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MINMAX Presents High-Performing Family of DC-DC Converters

August 24, 2018 by MINMAX

MINMAX Technology offers a wide assortment of high-performance DC-DC converter modules.

MINMAX Technology, a global leader in the design and manufacturing of top-quality AC-DC Power Supplies and DC-DC converters for ITE, Railway, Renewable Energy, and Medical Applications — offers a wide assortment of high-performance DC-DC converter modules to meet a broad range of space- and cost-critical application needs in industrial electronics, energy facilities, and communication industries, to name a few. 

MINMAX Technology's high-performance DC-DC converter family consists of MDWI08 series of 8W Isolated / Regulated DC-DC converters, MDW08 series of 8W Isolated / Regulated high-density DC-DC converters, MDWI06 series of 6W Isolated / Regulated high power density DC-DC Converters, and MDWI10 Series of 10 Watt DC-DC converters. 

 

Key Features and Specifications

MINMAX Technology's high-performance MD family DC-DC converter series comprises various models, encapsulated in an ultra-compact 16 pin DIP shielded metal package measuring 0.94 x 0.54 x 0.31”. The Isolated / Regulated DC-DC Converter modules provide 4:1 (9-18 VDC, 18-36 VDC, 36-75 VDC) and 2:1 / (9-36 and 18-75 VDC) input ranges with single output models ranging from 3.3 VDC to 24 VDC, and dual output models ranging from ±12V to ±15V, delivering 6 to 10 Watts of output power.

The MINMAX MD family DC-DC converters, supplying an extremely high power density of up to 63.5W/in3 (MDWI10 series), have an I/O Isolation of 1500VDC, and an ambient temperature range of -40°C to +88°C (refer to each derating curve). The industrial-grade DC-DC converter modules have been qualified as per the CB scheme with safety approvals complying with UL/cUL/IEC/EN60950-1, UL/cUL/IEC/EN 62368-1, and Conducted EMI filter EN55032 Class A with no requirement for any additional components.

 

MDWI08/MDWI08 Series of High-Performance 8W Isolated / Regulated DC-DC Converters

The MINMAX MDW08/MDWI08 series of high-performance DC-DC converter modules is setting a new industry standard for power density and up to 50W/in3, features fully regulated outputs with high precision, low no-load power consumption, faster start-up, and no minimum load requirement, along with under-voltage protection, overload protection, and short-circuit protection. 

Prime features of the MDW08/MDWI08 series include: 

  • Smallest Encapsulated 8W Converter
  • Industrial Standard DIP-16 Package
  • Wide 2:1 and Ultra-wide 4:1 Input Voltage Range
  • Fully Regulated Output Voltage
  • I/O Isolation 1500VDC
  • Operating Ambient Temp. Range -40℃ to +80℃
  • Low No Load Power Consumption
  • No Min. Load Requirement
  • Under-voltage, Overload, and Short Circuit Protection
  • Shielded Metal Case with Insulated Baseplate
  • Conducted EMI EN 55032 Class A & FCC Level A Approved
  • UL/cUL/IEC/EN 62368-1 (60950-1) Safety Approval & CE Marking

Delivering a high average efficiency of up to 86 percent, the conflict mineral free, Reach compliant, RoHS compliant, MDW08/MDWI08 series of high-performance 8W Isolated / Regulated DC-DC converter modules offer system designers the avenue to decrease the overall PCB profile, or add more features into the existing PCB layout. 

As such, the DC-DC converters provide an excellent solution in a variety of critical applications with limited PCB area such as distributed power architectures in communication, energy facilities, battery-powered equipment, industrial electronics, and instrumentation. 

 

MDWI06 Series of 6W Isolated / Regulated DC-DC Converters

MDWI06 is industry’s smallest 6W encapsulated DC-DC converter series and consists of 14 models offering a broad input range of 9-36 VDC, and 18-75 VDC, with single and dual output models ranging from 3.3 VDC to 24 VDC. 

All 14 models included in the MDWI06 6W Isolated / Regulated DC-DC converter series integrate high-class features like design-in EMI filter that meets EN55032 Class A, low no-load power consumption, fully regulated outputs, no minimum load requirement, under-voltage lockout, overload protection and short-circuit protection.

The 6W encapsulated DC-DC converter modules, featuring an I/O Isolation of 1500VDC, are qualified as per the CB scheme, complying with safety approvals UL/cUL/IEC/EN 62368-1 (60950-1) standards. The Isolated / Regulated DC-DC converter modules, enabling an operating temperature range of -40°C to +90°C, deliver a high efficiency of up to 87 percent.

The MDWI06 series of 6W Isolated / Regulated DC-DC converters are encapsulated in a tiny 16 pin DIP shielded metal package, which measures 0.94 x 0.54 x 0.31”, and occupies 0.5 in2 of PCB space. 

Key features integrated by the industry’s smallest 6W encapsulated DC-DC converter series are:

  • Smallest Encapsulated 6W Converter
  • Industrial Standard DIP-16 Package
  • Ultra-wide 4:1 Input Voltage Range
  • Fully Regulated Output Voltage
  • I/O Isolation 1500 VDC
  • Operating Temp. Range -40℃ to +90℃
  • Low No Load Power Consumption
  • No Min. Load Requirement
  • Under-voltage, Overload and Short Circuit Protection
  • Shielded Metal Case with Insulated Baseplate
  • Conducted EMI EN 55032 Class A & FCC Level A Approved
  • UL/cUL/IEC/EN 62368-1 (60950-1) Safety Approval & CE Marking

Next-generation applications are increasingly becoming space and cost critical. The MINMAX MDWI06 series of 6W Isolated / Regulated DC-DC converter modules, featuring an ultra-compact form factor, offer system designers the flexibility to do more with the available PCB space. 

 

MDWI10 Series of 10 Watt Isolated DC-DC Converters 

The MDWI10 series comprises of 16 models, all delivering a full 10 Watt of output power and supplying an extremely high power density of up to 63.5W/in3. The DC-DC converter modules, available for 24 VDC and 48 VDC with an ultra-wide 4:1 input voltage range, enable an operating temperature range of -40℃ to 88℃. 

The MDWI10 series of 10 Watt Isolated DC-DC converters include the following features:

  • Smallest Encapsulated 10W Converter 
  • Industrial Standard DIP-16 Package 
  • Ultra-wide 4:1 Input Voltage Range 
  • Fully Regulated Output Voltage 
  • I/O Isolation 1500VDC 
  • Operating Ambient Temp. Range -40℃ to +88℃ 
  • Low No Load Power Consumption 
  • No Min. Load Requirement 
  • Under-voltage, Overload, and Short Circuit Protection 
  • Shielded Metal Case with Insulated Baseplate 
  • Conducted EMI EN 55032 Class A & FCC Level A Approved 
  • UL/cUL/IEC/EN 62368-1 (60950-1) Safety Approval & CE Marking (Pending)

The family of MINMAX DC-DC converters are RoHS compliant, Reach compliant, and in complete compliance with all safety standards. To download datasheets, documentation, and more information about safety reports and compliance, please visit the MINMAX website.
 

About MINMAX

MINMAX TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. founded in 1990, has over 30 years experience as a specialist in the design and manufacturing of DC-DC converters & AC-DC Power Supplies for ITE, Railway, Renewable Energy and Medical Applications. The comprehensive standard range of products covers power ratings from 1 to 150 Watt DC-DC converters, 2 to 60 Watt AC-DC power supplies and 0.5 to 1 Amp switching regulators, all MINMAX products have a 3 year warranty.