DC-DC converter

A DC/DC converter is a device that converts a DC voltage to another voltage. By using the device, the voltage can be raised or lowered to match another specific voltage. Electronic components such as IC used in the printed circuit board (PCB) have their own operating voltage, and if the voltage becomes unstable, they will malfunction. For this reason, DC/DC converters are used to convert the voltage when supplying DC current to such devices, also known as "deco deco" in Japan.

In a vehicle's DC/DC converter, the power generated by the motor on the load is returned to the battery on the input. Therefore, a bidirectional power supply is needed to simulate both power running and regenerative operation.

DC current does not have the same frequency and phase differences as AC current. Only the voltage and the amount of current (resistance) determine the conditions. DC current can range from low voltages, such as those used in ICs and electronic circuits, to high voltages, such as those used to run the motors of electric vehicles.

When evaluating DC/DC converters, it is necessary to simulate actual usage conditions, such as varying the voltage on the input side or changing the load on the output side to vary the current. Especially in the case of DC/DC converters used in automobiles, many of them use regenerative energy from the viewpoint of reducing environmental impact.

Regenerative energy is a mechanism in which the power generated by the motor on the load side is returned to the battery on the input side through a converter. Therefore, it is necessary to have an evaluation that can simulate both power and regeneration, and bi-directional power.

Matsusada Precision has DC power supplies and electronic loads evaluating DC/DC converters, as well as DC power supplies with regenerative functions.

Recommended products

Matsusada Precision has DC power supplies and electronic loads evaluating DC/DC converters, as well as DC power supplies with regenerative functions.

R4K-36 series

voltage range

2 to 40 V

current

0.1 to 4 A

power

0.2 to 36 W

Palm-sized DC Power Supply

Excellent quietness with natural air-cooling system

R4K-80 series

voltage range

16 to 320 V

current

0.5 to 10 A

power

80 W

Ultra slim, 4-digit, DC Power Supply

Various models for output current control at 0.1 mA increment

TB series

voltage range

35 to 1000 V

current

1 to 108 A

power

360W, 720W, 1080W

Wide range programmable
DC power supply

"Turbo function" installed, Compact, Suppressing voltage/current overshoot

RK series

voltage range

6 to 800 V

current

0.6 to 180 A

power

385 to 1200 W

Versatile benchtop
DC power supply

Available for 400 W output while being small size of only 2.8-inch in the width.

RE series

voltage range

10 to 650 V

current

1.2 to 1200 A

power

0.75 to 15 kW

147 models, programmable DC Power Supply

Low noise, High power, compact and high efficiency

REK/REKJ series

voltage range

6 to 1500 V

current

1.2 to 1200 A

power

0.77 to 15 kW

Versatile, High-performance
DC power supply

Compact and High power, PFC circuit and universal input. Various operations are available

PRT series

voltage range

80 to 1500 V

current

33 to 510 A

power

5 to 15 kW

High Power Autoranging DC Power Supply

Achieve a autoranging of output, Variable internal resistance function

PBR series

voltage range

80 to 1500 V

current

20 to 360 A

power

5, 10, 15kW

Regenerative DC power supply

Bidirectional power supply with power running and regeneration

EGD series

Load power

150, 200 W

Voltage

1.5 to 150 V

Load current

30, 60 A

Benchtop DC Electronic Load

Compact and High Power
300W model coming soon

EGS series

Load power

75 W

Voltage range

18 to 60 V

Current

2 to 10 A

Benchtop DC Electronic Load

Power of 75 W in an ultra-slim of 35 mm

EHD/EHHD series

Load power

1000, 1500 W

Voltage

150 V

Current

150 A

High Power DC Electronic Loads

High power 1500 W