High Efficiency POL DC-DC
The NAT and NAS Range of Point of Load dc-dc converters
Point of Load DC-DC Converter Modules from Powerstax plc
POWERSTAX provides a comprehensive range of market leading, high efficiency, high power density, DC-DC converters for Point-of-Load applications.
A feature of the ranges is the variety and wide range of input voltages. These include
2.4V-5.5V, 8V-18V, 8.5V-16V, 9V-36V and 18V-36V
The converters utilise an integrated magnetics design to improve thermal performance and achieve a low profile. High efficiency and enhanced thermal performance allow these modules to deliver high output current in challenging environments.
See tables below for range details.
NCT Series Non-Isolated Point-of-Load Converters 8V - 16V input, 0.8V - 5V 40/35A output
NCT Series PoL Converters
- High output current: 40A up to 3.3Vo, 35A at 5Vo;
- Wide input-voltage ranges: 4.5V - 5.5V or 8V - 16V
- High efficiency: 92% @3.3V/40A output, 12V input
- Wide output-voltage range: 0.8V to 5.5V
- Vertical, horizontal, and SMT packages available:
- Remote sense, remote enable control, Input under
voltage lock-out, output trim, output undervoltage/
over-voltage/over-current /short-circuit
protections, monotonic start-up - small footprint and low profile: 2″x0.25″x0.68″
- SIP, 2″x0.68″x0.27″ horizontal and SMT packages
- All components meet UL 94V0
The new NCT series offer pin layout compatible with Tyco’s MegaLynx SIP but with higher power.
| NCT Series POL DC-DC Converters | |||||
| Part Ref. | Output Power (W) | Input (VDC) | Output (VDC) | Dims (mm) | Specification |
| NCT1000×40XXX | 175 | 4.5-5.5 or 8 - 16 | 3-5.5 | 50.8 x 17.3 x 6.4 |  |
NAS Series SMT Non-Isolated 20A/12A Point-of-Load DC-DC Converter
- Ultra-high efficiency, 95% (5Vin, 3.3Vout@20A)
- Two high output current levels: 12A or 20A;
- Two wide input-voltage ranges: 2.4V - 5.5V or 8V - 18V
- Wide output-voltage range: 0.7V to to 8.8V
- Remote sense, remote enable control, output trim
- Monotonic start-up into pre-biased load
- Low profile in standard footprint: 1.3″x0.53″x0.25″
- Optional baseplate for extreme environments
- Optional over-voltage protection and voltage tracking
- All components meet UL 94V0
The NAS Series of non-isolated point-of-load (POL) dc-dc converters deliver up to 20A of current in industry-standard SMT package, with ultra-high efficiency and unparalleled thermal performance. The NAS converters were developed to provide competitive cost, high performance, high reliability, and flexibility of use in a wide range of applications. The open frame design with integrated magnetics has a low profile, achieving industry-leading power density of up to 1000W/in3 and enabling enhanced airflow for nearby components.
As a benefit of high efficiency and the resulting superior thermal performance, these converters can provide high output currents in challenging environments.
Models with fixed and variable output voltages are available with output current levels of 12A and 20A. Throughhole converters (NAT Series) are also available in industry standard SIP packages. These POLs provide input under-voltage lockout, remote sense, +/-10% output voltage trim, overload and short circuit protection and over-temperature shutdown as standard features. Also available are optional output over-voltage protection which provides increased protection and system reliability in practical applications. The output voltage sequence/tracking feature allows the output voltage to track an external signal during startup and shutdown in systems with sensitive powering timing requirements.
| NAS Series POL DC-DC Converters | |||||
| Part Ref. | Output Power (W) | Input (VDC) | Output (VDC) | Dims. (mm) | Spec. |
| NAS0000X12SXX | 43 | 2.5 - 5.5 | 0.75~3.63 | 33 x 3.5 x 6.3 | |
| NAS0000X20SXX | 73 | 2.4 - 5.5 | 0.75~3.63 | 33 x 3.5 x 6.3 | |
| NAS1000X12SXX | 66 | 8.5 - 18 | 0.75~5.5 | 33 x 3.5 x 6.3 | |
| NAS1000X20SXX | 110 | 8.5 - 18 | 0.75~5.5 | 33 x 3.5 x 6.3 | |
| NAS2000X10SXX | 45 | 9 - 36 | 3~6 | 33 x 3.5 x 6.3 | |
| NAS3000X09SXX | 60 | 18 - 36 | 5~15.5 | 33 x 3.5 x 6.3 | |
NAT Series SIP Non-Isolated 20A/12A Point-of-Load Converters
- Ultra-high efficiency, 95% (5Vin, 3.3Vout@20A)
- Two high output current levels: 12A or 20A;
- Two wide input-voltage ranges: 2.4V - 5.5V or 8V - 18V
- Wide output-voltage range: 0.7V to 8.8V
- Remote sense, remote enable control, output trim
- Monotonic start-up into pre-biased load
- Small footprint in standard pinout: 2″x0.25″x0.5″
- Optional baseplate for extreme environments
- Optional over-voltage protection and voltage tracking
- All components meet UL 94V0
The NAT Series of non-isolated point-of-load (POL) dc-dc converters delivers up to 12A of current in industry standard SIP packages with high efficiency and unparalleled thermal performance. The NAT converters provide competitive cost, high performance, high reliability and quality, and flexibility of use in a wide range of applications. The open frame design with integrated magnetics has a small footprint (2″x0.27″), achieving industry-leading power density and enhanced airflow for nearby components. As a benefit of the high efficiency and resulting superior thermal performance, these converters can provide high output currents in challenging environments with simple thermal management. These converters provide input under-voltage lockout, remote sense, 10% output voltage trim, overload and short circuit protection and over-temperature shutdown as standard features.
