In the market for a DC-DC converter with heavy-duty electrical specs? Trust in this one from Traco Power. A wide 4:1 input range means it accepts any voltage between 18 and 75V DC and outputs a carefully regulated ±12V DC with all the stability you need for charging your battery-operated devices. Thanks to its output accuracy of 1%, line regulation of 0.25% and load regulation of 1%, you can count on tightly controlled values for accurate results. The unit packs a hefty 30W punch in a compact package that's just 40.6mm long. This gives you a high-power-density component with a low profile that's a breeze to squeeze onto a crowded PCB.

• Comprehensive electrical protections reduce risk from over-temperature, over-voltage or overload faults
• Continuous short-circuit breaking with automatic recovery protects personnel while minimising system downtime
• Remote on-off function makes distance control a piece of cake
• Mean time between failures of 1,200,000hrs at +70°C so it's long-lasting

• Telecommunications networks
• Consumer electronics
• Industrial automation

Its 88% efficiency helps this converter stay cool using air convection alone, but you can also combine it with a compatible heatsink (745-1234) for even greater cooling benefits.