DC/DC convertors handle arctic and equatorial use

Amplicon Liveline's single and dual 10W DC/DC convertorshave recently been designed into a remote battery powered dataacquisition module, which must operate under both arctic andequatorial conditions.

Chosen because of the robust constructionand wide operating temperature range of -40 to +85C, the 1000HNseries is ideal for the more "exacting" conditions.Offering the end user a cased open construction with standardpinouts and footprints, the convertors are the economical optionas with this standard footprint they can simply be dropped intoplace on the PCB.

Upgrades from 10 to 15 and 20W in identicalpackages are also possible.

Emphasis was placed on the 85%efficiency of the unit to conserve battery life, as with thishigh efficiency there is minimal heat loss, making the 1000HNseries ideal for situating in a closed box anywhere in the world.With both single and dual output models in the industry standard2 x 1in package with the usual pinout, a choice of 2:1 or 4:1input ranges are available depending on the nominal inputselected.

These units can replace many other competitiveconvertors at attractive prices.

Each unit also features overvoltage protection, continuous short circuit protection withremote on/off as an optional feature.

Amplicon provides popularmodels available on very short lead times, and is the singleoutlet in the UK for the 1000HN and LN (Lucent compatible)series.

The DC/DC convertors meet UL, CSA, TUV and CEspecifications and are ideal for applications intelecommunications equipment, mixed signal substations,distributed power networks, data communications equipment andprocess/machine control equipment.