The Automated Warehouse: A RECOM Story
Automated logistics management is improving productivity, reducing costs, and getting products to customers faster than ever before. These complex systems use off-the-shelf...
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RAC03 AC/DC Series now available in Surface Mount Format
Our popular and cost-effective RAC03-K range of miniature AC/DC converters is now available in SMT format. Parts in the RAC03-K/SMT series operate from universal 85 – 265VAC...
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RACM15E-K 15W AC/DCs have Open Frame and DIN Rail Options
We are pleased to now offer 15W AC/DCs in open frame and enclosed versions, suitable for chassis and DIN-rail mounting. The open RACM15E-K/OF parts are sized 3.1 x 0.9 x 0.8...
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Emerging Trends in Wide Bandgap Gate Drivers
Wide Band Gap (WBG) power transistors are becoming mainstream, with a continual stream of new products coming to market. Gate drivers must also evolve to meet the...
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The Ground Rules: Earthing, Class, and EMC
Simply grounding the output of a standard class II AC/DC switching power supply can create EMC problems. The solution is to use an external mains filter or to select a RECOM...
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DC/DC Converters for Transportation Applications
Off-highway electric vehicles (EVs) include many applications from electric forklifts to tractors to excavators. Their applications are in people movers such as airport...
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K-Series AC/DCs now include 140W Part with 210W Boost Power
Our new RACM140E-K range of universal input AC/DCs is the balanced ratio of feeding dynamic power needs versus reliability and at competitive pricing at less restricted space...
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Half and Eighth Brick Non-Isolated DC/DCs Operate to 120°C
The new cost-effective RPMGE-10 and RPMGH-40 non-isolated DC/DCs from RECOM are rated for 10A and 40A output in half and eighth brick formats respectively. Input for both is...
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WBG devices pose problems for gate driver power supplies
Gate driver power supplies for Silicon Carbide (SiC) and Gallium Nitride (GaN) devices must address the unique bias requirements of these wide-bandgap semiconductors. This...
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High-Performance K series DC/DCs Give up to 30W in 1” x 1” Packages
Our latest generation, cost-effective, high-performance “K” series pinned DC/DCs now pack a more powerful punch with up to 30W rating and wide input ranges in a miniature 1”...
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Unleashing the Power of AI to Transform PCB Design
One of the simplest ways to start artificial intelligence (AI) assisted PCB designing is to simply register on the CELUS Design Platform at: app.celus.io.
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RACM AC/DC Series now Includes 16W Rating
Our very popular RACM series of encapsulated board-mount AC/DC power supplies now includes parts rated at 16W in a 2 x 1.08 x 0.9 inches (52.7 x 27.6 x 23mm) package with a...
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AC/DC DIN-rail power supplies now available
RECOM is currently launching a REDIIN series of DIN-rail AC/DC power supplies at 90V to 264V input ranges and 120W, 240W, and 480W power ratings onto the market in addition...
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Evaluation Modules Now Available for RPL, RPH and RPZ Switching Regulators
Our RPL, RPH, and RPZ products in QFN and LGA packages are so tiny that bench evaluation of performance can be a challenge to eyesight and soldering skills. However,...
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Material Science Advances Improve Power Supply Design and Performance
It’s no secret that the quest for higher efficiency in power supplies is driving improvements in performance across a broad front. Advancements in materials science are...
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Power supply design requirements for wireless charging applications
Wireless Power Transfer (WPT) applications involve the transmission of electrical power from a source to a load without physical connections. These applications often use...
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New RMOD300-UW and RMOD360-UW Ultra-Wide Input DC/DCs for E-Mobility and Material Handling Applications
Our cost-effective RMOD range has just been extended with two new products – the RMOD300-UW and RMOD360-UW. Both DC/DC converters are in a 190 x 76 x 44mm baseplate cooled...
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Powering Edge AI nodes: The Impact of Edge AI on Power System Design
What Is Edge AI? Edge AI is the deployment of AI models directly on devices at the network's edge; it reduces dependency on cloud computing by employing on-device processing...
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New RPL and RPH Buck Converters Provide up to 20A
We have used our expertise in state-of-the-art circuit design and packaging techniques to push the boundaries of power density combined with cost-effectiveness and now offer...
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New standard set for a 1W isolated and regulated DC/DC
RECOM is leading the market again with our new RxxC1TF 1W DC/DC converter.
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New isolated DC/DC converter offers programmable outputs for SiC drive applications
There’s no doubt that wide bandgap (WBG) technology is here to stay. Silicon carbide (SiC) and gallium nitride (GaN) transistors are rapidly becoming the preferred choice in...
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RECOM Expands Global Reach with State-of-the-Art Facility in Bangkok, Thailand
RECOM announces the launch of an advanced manufacturing set-up and after-sales support facility in Bangkok, Thailand. This strategic move aims to elevate service quality for...
