DC-DC converters are widely utilised in industrial environments to produce an efficient and regulated voltage from sources that may be uncontrolled or inconsistent.
Find out about DC-DC converters, how they work and an overview of the TSR 0.5 non-isolated DC-DC converter from Traco available on the Preferred Spares website.
What are DC-DC converters?
DC-DC converters refer to a high-frequency power conversion circuit that takes power in DC form and outputs a modified voltage in the same form. It is possible for the output voltage to be higher or lower than the input voltage. These devices function by regulating power output that may not be unstable or not constant, including those which can be found in battery-operated systems. DC-DC converters are also commonly referred to as voltage regulators and have various applications in industrial environments, as we will learn about later.
Isolated and non-isolated DC-DC converters
There are two main types of DC-DC converters: isolated and non-isolated. The isolation is determined by whether the input ground is connected to the output ground or not.
Non-isolated converters are primarily used when the voltage difference between input and output is small. Input and output voltage isn’t isolated as they share common ground.
On the other hand, isolated DC converters separate the input and output to provide higher protection from interference and supply a more reliable output. There are different types of DC-DC converters in each category.
DC-DC converter usage and industrial automation applications
DC-DC converters have a range of applications in industrial environments. Many field devices required 24V supply power, such as electrical panels. These are equipped with DC-DC converters that alter the voltage from the main power supply to be lower.
Some field equipment requires clean and stable energy, such as that produced through a converter. When batteries discharge, thor voltage levels gradually drop and this can happen also due to unexpectedly high energy demands in controlled equipment. Automated mobile machines are examples of equipment that require a stable power supply to control devices like programmable logic controllers (PLCs).
TSR 0.5 DC Converter from Traco
The TSR 0.5 DC-DC converter from Traco is a series of non-isolated switching regulators in a compact SIP package. They are an ideal alternative to linear regulators when energy efficiency is required. With up to 97% energy efficiency, they allow full load operation up to 80°C (+90°C with 50% load) in ambient temperature without requiring forced air cooling. Other features that set the TSR 0.5 converter apart are its excellent voltage accuracy and low standby current.
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