Also available are optional output over-voltage protection which provides increased protection and system reliability in practical applications. The output voltage sequence/tracking features allows the output voltage to track an external signal during startup and shutdown in systems with sensitive powering timing requirements. To further improve thermal performance in extreme environments, NetPower offers a baseplate option for these POL converters. The baseplate option also allows the converters to be used in conduction-cooled systems. NAT POL converters are available with fixed output or variable output (0.75V - 3.3V) voltage models. They are excellent choices for today’s densely packed systems with limited board space
| NAT Series POL DC-DC Converters | |||||
| Part ref. | Range Ref: | Input (VDC) | Output (VDC) | Dims (mm) | Spec. |
| NAT0000X12RXX | 43 | 2.5 - 5.5 | 0.75~3.63 | 50.8 x 12.7 x 6.35 |  |
| NAT0000X20RXX | 73 | 2.5 - 5.5 | 0.75~3.63 | 50.8 x 12.7 x 6.35 | |
| NAT1000X12RXX | 66 | 8.5 - 18 | 0.75~5.5 | 50.8 x 12.7 x 6.35 | |
| NAT1000X20RXX | 110 | 0.75~5.5 | 50.8 x 12.7 x 6.35 | |
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| NAT2000X10RXX | 45 | 9 - 36 | 3~6 | 50.8 x 12.7 x 6.35 | |
| NAT3000X09RXX | 60 | 18-36 | 5~15.5 | 50.8 x 12.7 x 6.35 | |
NBS Series
NBS Series SMT Non-Isolated 8A Point-of-Load DC-DC Converters
- Ultra-high efficiency, 94.5% (5Vin, 3.3Vout@6A)
- High output current : 8A;
- Wide input-voltage ranges: 2.5V - 5.5V or 8V - 14V
- Wide output-voltage range: 0.7V to 8.8V
- Remote sense, remote enable control, output trim
- Monotonic start-up into pre-biased load
- Low profile in standard footprint: 1.1″x0.45″x0.25″
- Optional voltage tracking feature
- All components meet UL 94V0
- RoHS Compliant products available
The NBS Series of non-isolated point-of-load (POL) dc-dc converters deliver up to 8A current in a low profile package with industry-standard footprint. The NBS converters were developed to provide competitive cost, high performance, high reliability, and flexibility of use in a wide range of applications. The open frame design with integrated magnetics has a low profile (0.25″), enabling enhanced airflow for nearby components. As a benefit of high efficiency and the resulting superior thermal performance, these converters can provide high output currents in challenging environments.
Models with fixed and variable output voltages are available with output current up to 8A. The NBS series POLs provide input under-voltage lockout, remote sense, output voltage trim, overload and short circuit protection and over-temperature shutdown as standard features. The series also offers optional output voltage sequence/tracking feature to allow the output voltage to track an external signal during startup and shutdown in systems with sensitive powering timing requirements. NBS converters are excellent choices for today’s densely packed systems with limited board space.
| NBS Series POL DC-DC Converters | |||||
| Part Ref. | Output Power (W) | Input (VDC) | Output (VDC) | Dims (mm) | Spec. |
| NBS0000X08SXX | 26 | 2.5-5.5 | 0.75~3.63 | 27.9 x 11.4 x 6.4 | |
| NBS1000X08SXX | 40 | 8.5-16 | 3~5.5 | 27.9 x 11.4 x 6.4 | |
| NBS2000X04SXX | 24 | 9-36 | 3~6 | 27.9 x 11.4 x 6.4 | |
| NBS3000X04SXX | 24 | 18-36 | 5~15.5 | 27.9 x 11.4 x 6.4 | |
The NES Series non-isolated point-of-load (POL) dc-dc converters deliver up to 30A of current in industry standard SMT package with high efficiency and unparalleled thermal performance. The NES converters provide competitive cost, high performance, high reliability and quality, and flexibility of use in a wide range of applications.
| NES Series POL DC-DC Converters | |||||
| Part Ref. | Output Power (W) | Input (VDC) | Output (VDC) | Dims (mm) | Spec. |
| NES1000X30SXX | 125 | 8.5-18 | 0.75~5.5 | 33 x 13.5 x 10 | |