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Tyco Electronics Debuts 3 A Austin MiniLynx Series POLs

August 17, 2004 by Jeff Shepard

Tyco Electronics Power Systems Inc. (Dallas, TX) announced its 3 A Austin MiniLynx™ Series of non-isolated, point-of-load (POL), dc-dc converters, which are available with an input-voltage range of 2.4 Vdc to 5.5 Vdc or 8.3 Vdc to 14 Vdc. The Austin MiniLynx converters measure 0.80 in x 0.45 in x 0.286 in (20.3 mm x 11.4 mm x 7.27 mm), are offered in tape and reel for automated production, and operate in temperatures ranging from -40 °C to +85 °C.

With a wide input-voltage range from 8.3 Vdc to 14 Vdc, the 12 Vin Austin MiniLynx converter is designed to support intermediate bus voltage architectures and POL currents up to 3 A with an output-voltage range from 0.75 Vdc to 5.5 Vdc. The 3.3 Vin/5 Vin Austin MiniLynx converters support output voltages from 0.75 Vdc to 3.3 Vdc with output-current capacity up to 3 A without any thermal derating at 85 °C and zero airflow. Efficiencies of 91% for 12 Vin modules and 94% for 5 Vin modules are achieved when tested at nominal input conditions and full rated output current.

Austin MiniLynx converter pricing in quantities of 1,000 pieces starts at $4.28. Samples are available now.