Industrial power supplies include parts that can convert electrical power to other types.
In the world of
industrial power supplies, there is no better product than the parts that
convert electrical power from one type to another. Sometimes AC needs to be
directed to DC. Other cases require the usage of a high-voltage DC-DC converter, which isn’t
hard to find.
The DC-DC converters can
take a low voltage and transform into a high one. The opposite is also true;
power can go from high to low if necessary. It all depends on the needs of the
product or industry.
How do DC-DC Converters Work?
The DC-DC industrial
power supplies required for switching techniques assist in the conversion.
Switching is used for power conversion. It produces less heat than other linear
conversion systems. It’s also more efficient.
DC-DC power sources can
be fed AC power to convert it to the appropriate DC output.
The Different types of
DC-DC Converters
DC-DC converters are
grouped by voltage chain, whether the intent is to decrease or increase the
voltage.
Buck converters:
Also known as step down converters, these converters step down voltage to
generate a lower voltage. For example, a buck converter can supply a 4V from a
12V input. The polarity of the voltage at the output should match that of the
input.
Boost converters:
These perform the opposite function of their buck counterparts. Also called
step-up converters, these receive some voltage and boost it so that it suits a high voltage DC power supply.
Buck-Boost converters:
These increase or reduce voltage levels. In other words, these dual-purpose
converters can either act as boost or buck converters. Buck-boost converters
can also reverse the voltage’s polarity.