of 40mA, making it suitable for Li-ion and alkaline battery backup supplies, smart card readers, and PDAs. |
| 2009-01-16 | Wide-input range DC/DC converters tout 91% efficiency XP Power has expanded its low power DC/DC converter product line-up with the release of the12W JTF12 and 20W JTM20 series. |
| 2002-05-14 | VXP60xT series dc/dc converter This application note describes the features and capabilities of the VXP60xT series dc/dc converters. |
| 2005-06-14 | VPT's new DC/DC converters pay attention to the smallest details VPT's new DVCH series of DC/DC converters deliver 1.5W from what's claimed to be the best small-size package available today for use in critical-reliability apps. |
| 2003-01-24 | VPT dc/dc converter provides 3.3V, 5V outputs The DVSB series of dc/dc converters from VPT Inc. provides 3.3V and 5V outputs from a single module. |
| 2002-02-11 | Vishay single-package dc/dc converters cut down on mobile space Vishay Intertechnology's FunctionPAKs for cell phones, notebook computers and digital cameras are complete synchronous dc/dc converters in a single 20-pin BGA/LGA package measuring 14.7-by-12mm with a 1.8mm-high profile. |
| 2006-08-09 | Vicor expands mid-power Micro DC/DC converter family Vicor has introduced six new mid-power Micro DC/DC converters for distributed power, medical, ATE, communications, defense and aerospace applications. |
| 2002-07-05 | Vicor dc/dc converters offer 79W/inch3 power density The company has announced the release its 24V input family of dc/dc converters that provide a power density of up to 79W/inch3. |
| 2001-09-24 | Using the PT4200/4205/4300 dc-dc converter This application note explains how to use Power Trends' PT4200/4205/4300 series of dc-dc converters. |
| 2001-09-24 | Using the PT3100/4100 series 15W isolated dc-dc converter This application note details the significant parameters to be considered when using Power Trends' PT3100/4100 series of 15W isolated dc-dc converters. |
| 2008-12-09 | Using the HT77XX step-up DC/DC converter The HT77XX is a variable frequency voltage-mode step-up DC/DC converter for portable device such as PDAs and digital still cameras. The HT77XX combines a PFM step-up switching regulator, an N-channel power MOSFET, a bandgap reference generator and a voltage detector in a single monolithic device. |
| 2009-05-18 | Using the DS4412 to margin the output voltage of a DC/DC converter This article describes how to properly select the resistor values of a DC-DC converter's feedback divider network when a DS4412 is employed in the design. |
| 2003-06-20 | Using modular DC/DC converters to meet European Standards for railway applications This application note discusses methods on how to comply with the EN50155 and RIA12 standards using Vicor's dc/dc converters to facilitate the design of complex power supplies. |
| 2003-06-20 | Using IR1176 Synchronous Rectifier Driver IC in DC/DC converters This application note discusses how the IR1176 synchronous rectifier driver IC to drive dc/dc converters. |
| 2003-06-28 | Using Digital Potentiometers in Adjustable Step-Down DC-DC Converter Design. This application note describes how to use a digital ptoentimeter to generate an adjustable voltage supply a MAX1776 Step-Down DC-DC Converter. |
| 2007-07-23 | Ultralow-current DC/DC controller suits automotives Linear Technology's LTC3826/-1 two-phase dual output synchronous step-down DC/DC controller draws only 30?A when one output is active and only 50?A when both outputs are active. |
| 2004-02-11 | Tyco, SynQor join forces for dc-dc standards push Tyco Electronics Power Systems Inc. and SynQor Inc. have formed DOSA to facilitate product compatibility for dc-dc converters. |
| 2002-08-13 | Tyco quarter-brick dc/dc converter delivers 165W Tyco Electronics claims a big jump in power output and density for dc/dc converter quarter bricks with its QPW050. |
| 2006-03-31 | Tyco DC/DC converters suit IBA apps Tyco Electronics Power Systems Inc. announced the EUK240 series of DC/DC converters, which provides 240W of output power in an eighth-brick package. |
| 2002-04-09 | Tyco dc/dc converters permit high-density installations Tyco Electronics Power Systems' HW005 2-by-1 single-output dc/dc converters deliver up to 20W and up to 5A at 1V to 5V out from a nominal 24V or 48V input. |
| 2002-03-22 | Tyco dc/dc converter sets core voltages down to 0.8V Designed to power ICs and DSPs, the JHW050xx series of dual output 50W half-brick dc/dc converters allows core voltage to be set to as low as 0.8V, and I/O voltage modified to within 5 percent, providing flexibility and future-proofing against migration to lower voltages. |
| 2002-05-28 | Tyco dc/dc converter powers wireless basestations The FHW500R 500W dc/dc converter from Tyco Electronics Power Systems operates from an input range of 36Vdc to 75Vdc and can be used in powering wireless basestations. |
| 2002-06-06 | Tyco dc/dc converter measures 50-by-50-by-8.5mm The LUW025 series of single-output, open frame, 25W dc/dc converter measures 50-by-50-by-8.5mm, and is designed to address the low voltage and tight board space requirements of communication OEMs. |
| 2002-06-18 | Tyco dc/dc converter has up to 91 percent efficiency The QW015 quarter-brick dc/dc converter from Tyco Electronics Power Systems uses synchronous rectification and innovative packaging to operate at 91 percent efficiency at 3.3Vdc. |
| 2002-06-25 | Tyco dc/dc converter delivers full-load efficiency of 90 percent The HW010 dc/dc converter from Tyco Electronics operates over an input range of 36Vdc to 75Vdc and uses synchronous rectification technology to deliver a typical full-load efficiency of 90 percent (3.3Vdc). |
| 2014-07-24 | Transformers target high efficiency DC/DC converters The PG1427 series from Pulse Electronics boasts operating frequency of 50kHz up to 500kHz to offer optimal functionality in wireless base stations and power switching telecom applications. |
| 2011-10-21 | Torex develops dual output step-up/inverting DC/DC converter Torex has announced the development of their XC9519 series converter, where the step-up can be set up to 18V, and the inverter can be set down to -15V. |
| 2013-06-28 | Torex debuts 30V, 2A Stepdown DC/DC converter The XC9250/XC9251 series of 30V, 2A step-down DC/DC converters come with an input voltage of up to 30V, an input rating of 36V, peak voltage of 46V for 400ms. |
| 2013-08-01 | Torex debuts 1.5A step-down micro DC/DC converter Measuring 2.5x3.2x1.0mm, the XCL213/XCL214 series is an ultra-small step-down micro DC/DC converter with integrated coil comes with a load current of 1.5A. |
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