TDK has launched its iSA series of sixteenth brick dc-dc power modules that provide up to 25A of output current. The industry standard footprint (DOSA) dc-dc converters are designed for engineers seeking to save space and system cost in 48V distributed power architectures for telecommunications, data communications and similar applications.
The iSA Series Sixteenth brick converter family employs unique thermal isolation techniques to minimize component operating temperatures. This thermal management allows the 5V/15A module to deliver 14.5A at 60C/200LFM while the 3.3V/25A module can deliver 19.5A. This provides a very high level of usable power in even the most extreme thermal conditions.
The sixteenth brick power module has a 44% smaller footprint than eighth brick converters, freeing up valuable space on circuit boards. As well as being significantly smaller than eighth brick power modules, TDK claims that the iSA Series dc-dc power module is the highest power rated sixteenth brick currently available. It offers a wide input range (48Vnom, 36-75V), and a broad range of outputs - 12V/6.5A (78W), 5V/15A (75W), 3.3V/25A (82.5W), and 2.5V/25A (62.5W), all available as RoHS compliant.
Standard features include remote sense, remote on/off, and auto-recovery functions to fully protect against input under voltage, output over voltage, output over current, over temperature protection. Latching output over voltage is also offered as an option. Safety approvals include UL60950 (US and Canada), VDE 0805, CB scheme (IEC950), and CE Mark (EN60950).
The iSA series is priced at $40 each in lots of 1,000. Samples are available now.