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Streamlining the System Design Process
Power supply solutions also tend to be some of the most expensive components in the system bill-of-materials (BOM).
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New isolated DC/DC Topology maximizes reliability while mitigating Cost & Supply-Chain Disruption
Transforming Legacy Industry Essential: Optimal Balance, Flexibility, and Automation. Explore how a traditional industry staple has evolved for improved efficiency, reduced...
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Future-proofing your power switching solution
There is an increasing demand for improved efficiency at higher output power levels for automotive, industrial and inverter applications. For electric vehicles (EVs), this...
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On-Board Power Supplies for Optic Modules
An optic module is a transceiver device that converts high speed electrical data signals into optical signals and vice versa. Such electro-optic systems are key components in...
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New RPZ and RPL DC/DCs in SMT QFN Packages are Ultra-Compact
We have set a new standard for a combination of size, power cost-effectiveness, and efficiency with our new RPZ series of non-isolated buck converters along with a new RPL...
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RECOM and Artificial Intelligence in Power Electronics
At first, it might seem that Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) and power supply design have very little in common. However, RECOM is already actively using A.I. in at least...
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Power Designs Benefit from Material Science Advances - Carbon
Carbon [C] is an essential element. We are carbon-based lifeforms. In combination with oxygen, gaseous CO2 concentration is the barometer we use to measure our contribution...
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Wireless Power Transfer (WPT)
We are all familiar with the rechargeable toothbrush or the phone charging pad that use low power wireless power transfer, but what challenges lie ahead for high power...
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Isolated Battery Management Systems (BMS)
Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) and Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs) rely on series connected Lithium-Ion cells to deliver sufficient voltage needed by the traction...
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Point of Load DC/DC Converters Solve Power System Design Challenges
At the most basic level, the job of a power supply is to convert an incoming AC voltage to one or more lower voltage and higher current DC voltages in the most efficient way....
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Ultra-Wide Input 150W and 300W DC/DCs for Rail Applications
Our cost effective RMD150 and RMD300 series of DC/DCs are fully compliant with railway standards and Best-In-Class Products.
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Gate Drive DC/DC Range Expanded
Asymmetric regulated outputs suit IGBT, Si, SiC, and GaN cascode gate drives - It is now simpler than ever to generate power for IGBT, Si, SiC, and GaN cascode gate drivers...
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RMOD Series Now Includes 600W Wide and Extra-Wide Input Versions
Our popular ‘ready-to-use’ RMOD series of DC/DCs for mobility applications now includes two 600W versions – the RMOD600-W with 33.6V to 96V input range (125V/5 mins) with a...
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How RECOM’s DC/DC Power Module Customers Can Cope With the Worldwide Semiconductor Shortage
The semiconductor supply chain poses different challenges for customers depending on their volume, purchasing power, and distinct requirements. To help customers mitigate...
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New ‘Ready to Use’ Additions to RMOD Range of DC/DCs for Mobility Applications
New models in the RECOM RMOD range of DC/DCs for mobility applications are now available. With 400W output power, the RMOD400-28-13SW suits 24V, 28V, or 36V input nominals...
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RECOM tree-planting initiatives branch out into 2024 and beyond
In 2022, RECOM planted a tree for each business card collected at the many international trade shows that we attended. Through this program, we planted hundreds of trees,...
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How DC/DC Converter Customers Are Suffering From Worldwide Semiconductor Shortage
The semiconductor industry has faced numerous challenges in recent years due to global supply chain disruptions, with additional hurdles including changing consumer behavior...
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AIoT Power Supplies
AIoT or the amalgamation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) with the Internet of Things (IoT) is one of the most promising new developments in the electronics industry....
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The RACM Series Brings Flexibility and Industry-Leading Performance to Multiple Applications
Low-wattage AC/DC power supplies power to a wide variety of applications including IoT, IIoT, medical equipment, and industrial automation. The design must meet challenging...
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Finding ‘Ready to Use’ DC/DCs for Mobility and Rail Applications
Mobility applications put heavy demands on power converters. While commercial products may meet some of the required specifications, extensive external circuitry is typically...
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K-Series 5W DC/DC Now Includes DIP24 Package
The successful REC5K series has been extended with -RW versions in an industry-standard DIP24 plastic package.
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The Benefits of LED Lighting in Agriculture
LED (Light Emitting Diode) lighting is gaining popularity in the field of agriculture, especially in animal husbandry, greenhouses, and indoor farming, where it provides...
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RACM30-K277 Now Includes Open Frame Option
Our popular RECOM RACM30-K/277 range of 30W-rated, low-cost, board-mount AC/DCs has been extended to include an open frame option, designated /OF, at half the weight of the...
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New RACM06E-K/277 AC/DC is just 1” x 1” for 6W rating
RECOM leads the market again with the release of the RACM06E-K/277, an economical 6W AC/DC converter with an exceptional range of features in a tiny 1” X 1” form factor.
