For Immediate Release
4:1 Input, 120W Output
8th Brick DC-DC Converters
with improved efficiency & thermal performance
Londonderry, NH – March 28, 2025 – Semiconductor Circuits, Inc. expands and improves it’s line of 4:1 input (9-36, 18-72) Cool Power Technologies 8th brick DC-DC converters designed for use in industrial, solar, test, telecom/communications, POE, networking, data-processing, railway, military, medical and aerospace applications. This updated line of high efficiency (92% typical) 120W output modules has significantly improved thermal performance & can directly replace larger quarter brick modules saving space and cost (identical pin out and functionality.) These converters feature an industry standard 9-36Vdc or 18-72Vdc (12, 24 or 48Vdc nominal) input voltage ranges and come in 3.3V@36A, 5V@24V and 12V@10A versions. The modules are available as an open frame design or with an optional baseplate for those applications where conduction cooling is required or preferred. This module is compliant with DOSA footprint and interface standards. Please visit www.dcdc.com for technical datasheets & to order samples.
These modules meet UL 62638-1, EN/IEC 62638-1+A11, CSA C22.2 No. 62638-1 requirements and are UL94 V-0 flammability rated. The modules meet or exceed the typical industry requirements including no load/no minimum capacitance operation and 2X nominal input voltage transient capability.
Other features include: fixed-frequency operation, auto-restart OVP, OCP & OTP protections, UVLO and remote sense. Remote ON/OFF is standard with positive or negative logic options available.
Sample quantities can be ordered directly from stock via the website or through Digikey. Please contact sales@dcdc.com or call 603-893-2330 for OEM pricing and availability. Other output voltages (e.g. 24V, 30V & 48V) are available in the 4:1 input series – visit www.dcdc.com for more information. We also welcome quick-turn modifications and custom configurations to meet our customer’s particular requirements.
Semiconductor Circuits, Inc. has been designing and manufacturing AC/DC & DC-DC modules for over 59 years (founded in 1966.) Module applications include: industrial, test, telecom/communications, networking, POE, data-processing, railway, military, medical and aerospace. Please visit our website at www.dcdc.com for more information.
Semiconductor Circuits, Inc., 14 Tinker Avenue Unit#1 Londonderry NH 03053. 603-893-2330 or sales@dcdc.com
Londonderry, NH – September 18, 2020 – Semiconductor Circuits, Inc. CPE2U36 “Cool Power Technologies” 48V, 2A wide input range 8th brick DC-DC converter is available to ship from stock in new lower height 11.8mm max open frame module. This module provides up to 96W of power and is ideal for power over Ethernet or other distributed power architecture applications. This module is DOSA compliant (footprint & interface.) It has a wide input voltage range of 18 to 72VDC (9-36Vin version available on request) & provides 2250VDC input to output isolation.
Londonderry, NH – October 10, 2018 – Semiconductor Circuits, Inc. expands the power rating of the “Cool Power Technologies” wide input range 16th brick DC-DC converter series. These open frame (through-hole or SMT) or baseplated modules provide up to 72W of output power @ output voltages of 5.0, and 12Vdc – ideal for distributed power architecture applications or as a fully regulated intermediate bus converter. These modules are compliant with DOSA 16th brick footprint and interface standards. The converters have a wide input voltage range of 18 to 72 VDC (9-36 Vin upon request) & provide 2250 VDC input to output isolation.
Londonderry, NH – September 14, 2017 – Semiconductor Circuits, Inc. introduces the CPE6D24, CPE6R24 and CPE5R48 “Cool Power Technologies” wide input range 8th brick DC-DC converters designed for use in power radio and other applications where it is intended to directly replace larger quarter bricks modules (identical pin out and functionality.) The converter features an industry standard 18-36Vdc or 36-72Vdc (24 or 48Vdc nominal) input voltage ranges and have outputs trimmable from 21-34Vdc (model dependent – see datasheet.) The modules have a typical full load efficiency of 93% which allows for use over a wide ambient temperature range with minimal derating. The open frame design is also available with an optional baseplate for those applications where conduction cooling is required or preferred. This module is compliant with DOSA footprint and interface standards.
Londonderry, NH – June 21, 2017 – Semiconductor Circuits, Inc. introduces the new “Cool Power Technologies” 5V input (4.5-9V) 5V, 6A and 3.3V, 6A 30W 1×1 DC-DC converters. These open frame or optional encapsulated modules provide up to 30W of output power @ an output voltage of 3.3V or 5VDC (12V & 15V versions are also available – consult factory.) These modules are ideal for industrial or distributed power architecture applications. These module are compliant with the standard 1×1 & 1×2 pinout and interface standards. It has a wide input voltage range of 4.5 to 9 VDC (3-9 Vin for the 3.3V version) & provides 2250 VDC input to output isolation in open frame configuration, 1600VDC for the encapsulated module.
