DC/DC Converters

DC-DC Converter – Core of Power Conversion

At High Voltage (HVPS) Condatas AG, we see the DC-DC converter as a key building block of modern power electronics. A converter allows the input voltage to be transformed into the required output voltage, ensuring stable energy for sensitive electronic devices. By adjusting the duty cycle and controlling energy flow through FETs, inductors, and capacitors, converters deliver high efficiency and reliable voltage conversion.

Whether in datacenters, automotive power, battery power systems, or industrial automation, our solutions cover the full range – from low-power modules to high power converters designed for stability, safety, and flexibility.

Types of DC-DC Converters – Overview

  • Buck converter (step-down): reduces higher voltage to a lower voltage level.
  • Boost converter (step-up): increases dc voltage when more output is needed.
  • Buck-boost converter: flexible design delivering higher or lower output voltage.
  • Ćuk converter: provides inverted polarity and smooth output current.
  • Flyback converter: offers galvanic isolation with a transformer, suitable for isolated converter circuits.
  • Charge pumps: compact solutions for low-power electronic circuits.
  • Linear regulators: complementary power management solutions where simple regulation is sufficient.

These types of DC-DC converters represent different topology approaches. Depending on the application, converters are used to deliver stable output current, protect against short-circuit, and ensure electromagnetic compatibility.

Product Portfolio and Manufacturers

Our product range reflects the diversity of modern converter design. HVPS Condatas AG integrates leading technologies into one portfolio:

  • APD (American Power Design): compact DC-DC converters with output voltage up to –12kV. High-density modules, galvanic isolation, and high-performance efficiency for research, medical, and telecommunications.
  • PAD (PowerAmp Design): specialised dc converter units in combination with high-voltage operational amplifiers. Ideal for analog circuits, test benches, and precision electronic devices.
  • Absopulse Electronics: rugged power supplies and converter circuits for industrial and railway environments. Features include galvanic isolation, robust transformers, and filter technology for reliable output power.
  • Polytron Devices: high-efficiency DC-DC converters and power modules up to 1000W. With medical certification, PMBus support, and electromagnetic protection for sensitive electronic devices.

Converter Circuits and Design Process

Each converter using modern switch-mode converter circuits follows a careful design process:

  • Input voltage flexibility (5V, 12V, 24V) up to hundreds of volts
  • Stable and constant output voltage with voltage regulation
  • Output current up to 50A for demanding electronic circuits
  • Options for non-isolated designs or isolation between input and output
  • Support for multi-phase and multiphase designs in higher power systems

With converter design focused on efficiency and safety, our products ensure that power is supplied reliably – from automotive power modules to sensitive laboratory application note projects.

Applications and Use Cases

Our DC-DC converters offer flexible integration into multiple sectors. Converters are designed for:

  • Datacenters and cloud infrastructure with point-of-load converters
  • Automotive power and battery power systems
  • Industrial automation with stable output current
  • Electronic devices in healthcare and research
  • Power management in modern microprocessor systems

With options ranging from step-down and step-up converters to buck-boost converters, our solutions cover the full spectrum of voltage level adjustment and power management solutions.

Conclusion – Optimize Power with HVPS Condatas AG

At High Voltage (HVPS) Condatas AG, we provide DC-DC converters that combine high efficiency, stable output voltage, and flexible converter design. Our broad portfolio – from APD’s compact high-voltage modules to Absopulse’s rugged power supplies and Polytron’s medical-grade converter circuits – ensures that every application benefits from robust and innovative power conversion.

With expertise in converter circuits, power supply design, and power management, we support customers in optimising their systems for output power, efficiency, and safety. From **non-isolated** low-power units to isolated high-performance converters, HVPS Condatas AG delivers the technology to stabilise energy flows, regulate dc voltage, and reliably convert the voltage in every environment.

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