PYB15-Q48-D15-U

DC DC Converters

DC-DC converters are electronic circuits which convert a direct current (DC) input voltage into some other form of DC output voltage. They are used to provide a power connection between two circuits which operate off of different power sources or components and which have different power requirements from each other. The output voltage can be higher or lower than the input voltage, and the output current can be much higher or much lower than the input current. The output voltage range is limited by the circuit design and the components used.

PYB15-Q48-D15-U is a high power DC-DC converter module that provides regulated DC output voltage ranging from 7.5 to 15 volts. This converter is ideal for applications that require a wide input voltage range and high power output capability, such as servo drives, robotics and industrial control applications. The input voltage range for this model is 4.2 to 16V, and the maximum output power is 150W. It has a wide over-temperature, over-current and over-voltage protection, making it very reliable and robust, even in harsh environments.

The working principle of this DC-DC converter is based on the buck-boost converter topology. This topology is useful because it is able to provide a regulated output voltage that is higher or lower than the input voltage. It works by first drawing current from the supply and sending it through an inductor, which stores energy for later use. This current then passes through an integrated switch, which is turned on and off by a Pulse Width Modulated (PWM) signal, and also through a diode to form the output voltage. When the switch is disabled, the inductor releases the stored energy in the form of output voltage. In this way, the output voltage can be controlled by varying the duty cycle of the PWM signal.

Overall, the PYB15-Q48-D15-U DC-DC converter module is a great choice for applications that require a wide input voltage range and high power output capability. Its buck-boost topology not only allows the output voltage to be higher or lower than the input voltage, but also provides reliable protection against over-temperature, over-current, and over-voltage conditions. This makes it very suitable for harsh environments.