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High-grade Medical Certifications: the REM60-W
Our newest 60W output power source from a wide-input DC/DC converter boasts top-tier medical certifications. The REM60-W is a compact board-mount solution adheres to...
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Introducing Cutting Edge Technology into Low Power DC/DC Converters
Low-power DC/DC converters, in the market, often include significant labor content in their design, due to the manual assembly of magnetic components. New design techniques...
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RACM600-L Now Available with 12V and 48V Outputs and 800W peak power
Two new variants of our popular and cost-effective RACM600-L AC/DC series have been released with 12V and 48V outputs. Adding to the existing 24V output version, the new...
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R-78K-2.0(L) Switching Regulator has Pre-Formed Leads
Our low-cost R-78K-2.0 series is now available with 90 degree, pre-formed, through-hole pins for horizontal mounting where a low profile of just 8.5mm is an advantage. The...
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Advanced packaging technologies help Industry 4.0 achieve multiple goals
Industry 4.0 imposes stringent reliability, size, and efficiency requirements on DC/DC converters and designers must meet the needs for better performance and improved power...
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R-78 Series of 0.5A Switching Regulators Improved Again
Our popular R-78 series of switching regulators - a drop-in replacement for lossy linear types - is now available with an extended input voltage range to 40V and a wider...
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Key Drivers for Power Module Density
Evaluating key drivers for power module density transcends far beyond simple rules of thumb, such as the inverse proportionality of power solution switching frequencies to...
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Low-Power DC/DC Converters Benefit from More Sophisticated Designs
DC/DC conversion solutions have a long history of advancements, beginning with the invention of switching technologies. Compact size and cost-effectiveness are key to...
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3D Power Packaging for Green Energy
Improvements in power semiconductors are helping to transition to a green economy, however many green energy applications require DC/DC converters in a small form factor....
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EMC Considerations in Power Supplies and DC/DC Converters
Achieving electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) between electronic system components and the end equipment is a major challenge in modern product design. The present article...
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REM60-W Delivers 60W with Medical Certification
60W of output power is now available from a wide-input DC/DC with high-grade medical certifications in a compact board-mount format with industry-standard pin-out.
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Enhanced Power Modules Increase System Reliability
While having power when expected is a key aspect of reliability for any electrical or electronic system, what drives that ultimate robustness into the power modules/subsystem...
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DC/DCs for Harsh Environment Applications – The RPxx-RAW
RPxx-RAW series is an ideal choice for providing isolated and auxiliary power in various rail and wide voltage range scenarios. The three different power levels of this part...
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New DC/DC Converters Simplify Custom Projects
RECOM offers a portfolio of over 30,000 off-the-shelf converters that can meet the vast majority of requirements. Even so, a particular application may call for something...
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Supply Chain Assessment
A subsequent whitepaper will expand on the identified items and offer guidance on managing the supply chain resources mentioned in the preceding document. It was developed...
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Supply Chain Management
The whitepaper shares some design guidelines and advice on how to reduce failure causes and simplify the design - with application examples for a better comprehension.
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Energy Storage (ES) at the system level
This whitepaper will provide a solid overview of energy storage (ES) fundamentals, with a focus on ES solutions at the system level. Gain insights into capacitors vs....
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The evolution of robust & cost-effective, isolated DC/DC converters
The isolated power converter has a rich history of bringing modern, complex, efficient, and SAFE electronics to fruition.
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MIL Grade EMC Filter for DC/DC Converters
DC/DC-converters are electronic devices that can change a direct current (DC) voltage into another DC voltage. They can act like an isolating transformer or a step-up or...
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Size & Cost-Optimized Power Solutions for Non-tethered Applications
Modern advancements in power supplies and powered solutions are transforming
the “inconvenient necessity” of the system into highly-enabling features that
are driving a...
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Build or Buy 2: Evaluating the resources
On the topic “Build or Buy?” [1], we took a fresh, holistic view on perspectives for addressing this difficult, yet common question that system designers and board engineers...
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Isolated 1W and 2W Converters Meet the Needs of Many Applications
With their compact dimensions, low-power isolated DC/DC converters offer an ideal solution to many space-critical applications in communication equipment, instrumentation,...
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How to make a 10kW bidirectional AC/DC Converter
This whitepaper starts with who needs a high power bidirectional AC/DC converter and follow that ups with what recent developments have occurred that makes such designs...
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RBBA3000-50 High current, non-isolated DC/DC converter
The RBBA3000-50 is a high-current (50A) intelligent buck–boost converter based on an internal digital signal processor.
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36 – 160VDC input DC/DCs for Railway Applications, 3W, 6W, and 10W
Our cost-effective RPxx-RAW series is perfect for isolated, auxiliary supplies in rail and wider voltage range applications, with its 36 – 160VDC input range, suitable for...
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Fit and forget: a 1200W AC/DC that quietly gets on with its job!
