There are times when you need a power supply but you don't have a part number to reference. You know the end application but you have many power supplies to choose from. How do you determine what type of supply to purchase? Here are some hints to make your search easier.
| |
Linear |
Switcher |
| Power Level |
8-650 Watts |
30-10 Watts |
| Size |
Larger |
Smaller |
| Weight |
Heavier |
Lighter |
| Output Ripple |
<5 mV |
<50 mV |
| Temperature |
Runs Warm |
Runs Cool |
| AC Input |
115/230 VAC or 240/480 VAC |
82-264 VAC |
| Efficiency |
50% |
75% |
| Cost |
Lower |
Higher |
| Reliability |
Higher |
Lower |
| Design |
Simple |
Complex |
| EMI Noise |
Lower |
Higher |
| Regulation |
0.05% Typical |
0.2 to 0.5% Typical |
If you are still unsure about the correct Power Supply to fit your application, no problem. Please give Our Application Engineer at 1-888-PWR-VOLT. We will be glad to help you select the PowerVolt Product that's right for you. We try to do the best for our customers.