Recom simplifies the development of efficient isolated DC/DC converters
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.
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.
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.
