GE Launches Hammerhead DC-DC Power Conversion Modules
Electronics Giant General Electric introduced its lineage power hammerhead series DC-DC circuit board power conversion modules. The hammerhead series which is designed for an input voltage range of 18-75 VDC promises an overall efficiency improvement as compared to other products in the market and reduces the power loss by over 50%. The power conversion module is engineered to sustain extreme temperature range of --40°C to +85°C. The integration of these circuits in electronics guarantees the original equipment manufacturers (OEM) design engineers to achieve complete electrical isolation and durability of the device. This will help manufacturers roll out more products across wide range of industrial applications including medical, military and other extreme condition applications.
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The Hammerhead series is based on the #-Link-Snipped-# abbreviated (DOSA), which makes them cheaper and energy efficient alternatives as a power conversion module.  According to Niklas Fallgren, the vice president and General Manager of OEM embedded power at GE Energy,
The modules are designed in such a way so as to minimize the circuit board real estate usage. With open frame module construction the Hammerhead series can achieve a full load efficiency of 92% and above for an input voltage of 24VDC and more than 90% for 48VDC. The other features available with #-Link-Snipped-# are remote on/off; remote sense; output voltage adjustment; and over-voltage, over-current and over-temperature protection. Moreover the device reaches a higher output current in extreme temperature conditions.
The Hammerhead series power conversion modules are available to customers in eight brick DOSA standard footprints. The modules will find wide applications in robotics navigation systems automotive electronics and almost all types of electronic circuitry. The modules are available in three models rated for 12V at 6 Amps, 5V at 15 Amps or 3.3V at 20 Amps. As for now the Hammerhead EHHD006, EHHD015, EHHD020 isolated DC-DC converter modules are available.
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Image credit:Solar Novus Today
The Hammerhead series is based on the #-Link-Snipped-# abbreviated (DOSA), which makes them cheaper and energy efficient alternatives as a power conversion module.  According to Niklas Fallgren, the vice president and General Manager of OEM embedded power at GE Energy,
The flexible Hammerhead DC-DC converter modules are technology leaders in efficiency and performance. These board mounted power modules are designed for use in a wide variety of industrial applications to give power design engineers a reliable solution that lowers cost and reduces risk when compared to other power solutions.
The modules are designed in such a way so as to minimize the circuit board real estate usage. With open frame module construction the Hammerhead series can achieve a full load efficiency of 92% and above for an input voltage of 24VDC and more than 90% for 48VDC. The other features available with #-Link-Snipped-# are remote on/off; remote sense; output voltage adjustment; and over-voltage, over-current and over-temperature protection. Moreover the device reaches a higher output current in extreme temperature conditions.
The Hammerhead series power conversion modules are available to customers in eight brick DOSA standard footprints. The modules will find wide applications in robotics navigation systems automotive electronics and almost all types of electronic circuitry. The modules are available in three models rated for 12V at 6 Amps, 5V at 15 Amps or 3.3V at 20 Amps. As for now the Hammerhead EHHD006, EHHD015, EHHD020 isolated DC-DC converter modules are available.
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