AC/DC power supplies at 1kW are common in many applications, and users want versatile products they can easily install, configure, and monitor. This article examines what an...
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Helping Power Solutions Keep Up with Moore’s Law
The consideration of the pace of development of roadmaps for electronics and electrical equipment will commonly converge around Moore’s Law and even microelectromechanical...
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New – EMC ‘Book of Knowledge’
We have now published the latest in our series of ‘Books of Knowledge’ for engineers, designers and students on the subject of Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC).
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5W DC/DC in 1” x 1” package added to ‘K’ series
We have continued to add to our ‘K’ series of DC/DC converters featuring advanced circuit design techniques and manufacturing technology with the REC5K-AW, a 5W, wide input...
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Rutronik Racing powered by RECOM
RECOM is honored to be the number one power supply brand for Rutronik, an electronics distributor of high-scale and complex electronic components. RECOM has partnered with...
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The New K’s: RECOM’s R-78K and RSK
The R-78K is a new riff on the R-78 series and a pin for pin replacement of LM78 linear regulators. The RSK is an isolated 2W DC/DC regulated converter with a 5V output in an...
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Railway / Transportation
40W Board-mount DC/DCs for Railway Applications
Our new RPA40-FR series of rugged, board-mount DC/DC converters in a 2“ x 1” x 0.4” (50.8 x 25.4 x 10.2mm) through-pin package is ideal for railway applications with their...
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Planar transformers benefit DC/DC converter designs
Transformers have long been a thorn in the side of DC/DC converter designers. They are bulky, expensive, and hard to manufacture. Find out how planar transformers boost...
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What are common applications for 24V batteries?
Battery-powered systems are growing rapidly from inclusion in everything from electric vehicles and motorboats to photovoltaic installations and data centers. A major trend...
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Popular R78, RKE, RFMM, RSO, RY, RSE, RS3 Series Upgraded
We have re-visited the designs of some of our most popular isolated and non-isolated DC/DC converters and achieved major performance improvements from the implementation of...
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The extended addition – The RACM30-K
The RACM30-K is highly efficient from light loads all the way up to 30W. It also has an excellent ambient temperature range. Listen to learn more about this power supply and...
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R-78Kxx Switching Regulators Feature Enhanced Performance
Our R-78E series of three-terminal switching regulators has been a very popular high-efficiency replacement for three-terminal, TO-220 style linear regulators, saving energy,...
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The Lowdown on EMC and EMI
Learn about the difference between EMI and EMC, and why it’s important to understand the two regarding your power supplies.
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30W now available from RACMxx-K/277 series
Our popular RACM series has been extended with the addition of the RACM30-K/277 range of parts rated at 30W (36W peak), setting a new benchmark of 9.2W/inch³ thermally...
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3D Power Packaging (3DPP®) Advancements
Advanced packaging techniques have facilitated power conversion and power management solutions with the ability to take advantage of many state-of-the-art (SOTA) technologies...
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Wide input DC/DCs pack 30W in a 1”x1” case
Our new REC30E-Z DC/DCs offer a great combination of power density, performance, and cost with a 30W rating in a package size of just 25.4 x 25.4 x 10mm. Two wide input...
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5 times smaller than a typical 5W isolated DC/DC converter
These are very compact, isolated DC/DC converters which support a wide 4:1 input voltage range. Listen to learn more about the four different RxM converter family.
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Wide input regulated DC/DCs with 1W to 5W rating in common miniature case size
Users can now take advantage of surface mount technology with our new R5M, R3M, R2M, and R1M regulated DC/DC converters, rated at 5W, 3W, 2W, and 1W respectively.
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Rather be cool than dead
Temperature is the number one enemy for the life of power supplies. As a rule of thumb, every 10°C increase in temperature decreases the lifetime of a power supply by half....
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High Power DC/DC Converters: the RPMGS-20 and the RPMGQ-20
These switching regulators can support loads up to 20A with a sixteen brick footprint and a quarter brick footprint. Listen to learn more about the voltages, standard...
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Power Factor Correction
Sometimes, we employ less number of engineering cycles and resources into designing, not because we intend to or to obtain a sustainable product, rather because it is an...
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Point of Load DC/DCs with High-Efficiency Suit Distributed Power
Two new ranges of cost-effective switching regulators are announced - the RPMGQ-20 and RPMGS-20 open-frame, through-hole, non-isolated DC/DC buck converters with 20A output...
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High-Isolation DC/DC Converters Meet Green Requirements
The green energy revolution is well underway, driven by the challenges of climate change and the drive towards sustainable development. And RECOM’s high-isolation DC/DC...
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RACM90-K AC/DCs rated at 90W
90W versions of the popular and cost-efficient RACM 2”x4” AC/DC series are now available with wide 85-264Vac input range and a selection of tightly regulated outputs...
