Eighth brick DC/DC power module features a 9-36V Vin range

By operating down to 9Vin, the device allows for longer battery discharge times in the event of a source failure. Featuring an efficiency rating of 91%, the module operates in harsh environments and requires less cooling hardware compared to equivalent power modules. Significant overall system cost reductions can be achieved when employing this eighth brick solution compared to equivalent quarter or half brick solutions.

The UWE-12/10-Q12xx-C is suitable for high reliability, industrial, transportation and telecomms equipment requiring 12VDC from a source of 12V, 24V or 28VDC. Murata developed the device to address the need for a 12Vout DC/DC converter able to deliver 120W and provide 2250VDC input-to-output isolation from a 9-36V source. Features include an optional baseplate for conduction cooling applications, positive or negative logic control and features, 2250VDC I/O isolation, output over voltage protection, thermal shutdown, current limit/short circuit protection and Vout adjust (±10%).

Bill Smith, Director of Marketing, Murata Power Solutions, commented: “We are proud to offer the industry’s first eighth brick DC/DC power module to deliver 12Vout at 120W from a 12 or 24VDC source. The UWE-12/10-Q12xx-C utilises proprietary circuit architectures, the latest component and materials technology to provide next-gen system designers with the highest performing power conversion modules in the industry.”