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Traco Power’s new 12 Watt DC/DC converters with twice the power density

By Lisa Eitel | December 15, 2020

The TEL 12 & TEL 12WI are isolated 12 Watt converters which come in the ultra-compact DIP-16 metal package measuring only 0.94 x 0.54 x 0.40”, effectively doubling the power density compared to most 12 Watt converters in DIP-24 package. These converters are an economical solution for space-critical and cost-sensitive applications in instrumentation, IT and industrial electronics.

The TEL 12 & TEL 12WI series were designed to be cost-effective high-power density solutions without sacrificing efficiency, performance or reliability, achieving a new standard for power density of 3.61 W/cm3 in this power range. The TEL 12 & TEL 12WI offer wide 2:1 or 4:1 input ranges respectively, with outputs of 5 / 12 / 15 / 24 / ±12 / ±15 VDC.

Both series feature:

  • High efficiency up to 88%
  • Operating temperature of -40°C to +65°C (full load)
  • An internal input filter for EN 55032 class A compliance
  • Safety approval to IEC/ UL / EN 62368-1
  • High reliability >2.5M hours per MIL-HDBK-217F (ground benign)

TEL 12 & TEL 12WI series are backed by Traco Power’s three-year warranty. Products are in stock and available through distributors around the globe with manufacturing lead times of 12-14 weeks. For more information, visit tracopower.us/tel12.

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About The Author

Lisa Eitel

Lisa Eitel has worked in the automation industry since 2001. Her areas of focus include motors, drives, motion control, power transmission, linear motion, and sensing and feedback technologies. She has a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering and is an inductee of Tau Beta Pi engineering honor society; a member of the Society of Women Engineers; and a judge for the FIRST Robotics Buckeye Regionals. Besides her motioncontroltips.com contributions, she also leads the production of the quarterly motion issues of Design World.

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