For Immediate Release
2:1 Input, 240W Output
8th Brick DC-DC Converters
with improved efficiency & thermal performance
Londonderry, NH – August 13, 2025 – Semiconductor Circuits, Inc. offers a new line of low cost fully regulated 12V 240 Watt 36-75Vin Cool Power Technologies 8th brick DC-DC converters designed for use as intermediate bus converters industrial, solar, test, telecom/communications, POE, networking, data-processing, railway, military, medical and aerospace applications. This updated line of high efficiency (94.5% typical) 240W output modules offers excellent thermal performance & can directly replace larger quarter brick modules saving space and cost (identical pin out and functionality.) These converters feature an industry standard 36-75Vin nominal input voltage range and comes 5 pin bus converter and an 8 pin version that includes sense and trim pins. The modules are available in open frame design or optional integral baseplate for improved thermal performance. 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 operation with minimal minimum capacitance required and 2X nominal input voltage transient capability.
Other features include: fixed-frequency operation, auto-restart Overvoltage, Overcurrent & Overtemperature protections, undervoltage lockout (UVLO) and remote sense and output trim on 8 pin versions. 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 – 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
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