Unregulated converter

Texas Instruments

has developed a 1W isolated, unregulated DC/DC converter in a miniature package. The new module operates from a 5V input, features dual +/-7 V outputs, and is suitable for motor control, programmable logic controller and distributed I/O module applications.

TI's DCP010507DB provides up to 85% efficiency and meets UL1950 specifications with 1kVrms isolation and EN55022 Class B EMC performance.

Supporting an operating temperature range of -40C to 100C, the module provides both thermal shutdown and short-circuit protection, as well as device-to-device synchronization control for applications with multiple converters. In addition, it can provide point-of-load power conversion and ground loop elimination for noise-sensitive applications.

The +/-7 V output allows digital designers to incorporate a low-cost linear regulator to provide low noise power to digital circuits and a true zero when used with op amps. The new converter can also be configured as a single-output 14V converter.

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