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Powering Sensors in Trains
Many people think of a train as simply a bus on rails! After all, passenger trains have been around since 1825 and the basic concept of a locomotive pulling carriages has not...
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New 150W and 300W Half Brick DC/DCs Released
A new 300W-rated half-brick DC/DC converter, the REC300H-W, is now available with a wide 9V to 36VDC input and output options of 12V, 15V, 24V, and 48VDC isolated to 3kVDC/1...
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Power Modules are Catching up with Moore’s Law
Over several decades, processors and complex ICs have followed Moore’s Law for increasing transistor count. However, the associated voltage regulators have not reduced in the...
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What is energy storage?
Energy storage is “…the capture of energy produced at one time for use at a later time to reduce imbalances between energy demand and energy production.” [1] This can apply...
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Forget 400V – 800V is on the Way
The year 1996 was a significant one in electric vehicle history. That was the year the General Motors EV1 hit the market. The EV1 was the first mass-produced and...
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Expanding our AC/DC range, the RACM130E-K series
The RACM130E-K is a cost effective power supply in a 2”x4” footprint available with 130W peak output power from a wide 85-264Vac input. Listen to learn more about this power...
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Safety & Compliance for Medical Power Supplies
To ensure the safety of patients and medical professionals, medical electrical equipment is strictly regulated by standards and requirements for product testing. As a primary...
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RACM130E-K AC/DC provides 130W
Expanding our AC/DC range, the cost-effective RACM130E-K series in a 2”x4” footprint is now available with 130W peak output power from a wide 85-264Vac input.
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RAC10E-K/277
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Power Supply Design for maximum Performance
Every engineer sets out to design for maximum performance of their system, power supply, or any other product they are working on. But what does designing for performance...
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Electric vehicle chargers switch to bidirectional designs
As part of a global effort to reduce carbon footprint, automotive manufacturers are replacing gasoline with cleaner fuel-less alternatives. As a result, the electric vehicle...
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RAC15-K/480 and RAC25-K/480 are OVC III and PD3 rated
Building on the success of our 5W board-mount RAC05-K/480 AC/DC, RECOM now offers 15W and 25W versions with the same ultra-wide input range of 85-528VAC, for line-to-line and...
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Light Rail Power Supplies from A to Z
Light rail transit (LRT) is a form of urban passenger rail transit that combines the features of a tram and rapid transit. While its rolling stock is more similar to a tram...
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DC/DC converter range extended to 3W
We have extended our range of DC/DC converters with a 3W version of their isolated RSH series in a surface-mount format with wide input ranges.
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DC/DC for GaN
GaN is the chemical symbol for gallium nitride, which is a III-V semiconductor material commonly referred to as a “wide bandgap” (WBG) material because it has a relatively...
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Railway Battery Chargers Help Locomotives Help the Environment
The replacement of the internal combustion engine (ICE) by the electric motor is touted as key in reducing pollution from automobiles, but the trend isn’t confined to the...
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Energy Efficient Converters Eliminate Heat Sinks
From driving LEDs to powering laptops and smart consumer devices, high efficiency power supplies are a must to minimize power losses and optimize performance.
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Our E-Mobility Line - The RMOD500-W
The RMOD500-W is perfect for off-highway EV such as construction or airport vehicles. It is even a plug & play power supply, allowing customers to integrate with little time...
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Power Supplies for Railway Data Communications
Data is at the heart of modern railway infrastructure. Both freight and passenger trains require robust communications to transfer location data between rolling stock...
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What is Energy Harvesting (EH)?
Even after a legacy of supporting technologies, energy harvesting (the ability to scavenge energy from any source that physics affords us) has only graduated from emerging to...
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Plug & Play Designs benefit railway applications
Plug & Play designs save time and costs for system designers and are common in many application areas. But until now, these designs have been absent from the demanding...
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500W DC/DCs for E-Mobility Applications
We are excited to announce the release of a new range of DC/DC converters for E-mobility applications. With the push for zero-emission transport, electric propulsion is the...
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What is the Internet of Things? A Power Perspective
The Internet of Things (IoT) is a buzzword associated with everything nowadays—from condition-monitoring systems for preventive maintenance to smart, self-powered labels for...
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Rugged High-Power Converters Meet Stringent Railway Standards
For over two centuries, railways and the rolling stock that make train travel possible have evolved from mechanical steam-powered locomotives to today’s high-tech trains,...
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Off-the-shelf Power Supplies Simplify System Design
When approaching a project, system designers must choose whether to buy a complete off-the-shelf power supply unit (PSU) or module for the end product, or build it in-house....
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RPY-1.5Q Automotive Qualified LED Driver with “Wettable Flanks”
Our low-cost, high-efficiency, RPY-1.5Q AEC-Q100 automotive-qualified LED driver is now available in a thermally-enhanced QFN package with an integrated shielded inductor and...
