PTK10-Q48-S15

DC DC Converters

DC DC converters are electrical devices that convert direct current (DC) from one voltage level to another. They provide power to various systems and electronic components by converting DC input voltage to another level of DC voltage. PTK 10-Q48-S15 is one such DC DC converter, which is used in a variety of applications. This article explores the application field and working principle of this device in detail.

Application Field of PTK 10-Q48-S15

PTK 10-Q48-S15 is a low-profile, single-channel, isolated DC DC converter that is suitable for a variety of applications. It can be used in low power, industrial and medical applications. It is capable of converting input voltage ranging from 4.5 to 36 volts DC into 12 volts DC at 150 watts of output power. It has built-in features such as input over-voltage protection, overtemperature protection and short circuit protection.

This device is also designed to meet the requirements of medical devices and meets the safety standards of Medical Equipment Directive 93/42/EEC. This device is also ideal for embedded systems such as telecom, industrial automation and embedded computers. It can be used in solar energy systems, because of its wide working temperature range and high efficiency rate.

Working Principle of PTK 10-Q48-S15

PTK 10-Q48-S15 is an isolated DC DC converter that converts DC input voltage to DC output voltage. It uses a high frequency, current mode, low noise, planar transformer as its power source. It is also designed to minimize power losses in the converter. The input voltage is converted to an AC voltage, which is then converted to the required output voltage with the help of a synchronous rectifier.

The output voltage is regulated by an error amplifier. The error amplifier senses the output voltage by comparing it with a reference voltage and adjusts the duty cycle of the pulse width modulation (PWM) circuit to maintain the regulated voltage. The converter also has an over-voltage protection (OVP) circuit which terminates the input voltage if it exceeds a certain threshold.

The converter also has an over-current protection (OCP), which limits the output current when the load is high. This helps to protect the converter from getting damaged due to high currents. The converter also has an over-temperature protection (OTP) that terminates the input voltage when the device gets too hot.

Conclusion

PTK 10-Q48-S15 is a low-profile, single-channel, isolated DC DC converter that is suitable for a variety of applications. It is capable of converting input voltage ranging from 4.5 to 36 volts DC into 12 volts DC at 150 watts of output power. It has built-in features such as input over-voltage protection, overtemperature protection and short circuit protection. It uses a high frequency, current mode, low noise, planar transformer as its power source and regulates the output voltage by an error amplifier.