A DC-to-DC converter is an electronic circuit board or electromechanical component that converts a supply of direct power from one current level to another. Electric current is a type of converter. Voltage levels range from extremely low levels to very high. They are appropriate for a variety of uses, including consumer electronics, industrial machinery, and telecommunications equipment.

Typical Applications

Portable electronic gadgets that are largely powered by batteries, such as laptop computers and mobile phones, employ DC-to-DC converters. These electrical devices frequently include several sub-circuits, each of which has a different voltage demand from what is provided by the battery or an external source (sometimes higher or lower than the supply voltage). Additionally, when the battery's energy reserve is used up, its voltage drops. Instead of needing numerous batteries to achieve the same goal, switching DC to DC converters offers a way to raise the voltage from a partially decreased battery voltage while conserving space.

How Does an Isolated DC/DC Converter Work?

In essence, an isolated power converter prevents direct current flow between the input and output by physically and electrically dividing the circuit into two pieces. This is commonly accomplished by employing a transformer.

What is the Difference Between Isolated and Non-isolated DC Converters?

Electrical isolation between a dc-dc converter's input and output is referred to as isolation. A transformer is used by an isolated dc-dc converter to cut out the dc route between its input and output. A non-isolated dc-dc converter, in contrast, has a dc channel connecting its input and output. Non-isolated dc-dc converter designs often make use of ICs created with that purpose in mind.