DAK-21A Power Integrations, DAK-21A Datasheet - Page 3

• Manufacturer Part Number: DAK-21A
• Description: KIT DESIGN ACCELERATOR DPA SW
• Manufacturer: Power Integrations
• Series: DPA-Switch®r

Specifications of DAK-21A

• Main Purpose: DC/DC, Step Down
• Outputs And Type: 1, Isolated
• Voltage - Output: 5V
• Current - Output: 6A
• Voltage - Input: 36 ~ 72V
• Regulator Topology: Buck
• Frequency - Switching: 400kHz
• Board Type: Fully Populated
• Utilized Ic / Part: DPA423, DPA424, DPA425, DPA426
• Lead Free Status / RoHS Status: Not applicable / Not applicable
• Power - Output: -
• Lead Free Status / Rohs Status: Lead free / RoHS Compliant

Figure 2. Methods for Generation of Bias Voltage.
Output Rectifiers
Output rectification may be accomplished with discrete Schottky
diodes for lowest cost or synchronous rectifiers for highest
efficiency. This document discusses synchronous rectification
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CONTROL
CONTROL
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CONTROL
CONTROL
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Output Coupled Inductor Bias
DPA-Switch
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DC Input Derived
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DPA-Switch
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CONTROL
CONTROL
CONTROL
CONTROL
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Transformer Bias (unregulated)
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DPA-Switch
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C
DPA-Switch
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Transformer Bias (regulated)
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