26 August 2010

DC/DC converters incorporate ultra wide input for transportation systems

  • DC/DC converters

The new HFBC30 with an output power of up to 33 watt offers an ultra wide input voltage range between 14,4 and 154VDC.

So these converters are suitable for all international on-board network voltages on rolling stock (24V, 36V, 72V and 110V) including the +/- 40% tolerance range requested under EN 50155. Autronic has solved this problem by means of a two-stage converter concept in which a high efficiency degree at the optimized work point is reached by combining booster and single forward converter.

All requirements of EN 50155 with regard to temperature, shock, vibration and other requirements as well as EMC according to EN 50121-3-2 are fulfilled. In addition, the new converters meet the temperature class TX (-40 up to + 85°C) and have a 10 ms hold-up time (class S2). Ideally suitable are the wall-mounted open coated assemblies (100x120x28mm). The heat can be discharged directly to a case via thermal conductive pads.

The converters are equipped with overvoltage and over temperature protection as well as active reverse polarity protection with inrush current limitation. They are open-circuit stable, continuously short-circuit proof and can be switched-off externally (primary and secondary). Options such as thermal warning or input power fail can easily be implemented with the microcontroller. Currently a dual version with 5V/12V is available. Through power sharing the power can be shared on both outputs. Other outputs are available on request.

Author
Autronic

Supporting Information

Websites
http://www.autronic.de

Companies
Autronic Development Ltd

This material is protected by Findlay Media copyright
See Terms and Conditions.
One-off usage is permitted but bulk copying is not.
For multiple copies contact the sales team.

Do you have any comments about this article?

Add your comments

Name
 
Email
 
Comments
 

Your comments/feedback may be edited prior to publishing. Not all entries will be published.
Please view our Terms and Conditions before leaving a comment.

 

Related Articles

PMIC an integration site?

Having long been one of the least heralded parts of an electronics design, the ...

NXP automotive mosfet solution

NXP Semiconductors has launched a family of mosfets targeted at most automotive ...

Power modules shrink pcb size

Said to shrink pcb size by up to 70% and simplify Class D amplifier design, ...

Embedded Power roundtable

While power supply design is becoming increasingly important, knowledge is ...

Shrinking solutions

A range of customer requirements, including efficiency, board space and cost, ...

Bench power supplies

While digitally oriented switch mode technology is the norm in most areas of ...

Power systems design

This whitepaper looks at how an improved decision flow can help power systems ...

Mastering power modules

With the strong upsurge in the need for power electronics in applications such ...

Digital Control in a MicroTCA Power System

A look at the significant performance enhancements made available by using ...

Hall effect switch from Diodes

Diodes has launched what it says is the world's smallest programmable omnipolar ...

Linear 42V dc/dc converter

Targeting industrial and automotive applications, Linear Technology has ...

600V automotive grade igbts

International Rectifier has launched a new 600V automotive grade igbt platform ...

Keithley's new Model 2657A

In this short video, Keithley applications engineer Dave Wyban shows you how to ...

Digital motor control

Advanced digital motor control was only an option for high end motor drives and ...

30 years of VME

With VME reaching its 30th birthday, Acal BFi and Emerson Network Power share ...

Changing the shape of consumer electronics

Composites have found use in many applications over the years, but they have ...

Power to the people

A breakthrough in battery technology could have broad implications.

Regulated power?

Power supply specialists will no doubt be raising an eyebrow at a report which ...

Rick Clemmer, ceo, NXP

Rick Clemmer believes high performance mixed signal is just one of the sectors ...

Dave Bell, president, Intersil

Intersil's president updates Graham Pitcher on the company's progress in ...

Patrick Le Fèvre, Ericsson

Patrick Le Fèvre, marketing director, Ericsson Power Modules, talks with Chris ...