The Advantages of Selecting Ultra-Wide Input Range DC/DC Converters
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DC/DC converters are used in a wide range of industrial, medical, and transport installations. From low power tests and measurements to high power motor driver applications, they are used to power equipment across several industries and scenarios.
In particular, wide input range DC/DC converters are helpful in converting any onboard available voltage inputs that generate less power loss and reduce costs/inventory of the supply chain. For this reason, ultra-wide input range converters are particularly handy in battery applications, where they deliver a steady and slightly high-rated voltage.
Below we will review more in detail why it might be recommended to select ultra-wide input range DC/DC converters for your electric circuit design project.
The Advantages of Ultra-Wide Input Range DC/DC Converters
Some of the reasons behind the need for a DC/DC converter are to match the load voltage to the supply voltage, to isolate the output from the input, and to add fault protection. However, the majority of industrial-grade converters have either a 2:1 or 4:1 input voltage range.
On the other hand, if an ultra-wide input range DC/DC converter is selected, some of the benefits for engineers include higher design flexibility. Ultra-wide input range DC/DC converters are suitable for industrial, railway, telecom, defense, maritime, and IoT applications. They are particularly ideal for industrial controls, HVAC systems, vehicles, medical instrumentation, and other applications that use a loosely regulated distribution bus.
This type of converter is helpful in accommodating circumstances like inadequately regulated power supplies. They also have a higher capability to withstand spikes and transient voltages. Ultra-wide input range DC/DC converters have a consistent efficiency over the entire input voltage range, so only one product is needed for all possible railway supply voltages, simplifying the logistics, documentation, and technical support overheads of the final installation. It also means that the same power supply can be used for mainline, light rail, or tram applications reducing the development and production costs.
To sum up some of the major advantages, ultra-wide input range DC/DC converters are often a reasonable choice for their higher energy-saving capabilities, higher design flexibility, and higher efficiency. However, not all wide input range DC/DC converters are made equal. It is still essential for engineers to select quality power converters from a reliable manufacturer, like MORNSUN.
MORNSUN's Power Supply Solutions
MORNSUN has over 23 years of experience in delivering reliable, efficient, cost-effective, and high-performing power modules for a wide range of industries. Our product collections include a series of ultra-wide input range DC/DC converters, the R3 Series.
The R3 Series includes a number of 3rd-generation DC/DC converters with even lower no-load consumption and higher light-load efficiency. These adjustments help to solve the temperature raise a problem when operating in light-load conditions for a long time as well as enhance the overall reliability. The MORNSUN R3 series of ultra-wide input range DC/DC converters are designed and produced in line with the UL/EN 60950 certification.
If you are looking for ways to save energy in your power system design, the MORNSUN R3 Series of DC/DC power converters is one of the best solutions. Contact us if you have any questions or if you would like to receive a sample of our power converters.
