Flexible DC/DC converter targets hybrid power architectures

3rd July 2014

GE Energy

Siobhan O'Gorman

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A DC/DC converter, claimed to be flexible, has been launched by GE. The SHHN000A3CL features an input voltage range of 9-36VDC and a bipolar dual output, an output voltage at 15 and -15VDC, 9W output power and a 0.3A output current. The converter can be used as a traditional DC/DC module, powering applications such as insulated-gate bipolar transistors and other semiconductor device drive circuits, or in hybrid power architectures and industrial markets.

The range supported by the SHHN000A3CL provides designers with flexibility when designing based on required input power capabilities. It also allows for sourcing consistency, equipping users with a single product that can fit into multiple sockets. The available configurations of the converter—in through-hole and surface-mount formats—further add to the flexibility of the converters.

The outputs of the converter are fully isolated from the input, allowing versatile polarity configurations and grounding connections. Additionally, the built-in filtering for both input and output minimises the need for external filtering components and reduces the overall solution footprint.

Features of the converter include remote on/off, remote sense and output voltage adjustment. The SHHN000A3CL is also fully self-protected with output over-current and over-voltage, over-temperature and input under-voltage shutdown control. Optional features include negative or positive on/off logic and surface-mount connections.

The SHHN000A3CL DC/DC converter is now available in original equipment manufacturer quantities, with pricing beginning at $8.20.