Due to the success of the recently released RAC05-K/277 5W AC/DC series, RECOM now offers additional output options to this product series. The RAC3.5-K/277 versions supply up to 3.5W on the PCB, while the RAC05-K/277/W wired versions simplify installation.

  There are several themes to the Recom portfolio, including medical, railway, integrated lighting, low, mid- and high power density modules. Among the latest releases is the RAC05-K/277 5.0W AC/DC modules designed for industry 4.0, the IoT and smart home.

RECOM has expanded its low power AC/DC portfolio with encapsulated 5W power supplies, which operate up to +90°C. They accept input voltage lines of up to 305VAC and offer peak power capability up to 6W. These modules are suitable for Industry 4.0, IoT and smart household applications requiring features that go beyond the industry standard.

The RKZE series has been released by RECOM, a low cost solution for applications that require high isolation and operate in wide temperature ranges. The PCB mount DC/DC modules are pin-compatible to RECOM’s RK and RH converter series enabling easy power upgrade options with identical footprint.

It has been announced by RECOM that it has released its exclusive 5W AC/DC converter, the RAC05-K/480 series, which accepts input voltages of up to 480VAC. They are also OVCIII rated with a 6kV surge protection, and operate reliably at industrial temperature ranges. 

The latest 15 and 20W AC/DC power supplies from RECOM are designed for low power IoT and household applications. Based on the footprint of the compact RAC10-K modules, these new modules feature high-efficiency over a wide load range and minimal standby power consumption.

RSP-168 surge protectors have been added by RECOM to their portfolio, which allow DC/DC converters to meet both RIA12 and NF F 01-510 surge immunity specifications for railway applications. Three versions cover the wide range of RECOM’s railway certified DC/DC converters from 20W up to 240W. 

  In internet of things (IoT) applications, a long battery lifetime is essential and any technique to extend the useful lifetime would be welcomed, predict Steve Roberts and Maria Alcantara, Recom

RECOM has offered the RFB, RFM and RFMM commodity DC/DC converters for cost sensitive applications at low prices. Efficient manufacturing facilities combined with high volume production enable RECOM to continuously reduce cost while making no compromise on quality, and therefore directly transferring the cost advantage to the customer. RECOM now offers 5VDC to 5VDC isolated converters at the lowest cost on the market.

RECOM takes another step in expanding its power solutions portfolio for industrial applications with a power range from 0.25W to 1000W by introducing 2 and 3-phase AC/DC DIN-Rail PSUs. As the central power supply unit, the REDIN/3AC series are designed for extraordinary stability in harsh automation environments and will still continue to operate reliably from mains voltages of 320 up to 575VAC even when one phase fails.

RECOM has released a breakout board to connect SensiEDGE’s SensiBLE v1.0 sensor module to RECOM’s R-78S evaluation board. This technology enables the SensiBLE to draw a stable 3.3V from a AA battery down to voltages as low as 0.65V. Engineers can therefore replace the coin-cell battery with a higher-capacity single-cell AA battery and significantly increase operation lifetime on a single battery.

In order to design energy efficient devices, you must both comply with the latest energy saving directives and the needs of energy sensible systems. Sensor-rich modern IoT will benefit from using energy efficient AC/DC power supplies of RECOM’s RAC series. To cover more power-critical IoT and Smart Home systems, RECOM now offers its low-power 3W and 4W RAC-series with additional output voltages.

Thanks to the new evaluation board from RECOM, engineers can effortlessly test the functionality of the R-78S switching regulator, which boosts a AA battery or external supply voltage to 3.3V for low power IoT applications. The evaluation board is equipped with several jumper headers measuring input and output current and voltage - allowing typical battery lifetime calculations in both active and standby mode.

  Developed for household, medical and ITE applications, which are in need of ruggedised, fully certified AC/DC modules for off board installations, RECOM has announced its RACM18/W and RACM30/W AC/DC converters. The robust electronic circuitry and IP68 waterproof encapsulation withstand harsh operating conditions and make them highly reliable.

A universal half-bridge reference design has been announced by RECOM. It is a platform design that can be used to compare the real life performance of various high power IGBT, 1st/2nd generation SiC, GaN, MOSFET and Cascode switching technologies. As the gate driver and PCB layout is the same for every transistor type, users will be able to compare and contrast their real life switching performance and make informed choices about the right techno...

RECOMs RACM18 and RACM30 AC/DC converters were developed for medical PCB designs, which are in need of full certifications and energy efficient AC/DC modules. For that reason they are certified to the latest IEC/EN60601 medical standards, as well as the EN60335 household and the IEC/EN60950 ITE standards. The robust electronic circuitry and IP68 waterproof encapsulation withstands harsh operating conditions and makes them highly reliable.

In order to meet the latest requirements of IoT systems, RECOM has developed a low cost 10W AC/DC converter series in an industry standard 2x1" package. According to the company, the excellent efficiency over a wide load range makes them suitable for energy saving solutions in IoT applications and also guarantees a stable output voltage. For worldwide compatibility they offer a wide input voltage range from 85-305VAC.

  Looking behind the hype of the IoT, Steve Roberts, technical director, Recom Power, looks at what the increased input and always-on connectivity will mean for power consumption

When planning a universally applicable railway device typically at least three versions of the same design are necessary to cover all standard supply voltages in railway vehicles ranging from a nominal 24-110VDC. This causes additional complications, which can be avoided by using RECOM’s newly developed DC/DC railway converters with ultra-wide input voltage, which allow for all-in-one solutions.

  DC/DC and AC/DC converter company, RECOM, has released its new RKZ3 DC/DC converter series, a pin-compatible upgrade to its existing 2W SIP7 converters, providing 50% extra power density in the same footprint.