Using DC-DC Converters in Mobile-Based Ground Equipment

by Tim Powers & Sean Penglase Military & Aerospace Electronics, December 2005 As designers incorporate increasing amounts of sophisticated electronics into industrial and military vehicle-based applications, high-density DC-DC converters have evolved to keep pace. Specifying a DC-DC converter that not only satisfies system requirements but also leverages performance improvements requires an understanding of converter capabilities and system requirements. The influence converters have on cost, performance, packaging and, above all, reliability, can be far-reaching. Designers must study and understand electrical emissions, cooling, mounting, and cabling. Read more