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RPX-0.5Q and RPX-1.5Q DC/DCs qualified to AEC-Q100 Grade 1
Our new RPX-0.5Q and RPX-1.5Q are qualified to AEC-Q100 Grade 1 requirements, opening up more options for automotive applications as well as providing an extra level of...
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DC/DC converters in automotive applications
DC/DC converters are now common in automotive applications at a range of power levels. Parts must comply with AEC-Q standards for quality and stress tests and automotive...
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EV Charger Auxiliary Supply Considerations
EV chargers are becoming ubiquitous so much so that now legislation requires new domestic and industrial buildings to include charging points. While the main power conversion...
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Storage Temperature Considerations for Electronic Components and Modules
There are numerous informative articles on the operational temperature range of electronic components and sub-assemblies, but relatively few on storage temperatures. The...
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Efficient Power Supplies Cut CO2 Emissions
Worldwide electricity use is responsible for a quarter of all carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. However, by taking simple steps companies and consumers can cut down the usage...
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Customization
Learn more about how we are able to develop customized converters for your specific application needs in this episode.
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Powering Medical Homecare Equipment
Homecare medical devices have to potentially withstand more challenging and uncontrolled conditions than those used in the clinical environment. This article looks at the...
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Using Advanced Technologies to Accelerate E-Mobility
Despite the attractive incentives offered by governments around the world and the advantages of driving electric vehicles (EVs), the growth has been rather sluggish in the...
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Smart Cities
A smart city implements the Internet-of-Things (IoT) technology to interconnect buildings, resources, and data, to create an efficient, adaptive, and more environment-friendl...
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20W AC/DCs in 2 x 1 inch format are OVC III
OVC III, power-dense AC/DC modules feature wide input range and high isolation.
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10W AC/DCs in compact 1.8 x 1 inch format
Compact 10W AC/DCs modules have wide input range and OVC III rating.
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Modified standard, semi-custom and full-custom designs – the RECOM approach
RECOM offers over 25,000 standard portfolio DC/DC and AC/DC products, but still at times, a non-standard converter is needed. This article explores the difference between...
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Custom AC/DCs and DC/DCs
RECOM offers fully custom, semi-custom and modified-standard AC/DC and DC/DC converters from low power up to kilowatts.
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How to Hack your AC/DC Converter - Part 2
A ‘hack’ is a clever or an elegant solution that uses something for a purpose for which it was not originally intended. It is usually for fun, but it is also more to offer a...
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500W Railway Compliant DC/DC is ‘Plug and Play’
RECOM announces a high-efficiency baseplate-cooled 500W DC/DC for rail applications.
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How to Hack your DC/DC Converter - Part 1
A ‘hack’ is a clever or elegant solution that uses something for a purpose for which it was not originally intended, usually for fun, but also more seriously to offer a...
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600W AC/DC features medical certification
New from RECOM – 600W peak AC/DC power supply for industrial, household and medical applications.
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DC/DC converters designed for gate drive power
The new RA3 range of DC/DC converters is available from RECOM, designed to power IGBT, Si, SiC and GaN gate drivers.
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Advanced ‘3D Power Packaging’ Enables Miniaturization of DC/DC Converters
New developments in ‘3D power packaging’ are enabling further miniaturization of DC/DC converters along with higher power density. Performance is not compromised however,...
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DC/DC converter features 2W output at high temperature in a surface mount format
The RSH2 series from RECOM - a series of compact, high efficiency, 2W DC/DC converters in a surface-mount format with wide input ranges.
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Protection from Transient Voltages
The wide variety of electrical power distribution infrastructure methods that exist around the world hosts many challenges for power engineers designing products that rely on...
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5W AC/DCs are available in 3W footprint
Cost-effective 5W Board mount AC/DCs from RECOM have a choice of standard footprints.
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Why a power supply with data bus?
Manufacturers of power supplies have recently started to offer interfaces for controlling and monitoring their power supplies. This article highlights the reasons for this...
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Highly efficient wide-input DC/DCs in 1/32nd bricks
RECOM adds cost-effective 4.5A and 8A buck converters to product range.
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Powering Condition-Based Maintenance Sensors
Effective maintenance of complex industrial processes is vital to keep productivity up and costs down. Condition-Based Maintenance (CBM) is an alternative to regular...
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GaNonCMOS – Next steps in POL integration
Smaller and more efficient power converters is the trend of the last decades. And it is expected to remain so in the future. This is achieved using new topologies, new...
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Eighth-Brick DC/DCs have High Efficiency
RECOM adds 100W and 300W DC/DCs in eighth-brick format to product range
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Getting started with the RECOM Energy Harvesting Module
One of the main challenges in designing a successful energy-harvesting system is simply getting started. At the beginning, there are often too many unknowns to contend with...
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Cost-efficient SOIC-16 DC/DC range added
RECOM adds 1W and 0.5W options to their SOIC-16 family of DC/DC converters
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When DC/DC Power Supplies Use External Filters
In the world of modern electronics, it is very easy to take DC/DC power supplies for granted as they are all around us and in constant use. However, how well the power supply...
