Alcatel Launches AM 15 SI Series DC/DC Converters
Alcatel Converters (Lannion, France) announced the introduction of its new AM 15 SI Series of surface-mount, dc/dc converters, which are suitable for telecom and industrial applications. The converters supply up to 18W of output power in a 2in x 1in x 0.39in package, and use patented self-synchronous rectification technology to offer an efficiency of more than 89 percent with a 5V output.
Weighing less than 20g with a flat metallic package, the AM 15 SMT family have a standard input range of 2:1 36Vdc to 75Vdc and a voltage accuracy of one percent at full load over the operating temperature range of -40 to +85 degrees C. The AM 15 SMT family is optimized for free convection cooling. The converters have output voltages of 12V, 5V, 3.3V, 2.5V and 1.8V; draw power from a 48V nominal input; and feature overload protection in the event of a short circuit or system overload.
Special features include remote on/off and output-voltage adjust. All converters are assembled and tested automatically using state-of-the-art equipment to perform stringent testing. The AM 15 SI Series is fully compliant with EN 60950 and UL 60950 third-edition standards. Large quantity pricing is EURO 17.5.
