16A POL DC-DC Converter

Lambda has expanded its range of point-of-load (POL) DC-DC converters with the launch of the iAD series of 16A non-isolated, single inline package (SIP), thru-hole mounted devices. Featuring a DOSA compatible pin-out, the iAD series addresses a broad range of applications including telecom, computer, datacom, medical and industrial equipment. These compact units are only 2" x 0.55" x 0.31".

With its ultra-wide input range from 6V to 14V, the iAD series are particularly well-suited for powering today's diverse range of loads in a variety of architectures including distributed power and non-regulated 4:1 and 5:1 bus converter systems. Furthermore, its broad output adjustment range from 0.8V to 5.5V, its maximum output current of 16A, and its ability to start into a pre-biased load make it especially useful in ASIC, FPGA and other applications where multiple voltages may be required.

Special attention has been paid to the electrical design to gain a high power conversion efficiency of up to 94%. Combined with careful component layout, this allows the iAD series to provide better thermal performance than many similar devices. This enables the designer to benefit from higher output power for a given thermal environment, or lower thermal stress for the same output power. Using proven circuitry, the low component count provides greater reliability, a calculated MTBF of greater than 13.7 million hours, and a more cost-effective solution than other modules on the market.