DC to DC Voltage Converters

More Information about DC to DC Converters

The various components of industrial automation, control, monitoring, and testing require direct current that comes at different voltage levels. AC power, which is the most common commercial form of power, requires conversion to DC. Some AC/DC power supplies that are part of the control system for a piece of industrial equipment provide just one DC voltage level, which may not be suitable for all the various components that are present. DC to DC converters can provide higher power and efficiency compared to AC power supplies for certain applications.

FAQs

What are the output voltages of a DC to DC converter?

The output voltages of a DC DC converters can vary widely, typically ranging from as low as 1.8V to over 48V, depending on the specific application and design requirements.

What is the output power of a buck converter?

The output power of a buck converter is determined by the product of its output voltage and output current, and can range from milliwatts to several kilowatts, depending on the design and application.

Signal Conditioning: Isolators, Converters, Amplifiers & Splitters 

Signal isolators are used to protect sensitive equipment, such as PLCs, from potential hazards that may originate from devices they are connected to, such as sensors or transmitters. Isolators can also be used to filter any noise that might arise from disturbances along the signal path back to the PLC. 

Signal converters take one type of signal and change it to something else. For example, a signal converter can interpret an RTD signal and convert it into something that a PLC can understand.

Signal amplifiers increase the resolution of an input signal, allowing for more accurate and detailed data to be sent to the controller, enabling better monitoring and control of devices. Another important function that amplifiers perform is increasing the signal-to-noise ratio.

Signal splitters do not change the signal, but allow the signal to be sent to more than one location. For example, a signal splitter can be used to send data to two different PLC’s without any signal degradation.