Sixteenth bricks optimise efficiency and density

A Lineage Power Corporation product story

Edited by the Electronicstalk editorial team Nov 20, 2006

The KW006-010TM Series of sixteenth brick isolated power modules embodies a new generation of single output DC/DC power convertors.

Available now from Tyco Electronics Power Systems, the KW006-010TM Series of sixteenth brick isolated power modules embodies a new generation of single output DC/DC power convertors.

Designed for optimum efficiency and power density, this 33W DC/DC convertor series joins the 50W KW010/015/020/025 products as an ideal choice for small space, high current and low voltage applications in enterprise equipment, data processing equipment, access, wireless and optical network equipment, and distributed and hybrid power architectures.

Delivering up to 33W of output power, KW Series convertors provide output voltages of 3.3V at 10A and 5V at 6A with an input voltage range of 36 to 75V DC.

The series incorporates synchronous rectification technology and innovative packaging techniques to achieve high efficiency reaching 87% at 3.3V full load.

KW Series convertors operate over the industrial temperature range of -40 to +85C.

The modules have an industry standard sixteenth brick footprint of 33.0 x 22.9 x 8.50mm and are RoHS compliant (2002/95/EC).

The KW Series modules are available in surface mount (SMT) - tape and reel packages.

Standard features include remote on/off, negative logic, output voltage adjustment, remote sense, overvoltage (latching), overcurrent and over-temperature protection (nonlatching).

Remote on/off positive logic is available as an option.

"We are thrilled that the KW Series isolated convertors are now available".

"It combines industry and customer requirements into a standard, industry-accepted footprint", said Sabi Varma, Vice President of Marketing and Business Operations at Tyco Electronics Power Systems: "The KW convertors' high power density, high efficiency and compact design make the series an ideal choice for our end users".

The KW Series modules are priced at US $24.80 in 1000 unit quantities.