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Wired Converters
SMD modules are definitely a great converter option for most applications, however, sometimes what is required is a wired converter. Learn more about when wired converters...
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Peak power vs average power – How to choose the right converter
Many engineers prefer to choose a power supply with ample “headroom” – In a worst-case scenario, if the application draws a power of say, 5W, then a 10W power supply will be...
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RACM1200-V | Industry Leading High-Density Medical Power Supply
There are few industries where electronics power system reliability and maintenance free functionality are as critical factors in design as they are in healthcare. Healthcare...
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DC/DC converter requirements
Alessandro Giuseppe Antonio Anastasio Volta and André-Marie Ampère never imagined it, but today our highly technical world can no longer function without voltage and...
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EV Charging Application
Learn all about why our AC/DC and DC/DC converters are a great option in this real-life example of an EV charger application.
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Powering 5G Infrastructure
5G base stations are set to grow exponentially in number along with associated energy consumption, so providing power efficiently is important. This article discusses the...
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RAC05-K/PD3/H
Learn more about our 5W AC/DC converter, the RAC05-K/PD3/H that is rated for both PD3 and OVCIII environments.
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5W AC/DC is OVC III and PD3-rated
Board-mount 5W AC/DC for harsh environments introduced by RECOM
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UV LEDs for disinfection
Ultra-violet (UV) radiation is an effective non-contact disinfection method, killing microbes, bacteria and viruses, including Covid19, on most surfaces, in water and in the...
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Down converter - From the circuit to the completely integrated module
The buck converter has been in use for a century and is an indispensable part of today's electronic circuits. This article describes how a crude electromechanical component...
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150W Eighth-Brick DC/DC has 6:1 input
RECOM announces the RPA150E eighth-brick wide-input DC/DC converter series rated at 150W.
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Built-in power supply – there is finally a solution!
Every developer looks forward to the moment when he knows that his prototype is finally working, all key functions have been realised and the software is fully implemented...
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16:1 input DC/DC is Ideal for Rail Applications
RECOM announces the RPA150Q ultra-wide input 150W DC/DC series in a quarter-brick format.
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RPA150E-EW
The RPA150E-EW is a 150W eighth-brick wide-input DC/DC converter that is capable of 6:1 input voltage range and 3kVDC isolation. It has 92% efficiency and is ideal for...
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Miniature Buck Converter Delivers 4A
RECOM announces the RPX-4.0 cost-effective buck converter in a QFN package.
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Benefits of Digital Product Libraries
The electronics industry is one of the fastest growing industries of the last half-century, and the amount of information generated by this industry can be mind-numbing. If...
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Cost-efficient, regulated SIP8 DC/DC converters are fully featured
RECOM announces the launch of a range of regulated SIP8 DC/DC converters with high power density and industrial temperature range.
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Overvoltage categories in power supply systems
The operating environment for mains-powered electrical equipment is separated into four overvoltage category (OVC) areas according to their level of surge protection. This...
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Built-in Power Supply with High Power Density
RECOM, well-known manufacturer of AC/DC and DC/DC converters, has launched an AC/DC power supply with 1.2 kW power, the RACM1200-V. The AC/DC converter has all approvals for...
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Common terminology
A quick breakdown of the common terminology used on power supply datasheets.
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3kW and smaller than a half a chocolate bar
The RBBA3000 from RECOM is a 3kW boost/buck converter in a half-brick package. The boost-buck technology offers an input voltage range of 9V to 60V at a current of up to 50A....
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Converters for the self-sufficiency of EV charging stations
Electromobility charging stations are often positioned in exposed places, where particular environmental conditions like transient overvoltage can occur. They have to fulfil...
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Intro to Thermal Resistance in Modern Electronics
As devices get more powerful and compact, optimal thermal management of electronics has been a continuous battle for engineers in nearly every industry. And while there are...
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Low Cost 8W DC/DC Converter in 1x1” Package Suits E-mobility Applications
RECOM announces its REC8E range of low cost, 8W DC/DC converters in a 1x1” package with three input ranges including 20-60VDC to suit 48V Li-ion batteries and LV 148...
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Advanced power packaging enables medical isolation in DC/DC converters
DC/DC converters with medical-grade isolation can be used in combination with AC/DC power supplies or in battery powered equipment to minimise end-product cost in healthcare...
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Wide input, 3 Amp POL has a tiny 3 x 3mm footprint
RECOM announces the launch of the RPL-3.0, an ultra-compact, low cost, LGA point of load converter with wide-range input and adjustable output.
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USB Charging using RECOM DC/DC converters
The existing USB standards permit a maximum charging current of either 500mA (USB 1.0, 2.0) or 900mA (USB 3.0), with a fast charging current limit of 1.5A. The amount of...
