CUS100ME15

AC-DC converters are power electronic converter circuits that convert AC (alternating current) power into DC (direct current) power. AC-DC converters are often used in applications where a DC input is required or for electrical isolation between a source and load. The most common type of AC-DC converter is the rectifier, which uses diodes or thyristors to rectify an AC waveform into DC.

Another type of AC-DC converter is a transformer, which is used to step down or step up AC voltage. A third type of AC-DC converter is the DC-DC converter, which is used to control the voltage and current of a DC system.

The CUS100ME15 is a 3-phase AC-DC converter circuit from Littelfuse. It can convert AC power to DC power and provide electrical isolation between the input and output. The CUS100ME15 is designed for use in industrial, consumer, and automotive applications.

The CUS100ME15 is a half-bridge rectifier circuit that can operate in either continuous conduction mode (CCM) or discontinuous conduction mode (DCM). In continuous conduction mode, the input waveforms are rectified and the output waveforms are a steady DC voltage. In discontinuous conduction mode, the input waveforms are rectified but the output waveforms are pulsed DC voltage.

The CUS100ME15 is designed to be used in applications up to 100A and up to 800V DC. It has a range of input voltage options from 16 to 250V AC and an output voltage range of up to 500V DC. The CUS100ME15 is protected by a range of protection features, including overcurrent, overvoltage, thermals, and reverse polarity protection.

The CUS100ME15 provides high efficiency power conversion through a combination of its active clamp reset circuit and patent-pending active snubber circuit. These circuits allow for high switching frequencies, which reduce losses and increase the efficiency of the circuit.

The CUS100ME15 also includes a wide range of monitoring and protection features. These features include a low input voltage lockout, overcurrent safety limit, input voltage monitoring, output voltage monitoring, overvoltage protection, undervoltage protection, overtemperature protection, reverse current protection, and reverse polarity protection.

The CUS100ME15 is a powerful and versatile AC-DC converter circuit that can be used for a variety of applications up to 100A and 800V DC. Its combination of high efficiency, protection features, and monitoring features make it a great choice for industrial, consumer, and automotive applications.