RTS-1512

DC-DC converters are power supplies that convert direct current input to a certain output level. The RTS-1512 is a model of such converter designed by RECOM Power. It is a single-output, adjustable, positive to negative polarity DC-DC converter. It offers an extremely wide input voltage range of 4.5-75 VDC with a maximum power output of 15W.

By converting the input voltage, the RTS-1512 is useful in a variety of applications, from wireless networking and USB power supplies to industrial automation and power distribution. Adjusting parameters like output voltage, current limit, and temperature limit enable users to customize the output of the RTS-1512 to their specific requirements.

The RTS-1512 has a compact size and high efficiency, making it suitable for continuous operation in all kinds of settings, from residential to industrial. Its wide temperature range allows operation up to 75°C with no derating. It also offers a wide variety of protection functions including input undervoltage lockout, output overvoltage and overcurrent protection as well as thermal shutdown for over-temperature conditions.

The key feature of the RTS-1512 is its ability to work in difficult environmental conditions without compromising performance. It offers a wide input voltage range as above, allowing for connection to sources with different voltage levels. In addition, its temperature and transient immunity levels are particularly suited to harsh industrial settings. The RTS-1512 also enables remote sense capability, which adjusts the output voltage to the voltage drops across a long connection cable.

The RTS-1512 has a built-in switching frequency of up to 500 kHz, allowing for fast response time without causing noise issues. Its high efficiency also contributes to the overall power savings. The device is also designed with a soft-start feature, preventing inrush current during start-up.

The working principle behind the RTS-1512 is straightforward and simple. It converts the input voltage to a set output voltage using an internal DC-DC converter circuit. The circuit switches rapidly between an on and off state, raising and lowering the voltage at a given frequency and allowing a steady average DC voltage at the set output level. The setting for the output voltage and current limit are set with a potentiometer, or they can be adjusted remotely through an external control voltage.

The RTS-1512 is an efficient and reliable DC-DC converter with great features for a wide range of applications. It offers a wide input voltage range, high efficiency, and reliable transient and temperature immunity to ensure robust operation. The soft start feature prevents inrush current and its adjustable output parameters meet the needs of a variety of situations. This makes the RTS-1512 an ideal choice for power supplies in industrial and residential settings.