Tyco Electronics Adds AUSTIN MEGALYNX DC Converters

Tyco Electronics Power Systems Inc. (Dallas, TX) announced a new addition to its AUSTIN LYNX family, the new AUSTIN MEGALYNX point-of-load dc-dc converters, which are designed to meet the power needs of the latest generation of field-programmable gate arrays and application-specific integrated circuits. The AUSTIN MEGALYNX Series extends the output current range of the AUSTIN SUPERLYNX up to 30 A. With an optional load-share version, a load current of up to 150 A can be delivered by paralleled multiple modules.

The AUSTIN MEGALYNX Series includes two versions. The ATS version is designed to produce a high current output with low output ripple voltage. It supports an input-voltage range of 6 Vdc to 14 Vdc, with a programmable output-voltage range of 0.8 Vdc to 5.5 Vdc using an external resistor. The ATH version supports an input-voltage range of 4.5 Vdc to 5.5 Vdc, with a 0.8 Vdc to 3.3 Vdc output-voltage range. The two versions can reach efficiencies of 92.5% and 95%, respectively, at nominal input-voltage conditions and fully rated output current. Both versions support the EZ-SEQUENCE feature that was introduced in the AUSTIN LYNX II Series.

The AUSTIN MEGALYNX converter is offered in SIP packaging and measures 2.00 in x 0.50 in x 0.55 in (50.80 mm x 12.70 mm x 14.0 mm), enabling the converter to operate under a temperature range of -40 °C to +85 °C, while enduring industry-standard handling, cleaning and soldering processes. Pricing for the AUSTIN MEGALYNX converter starts at $18 each for 1,000-unit quanities. Samples are now available.