Topics Covered
- Typical Infrastructure for DC/DC Converters
- Input Voltages and Input Voltage Ratios
- Output Voltage and Power Requirements
- Isolated vs Non-isolated Configurations
- Ripple and Noise Considerations
- Safety & Compliance
- Additional Features of DC/DC Converters
- Checking the Selection of Your DC/DC Converter
White Paper Overview
System electronics have become more complex as technological advances are made. This white paper presents the challenges with powering these electronic circuits and provides solutions to selecting the right DC/DC converter. Optimal performance of circuits requires specific voltages and power, facilitating the need for multiple output power supplies. System designers must find the most efficient ways to distribute power to these various circuits. The common choices are multiple output AC/DC power supplies or various DC/DC converters.
