RECOM Electronic GmbH & Co. KG

RECOM’s newest addition to its low power AC/DC portfolio includes durable modules with full certifications for household and ITE applications. Their 4kV isolation, 150% peak power capability and -40 to +90°C operating temperature make them suitable for a wide range of operating conditions.

The latest innovation from RECOM fits a universal AC input power supply inside the case of a standard IEC mains filter. It features safe and touchable DC outputs and is easy to install. The design of the RAC05-K/C14 fits a complete five watt power supply into a standard C14 mains filter housing, without altering the case size and at a lower cost than many power supplies or mains filters alone.

It has been announced that RECOM Power has acquired 75% of Power Control Systems based in San Vendemiano near Conegliano, Italy. This well-established company specialises in the design and manufacture of AC/DC and DC/DC power supplies from three watts up to 10kW for Railway, Medical, Military and Industrial applications. 

The R2SX series of compact two watt DC/DC converters are suited for bus isolation and a wide range of industrial automation control equipment. Their low profile and compact footprint saves space in your PCB design. The R2SX is an open-frame two watt SMD isolated DC/DC converter with either 3kVDC/ one minute isolation (/H version) or 1kVDC/ one minute isolation options. 

The new DC/DC converter series REC15E-Z from RECOM comprises fully specified 15W devices with wide input voltage ranges. They increase flexibility by accepting several standard bus voltages. Due to their compact footprint of one inch by one inch, the converters are suitable for cost sensitive applications where board space is at a premium.

It has been announced that RECOM’s railway portfolio has been further extended with the new RP12-AR DC/DC converter series. These compact 12W one by one inch modules operate with 90% efficiency and up to +88°C ambient at full load. The RP12-AR series DC/DC converters are designed for railway rolling stock applications, but they are also suitable for non-railway high-voltage battery applications. 

  RECOM has introduced evaluation platforms for its DC/DC railway converters up to 240W. They are available in either high voltage (-1) or high current (-2) layouts and include a RIA12 surge stopper. The R-REF04-RIA12-1 and R-REF04-RIA12-2 are complete reference designs for railway applications.

  RECOM has extended its low power DC/DC portfolio with the R0.5ZX and R1ZX series. The R0.5ZX and R1ZX are based on the 2kVDC isolated low profile R1SX SMD series but include an internal linear regulator to give a precise, load independent and low noise output.

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  RECOM recently released a REC15E-Z series of 15W isolated DC/DC converters features wide input ranges at low cost in the popular 1”x1” case size. This saves a significant amount of PCB space, while the wide input ranges increase flexibility by accepting several standard bus voltages.

New medical-grade DC/DC modules in a power range from 15W to 30W, which can be easily integrated in medical designs due to their compact case size and full medical certifications, have been introduced by RECOM. The enhanced properties make these modules suited for medical-grade applications as they are strong in reinforced isolation of 5kVAC, and low leakage current, while offering wide 4:1 input voltage ranges. 

Steve Roberts, Technical Director at RECOM, has published his new AC/DC Book of Knowledge for electronica 2018. The book aims to share Roberts’ electronics knowledge with students and engineers from around the world and RECOM will be handing out copies to visitors at Hall A5/210 at electronica 2018.

The latest RBB10 buck-boost converter with DOSA footprint and extra-low profile has been presented by RECOM. These power modules can reportedly reliably provide trimmed output voltages from a wide range of input voltages in applications such as USB voltage regenerators, 3.3 to five volt converters and battery regulators. 

  RECOM has extended the output options for its latest 15W and 20W AC/DC power supplies. The complete range of single output (5-48VDC), dual output options (12 and 15VDC) in both pinned and wired versions is now available.

  There are several themes to the Recom portfolio, including medical, railway, integrated lighting, low, mid- and high power density modules. Among the latest releases is the RAC05-K/277 5.0W AC/DC modules designed for industry 4.0, the IoT and smart home.

RECOM has expanded its low power AC/DC portfolio with encapsulated 5W power supplies, which operate up to +90°C. They accept input voltage lines of up to 305VAC and offer peak power capability up to 6W. These modules are suitable for Industry 4.0, IoT and smart household applications requiring features that go beyond the industry standard.

The RKZE series has been released by RECOM, a low cost solution for applications that require high isolation and operate in wide temperature ranges. The PCB mount DC/DC modules are pin-compatible to RECOM’s RK and RH converter series enabling easy power upgrade options with identical footprint.

It has been announced by RECOM that it has released its exclusive 5W AC/DC converter, the RAC05-K/480 series, which accepts input voltages of up to 480VAC. They are also OVCIII rated with a 6kV surge protection, and operate reliably at industrial temperature ranges. 

The latest 15 and 20W AC/DC power supplies from RECOM are designed for low power IoT and household applications. Based on the footprint of the compact RAC10-K modules, these new modules feature high-efficiency over a wide load range and minimal standby power consumption.

  In internet of things (IoT) applications, a long battery lifetime is essential and any technique to extend the useful lifetime would be welcomed, predict Steve Roberts and Maria Alcantara, Recom