REC7.5-1212DRW/H1/A/M/SMD/CTRL

DC DC Converters

DC-DC converters are electronic circuits designed to transform a DC voltage to a different DC voltage. The REC7.5-1212DRW/H1/A/M/SMD/CTRL is a synchronous buck DC-DC converter from Recom that converts a 12 Vdc input to a 7.5 Vdc output. It features an adjustable output voltage, wide 4:1 input range (9 to 36 Vdc), up to 18 A output current, overvoltage protection, and overcurrent protection. It also has an operating temperature range of -40°C to + 65°C and a thermal shutdown capability for protecting the module from overheating.

Application Fields

The REC7.5-1212DRW/H1/A/M/SMD/CTRL DC-DC converter can be used in different applications. It is suitable for industrial, power, automotive, medical, and consumer electronics applications. It can be used in industrial HMI, industrial automation systems, motor control systems, radio equipment, Ethernet equipment, and other similar applications. It also has an LED illuminator module to provide light with programmable intensity.

Working Principle

The REC7.5-1212DRW/H1/A/M/SMD/CTRL DC-DC converter uses synchronous buck topology to produce a continuous output voltage with current limiting. It has an input voltage range of 9 to 36 Vdc. The output voltage is adjustable from 0.8 to 7.5 Vdc. The output current can be up to 18 A. The module also provides overcurrent and overvoltage protection. It features a soft start circuitry to reduce in-rush currents and an output voltage adjustment via an external resistor.

The module also has an internal temperature sensing capability to provide thermal shutdown protection in order to protect the module from overheating. Additionally, the module is able to operate in ambient temperatures from -40°C to +65°C. All of these features make it a suitable choice for a variety of applications.

Conclusion

The REC7.5-1212DRW/H1/A/M/SMD/CTRL DC-DC converter is an effective and reliable solution for a variety of applications. It has an adjustable output voltage, a wide input voltage range, and up to 18 A output current. It also provides overvoltage and overcurrent protection and a thermal shutdown capability. Its features make it suitable for industrial, power, automotive, medical, and consumer electronics applications.