Designing isolated DC/DC converters has long required engineers to strike a balance between flexibility and development effort. Off-the-shelf converter modules reduce design time but often limit optimisation in terms of efficiency, board space, or cost. Fully discrete designs, on the other hand, offer maximum design freedom while significantly increasing engineering complexity. With the introduction of the RVP6501 Push-Pull transformer driver, RECOM now provides a pin-compatible, technically and commercially compelling alternative to established 6501 Push-Pull transformer drivers available on the market. At the same time, the company is expanding its portfolio of discrete power components, enabling developers to build highly optimised, application-specific DC/DC converter solutions.
Tailored power architectures instead of design compromises
At the heart of the new portfolio is the RVP6501, specifically developed for compact isolated DC/DC converter designs. It is very suitable for isolated bus interfaces like: RS-485, RS-422, CAN bus, SPI/I2C as well as for isolating the supply for various sensors in data acquisition systems and PLC I/O modules, wherever any combination of 5V and 3.3V power is required.
Combining high efficiency with straightforward implementation, it enables engineers to realise optimised power architectures without the complexity typically associated with fully discrete solutions.
The RVP6501 is complemented by carefully matched SMD transformers and additional discrete power components supporting Flyback, Push-Pull, and Full-Bridge converter topologies. Together, these validated building blocks simplify the design of customised power supplies while maintaining maximum application flexibility.
Key benefits include:
- Greater flexibility in system and PCB design
- Optimised power architectures for application-specific requirements
- Reduced development and validation effort
- Lower system costs in high-volume production
The right level of integration for every design
With the introduction of the RVP6501, RECOM is extending its long-standing modular power philosophy into the discrete design space. Instead of forcing engineers to choose between standard modules and completely custom solutions, the company now offers multiple design approaches tailored to different project requirements.
Developers can choose from:
- Fully integrated, ready-to-use DC/DC converter modules
- Individual power ICs or SMD transformers
- Validated IC-and-transformer combinations
This approach enables engineers to balance development time, performance, board space, and cost according to their individual design priorities.
Accelerating development without sacrificing flexibility
Across industrial automation, embedded systems, communications, and medical technology, demand is growing for application-specific power supplies that combine compact size, high efficiency, and reliable galvanic isolation.
RECOM’s new discrete power portfolio addresses these requirements by providing standardised SMD transformers for the most common voltage and isolation classes, while also offering customised transformer solutions for high-volume applications. All components are SMT-compatible, allowing seamless integration into automated manufacturing processes.
From module supplier to power design partner
With the RVP6501 and its growing portfolio of discrete power components, RECOM is evolving beyond its established role as a DC/DC module supplier to become a comprehensive partner for power conversion design.
Whether developers require a ready-to-use converter module or a fully optimised discrete solution, they can now leverage RECOM’s extensive expertise in isolated power conversion to select the level of integration that best fits their application.
Key Facts
- RVP6501 Push-Pull transformer driver
- Pin-compatible, technically and commercially compelling alternative to established 6501 Push-Pull transformer drivers
- Designed for isolated DC/DC converters from 1 to 30W
- Complemented by matched SMD transformers and discrete power ICs
- Supports Flyback, Push-Pull, and Full-Bridge topologies
- Greater design flexibility with reduced development effort
- SMT-compatible components for automated manufacturing
- Custom transformer solutions available for volume projects
- Ideal for industrial, embedded, medical, communications, and automation applications