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Compact 1200W power supply is baseplate cooled
RECOM announces the RACM1200-V baseplate-cooled fan-less power supply with 1200W peak power capability and industrial plus medical certification.
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RACM1200-V
Learn more about the RACM1200-V series. It offers 1000W in a fanless 9” x 3.8” x 1.5” enclosed package and is ideal for medical and industrial equipment, as well as robotics.
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Introducing RECOM 3D Power Packaging® (3DPP)
Power conversion can often be the bane of product designers, regardless of what they are designing. In space-constrained applications such as cutting-edge IoT devices or...
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Class-X and Class-Y Safety Capacitors
Capacitors are essential passive components used in every modern circuit and electronics application for smoothing and filtering power lines and for bypassing signals. In...
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Cost-effective SIP8 DC/DC converters
The RSOE-Z and RSE-Z are two new series of SIP8 regulated DC/DC converters which have been developed for various industrial, transport, and test and measurement applications...
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2W and 3W AC/DCs are low cost
RECOM launches cost effective, high specification board-mount AC/DCs
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Switching regulators have 3 x output current
RECOM ‘3D Power Packaging®’ enables increased current from RPMH high input voltage switching regulator range
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RECOM and Power Control Systems Srl – a Perfect Marriage
In April 2019, leading power conversion company RECOM acquired Power Control Systems Srl (PCS), adding specialist skills in the custom design of high reliability power...
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Essential Guide to EMC in IoT applications
As the IoT continues to grow around the world, more and more RF-based, internet enabled devices are being introduced to industries all around us. While the use of these...
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Tiny AC/DCs boast medical certification
Gmunden, 4 November, 2020 - RECOM announces the launch of its RACM40-K series of versatile 40W AC/DC power supplies
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The safety standard landscape after ‘60950’
Many engineers have literally grown up with the 60950 safety standard as a backdrop to their career, either as designers of IT power supplies and systems or users of IT...
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An Introduction to Buck, Boost, and Buck/Boost Converters
Switch-mode power conversion has been a pillar of modern electronics technology across many sectors including utility, industrial, commercial, and consumer markets for many...
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Power Modules Feature High Levels of Integration
Gmunden, October 28th, 2020 - RECOM announces the launch of two buck regulator power modules with wide input and output voltage ranges.
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DC/DC converters in SOIC-16 package feature medical-grade isolation
Gmunden, 22 october, 2020 - RECOM announces the launch of its R05CT05S low-cost 0.5W DC/DC converter in a tiny SOIC-16 package
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RACM230-G & RACM550-G
The RACM230 & RACM550 are both highly efficient, baseplate-cooled in extremely compact design AC/DC power supplies developed for medical, industrial and IIoT applications.
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Extremely economical switching regulator series now offered with 12V option
Gmunden, October 14th, 2020 – RECOM Power has extended it’s highly efficient and economical R-78E series of switching regulators to include a 12V option compatible with...
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230W 4”x 2” power supply features baseplate cooling and medical certification with enclosure options
Gmunden, July 16th 2020 - RECOM introduces a highly compact 4”x 2” 230W innovative baseplate-cooled power supply for 2 x MOPP medical, household, industrial and ITE...
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Potting Compounds – A Guide to the Essentials
The majority of RECOM’s products are encapsulated in a potting compound. Why is this?
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Inrush Current – A Guide to the Essentials
All power supplies draw a higher start-up current than their operating current. This is due to several factors that overlap – the various capacitances in the input circuit...
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Hidden Value of Modules
The episode covers the benefits of AC/DC & DC/DC modular solutions versus discrete solutions in your applications.
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The RECOM Three Year Warranty – A Guide to the Essentials
RECOM offers a minimum three-year warranty on all of its products – some series have five years or more – when the industry standard is only one or two years. How does RECOM...
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Open frame AC/DCs feature high efficiency
Gmunden, June 3rd, 2020 - RECOM announces the launch of its RACM60-K series of 60W AC/DC power supplies.
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Power Converter Thermal Impedance – A Guide to the Essentials
All power converters dissipate power internally as heat and so run warmer than their surroundings. As long as this additional warmth can be transferred away to the...
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Isolation: A quick guide to the essentials
Despite many web-resources, manufacturers’ datasheets and books about this subject, questions about isolation and insulation grade remain one of the most commonly asked tech...
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How to make a 10kW bidirectional AC/DC converter
Handling 10kW of power in both directions (from AC to DC and back) is a technically challenging, but understanding the topologies and techniques available makes the job a lot...
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Support for medical engineering developers with free samples
"Our production capacity has once again reached more than eighty percent" – According to RECOM Group CEO Karsten Bier, the end of the current global lockdown will decide...
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Innovative Baseplate Cooling Design from RECOM Provides a Better Option than Fans in AC/DC Converter Applications
The power density of AC/DC converter modules is increasing, but often requires high airflow rates to achieve their stated performance. However, forced cooling using...
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