select LTC3 12-to-5 V DC-to-DC converter - Githubissues

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CAD files and software for the launch tower computer (LTC)

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select LTC3 12-to-5 V DC-to-DC converter #14

Closed nellump closed 9 years ago

nellump commented 9 years ago

This converter will supply the computer, ignition board, and any digital peripherals; 5 ±0.25 VDC @ 2 A max.

See Requirements doc for details. If you discover additional requirements that are not already in the doc, please update it.

Start off by coming up with a list of promising candidates. At this point, we will consider both board- and chassis-mount styles.

nellump commented 9 years ago

Using Mouser's search tool, the following were found:

TDK-Lambda CC-E series
- 9-18 V input; 5 V, 2 A output
- Remote control (on/off) pin
- PCB mounted (through-hole)
- ~$26
- Datasheet
Recom REC10 series
- 9-18 V input; 5 V, 2 A output
- Remote control (on/off) pin
- PCB mounted (through-hole or SMD)
- ~$35
- Datasheet
Cincon EC4BU series
- 9-18 V input; 5 V, 2 A output
- Remote control (on/off) pin
- PCB mounted (through-hole)
- ~$33
- Datasheet

All of the above fulfill our basic requirements. What other distinguishing characteristics should we be looking at?