DC to DC Converters are Tech on the Cutting Edge


When constant voltage is needed, you need DC power supply.  It stands for direct current meaning the flow is unidirectional.  The process can only be realized by DC conversion as done by DC converters.  A DC to DC converter takes the voltage from a DC source and switches the voltage to another level of DC voltage.  It is used to enhance, or reduce, voltage levels.  Some devices require a certain amount to run. Too much can damage the device; not enough keeps it from functioning.  Converters take power from the battery and cut down the or step-up the voltage.

DC to DC converters in electronic circuits employ switching technology.  Switched-mode DC-to-DC converters convert the DC voltage by storing input energy for a short time and then distributing it at another voltage output.  This switching conversion is more power-efficient than linear voltage regulation (as it depletes nonessential power as heat).  The higher efficiency of a switched-mode converter reduces the need for heat-sinking, improving battery function in portable equipment.

This technology is useful today.  We sit in portable chargers, automobiles, and portable DVD players.  Their high voltage DC-DC converters are well-designed and perfect for high perfor­mance applications.

HVM Technology is a leading name in providing switch-mode power conversion solutions to the industrial, medical, communications, computer, consumer, and lighting markets. For further details, please reach out at (830) 626-5552.