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DC-DC Converter Definitions

From M.S. Kennedy Corp.
 

 

Efficiency: The ratio of the output power to the input power during normal operation of a device.

Fault Protection: A circuit that monitors the output load and prevents output short circuits from drawing excessive current. Pulsed load protection samples the load with a low duty cycle pulse and powers up the device when the short is removed. Constant power/current protection supplies a maximum power or current to the load during the short until the short is removed. Fold back protection reduces the current to a lower level to reduce power consumption until the short is removed.

Inhibit Delay: The length of time between activation of an inhibit function and the output dropping to a predetermined value, usually 10% of its initial value.


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