Take charge of your power supply using this DC-DC converter from RECOM. It switches an input voltage between 9 and 36V DC to a safe, steady output voltage of 12V DC. Thanks to its broad operating temperature range between -40°C and +85°C, it's a reliable choice when the heat is on. Compact dimensions of 21.8 (L) x 9.2 (W) x 11.1mm (H) mean you can mount this component on a crowded PCB without a hitch.

• Built-in continuous short-circuit protection for electrical safety
• Efficiency of 83% for minimal energy waste
• Integrated soldering pins for convenient attachment to a PCB
• MTBF of 1.4 million hours at +25°C and 210,000hrs at +85°C for durable performance
• Low output ripple and noise of 50mVp-p for reduced electrical disturbance

• Gaming consoles
• Digital cameras
• Robotics systems
• Automotive engineering
• Handheld devices

No. While a DC-DC converter like this one is specifically designed to work with DC power, a switching regulator can work with both AC and DC sources.