IRDCIP1201-A

The IRDCIP1201-A off-line SMPS (Switch Mode Power Supply) is an evaluation board designed to evaluate the performance of the numerous isolated DC/DC and AC/DC power supply modules. These power modules step-up/step-down off-line voltages from any DC input dimensions near their rated load performance in a wide range of commercial, industrial, and military applications.

The power module has a power rating of up to 12W and is ideal for use in a wide range of applications and applications-specific architectures such as distributed power systems and Point-of-Load systems. The IRDCIP1201-A board operates from an input voltage between 10V and 40V and produces 3.3V, 5V, or 12V output depending on the power module selection. The board features built-in circuit protection components such as a controlling MOSFET, fast reverse-recovery diode, and an ESD diode.

The operation principle of the board is based on the simple switching step-down/up converter topology. The power module contains a switch, usually an internal MOSFET or multiple in parallel, which is switched at a certain frequency (or switching frequency) and with an adjustable duty cycle to transfer energy from the input supply to the output. The output is rectified and filtered to provide a regulated and constant-voltage output.

The IRDCIP1201-A evaluation board helps engineers to quickly evaluate the performance of different power modules and make decisions on the most suitable option for their desired application. The evaluation board is capable of power measurement, efficiency measurement, and soft-start/stop detection for testing performance under a wide range of operating conditions. The evaluation board includes an adjustment potentiometer for adjusting the operating frequency and duty cycle for optimal performance.

The IRDCIP1201-A evaluation board is well-suited for many different applications such as AC/DC power supplies, local-area-network power supplies, audio/video equipment, in-building power distribution, consumer electronics, automotive electronics, and medical instruments. The board features galvanic isolation between primary and secondary side up to 2kV, and extended temperature range up to +105°C, all of which enable excellent performance, even in tough environmental conditions.

The IRDCIP1201-A evaluation board can be used to evaluate many applications and architectures in an efficient and cost-effective method, making it an ideal choice for engineers who want to evaluate the stress and transient performance of DC/DC and AC/DC power modules. The IRDCIP1201-A board’s high power and wide input voltage range make it suitable for a wide range of evaluation tasks.